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New Year Honours 2026: The 15 incredible Shropshire people recognised by the King for their services to the community

King Charles has bestowed New Year Honours on 15 people in Shropshire for their services to the community - see the full list here.

Supporting image for story: New Year Honours 2026: The 15 incredible Shropshire people recognised by the King for their services to the community

Supporting image for story: New Year Honours List 2026: Meet the inspirational Shropshire folk honoured by the King for helping others in diverse ways

New Year Honours List 2026: Meet the inspirational Shropshire folk honoured by the King for helping others in diverse ways

Supporting image for story: ‘My teenage son’s limp turned out to be cancer’: Midland mum’s heartbreaking message to parents to help save others after raising £280,000 for charity

‘My teenage son’s limp turned out to be cancer’: Midland mum’s heartbreaking message to parents to help save others after raising £280,000 for charity

Supporting image for story: The inspirational people awarded new year honours in Powys and Herefordshire

The inspirational people awarded new year honours in Powys and Herefordshire

Supporting image for story: Appeal after high street assault in Shropshire border town

Appeal after high street assault in Shropshire border town

Supporting image for story: 'A legacy that will long be remembered': Tributes paid to beloved Newport community figure who has died

'A legacy that will long be remembered': Tributes paid to beloved Newport community figure who has died

Supporting image for story: Fancy a midnight run in Shropshire to bring in the New Year 2026: Shrewsbury's Quarry running event still has places - and you can bring your dog

Fancy a midnight run in Shropshire to bring in the New Year 2026: Shrewsbury's Quarry running event still has places - and you can bring your dog

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UK Drive: BYD’s Atto 2 is a no-nonsense EV

West Brom debrief: Maligned loan pair make their point as win brings relief but second-half chorus telling

Fancy a midnight run in Shropshire to bring in the New Year 2026: Shrewsbury's Quarry running event still has places - and you can bring your dog

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Supporting image for story: Crash at bridge on busy south Shropshire A-road - firefighters and police called to scene

Crash at bridge on busy south Shropshire A-road - firefighters and police called to scene

Supporting image for story: Plans to build new homes next to nursing home near Market Drayton revealed

Plans to build new homes next to nursing home near Market Drayton revealed

Supporting image for story: Car bursts into flames after late night Telford crash

Car bursts into flames after late night Telford crash

Supporting image for story: New Year Honours 2026: Singer Ellie Goulding made MBE for services to biodiversity and the climate

New Year Honours 2026: Singer Ellie Goulding made MBE for services to biodiversity and the climate

Supporting image for story: New Year Honours List 2026: 41 amazing West Midlands actors, campaigners and fundraisers from Birmingham, Black Country, Staffordshire and Wyre Forest honoured by the King

New Year Honours List 2026: 41 amazing West Midlands actors, campaigners and fundraisers from Birmingham, Black Country, Staffordshire and Wyre Forest honoured by the King

Supporting image for story: 'A great help!' Start date confirmed for new bus service linking north Shropshire towns with Telford and its hospital

'A great help!' Start date confirmed for new bus service linking north Shropshire towns with Telford and its hospital

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Supporting image for story: A year of growth, partnerships and grassroots celebrations for Shropshire football

A year of growth, partnerships and grassroots celebrations for Shropshire football

Supporting image for story: Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'I did not think that it would be me...'

Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'I did not think that it would be me...'

Supporting image for story: Super scout's achievements recognised in new book

Super scout's achievements recognised in new book

Supporting image for story: Over 1,000 people and 70 mounted riders support the Shropshire Hunt at their Boxing Day Trail Hunting Meet

Over 1,000 people and 70 mounted riders support the Shropshire Hunt at their Boxing Day Trail Hunting Meet

Supporting image for story: Shropshire running club’s new year beginners course returns

Shropshire running club’s new year beginners course returns

Supporting image for story: Adoption Matters joins a nationwide celebration of Big Adoption Day this January

Adoption Matters joins a nationwide celebration of Big Adoption Day this January

Sport

Shrewsbury Town ‘very close’ to securing first January signing as Sam Stubbs future clarified

Michael Appleton says Shrewsbury Town are “very close” to securing their first signing of the January transfer window.

