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One of the visits to the stunning Shropshire countryside this summer

Stunning Shropshire Hills under the spotlight for national event

Nigel and Pamela Lucas on their wedding day. Image: Lucas family

Nigel and Pamela Lucas on their wedding day. Image: Lucas family

Second royal congratulations card for Craven Arms couple

Colin Baker and Terry Molloy star in the Hound of the Baskervilles

Colin Baker and Terry Molloy star in the Hound of the Baskervilles

Doctor Who is coming to Tenbury: here's when and where

All you need to know about wills at Ludlow library

All you need to know about wills at Ludlow library

All you need to know about wills at Ludlow library

The shop announced it will be closing later this month.

The shop announced it will be closing later this month.

"Hard decision" as Ludlow shop gears up to close

Soggy and boggy land is under the spotlight in Shropshire

Soggy and boggy land is under the spotlight in Shropshire

Shropshire's 'soggy and boggy' spots under the spotlight

MP Stuart Anderson is calling for the extension of a fund which has helped hundreds of swimming pools across the country

MP Stuart Anderson is calling for the extension of a fund which has helped hundreds of swimming pools across the country

National government

Ludlow's MP calls for swimming fund to be extended

Access for all is on the priority list

Access for all is on the priority list

Improvements coming to Shropshire beauty spots

Aldi is on the hunt for a new site in south Shropshire

Aldi is on the hunt for a new site in south Shropshire

Major supermarket is on the hunt for new south Shropshire site

Ludlow Castle will be hosting the Food Festival this weekend

Ludlow Castle will be hosting the Food Festival this weekend

Strictly star heading to Ludlow Food Festival

Pine Martens are being monitored in Shropshire

Pine Martens are being monitored in Shropshire

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Rare animals on camera in Shropshire Hills

Hogarths landlord, Tom Williams has spoken to the Hereford Times about Keir Starmer's plans to ban smoking in some public spaces, arguing it will be

Hogarths landlord, Tom Williams has spoken to the Hereford Times about Keir Starmer's plans to ban smoking in some public spaces, arguing it will be

Tenbury farmer labels smoking ban "absolute nonsense"

Whittling for wellbeing in Shropshire

Whittling for wellbeing in Shropshire

Get closer to nature with Shropshire autumn activities

Ponds are being created or restored to help wildlife including great crested newts in Shropshire

Ponds are being created or restored to help wildlife including great crested newts in Shropshire

Ponds and woods restored for wildlife in Shropshire

The shuttle bus has proven hugely popular this year

The shuttle bus has proven hugely popular this year

Shuttle bus service extended at Shropshire beauty spot

West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin

West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin

National government

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MP to speak out over fuel payments, flood defences and more

Philippa enjoying an “Anthem for Philippa”, sung by a small group of choir members

Philippa enjoying an “Anthem for Philippa”, sung by a small group of choir members

Shropshire choir celebrates milestone anniversary

Boost for Shropshire charity nominated for donation

The local council is planning to restructure the service.

The local council is planning to restructure the service.

Local government

Changes coming to Shropshire schools library service

61306 Mayflower steams through Herefordshire

61306 Mayflower steams through Herefordshire

Stunning steam loco roars into Shropshire

The MP wants the government to continue the scheme which provides a fund for improving water quality.

The MP wants the government to continue the scheme which provides a fund for improving water quality.

Local government

Shropshire MP calls for clarity over water fund

Van driver failed to stop at scene of Ludlow crash

Van driver failed to stop at scene of Ludlow crash

Van driver failed to stop at scene of Ludlow crash

An aerial view of the farm

An aerial view of the farm

Planning and development

Parish council responds after house built in the wrong place

Tenbury Wells Library offers a warm welcome to anyone looking to come in from the cold

Tenbury Wells Library offers a warm welcome to anyone looking to come in from the cold

Warm Welcome space on offer in Tenbury this winter

Tenbury ladies delight with stall selling delicious cakes

Tenbury ladies delight with stall selling delicious cakes

Tenbury ladies delight with stall selling delicious cakes

Teenage Land Rover driver BANNED for Ludlow offence

The local charity is not only launching a new website, but will be out in the town this September.

The local charity is not only launching a new website, but will be out in the town this September.

