More Syrian refugee families rehomed in Shropshire

A further two families have arrived in the county, which brings the total number of families taken in by Shropshire Council to 13.

Council bosses believe the number of refugees who will be settled in the county could rise significantly with the closure of the jungle camp at Calais.

Mal Price, Shropshire Council's cabinet member for planning, housing, regulatory services and environment, said he was pleased the authority had been able to help more people in need.

He said: "We're really pleased to welcome our newest families to Shropshire.

"Our working group along with Refugee Action has worked incredibly hard over the past several months to ensure everything is in place to help and support the families to quickly settle into Shropshire life.

"There have been a great deal of logistical details to sort out prior to the refugees' arrival here, and we are only taking those we know we can safely and readily accommodate.

"The support from local people has been overwhelming.

"I would like to thank all those who continue to support these families, all of whom have had to flee from their homes and families because of this terrible conflict in their homeland."