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'I cried everyday when I was diagnosed with breast cancer - now I'm creating art to help others in Shrewsbury'

A well-loved Shropshire artist has created a bespoke charity Christmas card to raise awareness of cancer following her own diagnosis.

Health|1 hour ago

Staff left 'unable to pay rent' while awaiting government payout after Shrewsbury restaurant closure

Business|8 hours ago

Illegal tobacco and vapes seized from Wem store in crackdown

North Shropshire|Just now

Man, 20, in court accused of killing 17-year-old girl in Much Wenlock crash

Crime|8 hours ago

"We need to examine every pound we spend" – Shropshire Council warning as it issues update on multi-million pound black hole

Shrewsbury|18 hours ago

Newport town centre road to close for five days for BT work

Fury at bus service changes in Ludlow which will 'turn people into prisoners in their own homes'

Transport|8 hours ago

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'I told you you’d never make anything of your life' MP reveals what teachers told him as he warns of damage VAT on private schools will do to 1,000 Shropshire pupils

Shrews Views S4 E9: Are Salop turning a corner?

Fine art experts seeking treasures at charity antiques event in Kington

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Overnight criminal damage to cars and theft reported in Telford

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'HS2 Light' may be built in the West Midlands – find out what it means for passengers

Transport|3 hours ago

Soldier based in Stafford passed information to Iran including names of colleagues, terror trial told

Crime|1 hour ago

‘It’s been life changing’: West Midlands sports presenter star Suzi Perry has unveiled her pain at losing her mum

Showbiz|8 hours ago

My view on monsters, mammoths and the endless debate on assisted dying – Peter Rhodes

Peter Rhodes|3 hours ago

Stunning and poignant Severn Hospice sculpture will help families remember loved ones

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Your World|21 hours ago

New care home opens in Telford and already nearly at full capacity

Your World|Oct 7

Shrewsbury’s 21st century Santa sleigh is to have anti-gravity skis

Your World|Oct 7

Whitchurch Young Farmers record breaking year

Your World|Oct 7

Concord College impressive chemistry challenge results for Shropshire College

Your World|Oct 4

ForFarmers launch new Commercial Development Programme

Farming|9 hours ago

Shropshire Farming Talk: A shift brings challenges, particularly for foot health

Farming|9 hours ago

Campaign aims to raise awareness of cancer risks, signs and symptoms in farming communities

Farming|22 hours ago

Productive South Cheshire organic farm has guide price of £1.95 million

Farming|23 hours ago

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Farming|23 hours ago

Award-winning sheep farmer on the benefits of lifelong learning

Low Carbon Agriculture Show is set to return

£160m boost for UK poultry industry as exports to South Africa restart

'We are at a critical moment for county farms' appeal to the chancellor for help in the budget

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Shrews Views S4 E9: Are Salop turning a corner?

The Shrews Views podcast is back - with Jonny Drury and Ollie Westbury.

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Paul Hurst provides injury update on Shrewsbury Town midfielder

Shrewsbury Town FC|16 hours ago

Timing wrong for George Burroughs’ at Telford says boss Wilkin

AFC Telford United|9 hours ago

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The New Saints|5 hours ago

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Timing wrong for George Burroughs’ at Telford says boss Wilkin

AFC Telford United|9 hours ago

Telford boss still on lookout

AFC Telford United|Oct 8

Kevin Wilkin demands more from Telford

AFC Telford United|Oct 7

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

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Wolves|9 hours ago

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Wolves|9 hours ago

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Fine art experts seeking treasures at charity antiques event in Kington

A busy charity antiques valuation event in Kington brought some gems to the fore.

Entertainment|4 hours ago

Goldstone Hall Hotel shortlisted for the second year in a row at the West Midlands Tourism Awards - here's why

Travel|4 hours ago

Tickets go on sale for Shrewsbury charity bonfire spectacular – featuring a 90s chart-topper

Shrewsbury entertainment|9 hours ago

Shropshire playwright John Osborne's personal copy of hjs book which inspired an iconic Oasis song to go on sale at auction

Theatre & Comedy|9 hours ago

Wet summer fails to dampen business for pubs run by Wolverhampton-based Marston's

Business|9 hours ago

'Break a leg!' – Find out why the West Midlands may become a centre for musical theatre

Business|Just now

Events for 40th birthday celebrations at Telford Ice Rink

Telford|17 hours ago

Illegal tobacco and vapes seized from Wem store in crackdown

North Shropshire|Just now

Man, 20, in court accused of killing 17-year-old girl in Much Wenlock crash

Crime|8 hours ago

Overnight criminal damage to cars and theft reported in Telford

Crime|4 hours ago

Soldier based in Stafford passed information to Iran including names of colleagues, terror trial told

Crime|1 hour ago

Telford dad 'terrified' of ex who drove while banned gets disqualification extended

Crime|8 hours ago

Man set to be sentenced after pleading guilty to having a knife in public near Shrewsbury

Crime|9 hours ago

Revenue growth for Angling Direct

Business|5 hours ago

Softer fall in number of permanent staff appointments in Midlands during September

Business|6 hours ago

Fully-funded HGV training still available for new drivers in Shropshire and wider West Midlands

Business|6 hours ago

West Midlands output and sales rise modestly in September, report says

Business|6 hours ago

Marston’s toasts sales growth as disposals help it slash debt pile

UK News|6 hours ago

Staff left 'unable to pay rent' while awaiting government payout after Shrewsbury restaurant closure

Business|8 hours ago

'I told you you’d never make anything of your life' MP reveals what teachers told him as he warns of damage VAT on private schools will do to 1,000 Shropshire pupils

South Shropshire|3 hours ago

Catering students' talents launch takeaway service for staff

Education|18 hours ago

Much Wenlock school forced to partially close due to balcony safety concerns

Education|Oct 8

'Inconsistent' post-hospital respite plan for Telford bungalows refused

'Much-loved' headteacher who ran village school for 26 years dies aged 97

Bridgnorth|Oct 7

Full list of Shropshire schools where parents have signed ‘Smartphone-free childhood’ pact

Education|Oct 7

"We need to examine every pound we spend" – Shropshire Council warning as it issues update on multi-million pound black hole

Shrewsbury|18 hours ago

I wonder – just what were the BBC questions Boris Johnson managed to dodge?

Politics|9 hours ago

NHS reforms cannot happen 'on the cheap' county MP tells government

Health|18 hours ago

Factory expansion backed for approval despite objections

Newtown|19 hours ago

More than 1500 Shropshire households threatened with homelessness last year

Shrewsbury|19 hours ago

South Shropshire MP resigns from Tory deputy whip role

South Shropshire|19 hours ago