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Father hits out after son escapes serious injury evading car dodging huge pothole on Shropshire B-road

A father has hit out after his son was involved in a serious car crash when he was forced to evade an oncoming vehicle which was dodging a giant pothole.

Supporting image for story: Father hits out after son escapes serious injury evading car dodging huge pothole on Shropshire B-road

Supporting image for story: 'Love you bro': Telford drugs boss who had cosy relationship with dealer is jailed over heroin racket that pulled in more than £2,000 a day

'Love you bro': Telford drugs boss who had cosy relationship with dealer is jailed over heroin racket that pulled in more than £2,000 a day

Supporting image for story: Telford pensioner, 78, denies historic child sex offences including four rapes

Telford pensioner, 78, denies historic child sex offences including four rapes

Supporting image for story: Majority votes to support controversial Telford children’s home plan

Majority votes to support controversial Telford children’s home plan

Supporting image for story: Award-winning Shrewsbury market hall 'delighted' as it scoops yet another award

Award-winning Shrewsbury market hall 'delighted' as it scoops yet another award

Supporting image for story: 'Casualty' reported after bedroom fire in Shrewsbury home

'Casualty' reported after bedroom fire in Shrewsbury home

Supporting image for story: Concrete works on Bridgnorth Cliff Railway postponed due to heavy rain

Concrete works on Bridgnorth Cliff Railway postponed due to heavy rain

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23 Shropshire businesses get new food hygiene ratings - including Telford pub which plans to open chippy

West Brom confirm club president and sporting director Andrew Nestor dismissal

Digbeth Dining Club reveals new Dockworks Waterfront venture opening date - here's all the latest details about the exciting new West Midlands food destination

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Supporting image for story: 'She will be remembered with affection and gratitude for her hard work and dedication' - Tribute paid to community stalwart who stepped up to save Broseley’s In Bloom group

'She will be remembered with affection and gratitude for her hard work and dedication' - Tribute paid to community stalwart who stepped up to save Broseley’s In Bloom group

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Supporting image for story: Church Stretton flood issues could be caused by sewers 'being overwhelmed'

Church Stretton flood issues could be caused by sewers 'being overwhelmed'

Supporting image for story: 'I give him a week': Frustrated Shropshire voters on Starmer's prospects amid Mandelson scandal

'I give him a week': Frustrated Shropshire voters on Starmer's prospects amid Mandelson scandal

Supporting image for story: Telford man, 22, caught with ketamine at Shrewsbury railway station is ordered to stay off drugs

Telford man, 22, caught with ketamine at Shrewsbury railway station is ordered to stay off drugs

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury retro: 11 pictures from around the county town in 1976 to take you back

Shrewsbury retro: 11 pictures from around the county town in 1976 to take you back

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Supporting image for story: Local dog owners enjoy fresh feeding support as Years launches in stores with special offer

Local dog owners enjoy fresh feeding support as Years launches in stores with special offer

Supporting image for story: Drug and alcohol treatment charity launches ‘Saving Lives, Together’ campaign to expand life-saving health services

Drug and alcohol treatment charity launches ‘Saving Lives, Together’ campaign to expand life-saving health services

Supporting image for story: Church Stretton care home achieves 'Good' rating from care regulator

Church Stretton care home achieves 'Good' rating from care regulator

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Housing Plus Group becomes official access point for Stop Loan Sharks

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton Air Cadet raises £5,300 in 100km challenge

Market Drayton Air Cadet raises £5,300 in 100km challenge

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Uncover a royal mystery in Market Drayton this February

Sport

Shrewsbury Town players must "sacrifice themselves" to stay up says Will Boyle

A determined Will Boyle says Shrewsbury Town players must be prepared to "sacrifice themselves" for the team as they bid to retain their Football League status.

