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Farms visited and arrest made as Operation Whitebeam targets South Shropshire criminals
Police in South Shropshire have carried out the latest phase of Operation Whitebeam, a dedicated initiative designed to protect rural communities from targeted criminal activity.
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Council continues to make progress in tackling empty high street units
Telford & Wrekin Council has reduced the number of empty units on the Borough’s high streets even further as it continues to buck the national trend.
Shaun Davies MP presses for end to Telford’s postal delays
Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, is continuing to press for urgent improvements to the postal service in Telford following significant delays to residents post since before Christmas.
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Autism support receives internationally-recognised accreditation
A specialist education academy in Telford has received National Autistic Society advanced accreditation, recognising its commitment to delivering the highest standards of support for autistic children and adults.
Hobsons hosts its first-ever Women’s Brew Day
Shropshire brewer Hobsons hosted its first-ever Women’s Brew Day on Tuesday 10th February, as 20 women took over the brewhouse to create a special cask beer in celebration of International Women’s Day.
Shropshire Council’s Cabinet supports first phase of devolution to town and parish councils
Shropshire Council’s Cabinet has today, Wednesday 11 February, confirmed its continued commitment to devolving services and decision-making to town and parish councils
More than 21,000 potholes repaired in Shropshire Council area since last May
Shropshire Council says it has repaired more than 21,000 potholes across Shropshire since the council’s new administration took control last May.
Fire crews tackle early morning blaze at Prees Industrial Estate
Fire crews were called to a Shropshire industrial estate in the early hours of this morning following reports of a property fire.
Shrewsbury’s Prince Rupert Hotel on sale for offers over £6m
Shrewsbury's historic Prince Rupert Hotel has gone on the market as international real estate advisor Savills seeks offers in excess of £6 million.
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Park & Ride fare to rise to £2
From Monday 16 February, the cost of using the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) Park & Ride will see an increase to £2 per journey for patients and visitors.
Welsh Bridge in Shrewsbury to close overnight for temporary repairs
Welsh Bridge in Shrewsbury will be closed to traffic overnight – 8pm to 6am – from Monday 16 to Friday 20 February for emergency repairs.
North Shropshire MP says Government has shown “total disdain” for rural communities
North Shropshire's MP has said the Government has shown “total disdain” to rural communities after it was revealed the county will miss out on a new £440million funding pot.
Veolia gives £14k boost to community groups through EnviroGrant
Fifteen community groups from across Telford and Wrekin have benefitted from grants totalling more than £14,000 as part of Veolia’s EnviroGrant.
Shropshire Council left with £4.3m shortfall following government funding settlement
Shropshire Council has expressed its profound disappointment after the Government confirmed a final funding settlement that leaves the local authority in a significantly worse position than originally anticipated.
Man jailed for 11-and-a-half years for Telford manslaughter
A Telford man has been handed an 11-and-a-half-year sentence following the death of 58-year-old Paul Wilkins in April 2022.
Family pays heartfelt tribute to loving mum following death near Whitchurch
A woman who lost her life in Prees Higher Heath last month has been named as Rita Rowley in a heartfelt tribute from her children.
Enquiries continue after a man was found seriously injured on road in Ellesmere
Police officers are continuing to appeal for information after a man in his 40s was found seriously injured in Ellesmere last month.
Rail passengers in Wales and Borders see boost in punctuality and satisfaction
Passengers across the Wales and Borders rail network are seeing a major turnaround in reliability, with new figures revealing the largest ever recorded quarterly improvement in punctuality.
Plans to expand Special Educational Needs school places
Plans to expand SEND provision across Telford and Wrekin which could see more than 100 new school places created, have been announced.
Wrekin MP calls on government to update laws on social media comments about court cases
Wrekin MP, Mark Pritchard, has called on the government to update the law to punish people who make comments on social media about defendants in criminal cases before their trial has commenced.