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August 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford & Wrekin Council ‘gathering evidence’ for possible tighter rules on HMOs in the borough

Telford & Wrekin Council ‘gathering evidence’ for possible tighter rules on HMOs in the borough

Supporting image for story: Nearly 400,000 sunflowers donated by Shropshire Petal Fields to cancer charity to power fundraising campaign

Nearly 400,000 sunflowers donated by Shropshire Petal Fields to cancer charity to power fundraising campaign

August 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Latest A41 roadworks near Newport ‘not going too badly’ two days in says councillor

Latest A41 roadworks near Newport ‘not going too badly’ two days in says councillor

Supporting image for story: Latest drone photos of new £20m Newport retirement village construction as project enters 'incredibly exciting months'

Latest drone photos of new £20m Newport retirement village construction as project enters 'incredibly exciting months'

August 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Latest A41 closures: Measures in place to ‘discourage’ country lane rat runs with major road shut again

Latest A41 closures: Measures in place to ‘discourage’ country lane rat runs with major road shut again

Supporting image for story: Newport food share scheme that has 'helped thousands' nominated for award

Newport food share scheme that has 'helped thousands' nominated for award

August 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Blue plaque unveiled at Newport community building in memory of woman who helped saved it

Blue plaque unveiled at Newport community building in memory of woman who helped saved it

August 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: An Evening with Lajina Masala: A tasty way to make a difference

An Evening with Lajina Masala: A tasty way to make a difference

August 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Developer finds ‘transition period’ loophole to drop Newport electric car chargers rule

Developer finds ‘transition period’ loophole to drop Newport electric car chargers rule

Supporting image for story: Farm business near Newport agrees to build passing places for heavy lorries to use country lane

Farm business near Newport agrees to build passing places for heavy lorries to use country lane

July 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Final phase of major work on A41 to begin next week - with two weeks of closures planned

Final phase of major work on A41 to begin next week - with two weeks of closures planned

Supporting image for story: Man admits stealing valuable rings from jewellers in Newport and Ludlow

Man admits stealing valuable rings from jewellers in Newport and Ludlow

Supporting image for story: 'Remarkable' Grade II listed former mill near Newport featuring a 'thriving bee colony' is listed for sale

'Remarkable' Grade II listed former mill near Newport featuring a 'thriving bee colony' is listed for sale

July 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford & Wrekin Council sets out how it plans to meet housing targets over next five years

Telford & Wrekin Council sets out how it plans to meet housing targets over next five years

Supporting image for story: Lilleshall launches 'Bins for Boys' campaign to support men

Lilleshall launches 'Bins for Boys' campaign to support men

Supporting image for story: ‘That tree needs to go, it’s affecting the newts’ outdoor education centre near Newport tells planners

‘That tree needs to go, it’s affecting the newts’ outdoor education centre near Newport tells planners

July 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lifelong friends to attempt record-breaking 202-mile run of the full Shropshire Way in aid of charity

Lifelong friends to attempt record-breaking 202-mile run of the full Shropshire Way in aid of charity

July 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: New 'peace garden' at Newport church could cost £35,000

New 'peace garden' at Newport church could cost £35,000

July 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Demolition option for historic Newport hotel looms larger for mayor

Demolition option for historic Newport hotel looms larger for mayor

Supporting image for story: Dream come true for Shropshire trio as new independent vets opens in Newport

Dream come true for Shropshire trio as new independent vets opens in Newport

Supporting image for story: Newport teenagers made raft of suggestions for improvements to town's youth club

Newport teenagers made raft of suggestions for improvements to town's youth club

July 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It felt like three months of rain' - Newport library reopens its doors after storm damage to roof

'It felt like three months of rain' - Newport library reopens its doors after storm damage to roof

July 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Rapper 'Gypsy General' who put nightclub reveller in a coma and went on the run 'was not gloating' in music video, court told

Rapper 'Gypsy General' who put nightclub reveller in a coma and went on the run 'was not gloating' in music video, court told

Supporting image for story: Nearly 100 properties across Newport and Albrighton affected by power cuts

Nearly 100 properties across Newport and Albrighton affected by power cuts

Supporting image for story: Final phase of major work on A41 to begin next month with two weeks of closures planned

Final phase of major work on A41 to begin next month with two weeks of closures planned

Supporting image for story: Shifnal man, 41, accused of sexually assaulting schoolgirl will face trial in summer 2027

