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Gritters are heading out in Shropshire

Shropshire gritters to hit the roads as temperatures set to plunge

The robin is the only bird that keeps singing right through the winter

How to look after the birds in your garden this winter

Cold weather health alert issued- posing risk to vulnerable residents

The Snatchfield Farm site. Picture: Pegasus Group

Fears for ancient woodlands as 75-home plan faces mounting opposition

Knighton Town Council recently agreed to back a project to create a stage at Pinner's Hole near the Offa's Dyke path.

A temporary lease for the Knighton site will be drawn up

Storm Eowyn saw a rare red weather warning issued – with the public advised not to travel. (Jane Barlow/PA)

West Midlands residents urged to prepare as first cold alert issued

View from the top of Titterstone Clee Hill, Ludlow. The Ditton Priors mast located on Abdon Burf, the summit of Brown Clee Hill, emerges from the fog.
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Met Office plays down 'big freeze' headlines

New Street, Dawley

Council plans to dispose of tennis court-sized green space in Telford

Generic picture of a wind turbine.

Major update issued on another energy project in Mid Wales

Enthusiastic schoolchildren demonstrating their support for the Knighton playpark campaign by crafting a colourful banner

New community group aims to revitalise Knighton play park

Work on the next phase of the Brecon Town Centre Improvement Scheme is due to begin on Monday, November 9

Next phase of work on Brecon town centre to start on Monday

Powys residents and garden waste collection subscribers have been reminded that there are only a few weeks of collections left for this year.

Last few weeks of garden waste collections for 2026

Knighton Deputy Mayor Councillor Chris Branford with the town's Wales in Bloom silver gilt award

Knighton wins big at Wales in Bloom competition

The team celebrate their award at the Victoria Hall

Llanwrtyd Wells wins Gold Award in Britain in Bloom final

Powys MP calls on Ofgem to revoke Green Gen Cymru's licence in Prime Minister's Questions

Government urged to review Green Gen Cymru's electricity licence

The White Heron Estate and Wye & Usk Foundation teams with volunteers, planting the new wetland at White Heron Estate, Herefordshire.

New wetland created at Herefordshire family farm to tackle flooding

Staffordshire resident captures adorable photo of squirrel and rat

Adorable photo of squirrel and rat in garden perfectly captures autumn
A local from Ranton in Staffordshire, captured the adorable moment in his garden
Mimi Ibrahim

Staff from Keep Wales Tidy and Powys County Council with Tidy Newtown Week Volunteers

Litter pickers collect 177 bags of rubbish during Tidy Newtown Week

A dog poo bin

Two roads identified as dog mess hotspots as crackdown launched

An aerial view of the site off Teal Drive in Ellesmere.

'Worsening rainfall' must be considered for home plans,' says cllr

Temperatures could fall to around 4C by the weekend,

Revealed: When snow could hit Shropshire as temperatures to fall

One of the Interactive Totem Boards, which have been installed on Station Crescent and at the Lake Park in Llandrindod Wells

Pride in Place works in Llandrindod Wells is well ahead of target

Kington Town Council to support project to get children connecting with nature

Three Kington green spaces recommended for WildPlay project

Kington Recreation Ground

Kington trust given £5,000 for staff overtime costs in green spaces

Powys Local Access Forum chairman Graham Taylor had left the role following a "spat" with Powys Council over their proposals for the Monk's Trod byway.

Powys chairman leaves role over council's secret plans for Monk's Trod

Cllr Gareth E Jones of the Powys Independents group, represents Llanelwedd at Powys County Council.

Countryside Access Emergency should be called in Powys

Cllr Deb Edwards - Powys Independents - represents the Llangunllo with Norton ward.

Councillor training on Powys council's planning portal is available

A snowman in Bridgnorth

Will it be a white Christmas in Shropshire? Odds revealed
The areas across the West Midlands most likely to see snowfall on Christmas Day have been revealed.
James Vukmirovic

Mostly dry conditions forecast as West Midlands still in drought

A proposed traffic order would change the one way system around Llandrindod Wells lake. From Google Streetview.

Four objections to Llandrindod Lake one-way system reversal

Rhayader cemetery is almost full with no immediate solution in sight

Talks go ahead on Powys cemetery where space is running out

Weather: Wrottersley Park Road, Perton. Roscoe the dog out for his walk.

Wet and windy start to half term after storms pass, forecast warns

Five flood warnings are in place along the River Severn in Shropshire, including one at The Quarry, Shrewsbury

Storm Boelo: Flood alerts and fallen trees across the region

Storm Boelo: Caution urged amid flood alert for the River Severn

A warning sign highlighting a road closure due to flood, with floodwater visible in the background

Flood alert issued for River Wye as water levels expected to rise

Several flood alerts are in place

Flood alert in place from Welsh border to near Shrewsbury

Trampoline on the tracks

Network Rail's warning to anyone with trampolines during Storm Boelo

Work will be carried out on trees in Shrewsbury's Quarry. Picture: Shrewsbury Town Council

Part of Shrewsbury's Quarry to close for tree works next week

Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd Senedd Member James Evans

How will Welsh Government's undergrounding policy affect current plans

Shoppers get caught in the storm at Bentley Bridge, Wednesfield.
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Storm Austen hits region with strong winds - as it happened

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for this weekend.

Gardeners warned to 'protect your plants' during Storm Austen

Cllr Sian Cox - Liberal Democrat - represents Llangors with Bwlch.

Powys workers and senior staff relationship has been reset, chief says

Chris Walsh is a Labour Powys County Councillor for Brecon East.

Money from producers of waste has saved Powys jobs

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds. Photo: Marina Gordejeva - stock.adobe.com

Yellow wind warning: Times and what to expect in the West Midlands

A proposal for a new National Park in north east Wales which includes a small part of Powys now looks set to be scrapped.

Powys council reinforces its objection to national park proposal

Network rail workers inspect the track and embankment after the Stourbridge wildfire

Call for BBQ ban and fire-fighting planes after Stourbridge wildfire

Stormy conditions are expected this weekend

Beware Storm Austen - woeful weekend weather for the West Midlands

Randlay Community Centre in Telford.

Parish council agrees to spend £20k on battery system for solar panels

Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy, Adam Price

Powering Powys communities from the ground up

Plans to purchase new dog waste bins for Kington will have to be considered when a new budget is set.

Plans for new Kington dog waste bins to be considered in budget talks

Welsh Water customers invited to help shape the organisation's long term strategy

Have your say on Welsh Water’s future strategy

Dan Stacey has a look around White Ladies Priory, which many people say is haunted

Plus Shropshire priory ruins that sheltered a king – and may hide a ghost

Cllr Angela Davies - Liberal Democrat and represents Rhayader.

Powys could be fined for missing government recycling targets

Cllr Adrian Jones - Conservative - represents the ward of Berriew and Castle Caereinion.

''Glut' of windfarm plans are causing problems for Powys council

Llanwrtyd Community Association-Sue Hazell, Jen Walsby, Lynda Pace-Avery and Catherine Wilson with Powys High Sheriff William Watkins

Powys community orchard opened by High Sheriff

Powys' waste collection review highlights service improvements and lessons learned

Powys waste collection rollout caused disruption for some residents

Endanger bird, the Curlew.

Powys national park welcomes plan to protect the Curlew in Wales

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