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Cordon in place as police deal with 'unexploded ordnance'

Bomb disposal experts are on their way after an unexploded device was handed to police in Wem.

Wem|9 hours ago

Husband and wife died in Shropshire crash with police van after he likely fell asleep at the wheel, inquest told

Features|15 hours ago

'She felt I should have walked away and kept feeding her money': Father speaks of tragic battle to save murdered son

South Shropshire|17 hours ago

Jailed: Careless driver hit pensioner who died after waiting four hours for ambulance in road

Crime|13 hours ago

Hundreds of Telford power cut customers told when they could get electricity restored

Features|12 hours ago

'We have listened' says councillor as hike in parking charges is approved despite criticism

Shrewsbury|13 hours ago

Watch: Vandal smashes Shrewsbury champagne bar window

Shrewsbury|13 hours ago

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Fire service called to tackle blaze which spread from shed to garage

Features|15 hours ago

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Science & technology|21 hours ago

'I'm on a mission to clean up Shropshire one sign at a time - it's crazy but I like it'

Shrewsbury|21 hours ago

Jailed: Dog owner choked puppy to death with chain after 'novelty wore off'

Crime|21 hours ago

Revealed: Shropshire's top 10 most delayed A-roads - with one holding up drivers far more than others

Transport|21 hours ago

Shropshire motorbike racer died after being crushed under Land Rover he was repairing

Features|14 hours ago

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Harper Adams University is national leader among employers in agriculture

Education|Apr 15

TR Machinery joins the AVR dealer network

Harper student Kirsten wins prestigious scholarship

Shropshire's Chloe takes up new role with Balfours

Farm labourer who went to nearby pub after week of lambing caught drink driving

Chance to buy south Shropshire woodland and pasture field with £30,000 guide price

Shropshire Farming Talk: Industry-wide dairy export drive and AHDB is at the forefront

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Unai Emery: Aston Villa will continue to play 'basketball'

Unai Emery says Villa have no plans to change their set piece approach as the row over their “basketball” tactics rumbled on in France on Wednesday night.

Football|8 hours ago

'Keep your cool!' Unai Emery's warning to World Cup winner

Football|8 hours ago

Ollie Westbury debrief - Shrewsbury must show up again at Charlton

Shrewsbury Town FC|15 hours ago

Shrews Views S3 E34: Are we safe?

Shrewsbury Town FC|15 hours ago

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Shrewsbury Town FC|14 hours ago

Paul Hurst singles out returning Shrewsbury man for praise after Bolton draw

Shrewsbury Town FC|Apr 16

Telford's rivals are deducted points

AFC Telford United|10 hours ago

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Shrewsbury Town FC|15 hours ago

Shrews Views S3 E34: Are we safe?

Shrewsbury Town FC|15 hours ago

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Shrewsbury Town FC|14 hours ago

AFC Telford United

Telford's rivals are deducted points

AFC Telford United|10 hours ago

Telford focus on home advantage

AFC Telford United|21 hours ago

George Scott is eager for another taste of Telford action after debut

AFC Telford United|17 hours ago

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Liam Keen comment: Wolves must show spirit for the run-in

Wolves|22 hours ago

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Shrewsbury Town FC|Mar 29

Shrewsbury 0 Wigan 1: Ollie Westbury & Jonny Drury analysis

Shrewsbury Town FC|Feb 17

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Review: Dead Donkey reawakened for 21st century

Drop the Dead Donkey: The Reawakening!, Birmingham Alexandra Theatre

Theatre & Comedy|17 hours ago

New 'navy-strength' gin honours voyage of Shrewsbury's most famous son

Shrewsbury|21 hours ago

'This is not just a show; it's a journey through the cosmos' says group bringing show to Ludlow

Entertainment|21 hours ago

Sneak preview of gleaming steam loco ahead of Severn Valley Railway's gala

Bridgnorth|21 hours ago

Couple go to Government after plan to turn 'unviable' pub on 'danger' road into flats is rejected

Bridgnorth|Apr 16

County gingerbread experts star in Escape to the Country - and share unusual way to enjoy the treat

North Shropshire entertainment|Apr 16

Telford music student chased by big labels as songs rack up 270m listens on TikTok

Education|Apr 16

Jailed: Careless driver hit pensioner who died after waiting four hours for ambulance in road

Crime|13 hours ago

Watch: Vandal smashes Shrewsbury champagne bar window

Shrewsbury|13 hours ago

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Science & technology|21 hours ago

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Crime|21 hours ago

Victims of depraved paedophile karate coach praised for bravery

Features|16 hours ago

'Stupid' A-level student who took ketamine caught driving in Shrewsbury town centre

Crime|21 hours ago

Shropshire Chamber event will help people test leadership skills

Business|10 hours ago

Fresh call for Minister for Manufacturing

Business|10 hours ago

MotionTech acquires two firms, including one in Telford

Business|13 hours ago

Former Plymouth Argyle striker Nathan is making a real mark in business

Business|13 hours ago

Social enterprise delights in £6,300 boon from Severn Trent Community Fund

Business|Apr 16

'Pubs are closing at an alarming rate' says MP as costs issues raised in Commons

Business|Apr 16

Successful private school's boarding house plans approved by council

Features|15 hours ago

Telford music student chased by big labels as songs rack up 270m listens on TikTok

Education|Apr 16

Find out how many Shropshire parents have secured their primary school choice

Education|Apr 16

Harper Adams University is national leader among employers in agriculture

Education|Apr 15

Headteacher launches petition to save school library service amid council cuts plans

Education|Apr 13

Dismay as Shropshire Council closes book on school library service without consultation

Education|Apr 12

Watch: MP raises A&E crisis with Prime Minister - more than 10,000 pensioners waited more than 24 hours last year

Features|11 hours ago

'We have listened' says councillor as hike in parking charges is approved despite criticism

Shrewsbury|13 hours ago

'Pubs are closing at an alarming rate' says MP as costs issues raised in Commons

Business|Apr 16

'More can be done' to address Shrewsbury parking hikes despite backtrack on some

Shrewsbury|Apr 16

'It could bankrupt the council!' Lib Dem's fears relief road could be financial 'iceberg' for county

Politics|Apr 16

Council chiefs did not understand how council services and policies affect residents

Politics|Apr 16