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March 29, 2025

John Ridgway changing a clock at the Old Mill Antiques in Bridgnorth

British Summer Time is here at last: everything you need to know about why the clocks go forward tonight

Bridgnorth|14 hours ago

A aerial image of the existing Morville Quarry at Telegraph Lane, Morville (Google)

Huge 2.7 million tonne expansion planned for gravel quarry near Bridgnorth

Business|23 hours ago

March 28, 2025

There were celebrations and street parties when the end of WW2 was announced

'War is over!' Shropshire's biggest celebration to mark VE Day needs you!

March 27, 2025

Vintage charm on offer at Bridgnorth antiques centre in the form of unusual Victorian planter

March 26, 2025

Stuart Anderson (left) with Clickingmad managing director Shaun Carvill and members of the team in Bridgnorth. Photo: Clickingmad

Shropshire digital agency marks silver anniversary by pledging to deliver 25 ‘acts of kindness’ in the community

March 25, 2025

Samantha Hopes

Former geologist to give talk on her love of plants in Bridgnorth

Three Bridgnorth locals brave the cold to raise funds for homeless veterans

Alderson Butcher's in Bridgnorth have won an award for their Toffee Pie's and Morvillle Pastry. In Picture L>R: Back - Kevin Tutron, Stavros Avraam, Charlie Spencer and Peter Hilton. Front L>R: Dalia Krasauskiene and Wend Richards.

Joy as award-winning Bridgnorth butcher shop scoops two accolades with delicious pasty and pie

March 24, 2025

The demonstration was organised by the Farmers to Action campaign group and led by Alan Hughes.

Watch: 'No farmers, no food' - Angry Shropshire farmers stage protest outside Telford council offices

Welcome to the jungle - reptile expert drops in on Bridgnorth to open new shop

March 23, 2025

Bridgnorth High Street. Picture: LDRS

Priority projects set out by Bridgnorth Town Council - find out what's on the list

Politics|Mar 23

We meet a Bridgnorth woodworker who turns unwanted timber into beautiful works of art

March 22, 2025

Tea for Two!

'War is Over' - 80th year anniversary party in Bridgnorth

Your World|Mar 22

The building was 'totally destroyed' in the incident. Picture: Bridgnorth Fire Station

Firefighters give update on barn fire near Bridgnorth that 'totally destroyed' building

The netting installed by Shropshire Council

Final section of wall that closed Bridgnorth Cliff Railway for a year to be secured to prevent 'major injuries or fatality'

March 21, 2025

Alcohol on sale at an off licence (stock image)

List of Shropshire businesses that have applied for alcohol licences

March 20, 2025

A dog walker admires the daffodils along Bratch Lane, Wombourne

Warm weather kick-starts spring in the Black Country as workers urged to take a mood-boosting break in nature

Land Army

'War is Over' - 80th year anniversary party in Bridgnorth

Your World|Mar 20

Community First Responders conducted CPR to help 81-year-old John. Photo: West Midlands Ambulance Service

81-year-old heart attack survivor pens thankful letter to first responders who helped save him

March 19, 2025

10 East Castle Street, Bridgnorth

Iconic Bridgnorth townhouse hits the market for the first time in almost 15 years

Your World|Mar 19

Millers Lodge near Bridgnorth. Picture: Rightmove/Nock Deighton.

Stunning former mill near Bridgnorth hits the market - 'ideal holiday home'

March 18, 2025

Claire, her new husband Rob and their bridesmaid's visit Innage grange after their wedding

A wedding to remember: Looking back at Claire's special day

Your World|Mar 18

Bridgnorth funeral director and campaigner heads to Vietnam - find out why

Work on Bridgnorth Cliff Railway

Update issued on repairs to Bridgnorth Cliff Railway

March 17, 2025

Photo: Bridgnorth safer neighbourhood team (SNT)

38 dogs and five horses seized from 'puppy farm' near Bridgnorth

Police seize illegal vapes from Bridgnorth shop

The exact train that Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club will be chartering.

Rotary rail rescue operation announced

Your World|Mar 17

March 15, 2025

Bridgnorth man with 'sexual interest in 11-year-old boys' spared jail for downloading indecent images of children

Work on the landslip

Severn Valley Railway: No date yet for landslip repair but nearly £120k donated to heritage line

March 14, 2025

The former farm buildings at High Grosvenor. Photo: Google

Bridgnorth company plans to build indoor golf simulator and bar in former farm building

Scott, Emma and family

We are blown away - the whole community has rallied around for us' fundraiser for Bridgnorth family involved in car crash raises £16,000

March 13, 2025

West Midlands metal manufacturer says Trump tariffs will hit US trade

March 12, 2025

Les Winwood who was found dead at a flat in Bilston in July 2022

West Midlands Conservative councillor suffocated to death after placing plastic bag over his head in sex game, inquest hears

Crest Nicholson gets green light for 323 new homes in Bridgnorth, Shropshire

Housebuilder gets green light for 323 new homes in Bridgnorth

Your World|Mar 12

March 10, 2025

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended to the chimney fire this morning (February 22, 2025). Photo: Sam Bagnall

Firefighters rush to unattended bonfire in Bridgnorth

The Old Vicarage in Morville

Former vicarage in Bridgnorth village goes up for sale for £1.3million

Bridgnorth to celebrate VE Day in castle grounds

Naomi

Bridgnorth author seeks people's memories of VE Day - 80 years on

Bridgnorth|Mar 10

Greendale Close in Highley. Picture: Google

New care home for child is approved despite dozens of objections from neighbours

March 9, 2025

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended to the unattended bonfire in Bridgnorth this afternoon. Photo: Sam Bagnall

Firefighters battle 100 tonne hay bale blaze near Bridgnorth

More acts on way as folk festival organisers secure three years of funding

South Shropshire|Mar 9

Organisers prepare for 26th Shropshire Vintage Tractor Run in Bridgnorth

March 8, 2025

President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress

'We should take Donald Trump literally and seriously' - Toby Neal warns

March 7, 2025

The twins from the Bridgnorth Spartans Football Team

Bridgnorth football club sees quadruple double with FOUR sets of twins playing

Bridgnorth|Mar 7

March 5, 2025

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway to close for a fortnight for repairs

March 4, 2025

Bridgnorth firm Straightline Aviation have placed a $50m (£40m) order for new hybrid airships (Straightline Aviation)

Giant airships are back - Bridgnorth aviation company places £40 million order for pioneering new eco-friendly aircraft

Bridgnorth|Mar 4

Councillor Rachel Connolly

Bridgnorth councillor quits Labour Party over 'Shrewsbury-centred politics'

Oliver and Becky on their big day last month

Bride and groom tie the knot in Bridgnorth's German twin town 30 years after childhood visit

March 3, 2025

Luke Boxall

'I'm years ahead' - Bridgnorth 'worm-farmer' pays tribute to support

February 28, 2025

Surface dressing in north Shropshire

41 Shopshire roads set to be surface dressed this summer - some requiring road closures