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February 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Military personnel to give advice at Jobcentres, skills minister announces at Cosford visit

Military personnel to give advice at Jobcentres, skills minister announces at Cosford visit

February 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire residents are facing a council tax rise of nine per cent - how did the council get here?

Shropshire residents are facing a council tax rise of nine per cent - how did the council get here?

February 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: Air ambulance charity announces return of popular Easter 'Eggsperience' in Cosford

Air ambulance charity announces return of popular Easter 'Eggsperience' in Cosford

February 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Fresh commitment to improve safety on the A41 in Shropshire due to higher rates of fatal collisions after plans for more speed cameras rejected

Fresh commitment to improve safety on the A41 in Shropshire due to higher rates of fatal collisions after plans for more speed cameras rejected

Supporting image for story: Shropshire MPs to meet with postal minister to discuss Royal Mail's 'catastrophic failure'

Shropshire MPs to meet with postal minister to discuss Royal Mail's 'catastrophic failure'

February 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: Local historian presents talk on Garden City movement this evening

Local historian presents talk on Garden City movement this evening

February 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: Delays after car tips over in two-car crash on Albrighton A-road

Delays after car tips over in two-car crash on Albrighton A-road

Supporting image for story: Disruption cleared on train line at Albrighton after Network Rail staff coax horse off track

Disruption cleared on train line at Albrighton after Network Rail staff coax horse off track

January 27, 2026

Supporting image for story: Thousands sign petition objecting to plans for huge 200k bird broiler unit on Shropshire and Staffordshire border

Thousands sign petition objecting to plans for huge 200k bird broiler unit on Shropshire and Staffordshire border

January 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: Car rolls over on M54 - emergency services called to scene

Car rolls over on M54 - emergency services called to scene

Supporting image for story: MP hosts 'rural crime summit' with chief constable and council leaders to look at how to make areas safer

MP hosts 'rural crime summit' with chief constable and council leaders to look at how to make areas safer

January 21, 2026

Supporting image for story: Wrekin MP contacts Ofcom over 'not good enough' post delays in Newport

Wrekin MP contacts Ofcom over 'not good enough' post delays in Newport

January 20, 2026

Supporting image for story: Albrighton crash leaves one vehicle in a hedge with police, fire and ambulance in attendance

Albrighton crash leaves one vehicle in a hedge with police, fire and ambulance in attendance

January 19, 2026

Supporting image for story: 6 Shropshire eyesores and derelict buildings I would love to see restored in 2026

6 Shropshire eyesores and derelict buildings I would love to see restored in 2026

January 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: Nine dead dogs found at unlicensed boarding kennels near Shifnal after police attend animal welfare check

Nine dead dogs found at unlicensed boarding kennels near Shifnal after police attend animal welfare check

Supporting image for story: Cash-strapped Shropshire Council reveals scale of its financial problems as situation continues to worsen

Cash-strapped Shropshire Council reveals scale of its financial problems as situation continues to worsen

Supporting image for story: MP meets Royal Mail executives after mail not delivered in Albrighton, Shifnal and Newport

MP meets Royal Mail executives after mail not delivered in Albrighton, Shifnal and Newport

January 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: £29m Shrewsbury Sports Village revamp to be placed 'on hold' as Shropshire Council reviews ALL capital projects

£29m Shrewsbury Sports Village revamp to be placed 'on hold' as Shropshire Council reviews ALL capital projects

Supporting image for story: Shropshire-raised Tory Robert Jenrick sacked and suspended from party over 'plotting' claims

Shropshire-raised Tory Robert Jenrick sacked and suspended from party over 'plotting' claims

Supporting image for story: 'A wonderful opportunity to celebrate Shropshire': County's towns urged to express interest in being UK Town of Culture 2028

'A wonderful opportunity to celebrate Shropshire': County's towns urged to express interest in being UK Town of Culture 2028

January 14, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'No post since Christmas': Shropshire MP to meet Royal Mail chief after raising problems with delays in Commons

'No post since Christmas': Shropshire MP to meet Royal Mail chief after raising problems with delays in Commons

January 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Man with Shropshire links wanted in connection with rape investigation

Man with Shropshire links wanted in connection with rape investigation

Supporting image for story: 'Royal Mail is not delivering letters' - Shropshire MP demands explanation after mail fails to reach Shifnal, Albrighton and Newport

'Royal Mail is not delivering letters' - Shropshire MP demands explanation after mail fails to reach Shifnal, Albrighton and Newport

January 7, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'It will save lives, but more needs to be done': Bereaved Shropshire parents whose children died in road crashes react to government proposal to bolster experience of young drivers

'It will save lives, but more needs to be done': Bereaved Shropshire parents whose children died in road crashes react to government proposal to bolster experience of young drivers

Supporting image for story: Huge 200,000-bird broiler unit planned on Shropshire/Wolverhampton border

Huge 200,000-bird broiler unit planned on Shropshire/Wolverhampton border

January 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: Firefighters called to two-car crash on Shropshire/Staffordshire border

Firefighters called to two-car crash on Shropshire/Staffordshire border

January 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: Albrighton GP practice handed 'good' CQC rating

Albrighton GP practice handed 'good' CQC rating

January 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Vehicle removed from hedge after second crash on Albrighton road in less than 24 hours

Vehicle removed from hedge after second crash on Albrighton road in less than 24 hours

Supporting image for story: Two cars overturn on Shropshire roads overnight after snow and ice hits region

Two cars overturn on Shropshire roads overnight after snow and ice hits region

Supporting image for story: 10 amazing Shropshire tractor run photos as event raises thousands for charity

10 amazing Shropshire tractor run photos as event raises thousands for charity

January 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Charming' Victorian schoolhouse designed by famous architect on Shropshire border up for sale

'Charming' Victorian schoolhouse designed by famous architect on Shropshire border up for sale

December 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We need to fight back': Shropshire hunt's message to government as hundreds turn out to watch traditional Boxing Day meeting

'We need to fight back': Shropshire hunt's message to government as hundreds turn out to watch traditional Boxing Day meeting

December 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'They'll clear the road when they see me coming!' Watch Christmas wish come true for 101-year-old as she enjoys dream ride in Rolls-Royce

'They'll clear the road when they see me coming!' Watch Christmas wish come true for 101-year-old as she enjoys dream ride in Rolls-Royce

Supporting image for story: New Shropshire primary school trust throws open doors as deadline looms for reception places applications

New Shropshire primary school trust throws open doors as deadline looms for reception places applications

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