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No jail for drugged-up Shropshire mum who flipped her car with kids inside and left friend in 'severe pain' with broken back

A drugged-up mum who flipped her car with children in the back, leaving her friend with a broken back, has avoided prison.

Supporting image for story: No jail for drugged-up Shropshire mum who flipped her car with kids inside and left friend in 'severe pain' with broken back

Supporting image for story: Pub chain Marston's to roll out more Two Door and Grandstand venues as new formats fuel significant profit surge in 2025

Pub chain Marston's to roll out more Two Door and Grandstand venues as new formats fuel significant profit surge in 2025

Supporting image for story: The best pubs in Shropshire in 2025 - according to TripAdvisor reviews

The best pubs in Shropshire in 2025 - according to TripAdvisor reviews

Supporting image for story: Shifnal man, 35, who handled £5,000 of stolen equipment belonging to West Midlands construction firm ordered to do unpaid work

Shifnal man, 35, who handled £5,000 of stolen equipment belonging to West Midlands construction firm ordered to do unpaid work

Supporting image for story: ‘We've got a packed programme of events lined up’: Severn Valley Railway looking forward to 2026 after ‘rollercoaster year’

‘We've got a packed programme of events lined up’: Severn Valley Railway looking forward to 2026 after ‘rollercoaster year’

Supporting image for story: Motorist, 41, who drove in Telford after taking cocaine gets road ban and four-figure legal bill

Motorist, 41, who drove in Telford after taking cocaine gets road ban and four-figure legal bill

Supporting image for story: Meet the new chair of trustees at Shropshire hospice: Professor speaks on 'privilege' of helping people have a 'good death' and desire to 'make a difference'

Meet the new chair of trustees at Shropshire hospice: Professor speaks on 'privilege' of helping people have a 'good death' and desire to 'make a difference'

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Wilkin delighted as Telford stay strong.

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46 stunning photographs of Shropshire in winter - captured by Newport photo club

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Ones to watch in 2026: Who could be making the business news headlines this year

Supporting image for story: Meet the author from Walsall who wants to teach us how to listen to what animals are telling us

Meet the author from Walsall who wants to teach us how to listen to what animals are telling us

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Inside stunning seven bedroom period country house that has just gone on the market on the Staffordshire/Shropshire border

Supporting image for story: 'Tight budgets mean every penny counts for charities, argues reader' - Your Letters and a nostalgic Christmas scene from the archive

'Tight budgets mean every penny counts for charities, argues reader' - Your Letters and a nostalgic Christmas scene from the archive

Supporting image for story: 'We need to fight back': Shropshire hunt's message to government as hundreds turn out to watch traditional Boxing Day meeting

'We need to fight back': Shropshire hunt's message to government as hundreds turn out to watch traditional Boxing Day meeting

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Lasting memories of a 35 year-plus Santa sleigh legacy

Supporting image for story: ‘No-fault’ eviction leaves Telford mum of three with ‘no money for Christmas’

‘No-fault’ eviction leaves Telford mum of three with ‘no money for Christmas’

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Flushing money away! Leaky loos take top spot as the ‘leakiest’ household appliance in Severn Trent region

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Newport swimmers give cracking performance at Christmas gala

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Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'I remember when our village church door was always unlocked'

Supporting image for story: Tickets released for Bluebell Charity Walk at Soulton Hall’s “As You Like It” wood

Tickets released for Bluebell Charity Walk at Soulton Hall’s “As You Like It” wood

Sport

Cheltenham 3-1 Shrewsbury - player ratings: One 4 and six 5s in dismal defeat

George Bennett gives his player ratings from Shrewsbury Town's 3-1 defeat against Cheltenham Town at the EV Charger Points Stadium.

