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Three flood alerts issued for Shropshire as further rain and strong winds forecast

Watch the Met Office forecast, as flood alerts are issued for Shropshire.

Supporting image for story: Three flood alerts issued for Shropshire as further rain and strong winds forecast

Supporting image for story: ‘He died because they took his Post Office away’: Tragic Telford case prompts call for action on pre‑Horizon scandal

‘He died because they took his Post Office away’: Tragic Telford case prompts call for action on pre‑Horizon scandal

Supporting image for story: Controversial 1,500 home garden village plans on the edge of Bridgnorth reach decision time - here is what you need to know about the developers, plans, concers and recommendations

Controversial 1,500 home garden village plans on the edge of Bridgnorth reach decision time - here is what you need to know about the developers, plans, concers and recommendations

Supporting image for story: Zoe Atkin takes bronze to match Britain’s best Winter Olympics medal haul

Zoe Atkin takes bronze to match Britain’s best Winter Olympics medal haul

Supporting image for story: Traffic congestion following incident in Shrewsbury

Traffic congestion following incident in Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: 'All are very welcome' - Services along the River Severn as county celebrates Shropshire Day

'All are very welcome' - Services along the River Severn as county celebrates Shropshire Day

Supporting image for story: Drink driver, 33, who was more than double the limit on busy Shrewsbury road gets banned

Drink driver, 33, who was more than double the limit on busy Shrewsbury road gets banned

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Families set for ‘significant cut’ to energy bills from April - here's everything you need to know

South Shields 2 AFC Telford United 2: Bucks fight back twice at the leaders

'Unique chance to plug Caribbean community gaps in Wolverhampton's city archives'

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Supporting image for story: ‘If you knew what was lurking in the water you’d keep an eye on your dogs’ - Angler’s warning as he pulls monster fish from Shrewsbury river

‘If you knew what was lurking in the water you’d keep an eye on your dogs’ - Angler’s warning as he pulls monster fish from Shrewsbury river

Supporting image for story: M54 near Telford to close overnight for carriageway repairs

M54 near Telford to close overnight for carriageway repairs

Supporting image for story: We visited a north Shropshire pub which offers a great meal and works to support local brewers and producers

We visited a north Shropshire pub which offers a great meal and works to support local brewers and producers

Supporting image for story: 'We remain fully committed to learning from these events' - West Midlands Police respond to MP report on Maccabi Tel Aviv Vs Aston Villa fan ban

'We remain fully committed to learning from these events' - West Midlands Police respond to MP report on Maccabi Tel Aviv Vs Aston Villa fan ban

Supporting image for story: New 30mph limit planned near RAF Cosford museum to support new walking route for visitors

New 30mph limit planned near RAF Cosford museum to support new walking route for visitors

Supporting image for story: Second off-road bike seized from streets of Bridgnorth

Second off-road bike seized from streets of Bridgnorth

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Supporting image for story: Visitors invited to enjoy steam travel and Welsh culture this St David’s Day

Visitors invited to enjoy steam travel and Welsh culture this St David’s Day

Supporting image for story: Campaign launched to tackle risk of heart attacks and strokes in Shropshire

Campaign launched to tackle risk of heart attacks and strokes in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Telford auctioneers explain why homes exceed guide prices

Telford auctioneers explain why homes exceed guide prices

Supporting image for story: Much Wenlock care home has flippin’ fun pancake day

Much Wenlock care home has flippin’ fun pancake day

Supporting image for story: Young woman campaigns to improve NHS services across Shropshire

Young woman campaigns to improve NHS services across Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Award-winning innovation hub signals new era of growth for college

Award-winning innovation hub signals new era of growth for college

Sport

Shrewsbury Town player ratings: Salop show steel and quality to down Accrington Stanley

Shrewsbury Town secured a first away win in League Two since early September with victory over Accrington Stanley - here’s our player ratings.

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town player ratings: Salop show steel and quality to down Accrington Stanley

Supporting image for story: “Really proud” - Gavin Cowan delighted as Shrewsbury Town claim fourth consecutive win

“Really proud” - Gavin Cowan delighted as Shrewsbury Town claim fourth consecutive win

Supporting image for story: Steve Bull: Wolves have an opportunity to maintain some momentum

Steve Bull: Wolves have an opportunity to maintain some momentum

Supporting image for story: South Shields 2 AFC Telford United 2: Bucks fight back twice at the leaders

South Shields 2 AFC Telford United 2: Bucks fight back twice at the leaders

Supporting image for story: West Brom boss explains early right-back withdrawal and what 'big point' he made to players before defeat

West Brom boss explains early right-back withdrawal and what 'big point' he made to players before defeat

Supporting image for story: Accrington Stanley 0-2 Shrewsbury Town: Impressive Salop claim first away win in League Two since early September

Accrington Stanley 0-2 Shrewsbury Town: Impressive Salop claim first away win in League Two since early September

