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January 14, 2026

Supporting image for story: Labour councillors criticise Shrewsbury Town Council for 'rushing' through plans to take on additional services that will see its precept almost double

Labour councillors criticise Shrewsbury Town Council for 'rushing' through plans to take on additional services that will see its precept almost double

Supporting image for story: Some older people ‘skipping showers or meals to make ends meet financially’

Some older people ‘skipping showers or meals to make ends meet financially’

January 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Powys County Council proposes 4.9 per cent council tax increase in its budget

Powys County Council proposes 4.9 per cent council tax increase in its budget

January 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: 39 per cent of adults want to see ultra-processed foods banned – survey

39 per cent of adults want to see ultra-processed foods banned – survey

January 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis on how you could cut your council tax as five per cent rise looms in Telford and Wrekin

MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis on how you could cut your council tax as five per cent rise looms in Telford and Wrekin

Supporting image for story: We visited a quintessential Shropshire countryside pub run with love and frequented by walkers and visitors alike

We visited a quintessential Shropshire countryside pub run with love and frequented by walkers and visitors alike

January 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: Amazon is giving away four months of premium music — but this deal ends in days

Amazon is giving away four months of premium music — but this deal ends in days

January 7, 2026

Supporting image for story: The 32 Shropshire and Powys postcode areas eligible for £25 cold weather payment

The 32 Shropshire and Powys postcode areas eligible for £25 cold weather payment

Supporting image for story: Councillor criticised for comparing Telford & Wrekin finance chief to 'Mystic Meg' in debate over raising council tax

Councillor criticised for comparing Telford & Wrekin finance chief to 'Mystic Meg' in debate over raising council tax

January 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Huge disappointment' for Bridgnorth as Original Factory Shop under threat

'Huge disappointment' for Bridgnorth as Original Factory Shop under threat

Supporting image for story: Telford and Wrekin's elderly population growing faster than almost anywhere in England as adult social care budget balloons

Telford and Wrekin's elderly population growing faster than almost anywhere in England as adult social care budget balloons

Supporting image for story: ‘And that’s a wrap’: Bridgnorth youth club closes after 30 years due to 'financial pressures'

‘And that’s a wrap’: Bridgnorth youth club closes after 30 years due to 'financial pressures'

January 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: ‘The people of Wales are front and centre of every decision Plaid Cymru makes’, a Senedd Member claims

‘The people of Wales are front and centre of every decision Plaid Cymru makes’, a Senedd Member claims

Supporting image for story: Llandrindod Wells foodbank will need support in 2026, organisers say

Llandrindod Wells foodbank will need support in 2026, organisers say

Supporting image for story: Four groups will run Kington charity shop this month

Four groups will run Kington charity shop this month

January 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: We visited an historic Ludlow pub which has become a vibrant community hub through hard work by the owners and a great drink selection

We visited an historic Ludlow pub which has become a vibrant community hub through hard work by the owners and a great drink selection

December 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Powys town council turns down charity clothing bank

Powys town council turns down charity clothing bank

Supporting image for story: Shoppers in Shropshire urged to donate unwanted warm clothes and Christmas gifts this winter

Shoppers in Shropshire urged to donate unwanted warm clothes and Christmas gifts this winter

Supporting image for story: Structured NHS support offered to help people across Wales quit smoking this new year

Structured NHS support offered to help people across Wales quit smoking this new year

December 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Builth Wells residents will have to pay a bit more for town council services next year

Builth Wells residents will have to pay a bit more for town council services next year

Supporting image for story: Every pound must work harder to deliver sustainable services, and difficult decisions will be necessary to protect essential priorities, Powys Council Leader says ahead of budget

Every pound must work harder to deliver sustainable services, and difficult decisions will be necessary to protect essential priorities, Powys Council Leader says ahead of budget

December 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Volunteers serve Christmas dinner to 200 homeless and vulnerable people in Birmingham

Volunteers serve Christmas dinner to 200 homeless and vulnerable people in Birmingham

December 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Have your say on how money should be spent on local services in Powys

Have your say on how money should be spent on local services in Powys

December 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a pub in the Wyre Forest countryside which is a true family affair and which prides itself on high quality food

We visited a pub in the Wyre Forest countryside which is a true family affair and which prides itself on high quality food

December 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Money for a 3G pitch and an emergency lake fund are included in Llandrindod Wells Town Council budget

Money for a 3G pitch and an emergency lake fund are included in Llandrindod Wells Town Council budget

Supporting image for story: Newport school pupils make generous food bank donation for Christmas

Newport school pupils make generous food bank donation for Christmas

Supporting image for story: Oswestry centre offering a warm spot for residents during winter

