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We asked Shrewsbury residents their thoughts on the town after it's named among UK's best

Shrewsbury has been named one of the 'UK's best places to live' - but what do the locals think?

Shrewsbury|2 hours ago

Disqualified motorist who drove to vet with poorly pup in his lap gets new, lengthy ban

Crime|2 hours ago

'Eyesore' vandal-hit Shrewsbury pub to be knocked down for nine homes if plans are approved

Shrewsbury|2 hours ago

Train passenger rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in lift at Telford railway station

Telford|1 hour ago

See inside Shrewsbury's former Lord Hill Hotel as conversion back into homes is completed

Shrewsbury|2 hours ago

Chairman of Telford child sexual exploitation inquiry to return to town next year

Telford|2 hours ago

'Babe, help! The Feds!' Panicking drug dealer texted girlfriend as police swooped in cocaine and heroin bust

Crime|2 hours ago

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We asked Shrewsbury residents their thoughts on the town after it's named among UK's best

Carl Winchester is targeting important change

Shropshire brewery set to host festive community celebration

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Market Drayton|2 hours ago

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Crime|2 hours ago

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Shrewsbury|2 hours ago

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Bridgnorth|2 hours ago

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Farming|23 hours ago

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Mid Wales|Dec 5

Entries welcomed for Shrewsbury Christmas poultry auction

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Shrewsbury|Dec 4

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Carl Winchester is targeting important change

If Shrewsbury Town can take their home form with them on the road, they can kick on this season – according to Carl Winchester.

Shrewsbury Town FC|2 hours ago

Gary O'Neil: January decisions to be made

Wolves|2 hours ago

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Football|2 hours ago

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Wolves|9 hours ago

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Shrewsbury Town FC|2 hours ago

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Wolves|2 hours ago

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Wolves|9 hours ago

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Shrewsbury Town FC|Nov 14

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Shrewsbury Town FC|Nov 7

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Shrewsbury Town FC|Sep 1

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Shropshire brewery set to host festive community celebration

An independent Shropshire brewery is set to spread some festive cheer this year as it hosts a Christmas Fayre later this month.

Cleobury Mortimer|2 hours ago

Shropshire town named one of 'UK's best places to live' - with high marks for food and indie shops

Market Drayton distillery produces special gin to raise money for charity

Food and Drink|17 hours ago

Llanrhaeadr: The powerful magic of a waterfall that has attracted pop and sporting superstars

Mid Wales|Dec 5

New light attraction 'sprinkles Christmas magic' over Shrewsbury venue

Attractions|Dec 5

Chester Zoo to feature best of British wildlife in new 'immersive' exhibition

Attractions|Dec 4

Tears of joy for family as they are reunited with dog that got lost at steam railway site

Attractions|Dec 4

Disqualified motorist who drove to vet with poorly pup in his lap gets new, lengthy ban

Crime|2 hours ago

Chairman of Telford child sexual exploitation inquiry to return to town next year

Telford|2 hours ago

'Babe, help! The Feds!' Panicking drug dealer texted girlfriend as police swooped in cocaine and heroin bust

Crime|2 hours ago

Banned: Shrewsbury drink driver was four times the limit in high-powered Mercedes

Crime|2 hours ago

Whitchurch man already on sex offenders' register admits new child sex pics charge

Crime|2 hours ago

Thief who stole vodka and household items from Shrewsbury supermarkets ordered to pay money back

Crime|2 hours ago

Community campaign to save border rural pub gets boost in House of Commons

Cleobury Mortimer|2 hours ago

Vets celebrate 20 years of looking after Bridgnorth's four-legged friends

Bridgnorth|2 hours ago

Telford firm links up with Silverstone Museum

Business|17 hours ago

Letting company fined £17,000 after failing to repair Telford HMO despite warnings

Telford|14 hours ago

Revealed: Face of jailed fraudster who tried to pull off £1.9 million con

Crime|19 hours ago

UK new car sales rose 9.5 per cent in November

Business|22 hours ago

Motorists warned of 20 mph speed limits set to be introduced outside primary and secondary schools

Education|Dec 4

Plan to turn quarry near the Wrekin into outdoor activity centre with roundhouses set to progress

Education|Dec 4

Primary school says it is already taking steps to improve

Church Stretton|Dec 4

Up-and-coming doodle artist to join winter school holiday programme

Primary school permitted to keep temporary building for another 10 years

Education|Dec 2

Primary school leaders praised for recent work despite Ofsted's 'requires improvement' grade

Shrewsbury|Dec 2

'Eyesore' vandal-hit Shrewsbury pub to be knocked down for nine homes if plans are approved

Shrewsbury|2 hours ago

Chairman of Telford child sexual exploitation inquiry to return to town next year

Telford|2 hours ago

Mayor slams online 'bullies' as councillors back her stance against town's social media 'trolls'

Bridgnorth|2 hours ago

Campaign launched to save veteran trees - including Darwin Oak - from Shrewsbury Relief Road threat

Shrewsbury|2 hours ago

MP welcomes repairs to high street's 'trip hazard' paving

Albrighton & Cosford|2 hours ago

Community campaign to save border rural pub gets boost in House of Commons

Cleobury Mortimer|2 hours ago