North Shropshire firefighters celebrate success
What does a Shropshire beekeeper, rose breeder, professional golfer and survival instructor have in common?
Theft and burglary incidents in Ellesmere
A Stihl chainsaw and a red Honda TRX 420 quad bike have been stolen from a property in Lyneal, Ellesmere. The burglary took place between 8pm on January 12 and 12pm January 13.
Ellesmere Rangers hold free walking football event
A fun introduction class to walking football will be held at Ellesmere Rangers FC Beech Grove on January 24. This launch event is free and if popular there will be weekly games for anyone who wants to join.
Flood alert for Severn Vyrnwy Confluence
The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for Severn Vyrnwy Confluence. A level of 3.1 metres occurred at the Llanymynech Gauge early this morning. A peak level of between 3.7 and 4 metres is expected to occur this afternoon.
Collision in Gobowen
In the early hours of this morning Shropshire Fire and Rescue were called to a collision on B5069 in Gobowen. Crews attended at 00:42am to a car on its roof.
Oswestry care company to the rescue on 'Blue Monday'
It was known as ‘Blue Monday’ this week, a Monday where everyone is supposedly feeling down in the dumps for a number of reasons. But this didn’t stop Shropshire-based care company Bluebird Care.
Defibrillator training night in Ellesmere
There will be a free defibrillator and CPR training night on February 7. It starts at 7:30pm at Ellesmere Rangers F.C at Beech Grove.
Duo's relief as 'baby' floating in The Mere at Ellesmere is a doll
A FATHER and son jumped into the mere in Ellesmere last week when they saw what seemed to be a child floating in the water. James Dowley and his father, Robert, from Ellesmere, leapt into the icy waters and swam out to the item, and to their relief found it was a large doll.
Young biker takes his place on world area
A Moreton Hall School pupil is taking on the Arenacross tour after successfully completing the first round in Manchester, landing third place. Jake Davies, aged 10, from Rednal, started riding motocross bikes when he was three-years-old and now he has completed a CV application for a team he hopes to ride for.
Mediterranean takeaway opens for business
A new Mediterranean takeaway has opened in Oswestry in Willow Street. Grill Out offers freshly-cooked food you would expect to find on the Mediterranean coast.
