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Flood warnings and alerts in place across Shropshire as river levels remain high
Flood warnings and alerts are in place across Shropshire as river levels remain high following Storm Claudia on Friday.
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Bridgnorth Town Council steps up to counteract Shropshire Council’s Financial crisis
Bridgnorth Town Council has announced it is taking decisive action to mitigate the ongoing financial crisis at Shropshire Council, developing an operational plan to safeguard and enhance local services.
MP fighting to get fairer business rates for shops
Independent shops and high street-based companies have been facing the burden of unfairly high business rates for far too long, says a Shropshire MP.
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Community consultation launches for new neighbourhood south of Shrewsbury
Family-owned housebuilder, Bloor Homes, has launched a consultation with the local community on plans for a landscape-led new neighbourhood of homes south of Shrewsbury.
Hadley Park House Hotel triumphs at National Wedding Awards
An independently owned four-star hotel, more used to hosting and celebrating with couples getting married, is celebrating after picking up a prestigious award.
Oxfam Shops in Shrewsbury reopen with new look and sustainable design
Oxfam has reopened both its Oxfam Shop and Oxfam Books & Music in Shrewsbury, following a full refurbishment that gives the much-loved shops a bold new look.
Techtimeout Tuesday set to break sign-up record
Momentum is ramping up for the UK’s largest wellbeing initiative, Techtimeout Tuesday, with organisations representing over 2 million people so far signing up to take part on 2 December.
Hospital Trust first in the country to introduce new technology to refine radiation treatment
New cameras which can monitor the radiation dose being given to cancer patients have been installed at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital – the imaging from the cameras will refine the accuracy of treatment.
Stuart Anderson MP has set out his redlines ahead of the Autumn Budget
In a major intervention in Parliament on Wednesday, 12th November, Stuart urged the Government to scrap unfair tax rises and prioritise fair investment in rural public services to unlock rural prosperity.
Telford & Wrekin Council launches annual Christmas gift appeal for care-experienced young people
Telford & Wrekin Council has launched its annual appeal to residents, businesses and organisations to donate Christmas gifts for care-experienced young people across the Borough.
Runners raise more than £31,000 at Hope House’s Dark Runs
An incredible 1,600 runners lit up the night and raised more than £31,000 at Hope House Children’s Hospices’ dark runs.
Telford Tigers in costly cup loss against Hull Seahawks
Autocraft Telford Tigers returned to home ice on Saturday after two consecutive road games last weekend.
Flood warnings and alerts in place following Storm Claudia
Heavy rain from Storm Claudia has led to flood warnings and alerts being issued across Shropshire, with river levels expected to continue to rise.
Man charged with attempted murder following stabbing at Donnington Bonfire event
Police have charged a man charged with attempted murder following a stabbing at the Donnington Bonfire event in Telford last Saturday.
Shropshire Council continues to forecast overspend
Shropshire Council is projecting to spend £47.069 million more than it has coming in by the end of March 2026.
Eight Shropshire organisations awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025
Eight voluntary organisations from across the county have been awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Two sentenced for ‘terrifying’ burglary in Shropshire
Two men have been sentenced for their role in a "terrifying" burglary at a home in Shropshire after mistaking the address for one they believed sold drugs.
Telford Community Pub relaunches following over £110,000 refurbishment
Popular community pub, The Malt Shovel in Telford, has relaunched today, Friday 14 November, following a combined investment of more than £110,000.
NHS patients urged to come forward for care as usual during resident doctors’ strikes
The NHS is urging patients to continue coming forward for care as resident doctors go on strike from today.
Shropshire MP calls on Government to urgently support council’s fight for financial stability
North Shropshire MP, Helen Morgan, has written to the Government calling for urgent support to help Shropshire Council safeguard essential services and avoid issuing a Section 114 Notice.