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Shropshire couple found with £100,000 worth of cocaine and heroin in a Gucci bag along with two axes during a drugs raid learn their fate

A couple who were arrested when they were found with more than £100,000 of class A drugs at their home have faced justice.

Supporting image for story: Shropshire couple found with £100,000 worth of cocaine and heroin in a Gucci bag along with two axes during a drugs raid learn their fate

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's most and least used railway stations in 2025 revealed as passenger numbers rise

Shropshire's most and least used railway stations in 2025 revealed as passenger numbers rise

Supporting image for story: Fresh hope for Bridgnorth youth centre after multiple offers of support to prevent closure

Fresh hope for Bridgnorth youth centre after multiple offers of support to prevent closure

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton man found with machete, knives, CS Spray and a taser in his car and home is spared jail

Market Drayton man found with machete, knives, CS Spray and a taser in his car and home is spared jail

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Railway Station must become more than 'a museum piece', Government told

Shrewsbury Railway Station must become more than 'a museum piece', Government told

Supporting image for story: 'Our family has run a traditional pork pie shop in Ironbridge for 60 years - now our pies have been recognised in Parliament'

'Our family has run a traditional pork pie shop in Ironbridge for 60 years - now our pies have been recognised in Parliament'

Supporting image for story: Farmers set out plans for ten new homes on a field in a Shropshire village

Farmers set out plans for ten new homes on a field in a Shropshire village

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Fresh hope for Bridgnorth youth centre after multiple offers of support to prevent closure

Non-league round-up: Shifnal Town win on the road to remain in play-off spot

‘It’s not Christmas without panto’: Steps star Faye Tozer and fashion expert Gok Wan give us the lowdown on the Birmingham Hippodrome festive showstopper

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Supporting image for story: This Shropshire village primary school has a big heart and is preparing children for 'ever-changing' society

This Shropshire village primary school has a big heart and is preparing children for 'ever-changing' society

Supporting image for story: 'Unacceptably large': Plans for 16-home development in small Shropshire village submitted despite early warning

'Unacceptably large': Plans for 16-home development in small Shropshire village submitted despite early warning

Supporting image for story: Dilapidated 17th-century Telford mansion to go under the hammer next month with £200,000 guide price

Dilapidated 17th-century Telford mansion to go under the hammer next month with £200,000 guide price

Supporting image for story: Independent fitness club near Shrewsbury is one of the UK's best - here's why

Independent fitness club near Shrewsbury is one of the UK's best - here's why

Supporting image for story: Engineering company's owners make commitment to Telford base

Engineering company's owners make commitment to Telford base

Supporting image for story: 'Why transport investment must reach beyond the West Midlands' - Your Letters plus an archive snapshot of Father Christmas bringing cheer to Shrewsbury in 1955

'Why transport investment must reach beyond the West Midlands' - Your Letters plus an archive snapshot of Father Christmas bringing cheer to Shrewsbury in 1955

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Supporting image for story: Historic Shropshire manor seeks national recognition for historic dance

Historic Shropshire manor seeks national recognition for historic dance

Supporting image for story: Aldi gives shoppers in Shropshre a chance to win Christmas shop - here's how

Aldi gives shoppers in Shropshre a chance to win Christmas shop - here's how

Supporting image for story: TV favourite Alison Hammond lends a hand to Specsavers Home Visits program in the Midlands

TV favourite Alison Hammond lends a hand to Specsavers Home Visits program in the Midlands

Supporting image for story: Tickets now on sale for Bike4Life 2026

Tickets now on sale for Bike4Life 2026

Supporting image for story: Wrekin College to host evening lecture with renowned author and broadcaster

Wrekin College to host evening lecture with renowned author and broadcaster

Supporting image for story: Shropshire hotel brings festive joy to local children

Shropshire hotel brings festive joy to local children

Sport

'Shafted' - Shrewsbury hit out at Wolves after FA Cup ticket price reduction

Shrewsbury Town chairman Roland Wycherley has hit out at Wolves for reducing ticket prices for their FA Cup third round tie at Molineux next month.

