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Three dead after horror crash on A489: Police appeal for witnesses

Three people have died after a horror crash on the A489.

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Supporting image for story: 'He would do anything for anyone': Bench unveiled in tribute to Telford Town Park volunteer who died aged just 40

'He would do anything for anyone': Bench unveiled in tribute to Telford Town Park volunteer who died aged just 40

Supporting image for story: Two-vehicle crash on rural A-road in Minsterley: Paramedics and firefighters called

Two-vehicle crash on rural A-road in Minsterley: Paramedics and firefighters called

Supporting image for story: Criminal back behind bars within 24 hours after burgling Shrewsbury bungalow instead of waiting for train to go and see cancer-stricken mum

Criminal back behind bars within 24 hours after burgling Shrewsbury bungalow instead of waiting for train to go and see cancer-stricken mum

Supporting image for story: Two people injured in 'head-on crash' between lorry and car in Telford

Two people injured in 'head-on crash' between lorry and car in Telford

Historic Ludlow pub which closed suddenly this summer is now set to reopen under national café-bar brand

Supporting image for story: Ex-Wolves footballer’s controversial plea to keep his wine bar open later has been rejected - here's why

Ex-Wolves footballer’s controversial plea to keep his wine bar open later has been rejected - here's why

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Two-vehicle crash on rural A-road in Minsterley: Paramedics and firefighters called

Ryan Mason buoyed by energetic reaction showed by West Brom to beat Sheffield United

Almost 12,000 people sign petition for anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne's death to become 'Ozzy Day' - and Kelly Osbourne has shown her support

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Supporting image for story: Telford child groomer given second chance after missing probation appointments

Telford child groomer given second chance after missing probation appointments

Supporting image for story: 'Today was a tough day’: Paralysed Shrewsbury adventurer shares update from Antarctica expedition

'Today was a tough day’: Paralysed Shrewsbury adventurer shares update from Antarctica expedition

Supporting image for story: Flu cases in NHS hospitals jump 55 per cent in one week - find out how many have been admitted with serious illness in the West Midlands, Shropshire and Staffordshire

Flu cases in NHS hospitals jump 55 per cent in one week - find out how many have been admitted with serious illness in the West Midlands, Shropshire and Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: 'Super flu' explained: What the illness is, what you can do to try and avoid it and who is eligible for vaccination

'Super flu' explained: What the illness is, what you can do to try and avoid it and who is eligible for vaccination

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Supporting image for story: 'Pubs should be allowed to open late for World Cup if home nations succeed' - Shropshire CAMRA branch secretary

'Pubs should be allowed to open late for World Cup if home nations succeed' - Shropshire CAMRA branch secretary

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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

Supporting image for story: Shropshire FA launches final digital magazine of 2025 – a celebration of achievement, community spirit and the future of grassroots football

Shropshire FA launches final digital magazine of 2025 – a celebration of achievement, community spirit and the future of grassroots football

Supporting image for story: Glaucoma diagnosis confirmed thanks to routine eye test

Glaucoma diagnosis confirmed thanks to routine eye test

Sport

Latest Shrewsbury Town fitness news with updates on Tom Sang and Ismeal Kabia

Michael Appleton has provided updates on the fitness of Tom Sang and the illness affecting Ismeal Kabia ahead of Shrewsbury Town's trip to Walsall.

Supporting image for story: Latest Shrewsbury Town fitness news with updates on Tom Sang and Ismeal Kabia

Supporting image for story: "I don't think that's the case" - Wolves boss on a potential January fire sale

"I don't think that's the case" - Wolves boss on a potential January fire sale

Supporting image for story: Michael Appleton's pre-match thoughts ahead of tough trip to League Two leaders Walsall

Michael Appleton's pre-match thoughts ahead of tough trip to League Two leaders 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

Supporting image for story: Wolves boss welcomes public backing from club hierarchy

Wolves boss welcomes public backing from club hierarchy

Supporting image for story: Appleton in 'fighting mode' as Shrewsbury Town battle to pull clear of drop zone

Appleton in 'fighting mode' as Shrewsbury Town battle to pull clear of drop zone

Supporting image for story: Arsenal v Wolves: Who's out and who's a doubt

Arsenal v Wolves: Who's out and who's a doubt

Shrewsbury Town FC

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

Supporting image for story: Latest Shrewsbury Town fitness news with updates on Tom Sang and Ismeal Kabia

Latest Shrewsbury Town fitness news with updates on Tom Sang and Ismeal Kabia

Supporting image for story: Michael Appleton's pre-match thoughts ahead of tough trip to League Two leaders Walsall

Michael Appleton's pre-match thoughts ahead of tough trip to League Two leaders Walsall

AFC Telford United

Supporting image for story: Kevin Wilkin: Telford players live 'game to game' as boss discusses rest, recuperation and squad rotation

Kevin Wilkin: Telford players live 'game to game' as boss discusses rest, recuperation and squad rotation

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United preview: Bucks turn attention to FA Trophy as Kevin Wilkin seeks another successful cup run

AFC Telford United preview: Bucks turn attention to FA Trophy as Kevin Wilkin seeks another successful cup run

Supporting image for story: 'Not before time': Kevin Wilkin praises AFC Telford United after long awaited away win wait ends

'Not before time': Kevin Wilkin praises AFC Telford United after long awaited away win wait ends

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Supporting image for story: "I don't think that's the case" - Wolves boss on a potential January fire sale

"I don't think that's the case" - Wolves boss on a potential January fire sale

Supporting image for story: Wolves boss welcomes public backing from club hierarchy

Wolves boss welcomes public backing from club hierarchy

Supporting image for story: Mikel Arteta discusses Arsenal striker's future ahead of Wolves fixture

Mikel Arteta discusses Arsenal striker's future ahead of Wolves fixture

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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

Supporting image for story: Luke Powell analysis after Shrewsbury Town's unbeaten run ends at Crewe

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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Dan Stacey analysis as Shrewsbury Town concede late equaliser at Oldham

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Almost 12,000 people sign petition for anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne's death to become 'Ozzy Day' - and Kelly Osbourne has shown her support

Almost 12,000 heavy metal fans have signed a petition to make the anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne's death a dedicated day to remember him.

