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July 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: This £14 ice-blasting fan might be all you need to cool off on a hot day

This £14 ice-blasting fan might be all you need to cool off on a hot day

Supporting image for story: This portable air conditioner is incredibly cheap thanks to a 56% Wowcher discount deal

This portable air conditioner is incredibly cheap thanks to a 56% Wowcher discount deal

Supporting image for story: “Labour and Plaid’s toxic Tourism Tax will devastate the sector; it must be axed’ say the Welsh Conservatives on the day a crucial vote is taken at the Senedd

“Labour and Plaid’s toxic Tourism Tax will devastate the sector; it must be axed’ say the Welsh Conservatives on the day a crucial vote is taken at the Senedd

June 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Five different groups will be running Kington and District Community Shop plans throughout July

Five different groups will be running Kington and District Community Shop plans throughout July

Supporting image for story: We visited a pub in the Shropshire countryside with a close-knit community and a show-stopping food menu

We visited a pub in the Shropshire countryside with a close-knit community and a show-stopping food menu

June 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It's not right that we are relying on government funds' - Foodbanks join forces to ask for more support

'It's not right that we are relying on government funds' - Foodbanks join forces to ask for more support

June 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Work 'paused' on Shrewsbury North West Relief Road as bills soar to £215m - Shropshire Council says: 'We really have no choice'

Work 'paused' on Shrewsbury North West Relief Road as bills soar to £215m - Shropshire Council says: 'We really have no choice'

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury charity shop closes down as it faces an 'urgent' funding shortfall amid rising costs

Shrewsbury charity shop closes down as it faces an 'urgent' funding shortfall amid rising costs

June 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Spot the ball winner scoops £208k Lamborghini and £50k cash prize

Spot the ball winner scoops £208k Lamborghini and £50k cash prize

June 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: : Cabinet agree car parking review recommendations which see a reintroduction of one hour parking tickets

: Cabinet agree car parking review recommendations which see a reintroduction of one hour parking tickets

June 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Amazon’s new UK warehouses to hire thousands as Starmer hails ‘win’ for Britain

Amazon’s new UK warehouses to hire thousands as Starmer hails ‘win’ for Britain

Supporting image for story: Win an Aston Martin Vantage worth £75,000 for just 18p in prize draw

Win an Aston Martin Vantage worth £75,000 for just 18p in prize draw

Supporting image for story: Four-bedroom detached family home in Lawley, Telford for £299,950

Four-bedroom detached family home in Lawley, Telford for £299,950

June 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a Market Drayton pub with nearly 60 years of family history and a warm welcome to anyone who visits

We visited a Market Drayton pub with nearly 60 years of family history and a warm welcome to anyone who visits

June 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We will have no choice but reduce our services' - Bridgnorth Foodbank fears for future as donations halve

'We will have no choice but reduce our services' - Bridgnorth Foodbank fears for future as donations halve

June 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Hundreds of Powys businesses receive rate relief support

Hundreds of Powys businesses receive rate relief support

Supporting image for story: 'I remember the fear of the postman bringing another bill my family couldn’t afford to pay' - PM Sir Keir Starmer writes for the Shropshire Star

'I remember the fear of the postman bringing another bill my family couldn’t afford to pay' - PM Sir Keir Starmer writes for the Shropshire Star

June 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: 270,000 West Midlands households will receive £150 off their energy bills, says Ed Miliband ahead of visit to the region

270,000 West Midlands households will receive £150 off their energy bills, says Ed Miliband ahead of visit to the region

June 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: New way to get free audiobooks worth up to £100

New way to get free audiobooks worth up to £100

June 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Heatwave warning: Wowcher slashes prices on designer sunglasses by up to 73%

Heatwave warning: Wowcher slashes prices on designer sunglasses by up to 73%

Supporting image for story: Beauty experts swear by this bestselling sun cream that's perfect to wear under makeup - now 36% off

Beauty experts swear by this bestselling sun cream that's perfect to wear under makeup - now 36% off

Supporting image for story: Get 33% Off the ghd Max Professional Hair Straightener for a limited time only

Get 33% Off the ghd Max Professional Hair Straightener for a limited time only

Supporting image for story: I was shocked by the amount of products included in the Boots Festival Edit Beauty Bag on offer for £45

I was shocked by the amount of products included in the Boots Festival Edit Beauty Bag on offer for £45

June 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: I visited a Shropshire pub where a composer was born, now attracting tourists and locals who love Green Monkey lager and live music

I visited a Shropshire pub where a composer was born, now attracting tourists and locals who love Green Monkey lager and live music

