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Man suspected of murdering north Shropshire pensioner dies in hospital

A man suspected of the murder of an 84-year-old woman has died, police have said.

Supporting image for story: Man suspected of murdering north Shropshire pensioner dies in hospital

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury man found guilty of rape

Shrewsbury man found guilty of rape

Supporting image for story: Eight flood alerts issued across Staffordshire and Shropshire as 'yellow' weather warnings remain in place across UK

Eight flood alerts issued across Staffordshire and Shropshire as 'yellow' weather warnings remain in place across UK

Supporting image for story: M54 crash update: Man was taken to hospital after car overturned prompting six fire engines to rush to the scene

M54 crash update: Man was taken to hospital after car overturned prompting six fire engines to rush to the scene

Supporting image for story: Royal Mail warns over service delays in Shropshire amid storms and staff sickness

Royal Mail warns over service delays in Shropshire amid storms and staff sickness

Supporting image for story: 'A Shropshire lass who loved porcelain dolls and the Dalai Lama': Daughter of Shrewsbury house fire tragedy victim shares memories of her beloved mum and an update on saving the building

'A Shropshire lass who loved porcelain dolls and the Dalai Lama': Daughter of Shrewsbury house fire tragedy victim shares memories of her beloved mum and an update on saving the building

Supporting image for story: Ellesmere drug dealer who kicked woman in the stomach escaped cops in cuffs with the help of his mum

Ellesmere drug dealer who kicked woman in the stomach escaped cops in cuffs with the help of his mum

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"The charm of English football" - Wolves defender reflects on FA Cup battle in win over Grimsby

Spectacular Christmas illuminated tractor run in Builth Wells has raised £7,400

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Supporting image for story: Motorist escapes serious injury after crash near Bridgnorth

Motorist escapes serious injury after crash near Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: 'Wonder drug completely changed my life': Shrewsbury cystic fibrosis patient prepares to take on London Marathon to help fund research for cure

'Wonder drug completely changed my life': Shrewsbury cystic fibrosis patient prepares to take on London Marathon to help fund research for cure

Supporting image for story: Rabbit-loving Shropshire schoolgirl, 11, to chase cheese up a hill at famous Gloucestershire event in memory of 'cuddly' best pal

Rabbit-loving Shropshire schoolgirl, 11, to chase cheese up a hill at famous Gloucestershire event in memory of 'cuddly' best pal

Supporting image for story: Funeral of 104-year-old Shropshire woman who served as a nurse in the Second World War will take place this week

Funeral of 104-year-old Shropshire woman who served as a nurse in the Second World War will take place this week

Supporting image for story: Drink driver banned from the road after being caught following Shrewsbury crash

Drink driver banned from the road after being caught following Shrewsbury crash

Supporting image for story: 'Slick and efficient': Shropshire hospital trust doubles up on its surgery list for the first time in a bid to slash waiting times

'Slick and efficient': Shropshire hospital trust doubles up on its surgery list for the first time in a bid to slash waiting times

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Supporting image for story: Universities and careers fair welcomes 400 pupils from local schools

Universities and careers fair welcomes 400 pupils from local schools

Supporting image for story: Review: Speakeasy spirit swings into Much Wenlock as The Rigmarollers light up The Edge

Review: Speakeasy spirit swings into Much Wenlock as The Rigmarollers light up The Edge

Supporting image for story: Midlands Amazon team celebrates top employer award for third consecutive year

Midlands Amazon team celebrates top employer award for third consecutive year

Supporting image for story: Celebrating a 103-year-old member and the value of friendship and connections

Celebrating a 103-year-old member and the value of friendship and connections

Supporting image for story: Shropshire businesses urged to back youth-led 'Wear Red to Work Week' for Heart Month

Shropshire businesses urged to back youth-led 'Wear Red to Work Week' for Heart Month

Supporting image for story: Shropshire fundraisers urged to make waves as Swimathon turns 40

Shropshire fundraisers urged to make waves as Swimathon turns 40

Sport

Gavin Cowan provides update on imminent goalkeeper coach appointment at Shrewsbury Town

Gavin Cowan revealed the arrival of a new goalkeeper coach at Shrewsbury Town is imminent.

