Politics Archive
Government figures confirm numbers of asylum seekers in Telford hotels
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Revealed: New figures show the number of asylum seekers living in West Midlands hotels in each of our local authorities
"NHS dentistry is collapsing in Mid Wales", a politician has said, as a Knighton practice announced its closure
Oswestry businesses 'need all the support they can get' after tax rises, North Shropshire MP says
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Concerns that new housing estate plans would cause more congestion and affect the castle views in Montgomery
Additional Kington councillors have been drafted in to some of the town council’s committees to ensure meeting are quorate and can go ahead
St George's Cross controversy: Mini-Roundabout in Birmingham painted red by patriots in Operation Raise The Flag row
Peter Rhodes on fishing, ageing and a recipe for confusion
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Dormer bungalows given green light in Telford housing development after ojections were raised around wildlife and drainage concerns
Emotional moment Post Office Horizon scandal victim returns to run her West Midlands branch 15 years on
Frustration as camera scheme aimed at making the streets around Shropshire schools safer is suspended
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Chair confirmed for national maternity investigation as Shropshire MP says families who were let down deserve progress
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Council opts for earlier start time as councillor warns against more talk time
Shrewsbury gran sweltering in 'dangerous' 31C heat is refused air con in £1,600-a-month home unless she pays for it herself
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Peter Rhodes on Ukraine, scumbags and flashers
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Liberal Democrat led Powys cabinet to agree consultation on the new farm estate policy
Youngsters across Powys have been celebrating after collecting their A Level results and working out their next moves
“We are not going through another two or three weeks repairing what the mindless minority have done,” said Builth Wells Mayor after toilet vandalism during Royal Welsh Show
'This is not good enough' - MP criticises delays to gigabit broadband rollout with thousands waiting to be connected
Peter Rhodes on shops, scumbags and eye tests for ageing drivers
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'Men's Shed' gives Shrewsbury town centre a boost with refurbished benches and bins
Powys County Council urges people to help others stay independent by returning unwanted equipment
Telford campaigner goes door-to-door raising funds for families in Gaza
Reform claims Bridgnorth Town Council 'doesn't reflect the will of the people' after members got 0 votes in co-option
“The people of Mid Wales do not support this, and we won’t stay silent while our healthcare suffers,” says an MP as he launched a petition against Powys’s extended hospital waiting times
"Mid Wales is worth fighting for, our way of life, our area, our local businesses, our communities" – Powys Senedd Member says
New plans for nine homes to be built on the northern approach to Llandrindod Wells have been lodged with Powys planners
'Unacceptable that the taxpayers fund their stay' - Shropshire MP welcomes immediate deportation of foreign criminals
Peter Rhodes on rag-tops, allotment sales and a peace treaty far away
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Powys town councillors have been set some homework – to think about how a community investment project could be set up and run
"Bronglais Hospital is a vital lifeline for people across west Powys and beyond," a Senedd candidate has said
Peter Rhodes on lynxes, leverets and a culture of compensation
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More than 100 support call for Shrewsbury MP to 'stand against genocide' amid Israel-Palestine conflict
Welsh Government launches consultation on raising the minimum alcohol price
Kington’s Mayor enjoys a garden party with the High Sheriff of Herefordshire for 2025-2026, Helen Bowden
Calls for Government to continue EHCP support for thousands of children in Shropshire amid fears they could be scrapped
Every Shrewsbury neighbourhood listed with crimes that police are urged to tackle by councillors - see how your area is recorded
Peter Rhodes on Winston's wise words, a new sort of family and a sudden demand for accountants
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