Supporting image for story: Almost 12,000 people sign petition for anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne's death to become 'Ozzy Day' - and Kelly Osbourne has shown her support

Supporting image for story: Ex-Wolves footballer’s controversial plea to keep his wine bar open later has been rejected - here's why

Ex-Wolves footballer’s controversial plea to keep his wine bar open later has been rejected - here's why

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Supporting image for story: 'He knew his final show would kill him' - Sharon Osbourne opens up about how doctors warned Ozzy Osbourne against his final Birmingham show as she revealed his last words

'He knew his final show would kill him' - Sharon Osbourne opens up about how doctors warned Ozzy Osbourne against his final Birmingham show as she revealed his last words

Historic Ludlow pub which closed suddenly this summer is now set to reopen under national café-bar brand

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: 'Pubs should be allowed to open late for World Cup if home nations succeed' - Shropshire CAMRA branch secretary

'Pubs should be allowed to open late for World Cup if home nations succeed' - Shropshire CAMRA branch secretary

Supporting image for story: O come, all ye faithful: Find out when and how you can get involved in Wem's all-new Christmas carol concert

O come, all ye faithful: Find out when and how you can get involved in Wem's all-new Christmas carol concert

Supporting image for story: Take a tour through the Snow White-themed grotto at this Telford plant centre

Take a tour through the Snow White-themed grotto at this Telford plant centre

Supporting image for story: Stars of global hit series The Next Step dance into Wolverhampton

Stars of global hit series The Next Step dance into Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Festive family fun comes to Shrewsbury as Freemasons host community Christmas Fayre

Festive family fun comes to Shrewsbury as Freemasons host community Christmas Fayre

Supporting image for story: 'What do you expect from me?' - Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Kelly hits back at body-shaming trolls after being bombarded with hate about her appearance since her father died

'What do you expect from me?' - Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Kelly hits back at body-shaming trolls after being bombarded with hate about her appearance since her father died

Supporting image for story: 'A true highlight of Shrewsbury’s Christmas season': Carols in the Square set for much-anticipated return

'A true highlight of Shrewsbury’s Christmas season': Carols in the Square set for much-anticipated return

Crime

Supporting image for story: Spiking warnings issued ahead of Christmas as extra police patrols set for Telford

Spiking warnings issued ahead of Christmas as extra police patrols set for Telford

Supporting image for story: 'Not toys': Backpacker from the West Midlands jailed over fatal e-scooter crash in Australia

'Not toys': Backpacker from the West Midlands jailed over fatal e-scooter crash in Australia

Supporting image for story: Criminal back behind bars within 24 hours after burgling Shrewsbury bungalow instead of waiting for train to go and see cancer-stricken mum

Criminal back behind bars within 24 hours after burgling Shrewsbury bungalow instead of waiting for train to go and see cancer-stricken mum

Supporting image for story: West Mercia Special Constables to be offered council tax discount to encourage more to sign up

West Mercia Special Constables to be offered council tax discount to encourage more to sign up

Supporting image for story: Telford child groomer given second chance after missing probation appointments

Telford child groomer given second chance after missing probation appointments

Supporting image for story: Telford man due in court over 'outraging public decency' and class A drugs charges

Telford man due in court over 'outraging public decency' and class A drugs charges

Business

Historic Ludlow pub which closed suddenly this summer is now set to reopen under national café-bar brand

Supporting image for story: Llandrindod Wells pharmacy to get new entrance and shop front after planning success

Llandrindod Wells pharmacy to get new entrance and shop front after planning success

Supporting image for story: Shropshire FA launches final digital magazine of 2025 – a celebration of achievement, community spirit and the future of grassroots football

Shropshire FA launches final digital magazine of 2025 – a celebration of achievement, community spirit and the future of grassroots football

Supporting image for story: 'Pubs should be allowed to open late for World Cup if home nations succeed' - Shropshire CAMRA branch secretary

'Pubs should be allowed to open late for World Cup if home nations succeed' - Shropshire CAMRA branch secretary

Supporting image for story: 'It's a pretty and historic town but there are vulnerable people with needs': Storage firm delivers Christmas lifeline to Ludlow refuge

'It's a pretty and historic town but there are vulnerable people with needs': Storage firm delivers Christmas lifeline to Ludlow refuge

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Structural engineers set to scale up after funding boost

Education

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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

Supporting image for story: Half of secondary pupils avoided school in past year due to anxiety – survey

Half of secondary pupils avoided school in past year due to anxiety – survey

Supporting image for story: Christmas cheer served up to pupils at school lunch

Christmas cheer served up to pupils at school lunch

Supporting image for story: Newport students spread festive cheer with Christmas card competition

Newport students spread festive cheer with Christmas card competition

Supporting image for story: Repair and redecoration work at historic Ironbridge Gorge museum buildings approved

Repair and redecoration work at historic Ironbridge Gorge museum buildings approved

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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