Supporting image for story: 'Shafted' - Shrewsbury hit out at Wolves after FA Cup ticket price reduction

Supporting image for story: 'We have to': Michael Appleton on sharing Shrewsbury Town goalscoring load in fight for League Two survival

'We have to': Michael Appleton on sharing Shrewsbury Town goalscoring load in fight for League Two survival

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town analysis: A statement and a potential away turning point at leaders Walsall

Shrewsbury Town analysis: A statement and a potential away turning point at leaders Walsall

Supporting image for story: Wolves striker using pain as fuel in search for first win

Wolves striker using pain as fuel in search for first win

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury ratings v Walsall: One standout 8 and impressive 7s in Salop's away day point

Shrewsbury ratings v Walsall: One standout 8 and impressive 7s in Salop's away day point

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen analysis: Sickening Wolves defeat will hurt but players must take heart

Liam Keen analysis: Sickening Wolves defeat will hurt but players must take heart

Supporting image for story: "We didn't lie down" - Boss Kevin Wilkin on AFC Telford's FA Trophy thriller

"We didn't lie down" - Boss Kevin Wilkin on AFC Telford's FA Trophy thriller

Shrewsbury Town FC

Supporting image for story: 'We have to': Michael Appleton on sharing Shrewsbury Town goalscoring load in fight for League Two survival

'We have to': Michael Appleton on sharing Shrewsbury Town goalscoring load in fight for League Two survival

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town analysis: A statement and a potential away turning point at leaders Walsall

Shrewsbury Town analysis: A statement and a potential away turning point at leaders Walsall

Supporting image for story: 'Shafted' - Shrewsbury hit out at Wolves after FA Cup ticket price reduction

'Shafted' - Shrewsbury hit out at Wolves after FA Cup ticket price reduction

AFC Telford United

Supporting image for story: Bucks hoping for another home draw in the FA Trophy

Bucks hoping for another home draw in the FA Trophy

Supporting image for story: "We didn't lie down" - Boss Kevin Wilkin on AFC Telford's FA Trophy thriller

"We didn't lie down" - Boss Kevin Wilkin on AFC Telford's FA Trophy thriller

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United 4 Altrincham 3: Stenson's stunners light up the Seah Stadium

AFC Telford United 4 Altrincham 3: Stenson's stunners light up the Seah Stadium

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen analysis: Sickening Wolves defeat will hurt but players must take heart

Liam Keen analysis: Sickening Wolves defeat will hurt but players must take heart

Supporting image for story: Wolves striker using pain as fuel in search for first win

Wolves striker using pain as fuel in search for first win

Supporting image for story: 'Shafted' - Shrewsbury hit out at Wolves after FA Cup ticket price reduction

'Shafted' - Shrewsbury hit out at Wolves after FA Cup ticket price reduction

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Supporting image for story: 'More than good value': Jonny Drury and George Bennett analysis as Shrewsbury earn point at Walsall

'More than good value': Jonny Drury and George Bennett analysis as Shrewsbury earn point at Walsall

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town update: Latest fitness news and transfer hints ahead of Walsall clash

Shrewsbury Town update: Latest fitness news and transfer hints ahead of Walsall clash

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Derek Bish analysis as Shrewsbury Town slip to defeat at Fleetwood

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Luke Powell analysis after Shrewsbury Town's unbeaten run ends at Crewe

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Shrewsbury Town update: Jonny Drury on Crewe trip, team selection and score prediction

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What Shrewsbury Town fans can expect at South Shields' 1st Cloud Arena

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‘It’s not Christmas without panto’: Steps star Faye Tozer and fashion expert Gok Wan give us the lowdown on the Birmingham Hippodrome festive showstopper