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town ‘very close’ to securing first January signing as Sam Stubbs future clarified

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town player ratings v Grimsby: 7s handed out as Salop beaten late

Shrewsbury Town player ratings v Grimsby: 7s handed out as Salop beaten late

Supporting image for story: 'Stay level-headed' - John Marquis aiming to help Shrewsbury Town youngsters through tough period

'Stay level-headed' - John Marquis aiming to help Shrewsbury Town youngsters through tough period

Supporting image for story: Dave Edwards: A better 2026 starts with a big January window for Shrewsbury

Dave Edwards: A better 2026 starts with a big January window for Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: 'Encouraged' Michael Appleton takes positives despite gut wrenching late defeat at Grimsby

'Encouraged' Michael Appleton takes positives despite gut wrenching late defeat at Grimsby

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United preview: Injury crisis threatens to leave Bucks short for trip to Kidderminster

AFC Telford United preview: Injury crisis threatens to leave Bucks short for trip to Kidderminster

Supporting image for story: West Brom debrief: Maligned loan pair make their point as win brings relief but second-half chorus telling

West Brom debrief: Maligned loan pair make their point as win brings relief but second-half chorus telling

Shrewsbury Town FC

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town player ratings v Grimsby: 7s handed out as Salop beaten late

Shrewsbury Town player ratings v Grimsby: 7s handed out as Salop beaten late

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town ‘very close’ to securing first January signing as Sam Stubbs future clarified

Shrewsbury Town ‘very close’ to securing first January signing as Sam Stubbs future clarified

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town academy star eyes league glory with under-18s

Shrewsbury Town academy star eyes league glory with under-18s

AFC Telford United

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United preview: Injury crisis threatens to leave Bucks short for trip to Kidderminster

AFC Telford United preview: Injury crisis threatens to leave Bucks short for trip to Kidderminster

Supporting image for story: "Anything else would be a bonus" - Kevin Wilkin discusses ambitions as Telford move within 3 points of play-offs

"Anything else would be a bonus" - Kevin Wilkin discusses ambitions as Telford move within 3 points of play-offs

Supporting image for story: Kevin Wilkin hails AFC Telford United's "focus" in Boxing Day success

Kevin Wilkin hails AFC Telford United's "focus" in Boxing Day success

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Supporting image for story: Dave Edwards: Wolves need to find a way to get a result

Dave Edwards: Wolves need to find a way to get a result

Supporting image for story: "We've got to find a way" - Wolves boss eager for 'ruthless edge'

"We've got to find a way" - Wolves boss eager for 'ruthless edge'

Supporting image for story: Wolves Fans' Verdict v Liverpool: A game of two halves but the same result

Wolves Fans' Verdict v Liverpool: A game of two halves but the same result

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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: Luke Powell with Shrewsbury Town latest ahead of Chesterfield clash

Luke Powell with Shrewsbury Town latest ahead of Chesterfield clash

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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Fancy a midnight run in Shropshire to bring in the New Year 2026: Shrewsbury's Quarry running event still has places - and you can bring your dog

People can bring in the New Year with a difference by signing up for a Midnight Run in Shrewsbury's Quarry - see how far the outdoor running route stretches

Supporting image for story: Fancy a midnight run in Shropshire to bring in the New Year 2026: Shrewsbury's Quarry running event still has places - and you can bring your dog

Supporting image for story: ‘I wanted to detonate a bit of an explosion’: Creator Steven Knight on season two of Disney+’s A Thousand Blows

‘I wanted to detonate a bit of an explosion’: Creator Steven Knight on season two of Disney+’s A Thousand Blows

Supporting image for story: Beverley Knight's rise to become one of Britain's biggest musical stars - and her ongoing pride for Wolverhampton

Beverley Knight's rise to become one of Britain's biggest musical stars - and her ongoing pride for Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: New Year Honours 2026: Singer Ellie Goulding made MBE for services to biodiversity and the climate

New Year Honours 2026: Singer Ellie Goulding made MBE for services to biodiversity and the climate

Supporting image for story: Is New Year’s Day a Bank Holiday? Full list of 2026 UK Bank Holidays

Is New Year’s Day a Bank Holiday? Full list of 2026 UK Bank Holidays

Supporting image for story: Start 2026 by ‘Being Alive to the Living World’ – learn more at a Presteigne event

Start 2026 by ‘Being Alive to the Living World’ – learn more at a Presteigne event

