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Pontesbury's Big Green Day is declared a triumph
A community gathering at a Shropshire village that celebrated the wonders of the natural world while providing fun and information for visitors has been declared ‘a complete triumph’.
8 May 2026
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Pontesbury Potter celebrates 30 years of hospice support
Six hundred walkers and runners pulled on their boots to raise funds and celebrate a major milestone for Severn Hospice as the Pontesbury Potter marked its 30th anniversary.
25 Mar 2026
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Temporary flood defences introduced in Pontesbury
Temporary flood defences have been introduced to protect residents in Pontesbury who have been plagued by regular flooding issues.
10 Dec 2025
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MP reaches out to villagers to hear of local concerns
A Shropshire MP will be reaching out to villagers later this week with the latest in a series of coffee morning events to hear of local concerns and offer help and support.
24 Jul 2025
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Julia Buckley MP and Mayor of Shrewsbury celebrate restaurant success
Lea Cross Tandoori recently won the best restaurant category at the Curry Life Awards. Local MP Julia Buckley and Mayor David Vasmer have celebrated with residents and customers.
11 Dec 2024
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Car Collides with property in Pontesbury
Emergency services were called to Shrewsbury Road in Pontesbury after a car collided with a property late last night.
15 Nov 2024
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Work completed on new affordable housing development in Pontesbury
A housing association is celebrating the completion of 18 new affordable homes in a popular Shropshire village.
9 Aug 2024
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Three injured in collision on A488 near Pontesbury
Emergency services were called to the scene of a two-car collision on the A488 near Pontesford Bridge, Pontesford near Pontesbury on Friday evening.
3 Aug 2024
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Shropshire woman who beat cancer three times issues plea to save lives
A Shropshire woman who beat cancer three times is calling for the next UK Government to help save more lives from cancer.
25 Jun 2024
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Construction underway on new affordable homes in Pontesbury
Work is progressing on a housing development that will bring much-needed affordable housing to a Shropshire village.
3 Nov 2023
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Pontesbury Neighbourhood Plan referendum approved
Shropshire Council’s Cabinet has approved a report to give residents in the parish of Pontesbury the opportunity to vote on whether or not to adopt a Neighbourhood Plan.
19 Jul 2023
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Minsterley and Pontesbury fast-tracked to receive ultra-fast full fibre broadband
SWS Broadband has fast-tracked two Shropshire villages to receive its ultra-fast, full fibre broadband services.
11 Apr 2023
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New date revealed for charity’s popular walking event
A sponsored walk scuppered by the threat of snow and ice has set a new date – Saturday 1 April.
17 Mar 2023
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Charity’s fundraiser falls foul of snowy weather
A hospice charity has been forced to reschedule a planned sponsored walk event this weekend as the region sits under an amber weather warning for snow and ice.
10 Mar 2023
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Police appeal for witnesses to collision in Pontesbury
Police are appealing for witnesses following a two vehicle collision on Shrewsbury Road in Pontesbury on Monday.
1 Mar 2023
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Controlled explosion carried out after munitions discovered in Pontesbury
A controlled explosion has been carried out in Pontesbury this evening after munitions were discovered at a building site.
25 Aug 2022
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Three Shropshire villages get ANPR cameras to deter speeding drivers
Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras are going up in three Shropshire villages this week in a bid to deter speeding drivers.
16 Mar 2022
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Housing association completes project to protect homes from flooding
A housing association which has completed a £70,000 project to protect its homes from flooding has welcomed plans for a long-term solution to the problem.
10 Dec 2021
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Homes in Pontesbury are latest to be hit by flash flooding
Firefighters were called to Pontesbury yesterday evening after heavy rain caused flooding to properties.
3 Jun 2018
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Firefighters called to kitchen fire in Pontesbury
Firefighters were called to a kitchen fire at a property in Pontesbury early this morning.
18 Nov 2017
