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Shropshire Council's 'almost impossible to remove' green bin stickers peeling off within days

'Almost impossible to remove' stickers sent out for residents to apply to their green bins are already peeling off.

Politics|1 hour ago

GP from Shropshire guilty of indecent assaults on patients in 'routine examinations'

Restaurant and apartment plans for major redevelopment of Shrewsbury riverside building

Shrewsbury|7 hours ago

Watch: Restaurant near Bridgnorth celebrates after its fine dining menu is recognised by the AA

Bridgnorth|7 hours ago

Jailed round up: Some of the Shropshire criminals locked up in recent weeks

Crime|7 hours ago

Eminent Shropshire scientist who researched health impact of Mars voyage on astronauts dies at 53

Shrewsbury|7 hours ago

Couple who saved north Shropshire village pub from closing put their county home on the market

Property|7 hours ago

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Shropshire Council's 'almost impossible to remove' green bin stickers peeling off within days

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Restaurant and apartment plans for major redevelopment of Shrewsbury riverside building

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Nostalgia|7 hours ago

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Fire at farm in Bridgnorth involving silo with 15 tonnes of grain

Bridgnorth|4 hours ago

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GP from Shropshire guilty of indecent assaults on patients in 'routine examinations'

A GP who now lives in Shropshire has been found guilty of a string of indecent assaults against seven patients in Berkshire.

Jailed round up: Some of the Shropshire criminals locked up in recent weeks

Crime|7 hours ago

Crime plummets around Shrewsbury homeless centre after security bolstered and drop-in service ditched

Crime|7 hours ago

Danger driver admits seriously injuring trio in Telford crash

Crime|7 hours ago

Four arrested for affray following 'alarming incident' in Marshbrook that saw armed police response

Church Stretton|19 hours ago

Former firefighter from Rowley Regis jailed for sharing photos of dead man on WhatsApp

Crime|19 hours ago

'We were utterly shocked and disgusted' – Family of fatal crash victim who was mocked by former firefighter

Crime|19 hours ago

Restaurant and apartment plans for major redevelopment of Shrewsbury riverside building

Another prominent Shrewsbury riverside location is set for a significant extension and redevelopment – if planners agree.

Shrewsbury|7 hours ago

Watch: Restaurant near Bridgnorth celebrates after its fine dining menu is recognised by the AA

Bridgnorth|7 hours ago

Couple who saved north Shropshire village pub from closing put their county home on the market

Property|7 hours ago

Plans submitted again for replacement of demolished care home which breached regulations

Business|7 hours ago

Former Aldi store manager celebrates as dream toy shop 'with a difference' opens

Ludlow|7 hours ago

Telford firm's global success in digital innovation is celebrated

British Land acquires seven retail parks - including one in Telford

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Watch: Water surges over Shrewsbury Weir as River Severn level rises after heavy rain

Environment|Oct 1

Watch: Eight-year-old Telford girl giggles with delight as she test-drives new £20,000 bionic arm

Latest videos|Sep 25

Watch: I visited Britain’s best 'secret village' and found a beautiful place I didn't want to leave

Whitchurch|Sep 22

Watch: Shocking footage shows dairy cows at Shropshire farm being punched, kicked and dragged

Telford's world explorer couple end globe-treading trip where it began in 2020 - by the Iron Bridge

Ironbridge|Sep 8

Shrewsbury's 7ft 2in Martin heading to town crier competition to show why he's town's biggest fan

Shrewsbury|Sep 8

Stars honoured at special night for first-ever Shropshire Telford & Wrekin Apprenticeship Awards

Royal visit confirmed for Telford later this month

Education|Oct 4

Take a look at Shrewsbury School's £4.4 million boarding house that was completed last year

Education|Oct 4

Opening of new Shrewsbury school building stirs 60-year-old memories for grown-up former pupils

Shrewsbury|Oct 3

U-turn over school closure plan

Education|Oct 2

Pervert Telford teacher who filmed boys getting changed found with child abuse stash

Hyundai Inster will cost from £23,495

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Mini is ‘moving towards a leather-free’ future for its interior materials

Fuel prices fall by 6.5p in September

Vauxhall lowers prices of Corsa and Astra EVs

Peugeot completes its electrified line-up with the new E-408

Couple who saved north Shropshire village pub from closing put their county home on the market

Property|7 hours ago

Three-bedroom Telford house in need of renovation going under the hammer this month

Property|7 hours ago

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Business|19 hours ago

First glimpse of how a Telford town's £22 million 'Theatre Quarter' development is taking shape

Oakengates|Oct 4

Beautiful cottage near Welshpool boasting countryside views hits the market for £325,000

Welshpool|Oct 4

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Flowers laid at Ladbroke Grove rail disaster memorial to honour those killed

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