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Landmark nature recovery plan published for Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin
Shropshire Council, working with Telford & Wrekin Council and Natural England, has published the Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
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More than 80 new jobs created at new plastics recycling facility
More than 80 new jobs have been announced at a ground-breaking plastics recycling facility in Shrewsbury.
MP warns broadband ‘saga’ could continue for years
A Shropshire MP has warned that households and businesses face further delays in accessing full‑fibre broadband after the Government handed a failed rollout contract to Openreach.
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Residents invited to Oswestry Annual Town Meeting
Oswestry residents are invited to attend the Annual Town Meeting on Monday, 27 April, with this year's theme being 'No Wrong Door - Finding support for those who need it the most'.
Local Residents invited to Weeping Cross nursery ahead of 2026 Heart of England in Bloom campaign
Local residents are being invited to take a rare behind-the-scenes look around Shrewsbury Town Council’s Weeping Cross nursery.
Shropshire’s Rob Rue relishing chance to captain Wales in top tennis tournament
Shropshire's Rob Rue is relishing the chance to return to the international tennis stage as he prepares to captain Wales for the first time in his home country.
Emergency services called after HGV collides with trees near Much Wenlock
Emergency services were called to a collision in the early hours of this morning after a heavy goods vehicle became embedded in a line of trees on Stretton Road near Much Wenlock.
No doctors, no development: MP calls for GP guarantee on new housing
North Shropshire's MP is backing calls for investment in GP surgeries in areas of new housing as latest figures reveal the impact of development on busy practices.
Company sought to operate Shropshire Council’s leisure centres for next 10 years
Shropshire Council is seeking a company to operate its leisure centres for the next decade. The current contract runs out at the end of July 2027.
Public meeting to take place as fight to protect green belt land in Albrighton continues
Residents of Albrighton are being urged to turn out in force again this week to show the scale of opposition against plans for housing on green belt land that threatens to split the community in two.
Final stage of resurfacing works underway at Ketley Brook Roundabout
The final phase of works to upgrade road surfaces and markings across one of Telford's busiest junctions, while minimising daytime disruption, is underway at Ketley Brook Roundabout.
Charity runner heads through Shropshire on gruelling day 21 of 30 consecutive marathons
The Shropshire countryside is serving as the backdrop today for an extraordinary display of human endurance as David Walmsley from Liverpool enters the final third of his monumental "30 in 30" marathon challenge.
46 blank firing guns handed in during firearms amnesty
Forty-six Bruni blank firing guns were handed in to West Mercia Police during a firearms amnesty that took place in February.
One-week appeal to restore River Teme launches with donations doubled
People across the Teme Valley are being urged to back a one-week appeal starting this Wednesday to restore the River Teme, with every donation doubled.
Joe Johnson hits century on his first Shropshire appearance as county’s cricketers prepare for new season
Joe Johnson and Roman Walker made a positive impact on their first appearances for Shropshire as the county stepped up preparations for the new National Counties campaign.
Grange Park Primary School U11 girls crowned regional champions and set for national finals
Grange Park Primary School's Under-11 Girls football team has achieved outstanding success in the National League Trust competition.
Telford Community Basketball CIC receives further regional recognition
Telford Community Basketball CIC has received further recognition for its community impact, winning two additional honours at the Basketball England Regional Awards.
Telford’s MP calls for new Government Funded Youth Hub
Shaun Davies MP is calling on Telford & Wrekin Council for a new Government-backed Youth Hub to be located in Telford Town Centre.
Long-serving RJAH staff celebrated for dedication to patient care
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital has hosted its annual Long Service Awards to honour 13 remarkable staff members.
£25,000 donation gives pupils a say in school projects
Pupils at The Thomas Adams School are set to benefit from a £25,000 donation from Persimmon Homes West Midlands.