Residents vote in by-election

People in Shrewsbury were going to the polls today for a by-election to select a new member for Pimhill on Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council.

Four candidates are standing for the seat left vacant after the death of Conservative Brian Rees.

Polling stations opened at 7am. The candidates are Ioan Jones (Ind), Helen Foulkes (BNP), John Everall (Con), and Helen Woodman (Lib Dem).