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June 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Grandfather accused of toddler’s murder says boy’s mother was ‘quick-tempered’

Grandfather accused of toddler’s murder says boy’s mother was ‘quick-tempered’

June 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'The pain will never go' - Mum of Shrewsbury dad whose death is subject of murder probe shares heartache

'The pain will never go' - Mum of Shrewsbury dad whose death is subject of murder probe shares heartache

June 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Flooding causes disruption at Telford's Princess Royal Hospital - but patients advised to attend appointments as normal

Flooding causes disruption at Telford's Princess Royal Hospital - but patients advised to attend appointments as normal

June 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Danger to society' reckless driver who killed popular teen girlfriend in Shropshire crash is put behind bars

'Danger to society' reckless driver who killed popular teen girlfriend in Shropshire crash is put behind bars

Supporting image for story: Heartbroken mum 'appalled' by reckless driver's lack of remorse for crash that killed her 17-year-old daughter

Heartbroken mum 'appalled' by reckless driver's lack of remorse for crash that killed her 17-year-old daughter

Supporting image for story: Senior cop lifts lid on investigation of crash that killed teenager - and shares key message for young drivers

Senior cop lifts lid on investigation of crash that killed teenager - and shares key message for young drivers

Supporting image for story: Mechanical engineer, 37, died in a Shropshire road collision after his MG Roadster ended up on its roof

Mechanical engineer, 37, died in a Shropshire road collision after his MG Roadster ended up on its roof

June 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Amber heat-health alert: Warning issued as Shropshire temperatures set to soar over 30C - here's when

Amber heat-health alert: Warning issued as Shropshire temperatures set to soar over 30C - here's when

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent does not rule out Shropshire hosepipe ban - but pledges to do 'everything possible' to avoid it

Severn Trent does not rule out Shropshire hosepipe ban - but pledges to do 'everything possible' to avoid it

June 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bike4Life 2025 Line-up: See all the VIPs attending the Ride Out Festival, including Carl Fogarty and Bez from Happy Mondays

Bike4Life 2025 Line-up: See all the VIPs attending the Ride Out Festival, including Carl Fogarty and Bez from Happy Mondays

June 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands lawyer denies helping group launder millions in cash

West Midlands lawyer denies helping group launder millions in cash

June 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands records highest drop in employment in UK as jobless rate rises to highest level in nearly four years

West Midlands records highest drop in employment in UK as jobless rate rises to highest level in nearly four years

June 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: 46 magnificent pictures from RAF Cosford Air Show 2025 with planes whizzing and people having fun - see if you can spot someone you know...

46 magnificent pictures from RAF Cosford Air Show 2025 with planes whizzing and people having fun - see if you can spot someone you know...

Supporting image for story: 56 magnificent pictures from RAF Cosford Air Show 2025 with planes whizzing and people having fun - see if you can spot someone you know...

56 magnificent pictures from RAF Cosford Air Show 2025 with planes whizzing and people having fun - see if you can spot someone you know...

Supporting image for story: Air force veteran's poignant words as Cosford Air Show crowds enjoy stunning spectacle - including exhilarating Red Arrows display

Air force veteran's poignant words as Cosford Air Show crowds enjoy stunning spectacle - including exhilarating Red Arrows display

June 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dead man was 'gambling with fate', jury told in trial of woman accused of murdering her husband

Dead man was 'gambling with fate', jury told in trial of woman accused of murdering her husband

June 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Thunderstorms possible this weekend as weather across Shropshire predicted to take wild turn

Thunderstorms possible this weekend as weather across Shropshire predicted to take wild turn

Supporting image for story: Thunderstorms possible this weekend as weather across West Midlands predicted to take wild turn

Thunderstorms possible this weekend as weather across West Midlands predicted to take wild turn

June 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Black Country Traditional Inns granted permission to make changes to Ludlow pub

Black Country Traditional Inns granted permission to make changes to Ludlow pub

June 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'He is here and is staying with me' - What woman accused of killing her husband told his girlfriend as he lay lifeless in her kitchen

'He is here and is staying with me' - What woman accused of killing her husband told his girlfriend as he lay lifeless in her kitchen

Supporting image for story: 'It is not too late for the Government to reconsider' - CEO says as inheritance tax change puts thousands of West Midlands jobs at risk

'It is not too late for the Government to reconsider' - CEO says as inheritance tax change puts thousands of West Midlands jobs at risk

June 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Woman accused of murdering husband had set fire to their house in Newport because he 'beat her up', court told

Woman accused of murdering husband had set fire to their house in Newport because he 'beat her up', court told

May 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands weather: Met Office forecasts mild night as meteorological spring ends

West Midlands weather: Met Office forecasts mild night as meteorological spring ends

