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Warren Bullock, pictured in 2020

Plus Dance teacher from near Wolverhampton denies child sex offences
The case will next be heard at Stafford Crown Court in a month’s time
Rob Smith

87 Hill Top Road, Oakengates

See inside derelict £19,000+ semi with 'potential for redevelopment'

Shrewsbury Crown Court and Telford Magistrates Court justice centres

Plus Who's been sentenced in Shropshire this week

Police have been patrolling the area throughout the day

West Mercia Police launches investigation after girl, 11, found dead

Police are looking for Frankie Evans, 52

Wanted man could be in Telford say police - call 999 if you see him

Newport High Street

Shop shut down after thousands of cigarettes seized in raids

Onibury Crossing and River Onny Bridge.

Woman taken to hospital after vehicle hit bridge on Shropshire A-road

Shrewsbury Crown Court and Telford Magistrates Court justice centres

Plus Who's been sentenced in Shropshire in September 2026

The Welsh Ambulance Service urges public to act responsibly over August Bank Holiday

Two pilots injured in RAF training aircraft crash in Wales

James Vukmirovic (top) and Rob Smith are anticipating the Black Country derby this Sunday

Wolves v West Brom: What the Black Country derby means to our writers

Plus Abuser jailed after murder threat is sent back to prison for pub visit

The crossroads in Lawley was blocked while police and ambulance crews worked

Ambulance and police called after car crash at Telford crossroads
The crossroads has been partially closed to traffic and pedestrians
Rob Smith

Neil Candlin

Plus Thief sentenced for stealing sweets from town centre Cineworld

The old Telford Community Centre, Sutton Hill is being demolished to make way for a more up to date community and neighbourhood centre.
Tim Thursfield/Iconic Media Group

Watch: 'Unsightly' Telford building demolished to make way for new hub

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Stock

Man treated for smoke inhalation after house fire in Ludlow

Pic at Charmwood Farm, Shrewsbury, of some Simmental pure blood cows, and mom: Lucky Lady has given birth to triplets: Tia Tilly and Tiffany, very rare to have triplets. Pictured with them are the young farmers that help look after them: Sophie 13 and Bethany 7 Edge.

Schoolgirl over the moon as her cow gives birth to ultra-rare triplets

Attingham Park

Shropshire site is among National Trust's most visited by young people

Morgan Dorsett died when she was attacked by the XL bully (Avon and Somerset Police/PA)

Sister of teen killed by XL bully says family has unanswered questions

Police seized the e-scooter after the boy was identified thanks to his social media posts

Telford teen's 'reckless' e-scooter TikTok posts help police catch him

Police in Telford want to identify these people in relation to recent shop thefts at premises in the town

Latest Telford shoplifting appeal as police release photos from stores

Robert Lloyd and Stewart Lee with the King Kong statue in Penrith

Wellington-born comedian Stewart Lee returns for documentary screening

Shrewsbury Crown Court (left) and Telford Magistrates Court

Who's been sentenced including defendants from Little Wenlock and Wem

Bertie Witcomb (A*, A and B) and James Beach, celebrating their results at Telford College

Shropshire A-level results day 2026 as students got their grades
Today is the day
Megan Jones

Layla Reed caught this through a telescope

Your pictures: 27 photos of partial solar eclipse from Shropshire

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Nine fire crews tackle blaze at mobile home near Shrewsbury

West Mercia Police thanked everyone who shared their appeal

Plus Telford woman denies damaging police van and assaulting officer

The M54.

M54 reopens after total closure for 'concern for welfare' incident

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Fires caused by discarded BBQ, abandoned car and fallen power line

Shrewsbury Crown Court GV.

Plus Market Drayton man, 21, denies wounding man with another person

Birmingham Airport was second worst for flight punctuality, with an average delay of 18 minutes and 42 seconds.

Birmingham Airport apologises after passengers fly out without luggage

Shrewsbury Crown Court (left) and Telford Magistrates Court

Who's been sentenced in Shropshire lately: 26 defendants face justice

West Midlands Railway services have been beset by delays and disruption

Trains cancelled between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton due to fault

Forge Fitness, and the Furnace Cafe (Newport), which nearly was a furnace when a grass fire started and came within feet of the Cafe and fitness centre. Coach Lewis Guess (pictured on some), smelt smoke and raised the alarm, including helping a near by dance school too. Staff at the gym want to say a big thank you to Firefighters for all that they do.

Fire crews, staff and gym-goers thanked for saving site from fire

Empty shelves at Aldi in Telford

Aldi apologises after 'refrigeration breakdown' at Telford store

The blaze took place at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford.

Snake, hedgehog and stick insects killed after fire at Shropshire zoo

File photo of police officers

Plus Telford men get football banning orders for 'provocation' after match

The affected area of the Beeches Field in Ironbridge

'Brilliant' firefighters hailed for saving nature reserve from fire

Dismembered horse and dead foal dumped near high street in village

Powis Castle and Garden

21 stunning photos show National Trust castle gardens near Shropshire

Firefighters and National Trust rangers responded to the fire on the Long Mynd

Crews battle fires across Shropshire including on Long Mynd

Overcrowding has become a national issue in UK prisons. Photo from Danny Lawson/PA Images.

Young offenders attacked other inmates and guards in 'vicious' assault

Plus Who's been sentenced in Shropshire including defendants from Telford

Fire spread to a large fallen tree

Firefighters called to burning tree caused by abandoned campfire

Firefighters tackling the car blaze in Broseley.

Police issue 'arson' update as two men arrested over car fire

Breathalyser

Plus Repeat drink driver dressed down by judge after 'nonsense' excuse

Telford magistrates court

Plus Former music teacher had more than 100 indecent images of children

William Mousdell was convicted in April 2024 for possessing indecent images of children

Plus Girl was 'reduced to tears' when man told mum he'd planted bomb on car

Gallagher was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court, sitting at Telford Justice Centre

Plus South Shropshire man admits damaging ex-wife's car on Boxing Day

The brief hearing took place at Telford Magistrates Court on Tuesday

Plus Driver who caused crash that injured man is told 'prepare for prison'

Plus Court to hear appeal over restaurant's bid to open outside later

Police at Hatton Boarding Kennels near Shifnal in January 2026

Plus Owner of horror kennels where police found dog burial mound sentenced

Gallagher was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court, sitting at Telford Justice Centre

Plus Man fined for having sex on public bench by popular Telford footpath

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