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Dawley Road in Lawley, Telford

Consultation launched on plans for zebra crossing on busy Telford road

An American flag flaps in the wind generated by the effects of Isaias on an empty beach

Hundreds of thousands without power after Isaias hits Florida and Alabama

E-scooters and electric bikes

Warning issued to parents after illegal scooters seized from children

Portsmouth anti-migrant protest

Hundreds of protesters in standoff with police after migrant boat arrives

Protest at Portsmouth as small boat lands

Hundreds of protesters descend on Portsmouth after small boat arrival

Shrewsbury street cleaning team

I saw first-hand how Shrewsbury is tackling streets, bins and litter

Mobile speed cameras will be in the Black Country area this month

Keep an eye on these speed camera van locations in Powys

DPD Parcel delivery van wades through water on the Queslett Road roundabout

28 photos show a day of complete chaos as locals confront floodwaters

Trescott Ford, off the Bridgnorth Road, some cars risk it some don't, as a recovery vehicle sits and waits. The side of the ford you dont see, the ford is quite smooth on the surface but the other side you can really see the force of the water.

In pictures: Drivers face dilemma after night of heavy rain

Once complete, the line will run underneath the A38 to the east of Streethay

HS2 urged to provide support as A38 slip road closure extended

Potholes have become a major issue in the county in recent times

Nearly 1,000 potholes repaired last week, according to council

Freeston Avenue, Telford.

Child care provider wins tussle over plans for bungalows

Heathrow Airport

Roads to Heathrow Airport reopen after burst main caused flooding

Torrential rain floods a road, causing a car to stall, in Ichikawa, Chiba prefecture, Japan,

Heavy rain causes deadly flooding near Tokyo and strands travellers

Powys County Council’s first Pothole Pro machine has arrived in the county

Powys council’s first Pothole Pro machine has arrived in the county

Mobile speed cameras will be in the Black Country area this month

Take a look at these18 mobile speed camera locations in Powys

Rettendon industrial blaze

Residents evacuated as fertiliser explodes during industrial units blaze
About 100 firefighters worked to tackle the fire, and some are expected to be at the scene overnight.
Jordan Reynolds, Press Association

The Tom by TomTom device provides speed camera, traffic and road hazard alerts without a monthly subscription

This TomTom camera alert device is now under £37

A large pothole in Cleeton Lane, Cleeton St Mary

How much county's road team is paid and where repair crews are headed

Plus The landmark that starred in a BMW advert and was rescued from ruin

Powys man who failed a roadside test but then failed to give a specimen at a police station has been sentenced

Powys drink driver, banned from road for three years

Breathalyser

Plus Repeat drink driver dressed down by judge after 'nonsense' excuse

The new figures illustrate the multi-million pound costs to the public finances of road defects and potholes in North Yorkshire. (Picture contributed)

Pothole policy in Telford in the spotlight

The work is to be carried out at Grove Farm Culvert in Cardington

Storm‑hit culvert repairs to begin after seven‑month road closure

Race action from the last time the Lloyd’s Tour of Britain Women came to Wales.

Route of Tour of Britain Women through Powys confirmed

Shropshire driver clocked at ‘chilling’ 161mph was fastest in the UK

Speed cameras locations

Watch out for 18 mobile speed camera locations in Powys

Dafydd Llewellyn

Funds available for Powys road safety schemes
Dyfed Powys Police commissioner launches community road safety grant
Karen Compton

Bridgnorth Rd in Birmingham has the highest number of recorded offences within a mile radius over the last 12 months (57). The highest recorded offence in this area was violent and sexual offences with 30 recorded - but this was below the national average (57) for this offence.

We compare five roads with the same name - here is the safest

Mohammad Khan has been jailed after leading officers on a high speed pusuit

Moment banned motorist ploughs into garden during high speed chase

The B5477 links All Stretton and Little Stretton to Church Stretton

Shropshire villagers call for safety study on 'low quality' B-road

Wellington Rd, Dudley was joint highest with 84 offences recorded within a mile radius over the last 12 months. The highest recorded offence for this area was violent/sexual with 33, however, this is below the national average. This area was above the national average for vehicle crime (18, NA: 9) and drugs (8, NA: 7).

We compare five roads with the same name - here is the safest

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Default speed limit in built-up areas should be 20mph, Government advisers say

The very hungry caterpillar - one of the amazing entries at last year's Kington Wheelbarrow Race.

Kington’s iconic wheelbarrow race to celebrate its 50th anniversary

Dyfed-Powys Police is encouraging motorcyclists to sharpen their skills and stay safer on the roads by signing up to the nationally recognised BikeSafe programme

Bikesafe events planned in Powys

Cllr Gareth D Jones - Powys Independents who represents the Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl ward.

Powys Highways, Transport and Recycling staffing concerns answers

Lines of cars queuing

Traffic jams expected on popular tourist routes as bank holiday getaway begins

South Shropshire potholes being filled in

'It's cheeky!': We ask residents on plans to fix their own potholes

The area around Shrewsbury Road in Shifnal had many more offences than the other streets of the same name - with 32 recorded within a mile radius over the last 12 months. The highest offence recorded was 15 anti-social behaviour incidents, closely followed by 12 incidents of violent/sexual offences. There were also 2 recorded for drugs and 3 for criminal damage. All figures were below the national average.

We compare three roads with the same name - here is the safest

Cllr Lucy Roberts (left) presents the petition from people calling for a new bridge at Llandrinio near Welshpool to Powys council cabinet member for Highways Cllr Jackie Charlton. Picture by Cllr Roberts.

Petition for new bridge at Llandrinio is handed in

The B4555 in Highley is to be surface dressed between May 18 and June 12

Closures planned for village road near Bridgnorth - 17-mile diversion

Cllr Lucy Roberts (centre) receives the petition from representatives of the local community calling for a new Severn bridge crossing at Llandrinio.

Call for second crossing of River Severn at Llandrinio

Kington Deputy Mayor Councillor Martin Woolford

Councillor fears pavement work could start during summer of events

A generic photo of a warning sign for drivers. (PHOTO BY: Giles Barnard/Getty Images)

Speeding offences increase - with more 'ineligible' for courses

A large pothole in Cleeton Lane, Cleeton St Mary

Councils to get up to £200m more government cash to fix potholes

Operation Apex has been launched by Dyfed-Powys Police to improve biker safety

Operation Apex launched by Dyfed-Powys Police to improve biker safety

New challenge the JAECOO 8: Luxury and affordability

A stock photo of the M6 motorway.

Busiest bank holiday traffic in 10 years expected

Firefighters carrying out a road safety demonstration

Fatal Five Road Safety Event at Newtown Fire Station

New 20mph zones are being planned for 16 residential roads near Longlands School in Market Drayton

20mph zone planned for outside Shropshire primary school

High Fawr Avenue is one of seven Oswestry roads set to be surface dressed next month

Series of closures planned for seven Oswestry roads

Cost of fixing all potholes on ‘national disgrace’ roads estimated at £18.6bn

Shropshire weather: Environment agency issues three flood alerts - when it’s for...

Three killed, including suspect, in shooting at Rhode Island hockey rink

Roads closed and warning of rail disruption as Storm Chandra hits UK

Heavy rain and flooding bring travel disruption

Five flood alerts have been issued in the Powys area

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