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Youth homelessness crisis deepens as need for independent living support highlighted
According to recent Centrepoint research, there are tens of thousands of 18 to 25-year-olds across the country facing homelessness.
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Police issue warning after five chainsaws stolen in rural Shropshire
Residents in the Oswestry area are being urged to review their security after power tools – including five chainsaws – were stolen overnight.
Unattended campfire sparks incident in Wem
Firefighers in Wem were called out after a campfire was left unattended in Mill Street last night.
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Man jailed for grooming Telford schoolgirl
A man has been handed a two-year jail sentence after driving from Sheffield to meet a schoolgirl from Telford he’d been speaking to online.
Shropshire Council paves the way for safer school commutes with 20mph rollout
A significant road safety initiative is gaining momentum as Shropshire Council continues its commitment to protecting the county’s youngest residents.
Vital funding secured to improve Newport Community Library
Newport Community Library is set to benefit from significant improvements after vital funding of £235,971 has been secured to refurbish and modernise the much‑loved community facility.
Successful Hope House Oswestry Pop Up extends opening
Shoppers are getting even more chances to bag a bargain while making a difference at the Hope House Pop Up in Oswestry, thanks to its early success.
Shropshire contingent enjoy playing at ITF World Tennis Masters Tour Wirral tournament
Five Shropshire tennis players took part in the MT200 Wirral tournament, part of the ITF World Tennis Masters Tour calendar, as they impressively represented the county.
2026 Bike4Life Ride Out VIP flag bearer announced
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has revealed the VIP flag-bearer for its 2026 Bike4Life Ride Out.
Monthly coffee club near Ellesmere lends support to global children's charity
A village coffee club is lending its support to a global children’s charity.
Landia Chopper Pumps support essential carrot production for 10 years
Chopper pumps are enjoying a decade of trouble-free operation.
Immersive art exhibition blending visuals and guided storytelling in Whitchurch
A new immersive art exhibition blending visual art with guided storytelling is being presented.
Thousands of meals donated across Shropshire by supermarket
A major supermarket has donated thousands of meals to families during the Easter period.
Lyneal Trust gifted £2,000 to install life saving defibrillator
A charity offering accessible canal holidays has received a new defibrillator for medical emergencies thanks to a generous donation.
Parked cars delay firefighters responding to fire in Bridgnorth
Firefighters were delayed when responding to a fire in Bridgnorth this morning, Thursday 16 April, after they had difficulty navigating parked cars.
Success for families as majority secure top school choice on National Offer Day
Families across the county have received news today, Thursday 16 April, as school place allocations for September 2026 were officially released.
Glowing inspectors' report for school which keeps pupils 'happy and safe'
An Estyn report has praised Bronington VA School in Wrexham for its 'high aspirations'.
Major streaming platform gives UK subscribers live sports coverage for no extra cost
Disney Plus has given subscribers in the UK access to live sports coverage on ESPN for no extra cost
Millions issued smartwatch warning from GP over three alerts you aren't aware of
A health expert has urged all smartwatch users not to ignore these three alerts on your smartwatch.
Shropshire may not be able to run weekly food waste collections until 2039
Shropshire may not be able to carry out weekly food collections until 2039 – which Oswestry councillor Duncan Kerr says is "appalling".