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Council completes deal to officially buy back land it wrongly sold
A town council has officially bought back a piece of land at the centre of a legal row and a residents' campaign.
Traffic delays after crash involving luxury sports car near Shrewsbury
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a crash near Shrewsbury involving a luxury car this afternoon.
Shrewsbury's regatta returns with competitors expected from across the country
Rowers are warming up for a oar-some weekend of boating as the Shrewsbury Regatta returns.
Three men arrested for 2020 murder of Tamba Momodu in Telford
Police yesterday arrested three men in connection with the murder of Tamba Momodu in Telford.
Man charged with conspiracy to murder following robbery in Albrighton
Police have charged a 22-year-old man with conspiracy to murder following a robbery in Albrighton.
Budding Lord Sugars from Shrewsbury prove they can 'grow a pound'
Young entrepreneurs at a Shrewsbury primary school have risen to a challenge to ‘grow a pound’.
Unique steam loco to run through Shropshire on Thursday - when and where to see it
A unique steam engine that shares its name with a popular children's TV programme is to run through Shropshire on Thursday.
Aldi's appeal to public to help find new locations in Shropshire
Aldi has launched an initiative to find prime locations for new store openings, including Shropshire.
Farmer who deliberately destroyed Grade II listed 17th century dovecote gets £45k court bill
A farmer has been told to pay more than £45,000 for knocking down a Grade II listed building in what has been branded 'one of the worst examples of deliberate damage and destruction to a listed building in the county'.
Revealed: How much you need to earn to afford to buy a home in Shropshire
The average salary is £20,000 too low to afford the country's typical house price, according to new research - but how much do you have to earn to afford a house in Shropshire?
'Last time I was the baby - now I'm a grandmother!' Echoes of the past for family with a new arrival
A Shropshire family are celebrating en masse after welcoming their newest fifth-generation member.
Convicted robber stole from three supermarkets while serving suspended sentence
A man who avoided jail when he received a suspended sentence for robbery then committed three shoplifting offences when he should have been keeping his nose clean, a court heard.
Salopians learn about rivers and the environment at Earth Day event
More than 100 people took part in events and discussions to raise awareness about the environment for Earth Day.
Male voice choir set to hit the high notes in Shrewsbury Abbey charity concert
A medieval town's male voice choir is to hold a charity concert in the county's most venerated venue.
Residents shape new theatre plans following extensive consultation
Telford & Wrekin Council has taken residents’ comments and suggestions on board to finalise plans for the new Telford Theatre.
Shrewsbury named as one of the top retail centres in the region
Shrewsbury has been named as one of the top retail centres in the region, with analysts ranking the town above the likes of Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon and Leamington Spa.
Farmer ordered to pay £45,000 for demolishing dovecote without consent
A Shropshire farmer has been ordered to pay fines and costs of more than £45,000 for demolishing a Grade II listed dovecote on his land without consent.
Rotarian’s campaign for a working lift at Shrewsbury’s Flaxmill Maltings results in big boost
A Rotarian’s campaign for a working lift at Shrewsbury’s Flaxmill Maltings attraction has resulted in a big boost.
Shrewsbury care home celebrates Good CQC rating
Ottley House Care Home in Coton Hill, Shrewsbury passed a recent Care Quality Commission inspection with an overall ‘Good’ rating.
Telford and Wrekin residents invited to ‘Meet Shaun’ in Donnington
Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council Shaun Davies will be hosting his next face to face resident event in Donnington later this month.