Supporting image for story: Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s win over Accrington Stanley

Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s win over Accrington Stanley

Shrewsbury Town FC

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town player ratings: Salop show steel and quality to down Accrington Stanley

Shrewsbury Town player ratings: Salop show steel and quality to down Accrington Stanley

Supporting image for story: Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s win over Accrington Stanley

Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s win over Accrington Stanley

Supporting image for story: “Really proud” - Gavin Cowan delighted as Shrewsbury Town claim fourth consecutive win

“Really proud” - Gavin Cowan delighted as Shrewsbury Town claim fourth consecutive win

AFC Telford United

Supporting image for story: South Shields 2 AFC Telford United 2: Bucks fight back twice at the leaders

South Shields 2 AFC Telford United 2: Bucks fight back twice at the leaders

Supporting image for story: "The expectation is rising all the time" - Kevin Wilkin relishing the pressure as Telford look to mount play-off charge

"The expectation is rising all the time" - Kevin Wilkin relishing the pressure as Telford look to mount play-off charge

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United preview: Bucks face toughest test yet ahead of long trip to face league leaders

AFC Telford United preview: Bucks face toughest test yet ahead of long trip to face league leaders

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Supporting image for story: Steve Bull: Wolves have an opportunity to maintain some momentum

Steve Bull: Wolves have an opportunity to maintain some momentum

Supporting image for story: "It's not a record that anyone wants" - Rob Edwards on Wolves closing in on Derby's record

"It's not a record that anyone wants" - Rob Edwards on Wolves closing in on Derby's record

Supporting image for story: Rob Edwards keen to harness 'good energy' when Wolves travel to face Crystal Palace

Rob Edwards keen to harness 'good energy' when Wolves travel to face Crystal Palace

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Supporting image for story: Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s win over Accrington Stanley

Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s win over Accrington Stanley

Supporting image for story: Watch: Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s win over Notts County

Watch: Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s win over Notts County

Supporting image for story: Luke Powell analysis after Shrewsbury Town's huge win over Swindon Town

Luke Powell analysis after Shrewsbury Town's huge win over Swindon Town

Supporting image for story: Watch: Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s defeat to Colchester United

Watch: Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s defeat to Colchester United

Supporting image for story: 'Solid start': Luke Powell analysis as Shrewsbury kick off Gavin Cowan era with point against Barnet

'Solid start': Luke Powell analysis as Shrewsbury kick off Gavin Cowan era with point against Barnet

Supporting image for story: Watch: Key takeaways from new Shrewsbury Town boss Gavin Cowan's first press conference

Watch: Key takeaways from new Shrewsbury Town boss Gavin Cowan's first press conference

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'Unique chance to plug Caribbean community gaps in Wolverhampton's city archives'

Residents and organisations with an interest in telling stories about the history of Wolverhampton’s Caribbean community are being invited to attend a special workshop to plug gaps in the city's archives.

Supporting image for story: 'Unique chance to plug Caribbean community gaps in Wolverhampton's city archives'

Supporting image for story: 'I was a shopaholic with £15k of debt - but now I get my dopamine hit from saving'

'I was a shopaholic with £15k of debt - but now I get my dopamine hit from saving'

Supporting image for story: 25 fantastic pictures of the vibrant celebration marking Chinese New Year at historic Shropshire venue

25 fantastic pictures of the vibrant celebration marking Chinese New Year at historic Shropshire venue

Supporting image for story: We visited a north Shropshire pub which offers a great meal and works to support local brewers and producers

We visited a north Shropshire pub which offers a great meal and works to support local brewers and producers

Supporting image for story: Tom Grennan on fatherhood and song-writing as he prepares for exciting Llangollen concert

Tom Grennan on fatherhood and song-writing as he prepares for exciting Llangollen concert

Supporting image for story: Blending dance, theatre and comedy - a different performance of Juliet and Romeo is coming to a village near Kington

Blending dance, theatre and comedy - a different performance of Juliet and Romeo is coming to a village near Kington

Supporting image for story: A Mid Wales musician will be playing songs from his new album which explores an artist’s relationship with a musical instrument

A Mid Wales musician will be playing songs from his new album which explores an artist’s relationship with a musical instrument

Supporting image for story: Midlands Heroes: School's out for summer with comedy legend Greg Davies

Midlands Heroes: School's out for summer with comedy legend Greg Davies

Supporting image for story: "Hats should be fun" - Meet the talented milliner crafting funky hats for all occasions in her Ludlow studio

"Hats should be fun" - Meet the talented milliner crafting funky hats for all occasions in her Ludlow studio

Supporting image for story: Two heavy metal tribute bands, one fantastic gig in Mid Wales in March

Two heavy metal tribute bands, one fantastic gig in Mid Wales in March

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge Museums to close early on Sunday in shutdown ahead of National Trust takeover

Ironbridge Museums to close early on Sunday in shutdown ahead of National Trust takeover