We catch up with Steps star Faye Tozer and fashion expert Gok Wan ahead of their performance in the Robin Hood panto at Birmingham Hippodrome

Supporting image for story: ‘It’s not Christmas without panto’: Steps star Faye Tozer and fashion expert Gok Wan give us the lowdown on the Birmingham Hippodrome festive showstopper

Supporting image for story: 'Our family has run a traditional pork pie shop in Ironbridge for 60 years - now our pies have been recognised in Parliament'

'Our family has run a traditional pork pie shop in Ironbridge for 60 years - now our pies have been recognised in Parliament'

Supporting image for story: ‘I’m the world’s longest serving Santa - I’ve been spreading Christmas joy in Shropshire for 64 years’

‘I’m the world’s longest serving Santa - I’ve been spreading Christmas joy in Shropshire for 64 years’

Supporting image for story: Live music at a Mid Wales venue to start Christmas week

Live music at a Mid Wales venue to start Christmas week

Supporting image for story: Choir to get everyone in Christmas spirit with Kington appearance

Choir to get everyone in Christmas spirit with Kington appearance

Supporting image for story: 14 festive photos from Severn Hospice's Christmas fayre in Shrewsbury

14 festive photos from Severn Hospice's Christmas fayre in Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: We visited a Shropshire countryside pub blessed with a beautiful riverside view and full of good cheer, great beer and filling meals

We visited a Shropshire countryside pub blessed with a beautiful riverside view and full of good cheer, great beer and filling meals

Supporting image for story: ‘I love Birmingham’: Christopher Biggins heaps praise on the West Midlands has he returns to perform in panto for the first time in 50 years

‘I love Birmingham’: Christopher Biggins heaps praise on the West Midlands has he returns to perform in panto for the first time in 50 years

Supporting image for story: ‘It was great to see so many locals come along to support our club’: Bridgnorth young farmers enjoy carol service

‘It was great to see so many locals come along to support our club’: Bridgnorth young farmers enjoy carol service

Supporting image for story: Scores of Santas running around Llandrindod Wells lake - when to see the sensational spectacle

Scores of Santas running around Llandrindod Wells lake - when to see the sensational spectacle

Supporting image for story: Dan Morris: Lambs, Gods and Lambs of God

Dan Morris: Lambs, Gods and Lambs of God

Supporting image for story: Dozens of tractors will light up Shrewsbury this weekend - see road closure info and find out where you can see the show

Dozens of tractors will light up Shrewsbury this weekend - see road closure info and find out where you can see the show

Supporting image for story: 40 unmissable concerts, sports events and more coming to West Midlands in 2026, including Robbie Williams, Def Leppard and darts

40 unmissable concerts, sports events and more coming to West Midlands in 2026, including Robbie Williams, Def Leppard and darts

Supporting image for story: 'I'm doing my bit for the planet by selling traditional and plastic-free cookware on my stall at Newport Indoor Market in Shropshire'

'I'm doing my bit for the planet by selling traditional and plastic-free cookware on my stall at Newport Indoor Market in Shropshire'

Supporting image for story: Shropshire RAF base's Christmas carol concert raises thousands for charity

Shropshire RAF base's Christmas carol concert raises thousands for charity

Crime

Supporting image for story: Shropshire couple found with £100,000 worth of cocaine and heroin in a Gucci bag along with two axes during a drugs raid learn their fate

Shropshire couple found with £100,000 worth of cocaine and heroin in a Gucci bag along with two axes during a drugs raid learn their fate

Supporting image for story: Trumpet-playing, vodka-drinking boyfriend possessed by 'demon' kicked his girlfriend and broke her nose as she tried to run from him

Trumpet-playing, vodka-drinking boyfriend possessed by 'demon' kicked his girlfriend and broke her nose as she tried to run from him

Supporting image for story: Paedophile HGV driver, 62, avoids prison after police found sick web searches, DVD labels and hundreds of indecent images of children

