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Two people in hospital as three-vehicle crash shuts main north Shropshire road
Crews from four fire stations were scrambled to the scene of the crash, which happened on the A53.
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Five injured in three-vehicle collision on A53 Hodnet Bypass
A section of the A53 was closed this afternoon following a serious three-vehicle collision that left multiple people injured and required a complex rescue operation.
Mid Wales man admits burglary spree in north Shropshire town
Paul McGarry, of Aberystwyth, will be sentenced at a later date after he admitted burglary and attempted burglary in Market Drayton, Shropshire.
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Firefighters remove stuck ring from person in Whitchurch
Firefighters from Whitchurch helped to remove a ring from a person's finger on Sunday afternoon.
Multi-vehicle collision and fire causes morning delays on A5 near Shrewsbury
Commuters faced significant delays this morning following a multi-vehicle collision and vehicle fire on the A5 westbound between Telford and Shrewsbury.
Keir Starmer to face mutinous MPs after Mandelson scandal
The Prime Minister has come under renewed pressure from union leaders and Labour MPs following the resignation of his chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney
Superdrug reveals plans to open 30 new stores in 2026 - full list of confirmed sites
Superdrug has revealed plans to open 30 new stores across the UK in 2026, creating around 600 jobs - here are the locations of the sites confirmed so far.
Revamp on the agenda as Minister visits Shrewsbury Railway Station
A Welsh Government Minister has raised the prospect of major improvements to the historic Grade II listed Shrewsbury Railway Station.
Telford & Wrekin Council supports RBL’s Credit their Service campaign
Telford & Wrekin Council is proposing a budget measure for 2026/27 to ensure armed forces veterans are not penalised during means-testing for essential benefits.
10,000 voters to receive postal vote reminders
Letters and emails are being sent to more than 10,000 voters across Shropshire in the coming days to advise them that their postal vote has expired – and inviting them to reapply.
Shropshire’s acute hospitals celebrate success in endoscopy training
Care for local patients using endoscopy services at Shropshire’s two acute hospitals is being improved as clinicians are benefitting from high-quality teaching and training.
Shropshire charity launches coffee mornings to combat loneliness
A Shropshire advocacy charity committed to supporting disabled and vulnerable people has launched a series of coffee and chat mornings aimed at combatting loneliness.
Tennis Shropshire winners recognised in annual LTA Awards
The Shropshire winners of this year's Lawn Tennis Association Awards deservedly stepped into the spotlight at Tennis Shropshire's annual presentation ceremony.
Met Office forecasts snow for the UK this week - see where and when to expect it
The Met Office and BBC Weather have forecast more snow across the UK this week - see exactly when and where it is expected to fall.
Independent review praises Telford & Wrekin Council as a “high performing authority”
An independent review of Telford & Wrekin Council has praised the organisation as a “high performing authority” with “strong and visible leadership”.
Community drop-in focus on town water management
People living in Oswestry, community groups and local leaders are being invited to a Community Get Together on Wednesday 11 February, to find out more about a project to de-pave the town and improve water management in urban areas.
Do you live in a speeding hotspot? Top 10 worst offenders revealed
Speeding is one of the biggest dangers associated with driving, with traffic police focusing their resources on reducing the number of people going over the speed limit.
WhatsApp users urged to change this one setting to protect against 'malicious' bug
WhatsApp users are being urged to change one setting to protect against a bug that secretly downloads "malicious" media files to mobile phones.
Jeremy Clarkson and Amazon issue update on series 6 of Clarkson's Farm
Amazon has reportedly "signed off" on plans for a sixth series of Clarkson's Farm on Prime Video.
Samsung users at increased risk of vulnerabilities as 3 phones axed from update list
Tech experts warn users about the risks of using Galaxy S21 series devices, after Samsung removed three from its regular update list.