Supporting image for story: Drink driver, 27, caught over the limit on busy A442 near Telford is banned

Drink driver, 27, caught over the limit on busy A442 near Telford is banned

May 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'There is real momentum behind the idea' - Shrewsbury MP 'optimistic' that daily rail link to London will be realised soon

'There is real momentum behind the idea' - Shrewsbury MP 'optimistic' that daily rail link to London will be realised soon

May 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Buses to replace trains for 'all lines' rail closure between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury this weekend

Buses to replace trains for 'all lines' rail closure between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury this weekend

May 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I am not hiding anything' woman accused of murdering husband at her home in Newport tells jury

'I am not hiding anything' woman accused of murdering husband at her home in Newport tells jury

Supporting image for story: NHS 'does not tolerate misuse of public funds' after former manager from south Shropshire swindled taxpayers of £123,000

NHS 'does not tolerate misuse of public funds' after former manager from south Shropshire swindled taxpayers of £123,000

May 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: A man from West Bromwich has been jailed for his part in a pro-Islamic State WhatsApp group

A man from West Bromwich has been jailed for his part in a pro-Islamic State WhatsApp group

May 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Water levels at Severn Trent reservoirs reach lowest point this year after driest start to spring in 69 years

Water levels at Severn Trent reservoirs reach lowest point this year after driest start to spring in 69 years

Supporting image for story: Three Shropshire pensioners in court accused of historic child abuse charges

Three Shropshire pensioners in court accused of historic child abuse charges

May 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: A yoga teacher who surived the Southport attack is visiting the West Midlands to campaign for round-ended kitchen knives

A yoga teacher who surived the Southport attack is visiting the West Midlands to campaign for round-ended kitchen knives

May 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Woman accused of murdering her husband in Newport 'didn't want him going to rap concert with his new partner'

Woman accused of murdering her husband in Newport 'didn't want him going to rap concert with his new partner'

May 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Five minutes with… Paralympian Ellie Simmonds

Five minutes with… Paralympian Ellie Simmonds

May 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Crowds flock to air ambulance base open day in Cosford

Crowds flock to air ambulance base open day in Cosford

May 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Prosecution' warning as Wolverhampton Wanderers' betting firm shirt sponsor leaves British market

'Prosecution' warning as Wolverhampton Wanderers' betting firm shirt sponsor leaves British market

Supporting image for story: Murder accused's father threatened to hang her husband 'from the back door' days before he was found dead

Murder accused's father threatened to hang her husband 'from the back door' days before he was found dead

May 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: M54 weekend closures cancelled after workers make 'swift progress' on repairs

M54 weekend closures cancelled after workers make 'swift progress' on repairs

Supporting image for story: Angry Black Country residents cut off from £400k newbuild housing estate by another landslide

Angry Black Country residents cut off from £400k newbuild housing estate by another landslide

Supporting image for story: Talking Telford: Views on views of the Wrekin

Talking Telford: Views on views of the Wrekin

May 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lighter may have been dropped deliberately at scene of fatal fire, jury told

Lighter may have been dropped deliberately at scene of fatal fire, jury told

May 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Why Jaguar Land Rover ‘cannot discount’ building cars in US in response to Trump tariffs

Why Jaguar Land Rover ‘cannot discount’ building cars in US in response to Trump tariffs

Supporting image for story: Sister of dead man tells murder trial 'suspicions were raised' when no ligature marks were found on her brother

Sister of dead man tells murder trial 'suspicions were raised' when no ligature marks were found on her brother

May 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Weather warning thunderstorms: The seven West Midlands areas where flood alerts have been issued

Weather warning thunderstorms: The seven West Midlands areas where flood alerts have been issued

Supporting image for story: Virgin Media O2 strikes tie-up with Daisy to form £1.4bn business telecoms giant

Virgin Media O2 strikes tie-up with Daisy to form £1.4bn business telecoms giant

May 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Trains cancelled between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton - disruption expected all day

Trains cancelled between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton - disruption expected all day

May 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'My husband's dead, he's f***ing dead' - Frantic ambulance call of wife accused of murdering her husband in Newport

'My husband's dead, he's f***ing dead' - Frantic ambulance call of wife accused of murdering her husband in Newport

Supporting image for story: We visit the beautiful Shropshire border village with three pubs and charming locals who offer a friendly welcome

We visit the beautiful Shropshire border village with three pubs and charming locals who offer a friendly welcome

May 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: House explosion sounded like 'bomb blast'. Watch as blaze rips through Walsall home

House explosion sounded like 'bomb blast'. Watch as blaze rips through Walsall home

Supporting image for story: Telford man denies falsely imprisoning and beating woman to stop her pressing charges

Telford man denies falsely imprisoning and beating woman to stop her pressing charges

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