Paedophile HGV driver, 62, avoids prison after police found sick web searches, DVD labels and hundreds of indecent images of children

Supporting image for story: ‘A national emergency’: Specialist rape and sex offences teams for all police forces in Government reforms

‘A national emergency’: Specialist rape and sex offences teams for all police forces in Government reforms

Supporting image for story: Plumber, 55, who battered childhood pal for telling his wife he was paying for sex with prostitutes is jailed

Plumber, 55, who battered childhood pal for telling his wife he was paying for sex with prostitutes is jailed

Supporting image for story: Moment West Midlands drink driver who killed a dad on Christmas Eve tells police "you've got nothing”

Moment West Midlands drink driver who killed a dad on Christmas Eve tells police "you've got nothing”

Business

Supporting image for story: 'Unacceptably large': Plans for 16-home development in small Shropshire village submitted despite early warning

'Unacceptably large': Plans for 16-home development in small Shropshire village submitted despite early warning

Supporting image for story: Independent fitness club near Shrewsbury is one of the UK's best - here's why

Independent fitness club near Shrewsbury is one of the UK's best - here's why

Supporting image for story: Engineering company's owners make commitment to Telford base

Engineering company's owners make commitment to Telford base

Supporting image for story: Plans submitted for 100 new homes in a Shropshire village with 'self-build' plots

Plans submitted for 100 new homes in a Shropshire village with 'self-build' plots

Supporting image for story: 'Dedicated' Shrewsbury College worker honoured at Houses of Parliament awards

'Dedicated' Shrewsbury College worker honoured at Houses of Parliament awards

Supporting image for story: Uproar in Shropshire market town over street food trucks plan for town centre car park

Uproar in Shropshire market town over street food trucks plan for town centre car park

Education

Supporting image for story: This Shropshire village primary school has a big heart and is preparing children for 'ever-changing' society

This Shropshire village primary school has a big heart and is preparing children for 'ever-changing' society

Supporting image for story: 'Tough decision' - Winner revealed for Shropshire MP's annual Christmas card competition

'Tough decision' - Winner revealed for Shropshire MP's annual Christmas card competition

Supporting image for story: 'Dedicated' Shrewsbury College worker honoured at Houses of Parliament awards

'Dedicated' Shrewsbury College worker honoured at Houses of Parliament awards

Supporting image for story: 'Handwriting decline in West Midland schools is real, measurable, and alarming' - damning assessment from education expert

'Handwriting decline in West Midland schools is real, measurable, and alarming' - damning assessment from education expert

Supporting image for story: Young chefs from Telford school cook up a treat in competition

Young chefs from Telford school cook up a treat in competition

Supporting image for story: Wrekin College to host evening lecture with renowned author and broadcaster

Wrekin College to host evening lecture with renowned author and broadcaster

Motors

Supporting image for story: Volkswagen launches autonomous ‘Gen.Urban’ concept onto the streets of Wolfsburg

Volkswagen launches autonomous ‘Gen.Urban’ concept onto the streets of Wolfsburg

Supporting image for story: Mitsubishi to launch new Outlander PHEV SUV and L200 pick-up truck next summer

Mitsubishi to launch new Outlander PHEV SUV and L200 pick-up truck next summer

Supporting image for story: Caterham’s ‘functional prototype’ of upcoming EV set for reveal at Tokyo Auto Show

Caterham’s ‘functional prototype’ of upcoming EV set for reveal at Tokyo Auto Show

Supporting image for story: UK Drive: The Mercedes CLA feels like the future of long-distance EVs

UK Drive: The Mercedes CLA feels like the future of long-distance EVs

Supporting image for story: British drivers only prepared to drive up to 35 miles for work – research

British drivers only prepared to drive up to 35 miles for work – research

Supporting image for story: Hyundai i20 and Bayon hatchbacks get revised trim levels

Hyundai i20 and Bayon hatchbacks get revised trim levels