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Major incident declared in Whitchurch as sinkhole compromises canal
A major incident was declared in Whitchurch early this morning following a significant bank collapse and sinkhole affecting a stretch of the canal in the Chemistry area of the town.
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Witness appeal after man in his 20s is assaulted in Wellington
Police officers investigating an assault in Wellington on Saturday, 20 December, are appealing for witnesses to help with their enquiries.
Council acts after shops sell vapes to teen
Telford & Wrekin Council has reinforced its commitment to safeguarding young people through recent covert investigations into illegal sales of age-restricted products.
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Urgent Community Response teams bolster winter support to keep patients at home
Residents across Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin are benefiting from an expanded Urgent Community Response service designed to provide vital care in the home.
Plans submitted for new homes in Shrewsbury
Persimmon Homes West Midlands has lodged an application for 226 homes on land off Thrower Road in Shrewsbury, the land already benefits from outline planning permission for housing.
Community Resource announces partnership with NWF Fuels to tackle rural energy costs
Community Resource, a Shropshire-based charity dedicated to supporting those facing local challenges, has formalised a strategic partnership with NWF Fuels.
Shrewsbury Moves Night Bus trial extended thanks to police funding
The Shrewsbury Moves Night Bus trial has been extended, and will now run from 7 January throughout February and March 2026, operating Wednesday to Saturday until midnight.
Darren Edwards cuts short world record sit-ski expedition to the South Pole
Darren Edwards, the world record-breaking adaptive adventurer, has announced that after encountering insurmountable challenges he and his ‘Redefining Impossible’ expedition team have cut short their 222 kilometre sit-ski expedition to the South Pole.
NHS Appeal: Help your relatives get home promptly this Christmas
As Christmas approaches, the NHS is urging local people to do all they can to help their relatives, friends, and neighbours leave hospital promptly in time for Christmas if they are medically ready.
Man sentenced for assaulting police officer
A man has been sentenced for a vicious attack on a police officer in Shropshire, which left him with a fractured eye socket.
Leak forces temporary closure of teaching pool at Shrewsbury’s Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre
The teaching pool at Shrewsbury’s Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre has been temporarily closed after a leak was discovered.
Tributes paid to 'best daddy in the world' who died in collision
Jamie Lindop, aged 33, sadly died following the incident earlier this week.
British Gas is giving some customers half price electricity when it's windy
British Gas is giving its PeakSave customers half-price electricity on Friday (December 19) in another Green Flex event, as windy conditions have resulted in more renewable energy being available.
Hospital expansion reaches new heights with topping-out milestone
The multimillion-pound expansion of Royal Shrewsbury Hospital has reached a significant construction milestone, as leaders, staff and project partners gathered to celebrate.
Shropshire services on the brink as council funding slashed by £13m
An MP has blasted the Government for “riding roughshod” over rural areas after it was revealed that local authority funding for Shropshire would drop by 10%.
Shropshire Youth Awareness campaign tops £10,000 mark
The new Shropshire Youth Awareness Day which saw the county turn blue to show its support has so far raised more than £10,000 for youth charities across the county.
Telford College students serve up a festive feast
Students from Telford College have laid on a festive food feast for members of a local community dining group.
Shrewsbury MP meets Feargal Sharkey to discuss water reform
Prominent environmental campaigner Feargal Sharkey has been in discussion with a Shropshire MP about tackling the scourge of water pollution.
Hope House Winter Wonderland creates magical memories for families
Children and families have been making precious festive memories at the Hope House children's hospice Winter Wonderland.
Swapping his sleigh for a chopper - Santa visits Whitchurch girl in hospital
A festive helicopter landing brought Christmas cheer to a young hospital patient from Whitchurch.