Supporting image for story: One of England's most popular poets is bringing his show to Presteigne

One of England's most popular poets is bringing his show to Presteigne

Supporting image for story: Dan Morris: Injecting more magic into 'dadulthood'

Dan Morris: Injecting more magic into 'dadulthood'

Supporting image for story: Knighton is the place to be on St David's Day - with a special celebration event planned

Knighton is the place to be on St David's Day - with a special celebration event planned

Supporting image for story: Dance, poetry and pysanky eggs - three great reasons to head to a Kington venue this March

Dance, poetry and pysanky eggs - three great reasons to head to a Kington venue this March

Crime

Supporting image for story: Second off-road bike seized from streets of Bridgnorth

Second off-road bike seized from streets of Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: 'We remain fully committed to learning from these events' - West Midlands Police respond to MP report on Maccabi Tel Aviv Vs Aston Villa fan ban

'We remain fully committed to learning from these events' - West Midlands Police respond to MP report on Maccabi Tel Aviv Vs Aston Villa fan ban

Supporting image for story: ‘Political pressure’ from Birmingham councillors may have influenced decision to ban Maccabi fans from Aston Villa match, MPs say

‘Political pressure’ from Birmingham councillors may have influenced decision to ban Maccabi fans from Aston Villa match, MPs say

Supporting image for story: Shoplifter, 33, who stole DVDs from HMV in Shrewsbury is ordered to pay compensation

Shoplifter, 33, who stole DVDs from HMV in Shrewsbury is ordered to pay compensation

Supporting image for story: Drink driver, 33, who was more than double the limit on busy Shrewsbury road gets banned

Drink driver, 33, who was more than double the limit on busy Shrewsbury road gets banned

Supporting image for story: ‘He died because they took his Post Office away’: Tragic Telford case prompts call for action on pre‑Horizon scandal

‘He died because they took his Post Office away’: Tragic Telford case prompts call for action on pre‑Horizon scandal

Business

Supporting image for story: Sainsbury's in Bridgnorth applies for permission to put solar panels on its roof

Sainsbury's in Bridgnorth applies for permission to put solar panels on its roof

Supporting image for story: Shropshire property market holds steady, says agency chief

Shropshire property market holds steady, says agency chief

Supporting image for story: Controversial 1,500 home garden village plans on the edge of Bridgnorth reach decision time - here is what you need to know about the developers, plans, concers and recommendations

Controversial 1,500 home garden village plans on the edge of Bridgnorth reach decision time - here is what you need to know about the developers, plans, concers and recommendations

Supporting image for story: Open day for Telford training academy

Open day for Telford training academy

Supporting image for story: A Powys mayor’s chain has been sent away to be updated and fixed

A Powys mayor’s chain has been sent away to be updated and fixed

Supporting image for story: 16 Shropshire businesses get new food hygiene ratings - including orthopaedic hospital and a Telford day care

16 Shropshire businesses get new food hygiene ratings - including orthopaedic hospital and a Telford day care

Education

Supporting image for story: Telford school's musical success with Legally Blonde Jr production

Telford school's musical success with Legally Blonde Jr production

Supporting image for story: Partnership takes breast cancer awareness sessions to county secondary schools

Partnership takes breast cancer awareness sessions to county secondary schools

Supporting image for story: Telford & Wrekin Council's school maintenance budget revealed

Telford & Wrekin Council's school maintenance budget revealed

Supporting image for story: Nearly £500,000 National Lottery Grant secured for major community food and nature project in Radnorshire

Nearly £500,000 National Lottery Grant secured for major community food and nature project in Radnorshire

Supporting image for story: Lack of subject choice at school sixth forms is a reason why Powys pupils leave the county to continue their education elsewhere

Lack of subject choice at school sixth forms is a reason why Powys pupils leave the county to continue their education elsewhere

Supporting image for story: Education chiefs don't know how many Powys youngsters are leaving the county to continue their education

Education chiefs don't know how many Powys youngsters are leaving the county to continue their education

Motors

Supporting image for story: Long-term report: The Royal Enfield Himalayan sparks debate about adventure bikes

Long-term report: The Royal Enfield Himalayan sparks debate about adventure bikes

Supporting image for story: First Drive: The Defender Octa is like a hot hatch wrapped in an SUV body

First Drive: The Defender Octa is like a hot hatch wrapped in an SUV body

Supporting image for story: UK Drive: Has Suzuki cracked the EV sector with the e Vitara?

UK Drive: Has Suzuki cracked the EV sector with the e Vitara?

Supporting image for story: UK Drive: Citroen’s C3 brings plain-and-simple motoring with added style

UK Drive: Citroen’s C3 brings plain-and-simple motoring with added style

Supporting image for story: Audi’s RS5 returns as high-performance plug-in hybrid

Audi’s RS5 returns as high-performance plug-in hybrid

Tayron hybrid a bridge to full electric power