Shifnal man, 41, accused of sexually assaulting schoolgirl will face trial in summer 2027

July 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visit bar on cobbled street in Newport once owned by Ozzy Osbourne to hear their memories of the Black Sabbath legend

We visit bar on cobbled street in Newport once owned by Ozzy Osbourne to hear their memories of the Black Sabbath legend

Supporting image for story: Police appeal to find white van man 'with a limp' after burglary near Newport

Police appeal to find white van man 'with a limp' after burglary near Newport

Supporting image for story: Man arrested over suspected 'crash for cash' incidents in Newport and Telford is released on bail

Man arrested over suspected 'crash for cash' incidents in Newport and Telford is released on bail

July 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Marston's hails 'exciting momentum' after sales rise at West Midlands pub chain

Marston's hails 'exciting momentum' after sales rise at West Midlands pub chain

Supporting image for story: Watch: Newport hit by flash flooding amid sudden downpour - more than 20 calls made to emergency services

Watch: Newport hit by flash flooding amid sudden downpour - more than 20 calls made to emergency services

July 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Don’t miss this amazing view!' Stunning Shropshire Petal Fields to open later this week

'Don’t miss this amazing view!' Stunning Shropshire Petal Fields to open later this week

Supporting image for story: Man arrested over suspected 'crash for cash' incidents in Newport and Telford

Man arrested over suspected 'crash for cash' incidents in Newport and Telford

July 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'A real menace!' - Environment committee meet some of the Shrewsbury people worst-hit by floods

'A real menace!' - Environment committee meet some of the Shrewsbury people worst-hit by floods

July 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Keep smiling Newport' - Popular takeaway closes down after 7 years in town

'Keep smiling Newport' - Popular takeaway closes down after 7 years in town

Supporting image for story: 'A game changer' - Rapid progress on £20m Newport retirement village hailed by Telford building firm

'A game changer' - Rapid progress on £20m Newport retirement village hailed by Telford building firm

July 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Met Office thunderstorm warning issued for West Midlands with torrential rain and deep floodwater possible

Met Office thunderstorm warning issued for West Midlands with torrential rain and deep floodwater possible

July 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Small but mighty' village primary school celebrates outstanding Ofsted turnaround

'Small but mighty' village primary school celebrates outstanding Ofsted turnaround

Supporting image for story: New gym gets temporary green light to ‘assess impact’ at farm site on outskirts of Newport

New gym gets temporary green light to ‘assess impact’ at farm site on outskirts of Newport

Supporting image for story: I visited a picturesque village near Newport where change is welcomed but a sense of community remains

I visited a picturesque village near Newport where change is welcomed but a sense of community remains

July 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Looming closure of A41 near Newport stokes fears of choked 'unofficial' rural diversions

Looming closure of A41 near Newport stokes fears of choked 'unofficial' rural diversions

Supporting image for story: Parks in Ellesmere, Newport, Wellington and more win national accolades with Green Flag awards

Parks in Ellesmere, Newport, Wellington and more win national accolades with Green Flag awards

Supporting image for story: Fond farewell to much-loved Newport reverend after seven years of 'care and compassion' as she moves on to pastures new

Fond farewell to much-loved Newport reverend after seven years of 'care and compassion' as she moves on to pastures new

Supporting image for story: Birdsong across Shropshire to be measured in high-tech Harper Adams University project

Birdsong across Shropshire to be measured in high-tech Harper Adams University project

July 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Jailed: Prolific Telford shoplifter stole from shop raising money for the terminally ill in £600 thieving spree

Jailed: Prolific Telford shoplifter stole from shop raising money for the terminally ill in £600 thieving spree

July 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: 13 businesses handed food hygiene ratings this week as one Telford takeaway told 'major improvement necessary'

13 businesses handed food hygiene ratings this week as one Telford takeaway told 'major improvement necessary'

Supporting image for story: Two former methodist chapels up for sale with Shropshire auction house

Two former methodist chapels up for sale with Shropshire auction house

July 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: 15 brilliant pictures as Newport Show 2025 returns with a bang

15 brilliant pictures as Newport Show 2025 returns with a bang

Supporting image for story: Watch historic Lancaster Bomber flying over the West Midlands - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight schedule

Watch historic Lancaster Bomber flying over the West Midlands - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight schedule

Supporting image for story: ‘Life saving’ donation from Morrisons Foundation for West Midlands First Responders

‘Life saving’ donation from Morrisons Foundation for West Midlands First Responders

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