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May 12, 2025

Met Office warns that Shropshire could see half a month's worth of rain today as it issues a Yellow Weather Warning

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Victoria Works, Shrewsbury Road. Photo: Andrew Dixon and Co

Nine new homes planned for former Shifnal engineering works

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Plans for new 160,000 chicken farm to be considered by Shropshire Council

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'I'm scared to leave the house in case he comes and kills me' abused wife tells court as former husband is jailed

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May 11, 2025

Kate Apperley, Samantha Brailey and Anley Baker, are getting ready to open up a new vets in Newport

New independent vets to open in Newport this summer

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The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Shifnal man, 20, due to appear in court after being charged with possession of a firearm and other offences

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A large new neighbourhood is proposed for the land north of Bratton and Shawbirch in Telford

More details about new 1,500-home Telford neighbourhood revealed as consultation opens

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Owners Julie Watkiss and Sandra Ayres of What Women Want in Newport have announced retirement after 21 years. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Owners of popular longstanding lingerie shop in Newport announce plans to retire after 21 years

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The rear of a fire service vehicle

Firefighters tackle blaze in Telford home

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A stock image of firefighters.

Firefighters tackle late night blaze in Wellington back garden

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Telford man grew up to £35k of cannabis plants to pay off cocaine debts

We visited a pub on the Shropshire-Staffordshire border which prides itself on high quality food and a community feeling

Overnight A5 closures planned for maintenance works

'I help people to create their dream gardens at my Shropshire plant centre'

$The two cranes at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital are a feature of the county town\'s skyline. The LDRS arranged with the comms team at SaTH to take some pictures on site. This was taken on Thursday, May 8, 2025$

Shropshire hospital chiefs warn of ‘big year’ ahead as ‘ways of working’ challenge set for 8,000 staff

May 10, 2025

As part of the week's VE Day celebrations and commemorations, an Avro Lancaster bomber flew above Shropshire on Saturday

Watch: Lancaster bomber flies over Cosford and Telford to mark VE Day 2025

Heather Kidd

Shropshire Council's garden waste charge 'under review' by new Lib Dem administration

Environment|May 10

The Plough Inn at Allscott, before it reopened in 2023

Plans to extend and reopen vacant pub in Telford withdrawn after concerns over parking

Carol and Shirley

New singles network launches in Shropshire for those seeking love

Aviramp CEO Graham Corfield and Market Drayton veteran Stephen Kemp

Decorated Market Drayton army veteran set to play part in unique D-Day commemoration this year

Business|May 10

May 9, 2025

The SEAH Stadium home of AFC Telford United. Picture: Google Maps

Promoted AFC Telford United and military unit set to get special recognition at council meeting

Eggs recovered have since hatched at Cuan Wildlife Centre. Picture: Cuan Wildlife Centre

Fresh twist in Newport swan death horror as police deliver surprise update

Aldi is asking the public where it wants stores

New Aldi stores on the way to Shropshire - supermarket chain wants public suggestions for new sites

The Christopher Turley Armed Forces Community Hub will soon be open in Dawley. Photo: Telford & Wrekin Councillor

Armed forces hub to be named in honour of former Telford councillor and 'remarkable dad' who died last year

Photo: Cuan Wildlife Rescue

Eggs found after pair of Newport swans killed with air rifle begin to hatch

Rail provider apologises for issues caused on West Midlands line by 'operational incident'

Photo: West Mercia Police

CCTV appeal after Telford shop thefts - including £1,600 worth of items taken from town centre jewellers

Train services disrupted between Telford and Wolverhampton due to 'operational incident'

Stafford Crown Court

Telford man needed blood transfusion after violent armed attack by stepson

Paramedics tell murder trial they saw no marks on neck of Telford man alleged to have hanged himself

Telford & Wrekin Council's HQ at Southwater

Council's development land deal created almost 2,500 jobs in Telford and Wrekin in 10 years - report

Priorslee Medical Practice in Telford. Photo: Google

Telford medical practice lodges plans for extension

Moorfield Primary School in Newport has been graded as 'Outstanding' across the board by Ofsted. Picture: Google.

'Pupils know their school is a special place' - Primary school in Newport graded as 'outstanding' across the board

The case was heard at Telford Magistrates Court

'Primal Instincts? You acted like wild animals' judge tells hammer-wielding thugs who smashed up Telford home and cars

Andy Weston, CEO at Shropshire FA with Natalie Pietrzyk Director of SEAH (Shropshire FA)

New sponsorship deal is 'historic moment' for women's football in Shropshire, says county FA

The former hotel in Park Street, Wellington, Telford, is up for sale. Photo: Google

Grade II listed former hotel in Shropshire market town on the market for just under £500k

May 8, 2025

The chimney fire was in Newport. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Firefighters called to fire by roadside in Telford

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Emergency services scramble to countryside road near Telford after two-vehicle crash

Staff at Oldbury Grange nursing home wore 1940s-style clothing for the VE Day party. In Picture from left to right is Mandy Bullock (Activities Coordinator) and Jodie Haines (Manager).

In pictures: Care homes celebrate VE Day in style with celebratory lunches and entertainment

Three arrested in drugs supply investigation after late night raids in Shifnal

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Firefighters bring bonfire under control at property in Wellington

The Quad in Telford. Picture: Telford & Wrekin Council

Shrewsbury IT firm Shoothill expands into Telford with new site at The Quad

Garrison Sergeant Major Andrew 'Vern' Stokes.

Leading county soldier takes on role with Shropshire charity

Charlotte Corbett was sentenced last Friday (May 2) at Telford Magistrates Court. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

'Prolific shoplifter' jailed after breaching criminal behaviour order to steal meat and toilet roll in Telford

Sharon Dean, Lee Carter and Sascha Jenkyn with the bench.

Commemorative VE Day bench unveiled in Telford

Shaun Davis MP attended with the council leader, the mayor, and representatives from the armed forces and local veteran groups. Photo: Shaun Davis MP

Civic flag raised in Telford town centre for 80th anniversary of VE Day

Wolves Foundation ambassadors Mark Rhodes and Amber Sandhu after completing the AJ Bell Great Birmingham 10k.

Wolves Foundation Keep On Running!

Your World|May 8

'Devil is in the detail' - MP seeks assurances for Shropshire farmers following US trade deal

The Ironbridge and Coalbrookdale Civic Society has gone live with its first website.
From left, Gill Beach, Elaine Rye, Margaret Roberts and Vicky Jones, hope it will help their campaign to restore the town's water fountain to its original position. Picture: Dave Bagnall

New website launched for Ironbridge history and preservation group

A boy has been arrested after a 13-year-old girl was raped in a Telford park. Photo: Steve Leath

Boy, 16, arrested after 13-year-old girl raped in Telford Town Park