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December 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Cold and foggy weather set to continue across Shropshire into the new year

Cold and foggy weather set to continue across Shropshire into the new year

Supporting image for story: Weather report: Shropshire's answer to gorillas in the mist as fog descends on county

Weather report: Shropshire's answer to gorillas in the mist as fog descends on county

Supporting image for story: Controversial Shrewsbury relief road would be 'carbon bomb', warns campaigner

Controversial Shrewsbury relief road would be 'carbon bomb', warns campaigner

December 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Hills wildlife appeal smashes through £138k target on Christmas Day

Shropshire Hills wildlife appeal smashes through £138k target on Christmas Day

December 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Trees will be axed as part of Shrewsbury gyratory scheme despite huge opposition - here's why

Trees will be axed as part of Shrewsbury gyratory scheme despite huge opposition - here's why

Supporting image for story: The National Trust's best wintery walks to enjoy in Shropshire and nearby

The National Trust's best wintery walks to enjoy in Shropshire and nearby

December 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Will we have a white Christmas in Shropshire this year? See what the weather forecast has in store

Will we have a white Christmas in Shropshire this year? See what the weather forecast has in store

December 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Roads and farmland in Shropshire could be flooded as Environment Agency issues three flood alerts

Roads and farmland in Shropshire could be flooded as Environment Agency issues three flood alerts

December 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shropshire weather warning as Met Office forecasts 70mph wind gusts - here's when and where

Shropshire weather warning as Met Office forecasts 70mph wind gusts - here's when and where

December 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent Water outlines plans for 'transformational' £470m investment programme after hiking water bills

Severn Trent Water outlines plans for 'transformational' £470m investment programme after hiking water bills

Supporting image for story: Fears high winds could cause fresh damage and disruption as Shropshire Storm Darragh clean-up continues two weeks on

Fears high winds could cause fresh damage and disruption as Shropshire Storm Darragh clean-up continues two weeks on

Supporting image for story: 'Their priority seems to be making money for shareholders and CEOs' - River campaigners slam water bill hike

'Their priority seems to be making money for shareholders and CEOs' - River campaigners slam water bill hike

December 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Yellow weather warning in place as Shropshire braces for high winds

Yellow weather warning in place as Shropshire braces for high winds

Supporting image for story: Using tips in other counties would make recycling easier for Powys residenst that live in borderlands

Using tips in other counties would make recycling easier for Powys residenst that live in borderlands

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent water bills set to rise by 47% as company defends investment programme

Severn Trent water bills set to rise by 47% as company defends investment programme

December 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: South Shropshire dementia unit that was hit by flash floods reopens with a party as evacuated residents return

South Shropshire dementia unit that was hit by flash floods reopens with a party as evacuated residents return

December 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Town council pulls plug on funding for Ludlow in Bloom - a year after town won gold award

Town council pulls plug on funding for Ludlow in Bloom - a year after town won gold award

Supporting image for story: Plan to bring forward Midlands nuclear reactor sites by 2040

Plan to bring forward Midlands nuclear reactor sites by 2040

Supporting image for story: Volunteers battled Storm Darragh at last canal restoration work party of the year

Volunteers battled Storm Darragh at last canal restoration work party of the year

December 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Grant available for households affected by Storms Darragh and Bert

Grant available for households affected by Storms Darragh and Bert

Supporting image for story: Residents 'very much in favour' of new trees at Market Drayton park - but councillor raises security concern

Residents 'very much in favour' of new trees at Market Drayton park - but councillor raises security concern

December 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent Water apologise to Market Drayton residents after struggles with water supply

Severn Trent Water apologise to Market Drayton residents after struggles with water supply

December 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Could you be a Hedgerow Hero?

Could you be a Hedgerow Hero?

