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Trees on Cross Street in Ellesmere to remain following consultation
Four trees on the Promenade area on Cross Street, Ellesmere are to remain in place following a public consultation into their proposed removal.
4 Jun 2026
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Oteley Estate joins Open Farm Sunday
The Oteley Estate in Ellesmere will join farms across the country in opening their gates to visitors on June 7th for Open Farm Sunday.
2 Jun 2026
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Fantastic beasts to take flight over Ellesmere for inaugural arts festival
Ellesmere's landscapes are set to be transformed next month as a flock of "fantastic flying creatures" descends upon the Mere.
8 Apr 2026
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Vintage Tractor Run at the Oteley Estate this Sunday
Sixty vintage tractors will be taking part in the Shropshire TVO & Petrol Tractor Run this Sunday, starting and finishing at the Oteley Estate in Ellesmere.
18 Mar 2026
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Four Ellesmere trees set to be replaced with new seating and planters
Shropshire Council is proposing to remove four trees on the Promenade area on Cross Street, Ellesmere due to ‘root heave’* causing uneven footway surfaces and trip hazards.
6 Mar 2026
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Ellesmere fail to stop victim appeals for witnesses to come forward
The victim of a fail to stop collision in Ellesmere is appealing to the public to contact the police with any information that can help with their enquiries, after his life was ‘completely turned upside down’ by the incident.
25 Feb 2026
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Shropshire Tasty Trail returns this April
Shropshire Tasty Trail, the popular walk and eat event follows a route through the Shropshire countryside, is set to return this April.
18 Feb 2026
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Enquiries continue after a man was found seriously injured on road in Ellesmere
Police officers are continuing to appeal for information after a man in his 40s was found seriously injured in Ellesmere last month.
10 Feb 2026
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Police renew appeal following serious collision in Ellesmere
West Mercia Police have issued an update following a serious collision in Ellesmere, confirming that a pedestrian has sustained life-changing injuries.
28 Jan 2026
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Appeal after a man found seriously injured on road in Ellesmere
Police are appealing for information after a man in his 40s was found seriously injured on Elson Road in Ellesmere.
24 Jan 2026
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Ellesmere manufacturer fined after a sawmill worker lost his leg following an accident at work
A large wood manufacturer in Shropshire has been fined £160,000 after an employee sustained life-changing injuries when working at their Ellesmere premises.
15 Dec 2025
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Ellesmere Poppy Appeal sets new record
Members of the Royal British Legion’s Ellesmere and District branch are celebrating another record breaking Poppy Appeal.
11 Dec 2025
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New chapter for Ellesmere Food Share as founding volunteers stand down
After three years of hard work organising Ellesmere Food Share, two stalwart volunteers, Penny Harrison and Ruth Philp, have decided it’s time to step back from their roles.
9 Dec 2025
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Fizzgigs firing up to fire off post-Halloween pumpkins
Preparations are yet again underway for the annual ‘Final Fling’ free event in Ellesmere, courtesy of Fizzgigs, the community arts group.
31 Oct 2025
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Literary landmark for Ellesmere readers’ group
Book lovers in Ellesmere are celebrating a literary landmark as the town’s library readers’ group marks 25 years since it was formed.
2 Oct 2025
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Ellesmere couple named as Community Farming Heroes
A husband and wife farming team from an Ellesmere estate have been nominated for a national award.
30 Sept 2025
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Ellesmere primary school paves the way with RotaKids group
Criftins Church of England Primary School has become the first school in the Ellesmere area to establish a RotaKids group, a youth initiative supported by Rotary International.
3 Sept 2025
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BT Openreach cabinet destroyed by fire, cutting off internet to homes in Ellesmere
A BT Openreach cabinet on Birch Road in Ellesmere was destroyed by fire on Friday night, leaving properties connected to the cabinet without internet connectivity.
30 Aug 2025
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Shropshire to honour ‘forgotten war’ heroes on VJ Day 80
Communities across Shropshire are preparing to come together this Friday, August 15th, to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day.
15 Aug 2025
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VJ Day to be marked with special service in Ellesmere
Ellesmere is set to commemorate the 80th anniversary of V.J. Day with a special service this Friday, August 15th.
11 Aug 2025
