Market Drayton3 Feb 2026Battling to make rural bus services better in ShropshireShropshire Council is keen to connect more rural areas with buses, but needs more funding.3 Feb 20262 Feb 2026'Our village needs a bus service'Shauney Connor says his village has not seen a public bus for more than a decade.2 Feb 20265 Jan 2026The famous faces coming to Shropshire in 2026Eighties music stars, a Strictly winner and a boxing legend are amongst acts visiting the county.5 Jan 20262 Jan 2026Swimming pool reopens after leak fixedThe pool has been closed since October, after a large leak caused it to lose significant water.2 Jan 202631 Dec 2025'We're amazed our community-owned farm is still here after 20 years'Fordhall farm near Market Drayton was saved after more than 8,000 people bought shares in it.31 Dec 202528 Dec 2025Wetherspoon pub remains shut after 'hidden' fireShropshire Fire and Rescue Service says it was caused by embers from a fireplace.28 Dec 202527 Dec 2025Fire crews called to blaze at Wetherspoon pubThe fire service, which tackled the blaze in the afternoon, says a log fell out of a fireplace.27 Dec 202529 Nov 2025Homeless ex-convict died days after prison releaseA lack of available accommodation may have been a factor in Darren Docherty's suicide, an inquiry finds.29 Nov 20257 Nov 2025Farmer to pay almost £40,000 after slurry pollutionPhilip McDowell, 38, pumped dairy slurry into a nearby quarry lagoon, the Environment Agency said.7 Nov 2025...