Supporting image for story: 'This is the worst I've ever seen!' Gobowen residents hit by flash floods call for action to protect village

'This is the worst I've ever seen!' Gobowen residents hit by flash floods call for action to protect village

Supporting image for story: Councillors have 'no intention of resigning' over handling of North West Relief Road scheme

Councillors have 'no intention of resigning' over handling of North West Relief Road scheme

Supporting image for story: 'This town would not be the town it is without them!' Council to keep funding flower displays that make town 'stunning'

'This town would not be the town it is without them!' Council to keep funding flower displays that make town 'stunning'

Supporting image for story: When will my rubbish be collected over Christmas? Latest bin collection dates for Shropshire, Telford and Powys

When will my rubbish be collected over Christmas? Latest bin collection dates for Shropshire, Telford and Powys

December 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: £50 reward offered in appeal to track down Telford dog walker who failed to pick up pooch's mess

£50 reward offered in appeal to track down Telford dog walker who failed to pick up pooch's mess

December 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury residents experience no water supply, poor pressure or discolouration as Severn Trent Water engineers work late into night to fix

Shrewsbury residents experience no water supply, poor pressure or discolouration as Severn Trent Water engineers work late into night to fix

Supporting image for story: Powys Christmas recycling and waste collections

Powys Christmas recycling and waste collections

Supporting image for story: £50 rewards on offer for Telford and Wrekin residents who shop dog owners not clearing up their pets' mess

£50 rewards on offer for Telford and Wrekin residents who shop dog owners not clearing up their pets' mess

Supporting image for story: 'I will not resign' - Councillors at loggerheads over 'illegally' felled Shrewsbury oak tree and 'technical breach'

'I will not resign' - Councillors at loggerheads over 'illegally' felled Shrewsbury oak tree and 'technical breach'

December 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Kington Town Council will take part in a tree consultation.

Kington Town Council will take part in a tree consultation.

Supporting image for story: Rhayader Town Council asked to support a tree planting scheme

Rhayader Town Council asked to support a tree planting scheme

Supporting image for story: POWYS: Storm workers thanked

POWYS: Storm workers thanked

Supporting image for story: Shropshire MP spotlights bathing quality of rivers as Environment Agency defends its position

Shropshire MP spotlights bathing quality of rivers as Environment Agency defends its position

December 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shropshire MP puts pressure on Government after Storm Darragh leaves thousands without power and water

Shropshire MP puts pressure on Government after Storm Darragh leaves thousands without power and water

Supporting image for story: Storm Darragh: Shrewsbury MP calls for flooding evidence as Commons committee launches timely inquiry

Storm Darragh: Shrewsbury MP calls for flooding evidence as Commons committee launches timely inquiry

Supporting image for story: Storm Darragh: Update on flooding, power, water and transport problems across Shropshire

Storm Darragh: Update on flooding, power, water and transport problems across Shropshire

Supporting image for story: 'It sounded like hail on the windows': Mum recalls sounds after Shrewsbury tree cracks in half during Storm Darragh

'It sounded like hail on the windows': Mum recalls sounds after Shrewsbury tree cracks in half during Storm Darragh

Supporting image for story: 'We've acted': Plan lodged for 85 new homes in village near Newport - this is what the developers say

'We've acted': Plan lodged for 85 new homes in village near Newport - this is what the developers say

December 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Storm Darragh: Floods, power cuts and dramatic pictures of Shrewsbury underwater

Storm Darragh: Floods, power cuts and dramatic pictures of Shrewsbury underwater

Supporting image for story: POWYS: Recycling target missed

POWYS: Recycling target missed

Supporting image for story: This is why flood alerts are still going out: Environment Agency chief speaks from Ironbridge

This is why flood alerts are still going out: Environment Agency chief speaks from Ironbridge

Supporting image for story: Bottled water and patience: Companies give updates on Storm Darragh supply cuts in Shropshire

Bottled water and patience: Companies give updates on Storm Darragh supply cuts in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Storm Darragh: Four taken to hospital following two road collisions in Shropshire

Storm Darragh: Four taken to hospital following two road collisions in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: A leisure centre in Telford needs repairs after roof panels were torn off by Storm Darragh

A leisure centre in Telford needs repairs after roof panels were torn off by Storm Darragh

Supporting image for story: No Spring walking festival in Kington in 2025.

No Spring walking festival in Kington in 2025.

Supporting image for story: 'Sheep won't mind' new solar farm in Whitchurch, says doctor

'Sheep won't mind' new solar farm in Whitchurch, says doctor

December 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: 24 hours and counting - customers in West Midlands waiting to get electric back on after Storm Darragh chaos

24 hours and counting - customers in West Midlands waiting to get electric back on after Storm Darragh chaos

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