Supporting image for story: Gavin Cowan provides update on imminent goalkeeper coach appointment at Shrewsbury Town

Supporting image for story: Gavin Cowan delivers passionate verdict after Shrewsbury Town stun high-flying Swindon Town

Gavin Cowan delivers passionate verdict after Shrewsbury Town stun high-flying Swindon Town

Supporting image for story: "The charm of English football" - Wolves defender reflects on FA Cup battle in win over Grimsby

"The charm of English football" - Wolves defender reflects on FA Cup battle in win over Grimsby

Supporting image for story: Wolves Fans' Verdict v Grimsby: A professional display in difficult circumstances

Wolves Fans' Verdict v Grimsby: A professional display in difficult circumstances

Supporting image for story: Rob Edwards praises 'unassuming leader' in Wolves' win at Grimsby

Rob Edwards praises 'unassuming leader' in Wolves' win at Grimsby

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen's Wolves player ratings v Grimsby after FA Cup win

Liam Keen's Wolves player ratings v Grimsby after FA Cup win

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Shrewsbury Town show steel, style and spirit in emphatic Swindon Town victory

Analysis: Shrewsbury Town show steel, style and spirit in emphatic Swindon Town victory

Shrewsbury Town FC

Supporting image for story: Gavin Cowan provides update on imminent goalkeeper coach appointment at Shrewsbury Town

Gavin Cowan provides update on imminent goalkeeper coach appointment at Shrewsbury Town

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Shrewsbury Town show steel, style and spirit in emphatic Swindon Town victory

Analysis: Shrewsbury Town show steel, style and spirit in emphatic Swindon Town victory

Supporting image for story: Gavin Cowan delivers passionate verdict after Shrewsbury Town stun high-flying Swindon Town

Gavin Cowan delivers passionate verdict after Shrewsbury Town stun high-flying Swindon Town

AFC Telford United

Supporting image for story: Why weekend break is welcome for AFC Telford United amid a hectic schedule

Why weekend break is welcome for AFC Telford United amid a hectic schedule

Supporting image for story: "I was really cheesed off" - but AFC Telford United thrilled to bounce back

"I was really cheesed off" - but AFC Telford United thrilled to bounce back

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United preview: Bucks look to bounce back from Worksop disappointment against out-of-sorts Hereford

AFC Telford United preview: Bucks look to bounce back from Worksop disappointment against out-of-sorts Hereford

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Supporting image for story: "The charm of English football" - Wolves defender reflects on FA Cup battle in win over Grimsby

"The charm of English football" - Wolves defender reflects on FA Cup battle in win over Grimsby

Supporting image for story: Wolves Fans' Verdict v Grimsby: A professional display in difficult circumstances

Wolves Fans' Verdict v Grimsby: A professional display in difficult circumstances

Supporting image for story: 'Not the kind of football': Grimsby Town boss hits out as 'mud bath' comes under spotlight in Wolves FA Cup tie

'Not the kind of football': Grimsby Town boss hits out as 'mud bath' comes under spotlight in Wolves FA Cup tie

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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

Supporting image for story: Latest Shrewsbury Town update: Gavin Cowan appointed head coach

Latest Shrewsbury Town update: Gavin Cowan appointed head coach

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Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s defeat at Cambridge United

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Spectacular Christmas illuminated tractor run in Builth Wells has raised £7,400

A spectacular illuminated tractor run in Builth Wells just before Christmas has raised £7,400 for three local organisations

Supporting image for story: Spectacular Christmas illuminated tractor run in Builth Wells has raised £7,400

Supporting image for story: Bingo and a St David’s Day celebration coming up at Knighton

Bingo and a St David’s Day celebration coming up at Knighton

Supporting image for story: Review: Speakeasy spirit swings into Much Wenlock as The Rigmarollers light up The Edge

Review: Speakeasy spirit swings into Much Wenlock as The Rigmarollers light up The Edge

Supporting image for story: Shropshire attraction embracing the mud after weeks of rain

Shropshire attraction embracing the mud after weeks of rain

Supporting image for story: Review: Ria Lina brings fire and fearless laughter to Much Wenlock

Review: Ria Lina brings fire and fearless laughter to Much Wenlock

Supporting image for story: Meet Wilbur, the porcupine with a penchant for sweet potato! Telford's Exotic Zoo opens doors for a wild half term

Meet Wilbur, the porcupine with a penchant for sweet potato! Telford's Exotic Zoo opens doors for a wild half term

Supporting image for story: Popular garden trail returns to Newport this summer - and more hosts are wanted

Popular garden trail returns to Newport this summer - and more hosts are wanted

Supporting image for story: Four generations of one family help bring Goldilocks and the Three Bears to life in Telford this half term - see ticket info here

Four generations of one family help bring Goldilocks and the Three Bears to life in Telford this half term - see ticket info here

Supporting image for story: The film Girls Will Be Girls will be shown in a village near Kington

