Shropshire news

Weeks-long overnight closures expected on main road between Powys and Shrewsbury

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said the fire involved a tractor, with the fire spreading into a hedgerow.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said the fire involved a tractor, with the fire spreading into a hedgerow.

Crews tackle tractor fire that spread to 20 metres of hedgerow

Could you be the new

Could you be the new

Meet Sherlock, the 'gorgeous and gentle' 12-year-old looking for a forever family

The Met Office's yellow weather warning for thunderstorms covers Powys, Wrexham and the Welsh borders, with heavy rain, hail, lightning and localised flooding possible on Friday afternoon and evening.

The Met Office's yellow weather warning for thunderstorms covers Powys, Wrexham and the Welsh borders, with heavy rain, hail, lightning and localised flooding possible on Friday afternoon and evening.

Thunderstorms could hit Powys as Met Office warns of flooding, hail and lightning

Magistrates sent Langford’s case to Shrewsbury Crown Court, where he is due to appear for a plea and trial preparation hearing on September 8.

Magistrates sent Langford’s case to Shrewsbury Crown Court, where he is due to appear for a plea and trial preparation hearing on September 8.

Powys man charged with strangling and assaulting woman in Oswestry

Lowfield Timber's headquarters in Welshpool

Lowfield Timber's headquarters in Welshpool

Timber frame manufacturer achieves UK first with certification milestone

Coyle, of Back Lane, Newtown, stole alcohol and a milkshake from a Spar shop in Shrewsbury on August 1.

Coyle, of Back Lane, Newtown, stole alcohol and a milkshake from a Spar shop in Shrewsbury on August 1.

Suspended prison for man with 'flagrant disregard' for people and property

Lee King left his victim with a black eye that was so bad it had completely closed up by the time police officers left the scene.

Lee King left his victim with a black eye that was so bad it had completely closed up by the time police officers left the scene.

Welshpool woman described pain from ex's punch as '10 out of 10'

The family of Richard Freeman, aged 76, from Wistanstow, Shropshire, have paid tribute to him this week.

The family of Richard Freeman, aged 76, from Wistanstow, Shropshire, have paid tribute to him this week.

Family says 'Our lives will not be the same without him' after biker's death

Flames tear through woodland at Black Hill near Clun as firefighters battle the blaze overnight on August 14 and 15, 2026.

Flames tear through woodland at Black Hill near Clun as firefighters battle the blaze overnight on August 14 and 15, 2026.

Firefighters battle through the night as huge wildfire grips countryside

The controversy surrounding windfarm developments in Powys and Shropshire has met plenty of resistence locally.

The controversy surrounding windfarm developments in Powys and Shropshire has met plenty of resistence locally.

Pylon developer facing calls from MPs to have operating licence revoked

Richard Griffiths will stand trial at Shrewsbury Crown Court in April 2029

Richard Griffiths will stand trial at Shrewsbury Crown Court in April 2029

Man must wait until 2029 for trial over Powys border rape claims

Around a dozen fire appliances were called after 20 tonnes of hay caught fire in Ford near Shrewsbury

Around a dozen fire appliances were called after 20 tonnes of hay caught fire in Ford near Shrewsbury

Massive fire service response after 20 tonnes of hay ignites near the A458

Border area man one of four charged in alleged Southern Water fraud case

Update from emergency services after three-car crash on Welshpool to Shrewsbury road

One of the claimants in the case is Natalie Barstow, whose family run the Fforest Fields campsite between Hundred House and Builth Wells.

One of the claimants in the case is Natalie Barstow, whose family run the Fforest Fields campsite between Hundred House and Builth Wells.

Judge orders Green Gen Cymru to pay £20,000 costs in land access row

A total of 300 plants were found, in raids on four properties.

A total of 300 plants were found, in raids on four properties.

Nine arrested and cannabis seized in raids in Welshpool, Newtown and Shropshire

Michael Bottle is missing from his home in Llanymynech.

Michael Bottle is missing from his home in Llanymynech.

Police search for vulnerable man reported missing from Powys home

Arthur Upperdine, 70, who has been reported missing and may have travelled into Powys.

Arthur Upperdine, 70, who has been reported missing and may have travelled into Powys.

Search underway for missing man who may have travelled into Powys

The Hills Ford Stages rally is coming to Shropshire

The Hills Ford Stages rally is coming to Shropshire

Councillors to decide on road closures for major rally event

The highlights as Red Arrows set to return to top Shropshire air show

Newcastle Land Rover

Newcastle Land Rover

Eagle-eyed jogger spots Land Rover 40 miles from where it was stolen

Man dies after motorbike and tractor collision in village

Stock image of a firefighter

Stock image of a firefighter

Fire crews called out after air fryer left on hob caused blaze

Wetherspoon's Montgomery's Tower pub, Shrewsbury

Wetherspoon's Montgomery's Tower pub, Shrewsbury

Caernarfon Crown Court

Man jailed after being found with woman he previously threatened to kill

Paul McGarry committed a “spree” of burglaries in Market Drayton and Shrewsbury in January, stealing more than £3,000 in cash.

Paul McGarry committed a “spree” of burglaries in Market Drayton and Shrewsbury in January, stealing more than £3,000 in cash.

Man with 'shocking' criminal record spared jail after stealing thousands

No off roading is allowed on this land near Worthen.

No off roading is allowed on this land near Worthen.