Supporting image for story: National Trust 'excited' ahead of 2026 Ironbridge museums takeover and 'new chapter'

National Trust 'excited' ahead of 2026 Ironbridge museums takeover and 'new chapter'

Supporting image for story: “If you poke the countryside bear again Mr Starmer, there will be a rumble in the jungle’, hunt master warns Prime Minister

“If you poke the countryside bear again Mr Starmer, there will be a rumble in the jungle’, hunt master warns Prime Minister

Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

Supporting image for story: 2025 was a landmark year for the National Garden Scheme with a record £3,875,596 donated from garden openings throughout the year

2025 was a landmark year for the National Garden Scheme with a record £3,875,596 donated from garden openings throughout the year

Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

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: 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

Crime

Supporting image for story: Man charged with dangerous driving after damage to Ironbridge cafe

Man charged with dangerous driving after damage to Ironbridge cafe

Supporting image for story: Appeal after high street assault in Shropshire border town

Appeal after high street assault in Shropshire border town

Supporting image for story: Dangerous driving arrest after car smashes into Ironbridge cafe building

Dangerous driving arrest after car smashes into Ironbridge cafe building

Supporting image for story: People Telford police want to speak to follow shop thefts

People Telford police want to speak to follow shop thefts

Supporting image for story: BMW driver, 22, caught drink driving in Telford gets motoring ban

BMW driver, 22, caught drink driving in Telford gets motoring ban

Supporting image for story: Man, 53, who committed serious assault on woman in Telford is handed restraining order and told to do unpaid work

Man, 53, who committed serious assault on woman in Telford is handed restraining order and told to do unpaid work

Business

Supporting image for story: Plans to build new homes next to nursing home near Market Drayton revealed

Plans to build new homes next to nursing home near Market Drayton revealed

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Chamber of Commerce vows to be 'connecting voice' for businesses at AGM

Shropshire Chamber of Commerce vows to be 'connecting voice' for businesses at AGM

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury law firm helps seal international telecoms deal

Shrewsbury law firm helps seal international telecoms deal

Supporting image for story: Double deal sees offices in former farm buildings near Shrewsbury fully let

Double deal sees offices in former farm buildings near Shrewsbury fully let

Supporting image for story: Sainsbury's boss among business leaders named in New Year Honours list

Sainsbury's boss among business leaders named in New Year Honours list

Supporting image for story: Concord College celebrates construction milestone for new 60-bed boarding residence and sports hall

Concord College celebrates construction milestone for new 60-bed boarding residence and sports hall

Education

Supporting image for story: 'A legacy that will long be remembered': Tributes paid to beloved Newport community figure who has died

'A legacy that will long be remembered': Tributes paid to beloved Newport community figure who has died

Supporting image for story: Concord College celebrates construction milestone for new 60-bed boarding residence and sports hall

Concord College celebrates construction milestone for new 60-bed boarding residence and sports hall

Supporting image for story: University of Wolverhampton plans to move engineering faculty to former brewery headquarters when Telford campus closes

University of Wolverhampton plans to move engineering faculty to former brewery headquarters when Telford campus closes

Supporting image for story: Thousands of pupils from Shropshire to Staffordshire learn about farming’s crucial role at Christmas

Thousands of pupils from Shropshire to Staffordshire learn about farming’s crucial role at Christmas

Supporting image for story: Road outside Shropshire village primary school to close in preparation for new 20mph speed limit

Road outside Shropshire village primary school to close in preparation for new 20mph speed limit

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

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

Motors

Supporting image for story: UK Drive: BYD’s Atto 2 is a no-nonsense EV

UK Drive: BYD’s Atto 2 is a no-nonsense EV

Supporting image for story: Road Test of the Year: Toyota Land Cruiser

Road Test of the Year: Toyota Land Cruiser

Supporting image for story: Nearly half of road accidents this year were caused by vehicles colliding while driving – research

Nearly half of road accidents this year were caused by vehicles colliding while driving – research

Supporting image for story: One final drive in the epochal Alpine A110

One final drive in the epochal Alpine A110

Supporting image for story: Road Test of the Year: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible

Road Test of the Year: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible

Supporting image for story: UK Drive: The Kia Sorento brings comfort and space in an impressive all-round package

UK Drive: The Kia Sorento brings comfort and space in an impressive all-round package