Ludlow charity taking its message to the heart of the town

SaTH's learning from deaths team

SaTH's learning from deaths team

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Shropshire hospital trust up for a host of awards

Clun Bridge will be closed to traffic for repair works

Clun Bridge will be closed to traffic for repair works

South Shropshire bridge to close for repair works

The council will work in unison with local employers to carry out the checks.

The council will work in unison with local employers to carry out the checks.

Life saving health checks coming to local workplaces in Shropshire

Shropshire Oktoberfest will be returning to the Quarry in October

Shropshire Oktoberfest will be returning to the Quarry in October

Tickets on sale as countdown on to Shropshire Oktoberfest

Fairtrade will be the hot topic in Ludlow this month

Fairtrade will be the hot topic in Ludlow this month

Fairtrade Fortnight gears up to kick off in Ludlow

Garden waste collections will be subscription-only from October 1

Garden waste collections will be subscription-only from October 1

Local government

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Big change announced for Shropshire bin collections

Alexandra House in Ludlow has been sold to new owners

Alexandra House in Ludlow has been sold to new owners

New owners at long-established Ludlow care home

History of tea is coming to Tenbury this month

History of tea is coming to Tenbury this month

History of tea is coming to Tenbury this month

Hunt for culprits after tools stolen in Ludlow burglary

The group will be expanding to Ludlow following its success.

The group will be expanding to Ludlow following its success.

Men's cancer support group coming to Ludlow

The local MP is urging the government to continue its support for local pubs.

The local MP is urging the government to continue its support for local pubs.

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MP calls on government to support South Shropshire’s pubs

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Restaurant earns rave review from food critic

The local rotary club is on a mission to find new friends and members.

The local rotary club is on a mission to find new friends and members.

Ludlow Rotary club looking for new 'friends'

The MP was inspired after a recent visit to a local club.

The MP was inspired after a recent visit to a local club.

Local government

MP fights for continued support for half term clubs

Ludlow man tagged after sending woman sexually explicit pictures

Ludlow man tagged after sending woman sexually explicit pictures

Ludlow man tagged after sending woman sexually explicit pictures

The legendary group are back in the town.

The legendary group are back in the town.

Legendary British folk group returns to Tenbury

Residents have been asked to share their experiences of the services to inform

Residents have been asked to share their experiences of the services to inform

People asked to share their views on GP out of hours service

The early 2nd century mosaic was found by archaeologists carrying out excavations at Wroxeter.

The early 2nd century mosaic was found by archaeologists carrying out excavations at Wroxeter.

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2000 year old Roman mosaic uncovered in Shropshire dig

During the resurfacing works a shallow pipe over a Victorian sewer was discovered.

During the resurfacing works a shallow pipe over a Victorian sewer was discovered.

Resurfacing works halted after unexpected discovery

Susie O'Hagan and Lucy Beaumont

Susie O'Hagan and Lucy Beaumont

Ludlow law firm donate to local charity

Drink-driver banned after being caught on busy A49

Drink-driver banned after being caught on busy A49

Drink-driver banned after being caught on busy A49

A lack darter dragonfly at sunset at Long Mynd Nature Reserve in the Shropshire Hills.

A lack darter dragonfly at sunset at Long Mynd Nature Reserve in the Shropshire Hills.

Spectacular pictures show insects with supermoon

The new project aims to improve road safety in the West Midlands, using innovative techniques.

The new project aims to improve road safety in the West Midlands, using innovative techniques.

Police tackle dangerous driving on Shropshire roads

The new school expects to welcome students for the 2025/26 academic year.

The new school expects to welcome students for the 2025/26 academic year.

New owners give update on historic Tenbury boarding school

The annual event will be held at the Clive Pavilion at Ludlow racecourse.

The annual event will be held at the Clive Pavilion at Ludlow racecourse.

Ludlow book fair to return in October

Esme Griffiths (left) and Rachel Bennett (right) showing a patient the new digital system.

Esme Griffiths (left) and Rachel Bennett (right) showing a patient the new digital system.

Shropshire hospitals upgrade to innovative electronic system

The new law will make it easier for local businesses to compete for council contracts.

The new law will make it easier for local businesses to compete for council contracts.

Local government

Small Shropshire businesses to benefit from new law for council contracts