Pair arrested after 'dispute' in Oswestry town centre involving two groups

We visited a Wem pub which is run by a landlord who had his first pint there nearly 50 years ago

Shrewsbury greengrocer steps back from fruit and veg stall - but the apple of his eye will still be there

Wellington Post Office to close as discussions take place over new site

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway has reopened following utility works - two weeks ahead of schedule.

The transformation of Wellington Market has taken a significant step forward as some traders are set to begin the move into their new homes.

Police in Ironbridge say they are are continuing with enquiries into a rape on Christmas Eve - a month on from the attack.

A man who smashed the windows of a convenience shop has been ordered to pay hundreds of pounds.

A Shropshire hospital trust says it will ‘act on any actions recommended’ after a coroner raised concerns following the death of a Whitchurch pensioner. www.shropshirestar.com/news/health/...

A councillor has voiced opposition to plans for 200 homes on the outskirts of Shrewsbury.

A man who threw tiles at police during a 12-hour rooftop stand-off has been sentenced.

Pub group JD Wetherspoon has warned over a hit to its profits after revealing costs surged by £45 million in its first half with experts saying it must 'walk a tightrope'

From quiet lakes to leafy streets, I explored Priorslee to find out why so many choose this Telford suburb as their home.

A popular Shropshire country pub and restaurant is set to close with management telling customers "it breaks our hearts to say goodbye". www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-h...

From grand hotels to forgotten pubs, these neglected Shropshire landmarks are crying out for a second chance – and 2026 could be the year they finally get one.

A major Shrewsbury route will have temporary roadworks in place for more than a month.

Avanti West Coast has put out an urgent update about train services between Telford Central and Wolverhampton as the line is blocked - tickets can be used on alternate services

Three teenagers and a woman were taken to hospital with "potentially serious injuries" following a road traffic collision in Oswestry on Sunday.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs after four people were taken to hospital following a crash. www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-h...

Family favourite restaurant chain TGI Fridays has shut 16 sites in a takeover deal - including one in Shropshire.

The owners of Shrewsbury fried chicken restaurant and bar Bird & Beer have announced its closure after four years.

Developers are gearing up to lodge planning applications within weeks to start the process of building thousands of homes in three new communities north of Telford, local plan documents reveal.

The suggestion that Shropshire should be home to the government's first 'Town of Culture' is frankly a formality. Of course it should, and this is why.

Families of teenagers killed in road tragedies have expressed shock and sadness at the sudden closure of a charity which supports victims. www.shropshirestar.com/news/2026/01...

A former ward manager who has been described as being intimidating towards colleagues has admitted that she behaved inappropriately.

An 18-year-old attacked a Shrewsbury mother before stealing her phone as she lay unconscious - just hours after he was released following an arrest for inhaling nitrous oxide.

Police in Telford have released a series of images featuring five people they wish to speak to in connection with recent shop thefts.

A Shrewsbury man who attempted to lure what he thought was a 14-year-old girl into committing sex acts has been spared jail after he called off his perverted conversations.

Storm Goretti wreaked havoc across Shropshire last night and the after effects are still being felt this morning as people wake up to power cuts and a ‘do not travel warning’. www.shropshirestar.com/news/environ...

20 fabulous photographs as snow begins to fall again across Shropshire

We visited an historic Ludlow pub which has become a vibrant community hub through hard work by the owners and a great drink selection

'We heard a massive crash': Telford shopkeeper recalls moment car crashed into front of store

Farming student, 21, who got drunk and crashed Ford Fiesta at Shropshire university campus gets road ban

Bridgnorth’s brainbox Ben and former Mastermind finalist is set to take on the Chasers

'We couldn't find clothes we liked for our son so we designed our own at home - now we sell them online from Shropshire'

'I was a bit happy and out of control': Telford teenager bought car with 'pocket money' and got caught driving with cannabis in his system

'She was tipsy - you could tell when she talked': Telford chain pub investigating after staff accidentally served boozy 'mocktail' to seven-year-old girl

Pub company Marston’s has toasted a successful 2025 with a significant surge in profits attributed to the success of its innovative new pub formats, which are proving a major hit with customers and driving strong commercial returns.

A motorist who drove after taking cocaine has been banned from the road and left with an expensive court bill.

The Severn Valley Railway is looking ahead to 2026 after its 60th anniversary year was marred by a “catastrophic landslip”.

A drugged-up mum who flipped her car with children in the back, leaving her friend with a broken back, has avoided prison.

A man who handled more than £5,000 of stolen construction machinery has been ordered to do unpaid work. www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-h...

When the lease to The Salopian Bar exchanged hands for a mere £1 in December 2005, one could scarcely imagine the rollercoaster that would be brewing over the next two decades.

A county country path has made a national list of the finest winter walks in Britain.

Three Telford town centre car parks – one disused and the other two currently active – could be turned over for redevelopment as homes and business units if some major issues can be overcome.

A "low IQ" dangerous driver who was reported to be seen inhaling balloons has been jailed after leading police on a chase out of a Tesco car park.

Fire crews had to cut the roof off a vehicle to rescue people trapped after a North Shropshire crash late on Christmas Day. www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-h...

It’s fair to say a lot has happened since Mark Fielden held his first music fundraiser in aid of Shropshire’s Lingen Davies Cancer Support almost 10 years ago.

A drug dealer in his 60s who was caught with a stash of cocaine and tens of thousands in cash was back in court as a judge decided what to do with his ill-gotten gains.

An abusive partner who battered the mother of his children at Butlins, spat in her face and filmed it has avoided a jail sentence.