The film Girls Will Be Girls will be shown in a village near Kington

Supporting image for story: A 45 year-old Powys music festival will take a new direction in 2026

A 45 year-old Powys music festival will take a new direction in 2026

Supporting image for story: The ballet Giselle will be screened to a Powys arts centre next month

The ballet Giselle will be screened to a Powys arts centre next month

Supporting image for story: The curator of an award winning Radnorshire museum will present a fascinating talk on St David's Day

The curator of an award winning Radnorshire museum will present a fascinating talk on St David's Day

Supporting image for story: Singing Shrewsbury trader to host market hall concert for campaign to save historic house destroyed in tragic fire

Singing Shrewsbury trader to host market hall concert for campaign to save historic house destroyed in tragic fire

Supporting image for story: We visited a Newport pub which offers a comfortable dining experience and has become a popular rest stop for dog walkers

We visited a Newport pub which offers a comfortable dining experience and has become a popular rest stop for dog walkers

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth rockers return home with tribute act that's set to shake town’s theatre

Bridgnorth rockers return home with tribute act that's set to shake town’s theatre

Crime

Supporting image for story: West Midlands woman ordered to stay away from Earl Spencer after stalking charge

West Midlands woman ordered to stay away from Earl Spencer after stalking charge

Supporting image for story: Man suspected of murdering north Shropshire pensioner dies in hospital

Man suspected of murdering north Shropshire pensioner dies in hospital

Supporting image for story: Drink driver banned from the road after being caught following Shrewsbury crash

Drink driver banned from the road after being caught following Shrewsbury crash

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury man found guilty of rape

Shrewsbury man found guilty of rape

Supporting image for story: Ellesmere drug dealer who kicked woman in the stomach escaped cops in cuffs with the help of his mum

Ellesmere drug dealer who kicked woman in the stomach escaped cops in cuffs with the help of his mum

Supporting image for story: Hefty court bill for Shrewsbury man, 54, who was threatening towards woman

Hefty court bill for Shrewsbury man, 54, who was threatening towards woman

Business

Supporting image for story: Midlands Amazon team celebrates top employer award for third consecutive year

Midlands Amazon team celebrates top employer award for third consecutive year

Supporting image for story: Shropshire businesses urged to back youth-led 'Wear Red to Work Week' for Heart Month

Shropshire businesses urged to back youth-led 'Wear Red to Work Week' for Heart Month

Supporting image for story: Housing association to open doors to more apprentices in 2026

Housing association to open doors to more apprentices in 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Chamber of Commerce event to celebrate International Women's Day

Shropshire Chamber of Commerce event to celebrate International Women's Day

Supporting image for story: West Midlands farmland market remains resilient as farmers adapt to policy changes says Savills report

West Midlands farmland market remains resilient as farmers adapt to policy changes says Savills report

Supporting image for story: One in three workers unsatisfied in job, research shows

One in three workers unsatisfied in job, research shows

Education

Supporting image for story: Universities and careers fair welcomes 400 pupils from local schools

Universities and careers fair welcomes 400 pupils from local schools

Supporting image for story: Estyn highlights excellent standards at Builth Wells C.P. School

Estyn highlights excellent standards at Builth Wells C.P. School

Supporting image for story: Housing association to open doors to more apprentices in 2026

Housing association to open doors to more apprentices in 2026

Supporting image for story: Nursery expansion would be 'harmful' to green belt despite 'pressing need' for more provision, council rules

Nursery expansion would be 'harmful' to green belt despite 'pressing need' for more provision, council rules

Supporting image for story: 20mph limit planned for roads near north Shropshire school

20mph limit planned for roads near north Shropshire school

Supporting image for story: Shropshire secondary school spending £164k to refurbish athletics track

Shropshire secondary school spending £164k to refurbish athletics track

Motors

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Road-tripping Europe in an EV: How hard can it be?

Supporting image for story: Rowan Atkinson’s Toyota GR Yaris heading under the hammer at auction

Rowan Atkinson’s Toyota GR Yaris heading under the hammer at auction

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Long-term report: More time with the Skoda Elroq vRS shows what it can do

Supporting image for story: Ducati celebrates 100th anniversary with Formula 73

Ducati celebrates 100th anniversary with Formula 73

Supporting image for story: First Drive: Does XPeng’s tech-filled G6 have the star appeal to stand out in a market flooded by Chinese challengers?

First Drive: Does XPeng’s tech-filled G6 have the star appeal to stand out in a market flooded by Chinese challengers?

Supporting image for story: Singer takes on the spirit of the 80s for latest creation

Singer takes on the spirit of the 80s for latest creation