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January 21, 2024

Photos show new home standing in place of beloved cottage that burned down

Whitchurch|Jan 21

January 16, 2024

The days when elephants trumpeted their way across Bridgnorth bridge and through the town

Bridgnorth|Jan 16

January 15, 2024

Explosive secrets at Shropshire army camp that were only unveiled after the war

Features|Jan 15

January 10, 2024

Book digs into mysteries and history of Ironbridge Gorge

Attractions|Jan 10

January 7, 2024

Unhelpful conspiracy theories surrounding pensioner's brutal murder at hands of teenager

January 5, 2024

Shropshire stars of Wolves' historic 1954 triumph celebrated

Pictures recall Shrewsbury gasometer's last gasp

Shrewsbury|Jan 5

January 2, 2024

The Midlands folk on Hitler’s hitlist as he planned to spread terror from a Shropshire base

Wartime teenager was made of the ride stuff

January 1, 2024

Flashback to 2000: First British women reach South Pole

Nostalgia|Jan 1

Celebrating 200 years of road cut through The Rock

Nostalgia|Jan 1

House of schoolgirl memories features in new book

December 30, 2023

Celebrity deaths 2023: Some of the great names we have loved and lost this year

Nostalgia|Dec 30, 2023

December 28, 2023

Project celebrates village's rich cricket heritage

Nostalgia|Dec 28, 2023

December 27, 2023

In pictures: Shropshire Woolworths stores on their last days 15 years ago and what’s happened since

Features|Dec 27, 2023

Flashback to 2006: Telford pub's calendar aims to raise money for charity

Nostalgia|Dec 27, 2023

December 26, 2023

Seven nostalgic photos show people shaking off the festive cobwebs on Boxing Day

Nostalgia|Dec 26, 2023

Mystery surrounding distinctive Shropshire cottage - does it still exist?

Whitchurch|Dec 26, 2023

December 25, 2023

6 archive photos of Shropshire life as past generations of people prepared for Christmas

Shrewsbury nostalgia|Dec 25, 2023

December 24, 2023

Christmas toys through the decades: The big hitters from the 70s to the 00s

Features|Dec 24, 2023

December 23, 2023

Take me back: How Britain celebrated Christmas in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s

Weekend|Dec 23, 2023

Fascinating Christmas pictures from E&S vault provide nostalgic reminder of the excitement as the big day approached

Nostalgia|Dec 23, 2023

December 18, 2023

From games consoles to outdoor fun - a tour of favourite Christmas toys through the years

Features|Dec 18, 2023

Flashback to 2004: Paul is a leading light as town celebrates magic of Christmas

Nostalgia|Dec 18, 2023

December 16, 2023

29 photos of nights out in Shropshire and Telford over the last four decades

Nostalgia|Dec 16, 2023

If you were a regular at one of Shropshire's top nightspots in the 1960s - this was the band

The Toby Neal Collection|Dec 16, 2023

A spooky tale of ghosts that haunted the Crooked House pub, terrifying those that stayed there

In-depth|Dec 16, 2023

December 11, 2023

The story of the genius scrapman who raised Hindenburg, the giant of German fleet

The Toby Neal Collection|Dec 11, 2023

From Ukraine to Shropshire: Couple's massive photograph collection tells a life's story

Features|Dec 11, 2023

December 9, 2023

Coal heritage runs deep - remembering proud history and demise of Littleton Colliery

Nostalgia|Dec 9, 2023

December 8, 2023

Watch: Bridgnorth antiques expert explains what makes a truly vintage Christmas dinner table

Food and Drink|Dec 8, 2023

December 7, 2023

The amazing story of Walter Davies who broke world speed records on the River Severn

The Toby Neal Collection|Dec 7, 2023

December 6, 2023

Shrewsbury Chronicle and Ludlow Advertiser articles feature in Blists Hill's Christmas newspaper

Attractions|Dec 6, 2023

How Lucy Lunt brought sunshine into lives of blind children in Shropshire

The Toby Neal Collection|Dec 6, 2023

The final humiliation in death not mentioned in the blockbuster film for Napoleon

Nostalgia|Dec 6, 2023

December 5, 2023

Looking back: 'Little Birmingham' and the last days before the Telford revolution

Telford|Dec 5, 2023

December 4, 2023

How a revered Second World War captain who saved his crew ended up facing court martial

The Toby Neal Collection|Dec 4, 2023

Flashback to 2003: Stepping back to the Victorian era at auction and festive fair

Nostalgia|Dec 4, 2023

December 3, 2023

How aristocrat from Shropshire kept 'rock god' Eric Clapton company during his darkest days

Music|Dec 3, 2023

December 2, 2023

The night up and coming band The Beatles played Shrewsbury Music Hall in the early sixties

Music|Dec 2, 2023

Hitler failed to beat Britain – or its sex drive: The rise of promiscuity during WW2

Nostalgia|Dec 2, 2023

November 30, 2023

Watch: Much Wenlock residents reminisce about their part in 1950s Hollywood blockbuster

Much Wenlock|Nov 30, 2023

Travelling back in time to Doctor Who Tom Baker's days as a schoolboy in Shropshire

North Shropshire nostalgia|Nov 30, 2023

November 23, 2023

Sporting stalwart remembers the day Bobby Charlton brought joy to schoolchildren

Nostalgia|Nov 23, 2023

November 22, 2023

Sixty years ago today: Questions raised in aftermath of the assassination of President JF Kennedy

Nostalgia|Nov 22, 2023

November 21, 2023

The day an earthquake brought panic to the streets of Shropshire

Nostalgia|Nov 21, 2023

Hanged murderer's extra punishment – to be handed over for medical research

Features|Nov 21, 2023

November 20, 2023

Mystery of Army church built from odds and ends

Features|Nov 20, 2023

Festive fun as band completes 130 magical musical years

Features|Nov 20, 2023

Flashback to 1995: Boots, Bond and a visit from rugby legend in a busy month

Nostalgia|Nov 20, 2023

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