June 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: 900 Powys homes to receive letters offering cost-of-living support

900 Powys homes to receive letters offering cost-of-living support

Supporting image for story: 'I'd give Labour 4/10. It should be nearer 8' - thoughts of a disgruntled West Midlands pensioner

'I'd give Labour 4/10. It should be nearer 8' - thoughts of a disgruntled West Midlands pensioner

June 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Poundland sold: Future of much-loved West Midlands discount chain thrown into uncertainty

Poundland sold: Future of much-loved West Midlands discount chain thrown into uncertainty

June 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visit a much-loved pub at the beating heart of an idyllic Shropshire village - where everyone feels 'part of the group'

We visit a much-loved pub at the beating heart of an idyllic Shropshire village - where everyone feels 'part of the group'

June 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Household Support Fund 2025: Cost of living support payments available for UK families - but applications must be in before deadlines

Household Support Fund 2025: Cost of living support payments available for UK families - but applications must be in before deadlines

Supporting image for story: More than 7,000 children across Telford set to benefit as government announces major changes to free school meals

More than 7,000 children across Telford set to benefit as government announces major changes to free school meals

June 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fresh funding fuels Powys’ fight against child poverty through three new projects

Fresh funding fuels Powys’ fight against child poverty through three new projects

Supporting image for story: One hour parking set to be reintroduced to Powys car parks

One hour parking set to be reintroduced to Powys car parks

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on procreation, multiplication and the war that no-one expects

Peter Rhodes on procreation, multiplication and the war that no-one expects

June 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Boots Super Savings day returns with up to 50% off must-have products – One day only

Boots Super Savings day returns with up to 50% off must-have products – One day only

Supporting image for story: Take a look inside this £685,000 lakeside house you can win for just 84p

Take a look inside this £685,000 lakeside house you can win for just 84p

June 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a traditional Bridgnorth pub with an old-school feel, a massive garden and much-missed Banks's Mild on tap

We visited a traditional Bridgnorth pub with an old-school feel, a massive garden and much-missed Banks's Mild on tap

May 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: NI hike leaves £36 million hole in Wales' budget - Drakeford

NI hike leaves £36 million hole in Wales' budget - Drakeford

Supporting image for story: 25% off 'life-changing' IBS sachets that help sufferers eat whatever they want

25% off 'life-changing' IBS sachets that help sufferers eat whatever they want

May 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Sun is shining for B&Q and supermarkets' - why gloriously warm early summer made us rush to the shops

'Sun is shining for B&Q and supermarkets' - why gloriously warm early summer made us rush to the shops

Supporting image for story: Warm weather boosts B&Q’s DIY and garden sales

Warm weather boosts B&Q’s DIY and garden sales

May 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Jack Daniel’s whisky deal drops to £24.97 for a litre in gift tin

Jack Daniel’s whisky deal drops to £24.97 for a litre in gift tin

May 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: "Young people would rather stay at home" - Startling insight by boss of Birmingham-based pubs group Mitchells & Butler

"Young people would rather stay at home" - Startling insight by boss of Birmingham-based pubs group Mitchells & Butler

Supporting image for story: Spacious Telford family home for £370,000 with four bedrooms and garage

Spacious Telford family home for £370,000 with four bedrooms and garage

Supporting image for story: This family-sized air fryer is down to just £50.99 in an Amazon deal

This family-sized air fryer is down to just £50.99 in an Amazon deal

May 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a traditional pub near Bridgnorth which has stuck to a rare historic rule for 179 years with customers visiting from all over the UK

We visited a traditional pub near Bridgnorth which has stuck to a rare historic rule for 179 years with customers visiting from all over the UK

May 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Modern Shrewsbury home for £267,500 with stylish open-plan living

Modern Shrewsbury home for £267,500 with stylish open-plan living

May 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Save on supermarket prices with this deal on a gorgeous Glenlivet whisky

Save on supermarket prices with this deal on a gorgeous Glenlivet whisky

Supporting image for story: Grab a 42% discount on this bourbon cask Jura Scotch whisky

Grab a 42% discount on this bourbon cask Jura Scotch whisky

Supporting image for story: Amazon's best-selling robot vacuum is an insane price thanks to triple discount

Amazon's best-selling robot vacuum is an insane price thanks to triple discount

Supporting image for story: Floral dresses under £30 from Amazon perfect for the hot summer weather, beach days and special occasions

Floral dresses under £30 from Amazon perfect for the hot summer weather, beach days and special occasions

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