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Shrewsbury man, 65, arrested on suspicion of pensioner's murder at roadside cafe

Shrewsbury man, 65, arrested on suspicion of pensioner's murder at roadside cafe

A 65-year-old Shrewsbury man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a pensioner was found dead at a roadside cafe near the town.

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Less than an hour ago

Four arrested over assault on Newtown woman, 88

Four arrested over assault on Newtown woman, 88

Newtown | Last updated: Jun 26, 2017

Crash partially closes A458 near Welshpool

Crash partially closes A458 near Welshpool

Welshpool | Last updated: Jun 26, 2017

'It's just disgusting and shocking': Family's appeal after 'brutal' attack on pensioner in home

'It's just disgusting and shocking': Family's appeal after 'brutal' attack on pensioner in home

Newtown | Last updated: Jun 24, 2017

Dead flies and dirt: Mid Wales tourist attraction fined over £13,000 for food hygiene breaches

Dead flies and dirt: Mid Wales tourist attraction fined over £13,000 for food hygiene breaches

Mid Wales | Last updated: Jun 24, 2017

Arriva Trains Wales to 'repair any problems' as air con goes off the rails

Arriva Trains Wales to 'repair any problems' as air con goes off the rails

Mid Wales | Last updated: Jun 24, 2017

Two more Mid Wales schools discussed over transport subsidies

Two more Mid Wales schools discussed over transport subsidies

Mid Wales | Last updated: Jun 24, 2017

Couple banned from keeping dogs

Couple banned from keeping dogs

Mid Wales | Last updated: Jun 23, 2017

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Entertainment

Decision on the future of Welshpool Air Show expected 'within weeks'

Decision on the future of Welshpool Air Show expected 'within weeks'

A decision will be made in the next few weeks on the future of Welshpool’s air show.

Young singer to star in opera at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

Young singer to star in opera at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

An "inspirational" young singer who overcame a rare kidney condition has landed a dream role to perform with opera superstar Sir Bryn Terfel.

Welshpool Air Show future in doubt

Welshpool Air Show future in doubt

The future of a popular air show hangs in the balance because of rising costs and a number of last-minute setbacks.

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Mid Wales residents urged to have say in health survey

Mid Wales residents urged to have say in health survey

Mid Wales | Last updated: Jun 23, 2017

Man taken to hospital after battery explosion in Welshpool

Man taken to hospital after battery explosion in Welshpool

Welshpool | Last updated: Jun 22, 2017

'Accident waiting to happen' fear over Oswestry road closures

'Accident waiting to happen' fear over Oswestry road closures

Oswestry | Last updated: Jun 22, 2017

Calls for safety improvements after crash closes Chirk bypass

Calls for safety improvements after crash closes Chirk bypass

Chirk | Last updated: Jun 22, 2017

Wynnstay Group sales boosted by commodity prices but Just For Pets struggle weighs on profits

Wynnstay Group sales boosted by commodity prices but Just For Pets struggle weighs on profits

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Jun 21, 2017

Plans for an 8,000 seater stadium in Oswestry are 'exciting' says TNS owner Mike Harris

Plans for an 8,000 seater stadium in Oswestry are 'exciting' says TNS owner Mike Harris

Oswestry | Last updated: Jun 21, 2017

‘Brutal’ attack on pensioner in home

Newtown | Last updated: Jun 21, 2017

Decision on the future of Welshpool Air Show expected 'within weeks'

Welshpool | Last updated: Jun 21, 2017

Three arrested after police chase across Mid Wales

Mid Wales | Last updated: Jun 21, 2017

Brexit deal talks are positive, says MP Glyn Davies

Mid Wales | Last updated: Jun 21, 2017

Llanfyllin High School bus row: Councillors hit out after being cleared

Llanfyllin | Last updated: Jun 21, 2017

Seth at Fringe Festival

Llangollen | Last updated: Jun 20, 2017

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The county of Powys covers a large part of Mid Wales and runs alongside the Shropshire border. It is a hot tourist destination with thousands every year flocking to caravan parks and local attractions such as the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway.

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Maternity campaigners protest outside Shrewsbury hospital meeting

Maternity campaigners protest outside Shrewsbury hospital meeting

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Less than an hour ago

Shropshire companies fall victim to latest cyber attack

Leominster | Last updated: Less than an hour ago

Move to axe Craven Arms' last bank is 'appalling', says Philip Dunne MP

Craven Arms | Last updated: 12 hours ago

Oswestry

Maternity campaigners protest outside Shrewsbury hospital meeting

Maternity campaigners protest outside Shrewsbury hospital meeting

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Shropshire rescue centre blasts 'disgraceful’ rise in abandoned animals

Shrewsbury | Last updated: 11 hours ago

Harry Greaves: £2,000 raised from Yurt Maze Day in memory of two Shropshire cousins

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North Shropshire

Glamping huts in Whitchurch recommended for approval by planning officers

Whitchurch | Last updated: 11 hours ago

Shropshire Business Awards: Telford-based Reconomy promises further growth after taking title

Telford | Last updated: 12 hours ago

Parents warned after needle found in Market Drayton park

Market Drayton | Last updated: Jun 24, 2017

Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury man, 65, arrested on suspicion of pensioner's murder at roadside cafe

Shrewsbury man, 65, arrested on suspicion of pensioner's murder at roadside cafe

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Less than an hour ago

Maternity campaigners protest outside Shrewsbury hospital meeting

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Man robbed by group with blade in 'nasty' Shrewsbury attack

Shrewsbury | Last updated: 2 hours ago