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February 24, 2026

Supporting image for story: More than 300 objections lodged to plans for dozens of homes near Staffordshire-Shropshire border

More than 300 objections lodged to plans for dozens of homes near Staffordshire-Shropshire border

February 22, 2026

Supporting image for story: 25 fantastic pictures of the vibrant celebration marking Chinese New Year at historic Shropshire venue

25 fantastic pictures of the vibrant celebration marking Chinese New Year at historic Shropshire venue

February 17, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shifnal man, 27, denies assaulting woman and sex charges including voyeurism

Shifnal man, 27, denies assaulting woman and sex charges including voyeurism

February 14, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shifnal Town Council finally approves precept increase by 11 per cent - despite 'several concerns'

Shifnal Town Council finally approves precept increase by 11 per cent - despite 'several concerns'

February 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: Robbie Williams in Wolverhampton: Meet the superfans who have been queuing from the early hours to see the global superstar at The Halls

Robbie Williams in Wolverhampton: Meet the superfans who have been queuing from the early hours to see the global superstar at The Halls

Supporting image for story: Spring fun at Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Easter Eggsperience

Spring fun at Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Easter Eggsperience

February 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Sometimes I have nightmares about him': 'Disgusting' man, 32, spat on his ex and drove a car at her in Shifnal

'Sometimes I have nightmares about him': 'Disgusting' man, 32, spat on his ex and drove a car at her in Shifnal

February 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire MPs to meet with postal minister to discuss Royal Mail's 'catastrophic failure'

Shropshire MPs to meet with postal minister to discuss Royal Mail's 'catastrophic failure'

January 30, 2026

Supporting image for story: Resurfacing work to take place on pothole-plagued road in Shifnal

Resurfacing work to take place on pothole-plagued road in Shifnal

Supporting image for story: 'Baton'-wielding Shifnal Co-op robber jailed after attack on brave store worker

'Baton'-wielding Shifnal Co-op robber jailed after attack on brave store worker

January 27, 2026

'I’m using my common sense and empathy as a human,' beauty brand says as she introduces Hormone Holidays for staff suffering from periods or the menopause

January 24, 2026

Supporting image for story: Meet the Shifnal artist whose work is inspired by her surrounding countryside and is appearing on TV's Landscape Artist of the Year

Meet the Shifnal artist whose work is inspired by her surrounding countryside and is appearing on TV's Landscape Artist of the Year

January 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: Week of closures planned for Shifnal street set for resurfacing

Week of closures planned for Shifnal street set for resurfacing

January 20, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shifnal man to face trial accused of multiple sex offences against children

Shifnal man to face trial accused of multiple sex offences against children

January 17, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shifnal man, 27, appears in court charged with two counts of rape

Shifnal man, 27, appears in court charged with two counts of rape

January 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: Nine dead dogs found at unlicensed West Midlands boarding kennels after police attend animal welfare check

Nine dead dogs found at unlicensed West Midlands boarding kennels after police attend animal welfare check

January 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: West Midlands-born MP Robert Jenrick defects to Reform after Tory sacking

West Midlands-born MP Robert Jenrick defects to Reform after Tory sacking

January 14, 2026

Supporting image for story: Police and dog warden called to boarding kennels near Shifnal

Police and dog warden called to boarding kennels near Shifnal

Supporting image for story: 'No post since Christmas': Shropshire MP to meet Royal Mail chief after raising problems with delays in Commons

'No post since Christmas': Shropshire MP to meet Royal Mail chief after raising problems with delays in Commons

Supporting image for story: 'We owe you so much': Bereaved families shocked and saddened as road tragedy charity closes suddenly

'We owe you so much': Bereaved families shocked and saddened as road tragedy charity closes suddenly

Supporting image for story: 'A logical extension to Shifnal': Plans for 69 new homes next to M54 submitted

'A logical extension to Shifnal': Plans for 69 new homes next to M54 submitted

January 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: West Midlands homes hit by power cuts

West Midlands homes hit by power cuts

January 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: Watch: Thieves snatch three motorbikes from festive garage display near Wolverhampton

Watch: Thieves snatch three motorbikes from festive garage display near Wolverhampton

January 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: 10 amazing Shropshire tractor run photos as event raises thousands for charity

