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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.
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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.
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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.
Shrewsbury Night Bus trial to celebrate launch with a week of free travel!
Shrewsbury’s Festive Night Bus is getting ready to roll out of the station, with the first bus setting out on the 24th of November.
Telford flag competition winner revealed
After thousands of people cast their vote, the winner of the Telford flag competition has been revealed as Amelia, aged nine and a pupil at Randlay Primary School.
Shrewsbury Army Engineer reaches final of Army’s first official darts championship
A Royal Engineer from Shrewsbury has made history by competing in the final of the Army's inaugural darts championship.
Bridgnorth woman urges people to get help as she tells her story to help others
A Bridgnorth woman, whose twin sister took her own life three years ago, has shared her devastating story to urge others to seek mental health support, claiming a local service 'saved her life'.
MP calls for urgent help to 'avoid bankruptcy' for Shropshire Council
North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan has called on the Government to urgently assist Shropshire Council in its battle for financial stability.
Over 1,500 respond to Shropshire prescription ordering changes
More than 1,500 people have shared their views on proposed changes to prescription ordering in Shropshire.
Storm Claudia to bring heavy rainfall to parts of Wales
Storm Claudia is set to bring heavy rainfall to parts of Wales, causing flooding and disruption.
Who has priority on the road? The Highway Code rule drivers need to know
Who has priority on UK roads? The Highway Code rules that drivers, pedestrians and cyclists need to know.
Do not eat: Sainsbury's issues warning as product declared possible health risk
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a warning to Sainsbury’s shoppers over the “possible health risk”.
Whitchurch novella sells out two days after launch
A writing group’s novella has sold out just two days after its launch.
Warning issued as biggest 'cannibal storm' in 20 years may disrupt GPS tonight
The powerful cannibal solar storm could disrupt communications and GPS on Earth tonight but also increase your chances of seeing the Northern Lights.
Van fire tackled by Cheshire firefighters in Wrenbury on Wednesday
CHESHIRE firefighters were called to a van fire in Wrenbury with no reported injuries.
Static caravans can't be used during barn conversions amid raw sewage complaint
Shropshire Council has refused continued temporary living arrangements at four static caravans near Ellesmere amid concerns over sewage.
BBC TV Licence fee set to rise above £180 next year
Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on.