Politics Archive
'Our hands are tied': Shropshire town council explains its position on mayor's drink-drive conviction
Plans for 40 houses and 20 flats revealed for Llanidloes site
Fixing Shrewsbury's flawed gyratory scheme 'not that simple' admits councillor
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'Many pubs simply won’t survive': Ludlow publicans blast Budget measures to help pubs as 'meaningless'
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New primary schools trust looks to ‘strengthen links’ with Telford parish council
Flawed planning, poor engagement and missed opportunities: Scathing report on Shrewsbury gyratory scheme
‘Off the market’: Telford council drops controversial attempt to sell cemetery lodge as chair criticises 'sabotage'
‘Major distress’ over Newport flooding for homeowners as Severn Trent promises 'urgent' work to fix it
Shrewsbury's youngest Mayor shortlisted for national award
'Approve it!' - Office of Rail and Road urged to signal green light for Shropshire-London rail service
Refused Oswestry HMO plan at a vape shop could be passed after all - despite objections - latest update here
'Immune from enforcement action': Homeowners bid to keep using Telford chalet on their land as living space
'Support young people to develop life skills': Care company applies to use Telford house for supported living - application details here
Controversial 65-homes plan for Whitchurch recommended for approval
Warning that Shropshire churches are among hundreds at risk
'David Lammy is right - modern crime is too complex for juries' - Former West Midlands magistrate explains why court reform is desperately needed
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Shock pub footage shows road crashes at notorious Shropshire crossroads which is among the most dangerous in the West Midlands
German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier to pay emotional visit to West Midlands cathedral destroyed in Second World War Blitz
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Controversial Telford bungalows built 10 inches higher than allowed given permission to stay - despite objections
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Cash-strapped Shropshire Council hasn’t yet received form to apply for exceptional financial support from Government
Wood burner ban rules explained - here’s the lowdown on Labour’s updated environmental plan and whether it will affect burners already sold
More than 1,600 more properties set to be at flooding risk as MP sounds alarm over 'increasingly exposed' communities
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King prepares to host first state visit by a German president in 27 years - and they’re coming to the West Midlands
Kington Town Council says no to the chance for play area funding – here’s why
Shropshire MP joins former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in push for targeted prostate cancer screening
Shropshire MPs' column - the latest from the county's representatives in Westminster
'Traffic has improved' says council after changes to lights at controversial Shrewsbury gyratory system that saw fire engines delayed
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Watchdog urged to investigate pre-Budget briefing over deficit claims
Vacancy at Rhayader Town Council – could you help your community?
MP asks minister to break deadlock over speed cameras on Shropshire's 'very dangerous' A41
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Predicted Shropshire Council overspend keeps growing as latest estimate passes £50m
A particularly miserable Budget, lockdown inquiry hindsight and David Cameron's cancer revelation: Toby Neal on politics
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Higher business taxes to cost pub sector £150m and threaten jobs – analysis
Attending a moving and dignified Remembrance Service at Kington’s High School was one of the highlights of the month for the Mayor
Motion asks for Statement of Common Ground with Ministry of Defence to be added to future Local Development Plan
Eight Kington groups receive an early Christmas present - a town council grant
Future Generations Commissioner visits key innovation sites in Mid Wales
Powys councillors asked to agree to formally object to Glyndŵr national park proposal
Subscription numbers rise as Shropshire's controversial garden waste scheme enters second year
'Why wasn’t this spotted before?' Questions raised over Shropshire Council’s finances
'I feel 10 years younger after emergency surgery relieved pressure on my brain': Welsh town mayor returns to work after brain surgery
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North Powys Wellbeing Hub could include accommodation for overseas nurses
Powys Health Board £2.9 million adrift of where budget should be
Five Rhayader groups are celebrating after receiving grants of over £2,800 from the town council
Llandrindod Wells festive hamper project to help families in need given a big financial boost
Inheritance tax change 'goes nowhere near enough', says farmers' union chief
Shropshire nurse who got paid for conference she didn't attend is allowed to continue working in profession
'Moving air cover further away will slow response times and risk lives' - Welsh government urged to keep Welshpool air ambulance base open
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