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January 15, 2025

New North West Relief Road carbon offsetting plan set for decision after original proposal deemed 'impossible'

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Presteigne’s Repair Team is expecting a visit from Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe’s MP for its first event of the new year

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Shropshire Greens sound warning over 'huge green belt developments' after council's local plan branded 'unsound'

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Market Drayton councillors to mass-report town's potholes, graffiti and other issues in 'blitz'

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January 14, 2025

New contracts for Powys Household Recycling Centres

Warning to dog owners after Shropshire resident who let pet off lead gets fine and letter under new rules

January 13, 2025

Welsh Government criticised over failure to help flood-hit Powys town

Cold snap comes to an end in Shropsire - here's what's next as a flood alert is in place

January 11, 2025

Scenic frosty pictures from across West Midlands as we look at weather forecast for coming days

January 10, 2025

Have your say on the Draft Powys Sustainable Resource Strategy

Watch the genius hack to prevent ice building up on car windscreen in freezing weather - using shaving foam

'There's a lot of misinformation' - Severn Trent hits back at claims sewage will be dumped in Shropshire river

Environment|Jan 10

'We're at our wits' end' - Static home site residents plagued by two-foot floods

Shropshire Hills conservation project calling out for volunteers to help build ‘super-highways’ for wildlife this winter

January 9, 2025

Powys County Council is keen to improve its response to storm emergencies

January 8, 2025

'If you wouldn’t eat a kingfisher, why eat a chicken?' PETA animal rights activists take to Shrewsbury's streets

'Stay out of the water' - Dogs Trust Shrewsbury urges dog owners to avoid ice and flood water

Hadnall residents to meet next week over flood concerns in the village

'I cannot understand why people want to litter the countryside' - Councillor's frustration over latest fly-tipping near Market Drayton

January 7, 2025

Latest flood alerts and river levels as Shrewsbury roads close

Snow days: How to find out if your child's school is open in serious weather conditions

Llandrindod Wells Town Council represented at Local Places for Nature showcase event at the Senedd in Cardiff.

'We are prepared' - Town's mayor promises Bridgnorth is ready for floods

Bridgnorth|Jan 7

January 6, 2025

Water had to be pumped out of properties after flash floods hit a Powys town.

Traditional hedge planted to protect nature and wildlife in Powys by volunteers

Weather warnings and flood alerts in place for West Midlands and Shropshire following icy weekend

Deputy leader says gyratory project will make Shrewsbury nicer to visit as work around station begins again

We visited Market Drayton to ask for townspeople's hopes and fears for 2025 - recycling centres were a hot topic

January 5, 2025

'Be cautious' warning after overnight snowfall in Shropshire with yellow weather alert still in place

Snow brings widespread major disruption amid amber weather warnings

Environment|Jan 5

Free drop-in session aiming to help people keep warm and save money

January 4, 2025

Hundreds of Shropshire runners brave the cold to take on parkruns before predicted snow and freezing rain

Shrewsbury flood warning removed but River Severn to be 'monitored closely' with snow and rain expected

Where to recycle your Christmas tree in Shropshire now that the festive season is over

January 3, 2025

Gritter lorries and snow ploughs at the ready as staff gear up to treat more than 2,000 miles of roads in Shropshire

'Snow and freezing rain' on the way as Met Office issues heightened amber weather warning covering Shropshire

January 2, 2025

Petition to scrap Shropshire tip booking system hits 1,000 signatures in 24 hours

Flood barriers now up in Shrewsbury as River Severn rises

Wind farm developers will be invited to give a presentation to Llandrindod Wells Town Council in the future.

Council issues update over Shrewsbury's Frankwell car park amid flooding concerns

Flood alerts remain in place as Shropshire braces for weekend snow

32 of your stunning Northern Lights photos as Aurora Borealis puts on a spectacular show in Shropshire

Environment|Jan 2

Farmer with tractor rescues woman and child stuck in flood water in rural Shropshire

January 1, 2025

Petition launched urging Shropshire Council to scrap controversial household waste booking system

Three-day 'heavy snow' could fall across Shropshire as yellow weather warning issued

Residents experience powercuts while flood alerts issued due to adverse weather conditions

December 31, 2024

Authorities urge Shropshire and Wales residents to 'be prepared' this New Year's Eve as bad weather approaches

News|Dec 31, 2024

Landmark year for National Garden Scheme in 2024

News|Dec 31, 2024

David Chadwick calls for local environmental campaigners to sit on Dŵr Cymru Board

News|Dec 31, 2024

December 30, 2024

Will the Northern Lights be visible over Shropshire on New Year's Eve? Here's what the experts say

News|Dec 30, 2024