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December 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'This is a dark day for Shropshire’s green belt,' says Wrekin MP as Government announces planning shake-up

'This is a dark day for Shropshire’s green belt,' says Wrekin MP as Government announces planning shake-up

December 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Chris Whitty visits Shropshire for discussions on rural health challenges

Chris Whitty visits Shropshire for discussions on rural health challenges

Supporting image for story: Developer accused of 'bullying' councillors into approving controversial plan scheme for 800 homes in Albrighton

Developer accused of 'bullying' councillors into approving controversial plan scheme for 800 homes in Albrighton

December 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Britain is a sitting duck' :Wrekin MP calls for missile-defence shield to protect against Russian attack

'Britain is a sitting duck' :Wrekin MP calls for missile-defence shield to protect against Russian attack

Supporting image for story: Protesters celebrate as plans for 800 homes in Albrighton rejected

Protesters celebrate as plans for 800 homes in Albrighton rejected

December 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Developer behind controversial plans for 800 homes in a Shropshire village gives 'robust' warning as scheme recommended for refusal

Developer behind controversial plans for 800 homes in a Shropshire village gives 'robust' warning as scheme recommended for refusal

Supporting image for story: Would you pay more council tax? Shropshire Council launches budget consultation

Would you pay more council tax? Shropshire Council launches budget consultation

Supporting image for story: 'Everyone has to understand how difficult the situation is': Shropshire Council to assess 'minimum service provision' as financial crisis looms

'Everyone has to understand how difficult the situation is': Shropshire Council to assess 'minimum service provision' as financial crisis looms

December 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council submits request to government for more than £71m in financial support

Shropshire Council submits request to government for more than £71m in financial support

December 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cosford and Albrighton memories: 17 pictures of faces from the past - see who you remember!

Cosford and Albrighton memories: 17 pictures of faces from the past - see who you remember!

December 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It works in Telford!' Shropshire Council to trial evening meetings to help working councillors and 'broaden talent pool'

'It works in Telford!' Shropshire Council to trial evening meetings to help working councillors and 'broaden talent pool'

December 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Huge 800-home Albrighton green belt development set for decision soon as council reveals its recommendation

Huge 800-home Albrighton green belt development set for decision soon as council reveals its recommendation

December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: New primary schools trust looks to ‘strengthen links’ with Telford parish council

New primary schools trust looks to ‘strengthen links’ with Telford parish council

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We'd love to see you' - Christmas trees of real quality and a warm welcome promised by nursery near Albrighton

'We'd love to see you' - Christmas trees of real quality and a warm welcome promised by nursery near Albrighton

November 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: M54 lane remains closed on motorway near Wolverhampton - latest update on when it will open as work continues to repair damage to central reservation

M54 lane remains closed on motorway near Wolverhampton - latest update on when it will open as work continues to repair damage to central reservation

November 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lane closure still in place and delays remain following 'serious' crash on M54 near Wolverhampton

Lane closure still in place and delays remain following 'serious' crash on M54 near Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Albrighton-born award-winning actor Jason Watkins who starred in Netflix's The Crown delivers masterclass to aspiring TV production students in West Midlands

Albrighton-born award-winning actor Jason Watkins who starred in Netflix's The Crown delivers masterclass to aspiring TV production students in West Midlands

November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Celebrate the festive season with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Santa Experience

Celebrate the festive season with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Santa Experience

Supporting image for story: Drivers warned of delays following 'serious' M54 crash between Wolverhampton and Albrighton

Drivers warned of delays following 'serious' M54 crash between Wolverhampton and Albrighton

November 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lane reopened on M54 after 'multi-vehicle' collision - but drivers warned of delays

Lane reopened on M54 after 'multi-vehicle' collision - but drivers warned of delays

Supporting image for story: '80s and '90s goalkeeping legend lines up to help save Shropshire village’s green space

'80s and '90s goalkeeping legend lines up to help save Shropshire village’s green space

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Decision on 800-home Albrighton plans delayed

Decision on 800-home Albrighton plans delayed

November 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council financial crisis worsens with rise in predicted multi-million pound overspend

Shropshire Council financial crisis worsens with rise in predicted multi-million pound overspend

Supporting image for story: 'The backbone of Shropshire's communities': Worthy voluntary groups receive royal recognition from the King

'The backbone of Shropshire's communities': Worthy voluntary groups receive royal recognition from the King

November 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Festive flower arranging demonstration comes to Albrighton