Police tackle illegal off‑road biking after complaints

Montgomery 'Monty' Lewis, 26, and has links to Newtown and Montgomery, has been missing from Shrewsbury since December 2025

Montgomery 'Monty' Lewis, 26, and has links to Newtown and Montgomery, has been missing from Shrewsbury since December 2025

Search continues for missing person with links to Newtown and Montgomery

The Sahara Desert.

The Sahara Desert.

Saharan dust and blood rain set to bring vibrant sunsets - and dirty cars

Shropshire firefighters from Clun attended a chimney fire in the town on Sunday night and advice was given to the occupier

Shropshire firefighters from Clun attended a chimney fire in the town on Sunday night and advice was given to the occupier

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Chimney fire prompts safety advice for homeowner

Road closed sign (Image: Newsquest)

Road closed sign (Image: Newsquest)

Week of overnight road closures planned for major A-road near Welshpool

Police probe dog attacks on walkers and sheep

Police probe dog attacks on walkers and sheep

Police investigate dog attacks on walkers and sheep

A5 Nesscliffe Bypass between Oswestry and Shrewsbury

A5 Nesscliffe Bypass between Oswestry and Shrewsbury

Trial date set for driver accused of killing Powys man in road crash

Ryan Davies, who is the mayor of Clun, struck Cain Weston at around 10.30pm on May 24 while driving home after attending a party.

Ryan Davies, who is the mayor of Clun, struck Cain Weston at around 10.30pm on May 24 while driving home after attending a party.

Drink driving town mayor banned from roads after knocking down cyclist in Powys

The service released the footage of an incident in south Shropshire to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding near level crossing

The service released the footage of an incident in south Shropshire to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding near level crossing

'Shocking' CCTV footage shows car smashing through level crossing

The A458 at Halfway House, near Pecknall Lane. Picture: Google

The A458 at Halfway House, near Pecknall Lane. Picture: Google

New scheme to address speeding on stretch of road plagued by crashes

Sam Williams, 31, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for stabbing a man in Welshpool.

Sam Williams, 31, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for stabbing a man in Welshpool.

Mold Crown Court

Woman helped hide 'dangerous' boyfriend in hotel after stabbing in Powys

Police raided the properties of seven individuals all sentenced for the theft of millions of pounds worth of equipment in Powys and south Shropshire

Police raided the properties of seven individuals all sentenced for the theft of millions of pounds worth of equipment in Powys and south Shropshire

Dyfed-Powys Police

JAILED: Gang whose multi-million pound crime spree included raids on Powys farms

SATH, which covers the care at Shrewsbury Hospital was rated as the 113th best NHS Trust

SATH, which covers the care at Shrewsbury Hospital was rated as the 113th best NHS Trust

SATH rated in the bottom quarter of English NHS Trusts in new league ranking

Guilden Down campfire near Clun

Guilden Down campfire near Clun

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

'Huge fire hazard' warning after unattended blaze found in woods

Firefighters smoke filled rooms cooker fault

Firefighters smoke filled rooms cooker fault

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Firefighters race to property after rooms filled with smoke

River Camlad near Refail, Powys.

River Camlad near Refail, Powys.

Environment Agency

Slurry spill in Powys rivers 'has not entered public water supply'

Nipstone Rock in the Stiperstones National Nature Reserve

Nipstone Rock in the Stiperstones National Nature Reserve

New national nature reserve created across the Shropshire hills

Racing trainer Bill Turner, who once tamed a zebra and rode it to his local pub, has died after an

Racing trainer Bill Turner, who once tamed a zebra and rode it to his local pub, has died after an

Famous Powys border born horse trainer dies after serious accident

River Camlad near Churchstoke

River Camlad near Churchstoke

Environment Agency

Slurry 'plug' drifting down Severn tributary amid warning fish could die

Sarah Yorke riding a horse.

Sarah Yorke riding a horse.

Family share their 'absolute devastation' after death of Powys horse rider

Conrad Smith was a West Mercia Police officer based in north Shropshire.

Conrad Smith was a West Mercia Police officer based in north Shropshire.

West Mercia Police

Former police officer from Powys accused of corruption found not guilty

Alishia Richards booked a room at a Travelodge for her then partner, Sam Williams, after the defendant stabbed a man in Welshpool.

Alishia Richards booked a room at a Travelodge for her then partner, Sam Williams, after the defendant stabbed a man in Welshpool.

Welshpool Magistrates Court

Woman booked Oswestry hotel for boyfriend after he stabbed man in Powys

Police say trailers are being stolen in broad daylight

Police say trailers are being stolen in broad daylight

West Mercia Police

Police issue warning after spike in trailer thieves

A driver had to be cut out of a lorry after a crash earlier today in south Shropshire

A driver had to be cut out of a lorry after a crash earlier today in south Shropshire

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Trapped driver cut from lorry after crashing into building

Clun Green Man Festival

Clun Green Man Festival

Festival 'in crisis' and could be lost unless volunteers come forward

A large grassland fire near Minsterley on Thursday, July 3.

A large grassland fire near Minsterley on Thursday, July 3.

Large wildfire spanning 10 football pitches tackled by emergency crews

The RSPCA are appealing for information after tow kittens died after being tied to a fence

The RSPCA are appealing for information after tow kittens died after being tied to a fence

RSPCA appeal after two kittens die after being tied to a fence with twine

Poundland discount store in Berriew Street in Welshpool.

Poundland discount store in Berriew Street in Welshpool.

Poundland stores in Mid Wales could be at risk of closure after sale