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October 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Llandrindod Wells man given sexual risk order following ‘numerous incidents of acts of a sexual nature’

Llandrindod Wells man given sexual risk order following ‘numerous incidents of acts of a sexual nature’

February 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: Eight-day closure for A5 stretch during structural work on bridge

Eight-day closure for A5 stretch during structural work on bridge

March 3, 2020

Supporting image for story: MPs united in calling for Shropshire border road improvements

MPs united in calling for Shropshire border road improvements

October 15, 2019

Supporting image for story: Three die in crash on A5 near Oswestry

Three die in crash on A5 near Oswestry

October 1, 2019

Supporting image for story: Vow to secure cash for major Shropshire road schemes

Vow to secure cash for major Shropshire road schemes

September 16, 2019

Work could start on new Oswestry roundabout next year

August 30, 2019

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Star comment: Dualling A5 should be priority

Shropshire Star comment: Dualling A5 should be priority

August 28, 2019

Supporting image for story: A5 dualling plans to be presented to PM's new Cabinet

A5 dualling plans to be presented to PM's new Cabinet

July 31, 2019

Supporting image for story: Dualling A5 in Shropshire back on the political agenda with new PM

Dualling A5 in Shropshire back on the political agenda with new PM

May 14, 2019

Supporting image for story: Oswestry A5 dualling plans take step forward

Oswestry A5 dualling plans take step forward

March 27, 2019

Supporting image for story: A5 dual carriageway at Oswestry is 'guaranteed' - highways chief

A5 dual carriageway at Oswestry is 'guaranteed' - highways chief

November 9, 2018

Supporting image for story: Shropshire A5 businesses urged to take part in survey

Shropshire A5 businesses urged to take part in survey

September 28, 2018

Supporting image for story: Labour peer backs dualling of Shropshire A5

Labour peer backs dualling of Shropshire A5

July 3, 2018

Supporting image for story: Support for Shropshire A5 dualling at Westminster event

Support for Shropshire A5 dualling at Westminster event

May 12, 2018

Supporting image for story: 'Something needs to be done': MP Owen Paterson in vow over roads upgrade

'Something needs to be done': MP Owen Paterson in vow over roads upgrade

February 22, 2018

Supporting image for story: A5, A49 and A483 all feature in vision for huge roads revamp

A5, A49 and A483 all feature in vision for huge roads revamp

January 25, 2018

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5 campaign: Shropshire MP Owen Paterson in talks with transport minister

Dual the A5 campaign: Shropshire MP Owen Paterson in talks with transport minister

January 24, 2018

Supporting image for story: Delayed bridge repairs to start next week

Delayed bridge repairs to start next week

January 23, 2018

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5: More positive talks over campaign

Dual the A5: More positive talks over campaign

January 22, 2018

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5: Top government minister backs campaign

Dual the A5: Top government minister backs campaign

January 16, 2018

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5 campaign: Top-level talks on future of key Shropshire road

Dual the A5 campaign: Top-level talks on future of key Shropshire road

December 28, 2017

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5 campaign: Official bid to be put in to improve Shropshire road

Dual the A5 campaign: Official bid to be put in to improve Shropshire road

November 27, 2017

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5: Progress made on campaign after cross-border MPs broker talks

Dual the A5: Progress made on campaign after cross-border MPs broker talks

November 20, 2017

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5 campaign: Upgrade to Shropshire road will drive opportunities

Dual the A5 campaign: Upgrade to Shropshire road will drive opportunities

November 3, 2017

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5 campaign: Villages ‘choked due to delays’

Dual the A5 campaign: Villages ‘choked due to delays’

October 30, 2017

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5 campaign: Speed of traffic 'a nightmare for farmers'

Dual the A5 campaign: Speed of traffic 'a nightmare for farmers'

October 28, 2017

Supporting image for story: Motorist says there are no bad roads, just bad drivers

Motorist says there are no bad roads, just bad drivers

October 23, 2017

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5 campaign: Minister sympathetic during talks to plight of motorists

Dual the A5 campaign: Minister sympathetic during talks to plight of motorists

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5 campaign: Haulage firm supports calls for route revamp

Dual the A5 campaign: Haulage firm supports calls for route revamp

October 17, 2017

Supporting image for story: Star comment: Speak out for better roadways

Star comment: Speak out for better roadways

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5 campaign: Border lines must be ignored, says MP

Dual the A5 campaign: Border lines must be ignored, says MP

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5 campaign: Welsh transport minister backs our fight

Dual the A5 campaign: Welsh transport minister backs our fight

October 9, 2017

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5 campaign: Oswestry businessman Shane fears for the safety of his brewery staff

Dual the A5 campaign: Oswestry businessman Shane fears for the safety of his brewery staff

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5 campaign: Shropshire fire chief praises our drive

Dual the A5 campaign: Shropshire fire chief praises our drive

October 6, 2017

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5 campaign: Bridges are no barrier to project says highways engineer

Dual the A5 campaign: Bridges are no barrier to project says highways engineer

October 5, 2017

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5 campaign: Oswestry Town Council backs our petition

Dual the A5 campaign: Oswestry Town Council backs our petition

October 3, 2017

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5 campaign: 'Our warnings were ignored'

Dual the A5 campaign: 'Our warnings were ignored'

October 2, 2017

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5 campaign: Shrewsbury MP backs Shropshire Star petition

Dual the A5 campaign: Shrewsbury MP backs Shropshire Star petition

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5 campaign: Success 'would be jewel in the crown'

Dual the A5 campaign: Success 'would be jewel in the crown'

September 30, 2017

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5 campaign: Oswestry Orthopaedic Hospital backs our fight

Dual the A5 campaign: Oswestry Orthopaedic Hospital backs our fight

September 29, 2017

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5: Shropshire Council leader adds voice to Star's campaign

Dual the A5: Shropshire Council leader adds voice to Star's campaign

Town Council puts Dual It campaign on agenda

September 28, 2017

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5 campaign: Business boss and TNS owner Mike Harris backs Star petition

Dual the A5 campaign: Business boss and TNS owner Mike Harris backs Star petition

September 27, 2017

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5 campaign: Star campaign on the right road as signatures top 2,000

Dual the A5 campaign: Star campaign on the right road as signatures top 2,000

September 26, 2017

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5 campaign: Telford council leader backs road move

Dual the A5 campaign: Telford council leader backs road move

September 25, 2017

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5 campaign: It's time to get this Shropshire road sorted

Dual the A5 campaign: It's time to get this Shropshire road sorted

Supporting image for story: Dual the A5 campaign: Join the Shropshire Star's fight

Dual the A5 campaign: Join the Shropshire Star's fight