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Month-long closure for key route connecting Marton and Baschurch
Marton Road, a key route connecting Marton and Baschurch, is scheduled for a prolonged closure starting later this month to allow for essential landslip repair work.
15 Oct 2025
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Baschurch development sparks renewed safety concerns
Baschurch councillor Robert Jones has expressed deep concern about road safety following the submission of a new planning application for an area where unresolved safety issues have already been identified.
20 Jan 2025
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Positive developments for re-opening of Baschurch Railway Station welcomed
The approval of a proposal to fund a first-stage feasibility study in the project to re-open a railway station in Baschurch has been welcomed.
7 Dec 2023
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North Shropshire MP calls for Rail Minister to back Baschurch Station plans
Helen Morgan MP has called for Rail Minister Huw Merriman to back Baschurch Station and get plans ‘on track’ as soon as possible.
4 Apr 2023
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Water main replacement work closes B5067 through Baschurch
The B5067 Shrewsbury Road through Baschurch is closed from today until the end of August as Severn Trent Water carry out work to replace a water main.
21 Jul 2022
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Investigation underway after person dies following barn fire in Baschurch
An investigation is underway after a person died following a barn fire in Baschurch on Saturday.
29 Aug 2021
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Bronze Age Hoard discovered in Baschurch declared treasue
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery is hoping to acquire three Bronze Age tools that were recently declared as treasure, after being discovered by metal detectorists in Baschurch.
31 Jul 2021
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Farm vet John is singing his way through the alphabet for charity
A farm vet with a passion for music is using his talent to raise funds for those on the frontline fight against coronavirus.
3 May 2020
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Missing 22-year-old Baschurch man found safe
A 22-year-old man who was reported missing from Baschurch last week has been found safe.
13 Jan 2019
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Baschurch level crossing closed after car collides with barrier
The level crossing in Baschurch is closed to vehicles after a car collided with the barrier.
13 Jan 2018
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Firefighters tackle kitchen fire at New Inn, Baschurch
Firefighters were called to a fire at the New Inn, Baschurch early this morning.
22 Dec 2017
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School children take on mini-marathon for deaf charity, following head’s example
Children at a primary school in Baschurch are taking on the challenge of a sponsored mini-marathon today to support local deafness charity Signal and their headteacher’s first full marathon attempt.
26 Feb 2016
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Vulcan XH558 farewell tour: Where in Shropshire can I see the plane?
On Saturday 10 October, the Vulcan XH558 will be flying over Shropshire as part of a tour of England before being retired.
9 Oct 2015
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Rags to riches for Fire Fighters Charity
Shropshire firefighters are turning rags to riches for the Fire Fighters’ Charity after the successful launch of 13 recycling centres at county fire stations.
19 Nov 2014
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Shropshire firefighters help southern flood victims
Shropshire firefighters have been working day and night in Reading and Staines over the past week pumping water from flooded homes and helping with the rescue efforts.
24 Feb 2014
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Save Baschurch Fire Station campaign launched
A campaign has been launched to save Baschurch Fire Station one of four retained fire stations within the county at risk of closure following budget cuts.
19 Jun 2013
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Shropshire Council welcomes latest broadband upgrades
Shropshire Council has welcomed the latest investment in the county’s broadband network, but says there is still lots of work to be done.
2 Oct 2012
Business
Greenoak Building and Renovation drive away with top prize
A Shropshire building company has driven away with the top prize in a national competition.
17 Aug 2012
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Shropshire councillors object to plans for pylons
Following National Grid’s announcement that electricity cables connecting wind farms in Mid Wales to the electricity network will pass through Shropshire, the four Shropshire Councillors representing the areas on National Grid’s preferred route have launched a campaign to stop the cables being carried overground on pylons.
3 Aug 2012
Business
Shropshire garage voted best in the Midlands
A Shropshire garage has beaten off hundreds of competitors to be voted the ‘Garage of the Year’ Midlands region in the Motor Codes annual competition.
10 May 2012
