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Two injured after car collides into caravan awning near Whitchurch
Police investigating a serious collision at a caravan park near Whitchurch, in which two people were injured, are appealing for witnesses to help with their enquiries.
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Work continues on £750,000 electricity upgrade in Oswestry
SP Energy Networks is continuing work on a £750,000 upgrade of the local electricity across the Maes‑y‑Clawdd area of Oswestry.
Lilleshall National Sports Centre retains UK Sport Elite Training Centre status
Lilleshall National Sports Centre has retained its UK Sport Elite Training Centre accreditation, recognising its continued role in supporting Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
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Local expert team appointed to help shape the future of the Quarry in Shrewsbury
A Shrewsbury-based team led by landscape architects Camlins has been appointed by Shrewsbury Town Council to develop a new Conservation Management Plan for the Quarry.
Bridgnorth Town Council launches consultation on Draft Community Strategic Plan
Bridgnorth Town Council is inviting residents, businesses, and community organisations to have their say on its draft Community Strategic Plan for 2026–2029.
Shropshire’s cricketers looking to respond positively following Trophy defeat against Cumbria
Shropshire's cricketers are preparing for a busy bank holiday double-header in the NV Play One Day Trophy as they look to respond positively to defeat against Cumbria in their opening match of the new season.
Fake online insurance ads exploiting car crash victims, says MP
A Shropshire MP has hit out at online platforms for “disregarding basic morality” after highlighting how car crash victims are being misled by fake insurance company ads.
Three arrested following disorder in Oswestry street
Three people are in police custody following a disorder on Prince Street in Oswestry yesterday, Monday, 27 April.
Bridgnorth’s New Market Hall added to the Victorian Society’s top ten endangered buildings list 2026
Bridgnorth’s New Market Hall has been added to the Victorian Society’s Top Ten Endangered Buildings List for 2026.
Shrewsbury’s unsung heroes celebrated at Mayor’s Awards
Shrewsbury’s unsung heroes were once again celebrated as the town came together for the sixteenth annual Mayor’s Awards yesterday evening.
Shropshire duo honoured by Chief Scout at Windsor Castle
In a ceremony defined by prestige and personal triumph, two remarkable young men from Shropshire have been officially recognised for achieving the highest honour in the Scouting movement.
Telford MP to take on 10,000ft skydive in support of Lingen Davies
Telford MP, Shaun Davies is set to take to the skies for a 10,000ft charity skydive later this summer in support of the Lingen Davies Sunflower Appeal.
Long vacant Oswestry building brought back into use thanks to funding
A long‑vacant property in Oswestry town centre is being brought back into commercial use thanks to support from Invest in Shropshire through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund Property Improvement Grant.
Grange Park Primary School crowned Midlands champions and advance to national finals
Grange Park Primary School is celebrating a remarkable sporting achievement as its Year 6 NFL Flag Football team were crowned Midlands regional champions.
Local voices wanted to guide £30m investment in Telford neighbourhoods
Residents of Woodside, Brookside, and Sutton Hill are being invited to take the reins of a major regeneration project as the Pride in Place initiative opens its call for nominations.
Shropshire Council’s Cabinet approves new Destination Management Plan
Shropshire Council’s Cabinet has approved a new Destination Management Plan (DMP), setting out a clear framework for how tourism and the visitor economy will be developed across Shropshire between 2026 and 2029.
A Better Tomorrow celebrates National Lottery funding
Telford peer-led recovery charity, A Better Tomorrow, is celebrating after being awarded £20,000 in National Lottery funding to support its life-changing work.
Shrewsbury town centre businesses urged to share experience to improve mobile connectivity
Shrewsbury town centre businesses are being asked for evidence of poor mobile connectivity to lobby providers to improve coverage and network capacity.
Historic pub walk brings visitors to Market Drayton and supports museum relocation
Sunshine, stories, and a shared love of local history made for a memorable afternoon as 26 people gathered for Make it Market Drayton’s Historic Pub Walk.
Oswestry community gathers to tackle growing national food security threat
Residents from across Shropshire and the Welsh borders converged on Oswestry’s Memorial Hall last week to address a looming crisis in the UK’s food supply chain.