Oswestry centre offering a warm spot for residents during winter

December 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Politicians hit out at Rachel Reeves as they claim Jobs Tax is wreaking havoc as Welsh unemployment jumps for second quarter running

Politicians hit out at Rachel Reeves as they claim Jobs Tax is wreaking havoc as Welsh unemployment jumps for second quarter running

December 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'If they're doing it to me I dread to think of what they're doing with someone’s nan': I met a disabled Telford woman fighting for her right to care

'If they're doing it to me I dread to think of what they're doing with someone’s nan': I met a disabled Telford woman fighting for her right to care

December 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Powys foodbank manager praises community for ‘exceptional amount of donations’

Powys foodbank manager praises community for ‘exceptional amount of donations’

Supporting image for story: 'Today’s the last day for an affordable Christmas loan,' says credit union

'Today’s the last day for an affordable Christmas loan,' says credit union

Supporting image for story: Five must-have spa deals from Birmingham to Shropshire - with big savings for Christmas getaways

Five must-have spa deals from Birmingham to Shropshire - with big savings for Christmas getaways

Supporting image for story: 'The community has responded brilliantly': Fresh hope for Bridgnorth youth centre after offers of support to prevent closure

'The community has responded brilliantly': Fresh hope for Bridgnorth youth centre after offers of support to prevent closure

Supporting image for story: ‘Boxing Day Bounce’: Average house price is £6,695 lower than in November, says Rightmove but hope for rises during festive season

‘Boxing Day Bounce’: Average house price is £6,695 lower than in November, says Rightmove but hope for rises during festive season

December 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a Shropshire countryside pub blessed with a beautiful riverside view and full of good cheer, great beer and filling meals

We visited a Shropshire countryside pub blessed with a beautiful riverside view and full of good cheer, great beer and filling meals

December 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It's a pretty and historic town but there are vulnerable people with needs': Storage firm delivers Christmas lifeline to Ludlow refuge

'It's a pretty and historic town but there are vulnerable people with needs': Storage firm delivers Christmas lifeline to Ludlow refuge

December 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Incredible': Presteigne firefighters annual 'Santa Drive' event hailed as a great success - and it's no wonder why

'Incredible': Presteigne firefighters annual 'Santa Drive' event hailed as a great success - and it's no wonder why

Supporting image for story: Ellesmere Food Share volunteers step back after three years of service

Ellesmere Food Share volunteers step back after three years of service

December 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford pest control manufacturer makes £750 donation to Telford food bank and crisis support charity

Telford pest control manufacturer makes £750 donation to Telford food bank and crisis support charity

December 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I took over an idyllic Staffordshire village pub after being made redundant from my engineering job - when one door closes another opens'

'I took over an idyllic Staffordshire village pub after being made redundant from my engineering job - when one door closes another opens'

December 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Powys people invited to share their views on how money should be spent on local services

Powys people invited to share their views on how money should be spent on local services

December 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford business backs Christmas present appeal hoping to bring festive magic to families in need

Telford business backs Christmas present appeal hoping to bring festive magic to families in need

December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Just Credit Union reveals 'almost perfect' score in loans survey

Just Credit Union reveals 'almost perfect' score in loans survey

Supporting image for story: ‘The unjust decision threatens our family’: Petition launched for one-legged Telford man ordered to repay £36,000 to DWP after he was filmed playing cricket

‘The unjust decision threatens our family’: Petition launched for one-legged Telford man ordered to repay £36,000 to DWP after he was filmed playing cricket

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘Health risk’: Aldi urges customers to return Christmas chocolate treat due to contamination concerns

‘Health risk’: Aldi urges customers to return Christmas chocolate treat due to contamination concerns

Supporting image for story: It ends tonight! Final day for Black Friday Shropshire Star deal to join Star Plus for just £1 a month in our best ever offer

It ends tonight! Final day for Black Friday Shropshire Star deal to join Star Plus for just £1 a month in our best ever offer

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury food charity receives boost from homebuilder

Shrewsbury food charity receives boost from homebuilder

November 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a Shropshire village pub which faces a castle and boasts hundreds of years of history plus modern hospitality

We visited a Shropshire village pub which faces a castle and boasts hundreds of years of history plus modern hospitality

November 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands residents who occupy Channel 4's Benefits Street react to Rachel Reeves' Budget

West Midlands residents who occupy Channel 4's Benefits Street react to Rachel Reeves' Budget

Supporting image for story: Black Friday deal - Join Shropshire Star Plus for just £1 a month in our best ever offer

Black Friday deal - Join Shropshire Star Plus for just £1 a month in our best ever offer

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