Supporting image for story: Cheltenham 3-1 Shrewsbury - player ratings: One 4 and six 5s in dismal defeat

Supporting image for story: "He really does care" - Rob Edwards set for selection decision on struggling striker

"He really does care" - Rob Edwards set for selection decision on struggling striker

Supporting image for story: "It will be an emotional day" - Wolves and Liverpool come together to remember Diogo Jota

"It will be an emotional day" - Wolves and Liverpool come together to remember Diogo Jota

Supporting image for story: Steve Bull: Jorgen Strand Larsen needs to knuckle down and focus on Wolves

Steve Bull: Jorgen Strand Larsen needs to knuckle down and focus on Wolves

Supporting image for story: West Brom boss fumes at 'probably 10th apology letter of season' as he condemns decisions

West Brom boss fumes at 'probably 10th apology letter of season' as he condemns decisions

Supporting image for story: "I cannot stomach" - Michael Appleton on Shrewsbury's defeat at Cheltenham

"I cannot stomach" - Michael Appleton on Shrewsbury's defeat at Cheltenham

Supporting image for story: 'Never say never' - Michael Appleton casts doubt over Sam Stubbs' future

'Never say never' - Michael Appleton casts doubt over Sam Stubbs' future

Shrewsbury Town FC

Supporting image for story: Cheltenham 3-1 Shrewsbury - player ratings: One 4 and six 5s in dismal defeat

Cheltenham 3-1 Shrewsbury - player ratings: One 4 and six 5s in dismal defeat

Supporting image for story: 'A dire day' - George Bennett analyses Shrewsbury's defeat at Cheltenham

'A dire day' - George Bennett analyses Shrewsbury's defeat at Cheltenham

Supporting image for story: 'Never say never' - Michael Appleton casts doubt over Sam Stubbs' future

'Never say never' - Michael Appleton casts doubt over Sam Stubbs' future

AFC Telford United

Supporting image for story: Wilkin delighted as Telford stay strong.

Wilkin delighted as Telford stay strong.

Supporting image for story: Stenson's double helps fire Telford to a routine win

Stenson's double helps fire Telford to a routine win

Supporting image for story: "I love it when he's scoring goals" - Kevin Wilkin praises in-form Telford striker and calls for more 'priceless' contributions

"I love it when he's scoring goals" - Kevin Wilkin praises in-form Telford striker and calls for more 'priceless' contributions

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"He really does care" - Rob Edwards set for selection decision on struggling striker

Supporting image for story: "It will be an emotional day" - Wolves and Liverpool come together to remember Diogo Jota

"It will be an emotional day" - Wolves and Liverpool come together to remember Diogo Jota

Supporting image for story: Steve Bull: Jorgen Strand Larsen needs to knuckle down and focus on Wolves

Steve Bull: Jorgen Strand Larsen needs to knuckle down and focus on Wolves

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Entertainment

‘We've got a packed programme of events lined up’: Severn Valley Railway looking forward to 2026 after ‘rollercoaster year’

The Severn Valley Railway is looking ahead to 2026 after its 60th anniversary year was marred by a “catastrophic landslip”.

Supporting image for story: ‘We've got a packed programme of events lined up’: Severn Valley Railway looking forward to 2026 after ‘rollercoaster year’

Supporting image for story: The best pubs in Shropshire in 2025 - according to TripAdvisor reviews

The best pubs in Shropshire in 2025 - according to TripAdvisor reviews

Supporting image for story: West Midlands rail disruption from Boxing Day to New Year: what trains are running and what’s cancelled

West Midlands rail disruption from Boxing Day to New Year: what trains are running and what’s cancelled

Supporting image for story: Recieved a Christmas present you didn't like? Know your rights on gift returns

Recieved a Christmas present you didn't like? Know your rights on gift returns

Supporting image for story: Emmerdale star Gemma Oaten to join Shropshire film project Holly & Ivy

Emmerdale star Gemma Oaten to join Shropshire film project Holly & Ivy

Supporting image for story: 20 years of The Salopian: Time to raise a glass as landlord looks back on floods, fun and famous faces at Shrewsbury pub

20 years of The Salopian: Time to raise a glass as landlord looks back on floods, fun and famous faces at Shrewsbury pub

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Some of opera’s most favourite melodies will be heard when La Traviata is screened to a Builth Wells venue

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The film The Roses will be shown at a Kington venue early in the new year

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Dancing celebs and a Peep Show reunion: What’s on this Christmas and Boxing Day?