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town players must "sacrifice themselves" to stay up says Will Boyle

Supporting image for story: New Shrewsbury Town era faces first away test at Colchester United

New Shrewsbury Town era faces first away test at Colchester United

Supporting image for story: Confident Bucks full of belief ahead of trip to streetwise Worksop Town

Confident Bucks full of belief ahead of trip to streetwise Worksop Town

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town's opposition: Buzz at Colchester United as ex-AC Milan and Brazil star linked with investment

Shrewsbury Town's opposition: Buzz at Colchester United as ex-AC Milan and Brazil star linked with investment

Supporting image for story: Wolves v Chelsea: Rob Edwards' side in need of momentum ahead of congested February fixtures

Wolves v Chelsea: Rob Edwards' side in need of momentum ahead of congested February fixtures

Supporting image for story: West Brom confirm club president and sporting director Andrew Nestor dismissal

West Brom confirm club president and sporting director Andrew Nestor dismissal

Supporting image for story: An eight-point lead is not enough for The New Saints - boss Craig Harrison

An eight-point lead is not enough for The New Saints - boss Craig Harrison

Shrewsbury Town FC

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town's opposition: Buzz at Colchester United as ex-AC Milan and Brazil star linked with investment

Shrewsbury Town's opposition: Buzz at Colchester United as ex-AC Milan and Brazil star linked with investment

Supporting image for story: New Shrewsbury Town era faces first away test at Colchester United

New Shrewsbury Town era faces first away test at Colchester United

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town players must "sacrifice themselves" to stay up says Will Boyle

Shrewsbury Town players must "sacrifice themselves" to stay up says Will Boyle

AFC Telford United

Supporting image for story: Confident Bucks full of belief ahead of trip to streetwise Worksop Town

Confident Bucks full of belief ahead of trip to streetwise Worksop Town

Supporting image for story: 'Plenty to play for' but AFC Telford United boss refuses to get carried away

'Plenty to play for' but AFC Telford United boss refuses to get carried away

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United boss proud of reaction from his squad options as stunning form goes on

AFC Telford United boss proud of reaction from his squad options as stunning form goes on

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Supporting image for story: Wolves v Chelsea: Rob Edwards' side in need of momentum ahead of congested February fixtures

Wolves v Chelsea: Rob Edwards' side in need of momentum ahead of congested February fixtures

Supporting image for story: Deal agreed for sale of Wolves defender

Deal agreed for sale of Wolves defender

Supporting image for story: 'He's a very talented young player' - the Telford schoolboy star given a rare chance at Wolves

'He's a very talented young player' - the Telford schoolboy star given a rare chance at Wolves

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'Solid start': Luke Powell analysis as Shrewsbury kick off Gavin Cowan era with point against Barnet

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Watch: Key takeaways from new Shrewsbury Town boss Gavin Cowan's first press conference

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Latest Shrewsbury Town update: Gavin Cowan appointed head coach

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Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s defeat at Cambridge United

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Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s heavy defeat at MK Dons

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Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town's crucial win over Harrogate Town

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Entertainment

Digbeth Dining Club reveals new Dockworks Waterfront venture opening date - here's all the latest details about the exciting new West Midlands food destination

The hotly-anticipated new canalside food and events venue from Digbeth Dining Club in Brierley Hill at the Dockworks Waterfront has announced its opening date, with 50 new jobs created.

Supporting image for story: Digbeth Dining Club reveals new Dockworks Waterfront venture opening date - here's all the latest details about the exciting new West Midlands food destination

Supporting image for story: Heritage railway prepares to steam into action for 2026 season

Heritage railway prepares to steam into action for 2026 season

Supporting image for story: Saving children's lives and being a best-selling author: it's Chico time, but not as we know it

Saving children's lives and being a best-selling author: it's Chico time, but not as we know it

Supporting image for story: Pigs but no feathers fly for first Radnorshire agricultural show of the season

Pigs but no feathers fly for first Radnorshire agricultural show of the season

Supporting image for story: Various attractions are planned for Kington’s big Armed Forces Day 2026 event

Various attractions are planned for Kington’s big Armed Forces Day 2026 event

Supporting image for story: Historic race day confirmed at Wolverhampton as dual horse and greyhound fixture set to be a UK first

Historic race day confirmed at Wolverhampton as dual horse and greyhound fixture set to be a UK first

Supporting image for story: 'Bros was my secret pleasure!' Dicky Dodd's confession as he prepares to host 80s night at Molineux

'Bros was my secret pleasure!' Dicky Dodd's confession as he prepares to host 80s night at Molineux

Supporting image for story: Herefordshire submits bold county-wide partnership bid for UK City of Culture 2029

Herefordshire submits bold county-wide partnership bid for UK City of Culture 2029

Supporting image for story: Powys planners refuse proposal to upgrade wi-fi in historic Newtown pub