Festive flower arranging demonstration comes to Albrighton

November 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Committee date set for major 800-home Albrighton plan

Committee date set for major 800-home Albrighton plan

November 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Protect Shifnal': Campaigners' plea amid latest housing plans for the town

'Protect Shifnal': Campaigners' plea amid latest housing plans for the town

November 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'The right fit at the right time': Four schools unite in new academy trust launched with Shropshire beauty spot celebration

'The right fit at the right time': Four schools unite in new academy trust launched with Shropshire beauty spot celebration

November 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firefighters called to six-vehicle crash on M54

Firefighters called to six-vehicle crash on M54

October 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: RAF Museum in Cosford to host Remembrance Day service beneath iconic Vulcan aircraft

RAF Museum in Cosford to host Remembrance Day service beneath iconic Vulcan aircraft

October 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Time to be honest - tell us where the cuts will fall': Reform demands details of Shropshire Council's financial crisis

'Time to be honest - tell us where the cuts will fall': Reform demands details of Shropshire Council's financial crisis

October 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Urgent' cash plea from Shropshire Council to Government in bid to avoid 'bankruptcy'

'Urgent' cash plea from Shropshire Council to Government in bid to avoid 'bankruptcy'

October 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: David Beckham to get a David Austin rose: The reason behind floral honour for celebrated English icon

David Beckham to get a David Austin rose: The reason behind floral honour for celebrated English icon

Supporting image for story: Full list of roads set for pothole repairs across Shropshire throughout November

Full list of roads set for pothole repairs across Shropshire throughout November

October 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Residents invited to help choose official flag for Telford and Wrekin after four designs by schoolchildren shortlisted

Residents invited to help choose official flag for Telford and Wrekin after four designs by schoolchildren shortlisted

October 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Secure your spot now for the magical Christmas events at Albrighton Garden Centre

Secure your spot now for the magical Christmas events at Albrighton Garden Centre

Supporting image for story: Crimson Fields: Historical society to host talk on WWI medical front for Remembrance Sunday

Crimson Fields: Historical society to host talk on WWI medical front for Remembrance Sunday

October 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I pencilled in custody' - Judge spares convicted drug dealer jail for drink driving and breaching suspended sentence

'I pencilled in custody' - Judge spares convicted drug dealer jail for drink driving and breaching suspended sentence

Supporting image for story: Removal of St George's Crosses and Union flags by Shropshire Council leaves Reform group 'disappointed'

Removal of St George's Crosses and Union flags by Shropshire Council leaves Reform group 'disappointed'

October 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cosford Air Show reveals poster and theme for 2026 show

Cosford Air Show reveals poster and theme for 2026 show

October 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Hero soldier takes over as Wrekin Reform UK chairman

Hero soldier takes over as Wrekin Reform UK chairman

October 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'The cabinet should walk away if they can't sort Shropshire Council's finances' says Reform councillor

'The cabinet should walk away if they can't sort Shropshire Council's finances' says Reform councillor

Supporting image for story: Immersive 360-degree planetarium and LEGO jets to feature in space-themed October half-term at West Midlands RAF museum

Immersive 360-degree planetarium and LEGO jets to feature in space-themed October half-term at West Midlands RAF museum

October 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'The pain of what happened is excruciating' - Shropshire couple on the tragic death of their two-year-old daughter and raising funds in her memory

'The pain of what happened is excruciating' - Shropshire couple on the tragic death of their two-year-old daughter and raising funds in her memory

October 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: How much it costs to put on an event in Shropshire - explained

How much it costs to put on an event in Shropshire - explained

Supporting image for story: Conservatives’ last Shropshire Council budget was 'absurd and ridiculous' - senior Lib Dem

Conservatives’ last Shropshire Council budget was 'absurd and ridiculous' - senior Lib Dem

October 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Harrowing details of illegal multi-million-pound exotic pet ring busted in Shropshire revealed as four brought to justice

Harrowing details of illegal multi-million-pound exotic pet ring busted in Shropshire revealed as four brought to justice

Supporting image for story: Police take action against culprits involved in door knocking and running away in Albrighton

Police take action against culprits involved in door knocking and running away in Albrighton

October 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We are against speculative overdevelopment and the erosion of our green belt forever': Campaign groups join forces in fight against hundreds of new homes

'We are against speculative overdevelopment and the erosion of our green belt forever': Campaign groups join forces in fight against hundreds of new homes

October 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Motorway closed' as fire crews respond to crash on M54

'Motorway closed' as fire crews respond to crash on M54