10 amazing Shropshire tractor run photos as event raises thousands for charity

January 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Charming' Victorian schoolhouse designed by famous architect near Staffordshire border up for sale

'Charming' Victorian schoolhouse designed by famous architect near Staffordshire border up for sale

December 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Neighbours rally against plans for 16-home development near Shifnal

Neighbours rally against plans for 16-home development near Shifnal

December 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man who handled £5,000 of stolen equipment belonging to Walsall construction firm ordered to do unpaid work

Man who handled £5,000 of stolen equipment belonging to Walsall construction firm ordered to do unpaid work

December 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Trafficked driver who ditched car with 50 kilos of cannabis inside and tried to lose police in maize field after 80mph chase avoids jail

Trafficked driver who ditched car with 50 kilos of cannabis inside and tried to lose police in maize field after 80mph chase avoids jail

Supporting image for story: The Grinch stole the show at Wolverhampton 'breakfast with Santa' event

The Grinch stole the show at Wolverhampton 'breakfast with Santa' event

December 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Permission granted for 57 homes in Shifnal

Permission granted for 57 homes in Shifnal

December 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'This is a dark day for Shropshire’s green belt,' says Wrekin MP as Government announces planning shake-up

'This is a dark day for Shropshire’s green belt,' says Wrekin MP as Government announces planning shake-up

Supporting image for story: 'Idiot' teenage dad who led police on dangerous chase from Shifnal to Wolverhampton in high-powered Audi avoids prison

'Idiot' teenage dad who led police on dangerous chase from Shifnal to Wolverhampton in high-powered Audi avoids prison

Supporting image for story: Brewing company plans expansion after move to premises near Shifnal

Brewing company plans expansion after move to premises near Shifnal

December 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firefighters tackle large blaze at building on Shifnal Industrial Estate

Firefighters tackle large blaze at building on Shifnal Industrial Estate

Supporting image for story: Shifnal through the years: 21 pictures of historic buildings, streets and faces remembered

Shifnal through the years: 21 pictures of historic buildings, streets and faces remembered

December 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch: Fire extinguisher explodes in back of bin lorry in Shifnal prompting council warning to residents

Watch: Fire extinguisher explodes in back of bin lorry in Shifnal prompting council warning to residents

December 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Tickets now on sale for Bike4Life 2026

Tickets now on sale for Bike4Life 2026

December 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans for 47-bed care home on the edge of Shifnal approved

Plans for 47-bed care home on the edge of Shifnal approved

November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Celebrate the festive season with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Santa Experience

Celebrate the festive season with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Santa Experience

November 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shifnal homes plan withdrawn day before planning committee decision

Shifnal homes plan withdrawn day before planning committee decision

November 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It is like the start of Christmas' - Popular Apley Farm Shop's festive market draws thousands of visitors

'It is like the start of Christmas' - Popular Apley Farm Shop's festive market draws thousands of visitors

November 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shifnal homes: Decision day set for housing scheme on site of abandoned swimming pool plans

Shifnal homes: Decision day set for housing scheme on site of abandoned swimming pool plans

November 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shifnal woman stole £30k from elderly relative - spending thousands on clothes

Shifnal woman stole £30k from elderly relative - spending thousands on clothes

November 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 20mph zone and speed bumps planned for outside Shifnal school

20mph zone and speed bumps planned for outside Shifnal school

November 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Christmas market to return to Apley Farm with record stall holders

Christmas market to return to Apley Farm with record stall holders

November 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shifnal scouts and church treasurer who stole more than £170,000 from groups and blew it on crypto scam ordered to pay back less than half of what he took

Shifnal scouts and church treasurer who stole more than £170,000 from groups and blew it on crypto scam ordered to pay back less than half of what he took

November 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Protect Shifnal': Campaigners' plea amid latest housing plans for the town

'Protect Shifnal': Campaigners' plea amid latest housing plans for the town

November 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man, 25, denies killing IT consultant and seriously injuring another man in A5 crash near Shifnal

Man, 25, denies killing IT consultant and seriously injuring another man in A5 crash near Shifnal

November 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Rare commercial investment opportunity offered at Shifnal industrial estate

Rare commercial investment opportunity offered at Shifnal industrial estate

October 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Accountants celebrate reaching finals in Chamber business awards

Accountants celebrate reaching finals in Chamber business awards