The High Sheriff of Shropshire has issued an urgent appeal for residents to step forward and serve as magistrates, warning that a significant backlog of court cases is causing "unacceptable delays" to the local justice system.
27 Feb 2026
Ocean Telecom has pledged its support to young people across the county by donating to the High Sheriff of Shropshire’s Youth Awareness Fund.
26 Feb 2026
The new Shropshire Youth Awareness Day which saw the county turn blue to show its support has so far raised more than £10,000 for youth charities across the county.
19 Dec 2025
Shropshire is spearheading a new Youth Awareness Day today, October 16, with over two-thirds of secondary and many primary schools signed up as well as several venues set to light up and turn the county blue.
16 Oct 2025
The search is on for young people across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin who are dedicated to helping their local community, to be recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony.
18 Jan 2025
The reinstatement of Schoolhouse Bridge on the Montgomery Canal was marked on Friday when Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire Anna Turner unveiled a plaque.
2 Jul 2024
Unsung heroes from across Shropshire have been honoured by the county’s outgoing High Sheriff.
5 Apr 2024
Some of Shropshire’s most inspirational young people have been honoured at the 2024 High Sheriff of Shropshire’s Outstanding Young Citizen Awards.
7 Mar 2024
The High Sheriff of Shropshire’s Fund has announced its first awardees totalling £15,000 for youth-led projects across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.
5 Mar 2024
The High Sheriff of Shropshire, Mandy Thorn, visited the market towns of Shifnal and Bridgnorth on Friday 23 February - which was Shropshire Day.
27 Feb 2024
More than 250 people gathered for a special afternoon tea at the weekend as Shropshire’s High Sheriff recognised volunteers, charities and community groups from across the county.
27 Sept 2023
The High Sheriff of Shropshire, Mandy Thorn, recently visited Ellesmere to present a High Sheriff’s Award to members of the secretive group of Ellesmere Yarn Bombers.
14 Sept 2023
The High Sheriff of Shropshire, Mandy Thorn MBE DL, has visited Dogs Trust Shrewsbury to find out more about what it takes to transform the lives of hundreds of dogs every year by finding them new homes.
6 Sept 2023
Shropshire’s High Sheriff has praised the work of staff and volunteers at Severn Hospice after seeing first-hand how they work together to help more than 3,000 families a year.
21 Jul 2023
Shropshire’s High Sheriff has vowed to take on a charity cycling challenge for the region’s main cancer charity.
18 Jul 2023
A disused building in the centre of Bridgnorth has been brought back to life after being transformed into an innovative co-working space.
9 Jun 2023
More than 50 young people have been honoured at the 2023 High Sheriff of Shropshire’s Outstanding Young Citizen Awards.
13 Mar 2023
The search is on for young people across the county who deserve recognition for helping their local communities.
4 Jan 2023
The search is on for young people across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin who are dedicated to helping their local community, to be recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony.
10 Nov 2022
Local volunteers were recognised at the High Sheriff of Shropshire’s Celebration of Volunteers event last week.
14 Oct 2022
