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The Barley pub in Newport has been closed following a fire.

Bosses of fire-struck Newport pub see halo lights plan refused
The owners said the pub was in need of a "major makeover".
Paul Rogers

The Greenhouse in Bridgnorth

Cocktail bar hit with tougher licence rules after noise complaints

Update on plans for chicken farm that could house 160,000 birds

The Greenhouse in Bridgnorth

Venue accused of excessive noise' to learn outcome of licence review

PICTURE POSED MY MODEL: A general view of a man smoking a cigarette.(Photo from Jonathan Brady/PA Images)

Shropshire smokers spend about £71.4 million a year on cigarettes

West Mercia Police officer who 'bullied student' is sacked

Residents have complained about noise generated from outdoor events held at The Greenhouse in Bridgnorth

Neighbours complain noise from bar knocks pictures off their walls

A Protest walk has taken place in Albrighton, where they are fighting a huge housing development. One of the fields that may become housing.

Final submissions heard in 800-home Albrighton green belt inquiry

Planning applications. Photo: Adobe Stock

Shifnal could get 34 new homes under plans for land near M54

From left: Gina Stephens, Jane Wheeler and Mike Bowen view plans for homes in Highley

'There's nothing to do!' Villagers' concerns over plans for 350 homes

A report said more than 11,000 extra health appointments have been delivered (Picture: Brian Jackson, stock.adobe.com)

More than 200 redundancies at health commissioning bodies

Plans submitted to build 12 homes in village near Bridgnorth
TC Homes Ltd is behind the proposed development.
Paul Rogers

Health bosses set out winter plan for Shropshire and Staffordshire

Cocktail bar prevented from hosting outdoor event due to concerns

Plans submitted to build four houses in Albrighton

Residents have complained about noise generated from outdoor events held at The Greenhouse in Bridgnorth.

Noise concerns at Bridgnorth cocktail bar could prevent outdoor event

Police officer faces the sack over data protection allegations

Severn Trent issues update on hosepipe ban amid drought

Shropshire police officer sacked over 'misuse of systems'

Councillor Heather Kidd has criticised Severn Trent and Shropshire Council over this weekend's flooding

Complaint filed against council leader after member told 'check facts'

Padel court plans for former highways maintenance depot in Bridgnorth

Plans to build 88 homes in Albrighton have been approved

Permission granted for 88 new homes near Albrighton

RAF Cosford entrance

Revealed: More than 120 Afghan nationals at RAF Cosford
More than 120 Afghan nationals are currently staying at RAF Cosford, it has been revealed.
Paul Rogers

From left: Admiral Way residents Bill Southan, Max Owen, Tim Grove and Jo Wootton

Residents say they weren't consulted about plans for children's home

Leanne Walker (inset) spoke about her lived experience during an ICB meeting

Health bosses told how they can engage better with patients

The former post office in Claverley

Extension plans at former village Post Office

The Church of St Mary Magdalene in Bridgnorth

Closure-threatened church must 'move with the times' to survive

Children’s home could be coming to Shifnal under new plans

Plans for an extension at Cheswardine Hall Lodge have been refused

Plan to extend nursing home is thrown out over heritage harm

The Guildhall in Shrewsbury, home of Shropshire Council. Picture: LDRS

Shropshire has highest suicide rate in West Midlands - latest figures show

Changes in line for Bridgnorth car park

'Hostile' barriers to stop vehicles driving through crowds at events set for Shr...

Shifnal Town Council finally approves precept increase by 11 per cent - despite ...

Thousands sign petition objecting to plans for huge 200k bird broiler unit on Sh...

Expansion plans for Attingham Park in West Midlands recommended for approval

Huge 200,000-bird broiler unit planned on Shropshire/Wolverhampton border

Permission granted for 57 homes in Shifnal

Developer accused of 'bullying' councillors into approving controversial plan sc...

Protesters celebrate as plans for 800 homes in village near Wolverhampton reject...

Plan to convert Bridgnorth hotel into 'cramped, overbearing' HMO is thrown out a...

New plans revealed for 47-bed care home on the edge of Shifnal

Extension to Bridgnorth's Christmas lights contract

Shifnal Town Council looking for contractor to design and build new play area

Hostile vehicle mitigation units to be used as security measure as part of Shrop...

Three Shropshire wedding venues apply for licence renewals

Bridgnorth development of 10 homes refused

Plans for 10 houses on edge of Bridgnorth recommended for refusal

West Mercia Police officer barred from serving following sex assault conviction

Reform claims Bridgnorth Town Council 'doesn't reflect the will of the people' i...

Objections to development of two- to three-bed bungalows near Bridgnorth

Plans submitted for two- and three-bedroom bungalows on land near Bridgnorth 'to...

Extension of quarry near Bridgnorth is approved

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