Powys planners refuse proposal to upgrade wi-fi in historic Newtown pub

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Get ready to have the time of your life - Dirty Dancing in Concert is coming to Birmingham

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Jim Jones All Stars are back with new album - and they're ready for a 'Cat Fight' in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Winners of the Knighton Town Silver Band 100 Club draw, have been selected for February

Winners of the Knighton Town Silver Band 100 Club draw, have been selected for February

Supporting image for story: Perfect models of buildings created by a Powys Lego enthusiast wow members of the WI

Perfect models of buildings created by a Powys Lego enthusiast wow members of the WI

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Four groups to run Kington community charity shop throughout February

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Peppa Pig and family bringing 'oinktastic' stage show to Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn - here's when

Crime

Supporting image for story: Police appeal after car windscreen smashed in Telford

Police appeal after car windscreen smashed in Telford

Supporting image for story: Telford pensioner, 78, denies historic child sex offences including four rapes

Telford pensioner, 78, denies historic child sex offences including four rapes

Supporting image for story: Telford man, 22, caught with ketamine at Shrewsbury railway station is ordered to stay off drugs

Telford man, 22, caught with ketamine at Shrewsbury railway station is ordered to stay off drugs

Supporting image for story: 'Love you bro': Telford drugs boss who had cosy relationship with dealer is jailed over heroin racket that pulled in more than £2,000 a day

'Love you bro': Telford drugs boss who had cosy relationship with dealer is jailed over heroin racket that pulled in more than £2,000 a day

Supporting image for story: Drink driver, 36, who was nearly twice the limit in Telford is handed road ban

Drink driver, 36, who was nearly twice the limit in Telford is handed road ban

Supporting image for story: Ludlow shoplifter, 28, stole basket filled with booze and a meal deal from Spar

Ludlow shoplifter, 28, stole basket filled with booze and a meal deal from Spar

Business

Supporting image for story: 23 Shropshire businesses get new food hygiene ratings - including Telford pub which plans to open chippy

23 Shropshire businesses get new food hygiene ratings - including Telford pub which plans to open chippy

Supporting image for story: Digbeth Dining Club reveals new Dockworks Waterfront venture opening date - here's all the latest details about the exciting new West Midlands food destination

Digbeth Dining Club reveals new Dockworks Waterfront venture opening date - here's all the latest details about the exciting new West Midlands food destination

Supporting image for story: Comment: Chasing invoices is costing the economy

Comment: Chasing invoices is costing the economy

Supporting image for story: Law firm surpasses surpasses 200 staff mark

Law firm surpasses surpasses 200 staff mark

Supporting image for story: Farmers get go-ahead to expand award-winning Shropshire holiday park on Welsh border

Farmers get go-ahead to expand award-winning Shropshire holiday park on Welsh border

Supporting image for story: Employers urged to tackle root causes of stress

Employers urged to tackle root causes of stress

Education

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council sets school admission arrangements for next two years

Shropshire Council sets school admission arrangements for next two years

Supporting image for story: 'Warm, homely and nurturing' Shropshire village nursery praised by Ofsted after disputed 'inadequate' rating

'Warm, homely and nurturing' Shropshire village nursery praised by Ofsted after disputed 'inadequate' rating

Supporting image for story: Shropshire retro: 23 photos that bring school life in the 1960s and 1970s back to life

Shropshire retro: 23 photos that bring school life in the 1960s and 1970s back to life

Supporting image for story: Webinars to target future hospitality and food and drink apprentices

Webinars to target future hospitality and food and drink apprentices

Supporting image for story: Moment schoolboys fall out of window from top deck of moving bus in Walsall - bus company launches investigation

Moment schoolboys fall out of window from top deck of moving bus in Walsall - bus company launches investigation

Supporting image for story: Shropshire college delegation set for House of Lords reception

Shropshire college delegation set for House of Lords reception

Motors

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UK Drive: Can Skoda bring the vRS experience to the Elroq?

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Who are The Grand Tour’s new presenters?

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Polished Debut: The Deepal S07 EV

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First Drive: Volvo’s EX90 aims to be the electric SUV for all occasions

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These were the best-selling cars in January

Supporting image for story: New car market grows in January despite fall in EV market share

New car market grows in January despite fall in EV market share