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130 dogs dress up for huge pooch Nativity - including cute Midlands pups dressed up as Shepherds

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New year deals at Travelodge could make visiting family across the Midlands even cheaper

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Christmas Day at the zoo: We learn what the big day brings for animals and their dedicated keepers at Telford attraction

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The magic of panto: Robin Hood at the Birmingham Hippodrome 'five stars!' - review

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Tickets released for Bluebell Charity Walk at Soulton Hall’s “As You Like It” wood

Crime

Supporting image for story: 'Despicable, sordid, silly and idiotic' the best tongue-lashings handed out by our judges this year

'Despicable, sordid, silly and idiotic' the best tongue-lashings handed out by our judges this year

Supporting image for story: Shifnal man, 35, who handled £5,000 of stolen equipment belonging to West Midlands construction firm ordered to do unpaid work

Shifnal man, 35, who handled £5,000 of stolen equipment belonging to West Midlands construction firm ordered to do unpaid work

Supporting image for story: No jail for drugged-up Shropshire mum who flipped her car with kids inside and left friend in 'severe pain' with broken back

No jail for drugged-up Shropshire mum who flipped her car with kids inside and left friend in 'severe pain' with broken back

Supporting image for story: Motorist, 41, who drove in Telford after taking cocaine gets road ban and four-figure legal bill

Motorist, 41, who drove in Telford after taking cocaine gets road ban and four-figure legal bill

Supporting image for story: 22 of Shropshire's worst criminals jailed in 2025 - including violent killers, sick rapists and predatory paedophiles

22 of Shropshire's worst criminals jailed in 2025 - including violent killers, sick rapists and predatory paedophiles

Supporting image for story: Pensioner, 68, gets road ban for drink driving in Telford

Pensioner, 68, gets road ban for drink driving in Telford

Business

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Ones to watch in 2026: Who could be making the business news headlines this year

Supporting image for story: Pub chain Marston's to roll out more Two Door and Grandstand venues as new formats fuel significant profit surge in 2025

Pub chain Marston's to roll out more Two Door and Grandstand venues as new formats fuel significant profit surge in 2025

Supporting image for story: 13 Shropshire pubs, restaurants and takeaways get updated food hygiene ratings

13 Shropshire pubs, restaurants and takeaways get updated food hygiene ratings

Supporting image for story: 'The cows don't know it's Christmas!' What it's really like to live on a Shropshire beef farm on Christmas Day

'The cows don't know it's Christmas!' What it's really like to live on a Shropshire beef farm on Christmas Day

Supporting image for story: AI and skills investment - what will 2026 bring according to Shropshire's business leaders

AI and skills investment - what will 2026 bring according to Shropshire's business leaders

Supporting image for story: 'This could be a £100m business' - meet the Shropshire entrepreneurs hoping to make it big in the protein drink market

'This could be a £100m business' - meet the Shropshire entrepreneurs hoping to make it big in the protein drink market

Education

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'It's meaningful to know we helped' - Construction students create planters for Wellington railway station

Supporting image for story: 34 gorgeously festive pictures of nativity scenes at schools in Shropshire

34 gorgeously festive pictures of nativity scenes at schools in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Burton Borough School head celebrates pupils' passion and looks back on 'incredible' term

Burton Borough School head celebrates pupils' passion and looks back on 'incredible' term

Supporting image for story: 'Highlight of our year': Telford school students spread Christmas cheer with afternoon tea celebration for the community

'Highlight of our year': Telford school students spread Christmas cheer with afternoon tea celebration for the community

Supporting image for story: Telford College students spread festive cheer with Christmas gift donations to local charity

Telford College students spread festive cheer with Christmas gift donations to local charity

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Global leaders inspire students at their old school

Motors

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UK Drive: The Urban Cruiser shows even Toyota can sometimes miss the mark

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Long-term report: Can the Renault Scenic convince an EV newbie?

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Road Test of the Year: Abarth 600e

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Long-term report: Can the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 live up to its name?

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One in five UK drivers talk to their car to cope with Christmas stress – research

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First Drive: Can the Geely EX5 stand out in a busy segment?