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Man jailed for murder after hiding body for weeks
A man who hid the body of a man in his home for up to a month in Telford, has today, Friday 10 April, been jailed for 19 years.
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Lidl begins building its first-ever pub in UK - 'what will the middle isle be like'
Lidl has begun building its first-ever pub at a site in the UK.
Council to remove 'unauthorised' flags after storm damage cost £13,000
Shropshire Council will start taking down flags from roads after “rising community tensions” and being hit with bills costing £13,000 following Storm Amy.
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Beauty chain to return to high street with 25 new stores after closing 150 last year
Bodycare collapsed into administration in September last year, forcing around 150 stores to close
Tesco warns shoppers 'do not eat' as food recalled because it contains plastic
Tesco, along with the Food Standards Agency (FSA), has issued a “do not eat” warning to shoppers
Shropshire Council to remove unauthorised flags following safety concerns
Shropshire Council has confirmed it will begin a comprehensive programme to remove unauthorised national flags from street lighting columns and highway infrastructure across the county.
Shropshire Council extends Kier highways partnership to 2027
Shropshire Council has confirmed a one-year extension to its highways contract with Kier, ensuring the partnership continues until at least April 2027.
More welcoming environment for children as blood test service opens at CDC
Younger patients can now have blood tests at the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Telford, providing a more welcoming environment for them and their families.
Telford MP to host first ‘A Pint with your MP’ community event this April
Shaun Davies, member of Parliament for Telford, is hosting his first ‘Pint with your MP’ event at a local pub in Telford.
Which acts are headlining this summer’s Audlem Party on the Park?
A crowd-pleasing night of live music and community spirit is set to return.
British Touring Shakespeare returning to Soulton Hall with new performances
Soulton Hall is to host a weekend of theatre featuring Dracula and Romeo and Juliet.
Wem high street shop shoots down rumours it will close despite being for sale
Dennis Price, who founded the business in a portable cabin on his parents’ drive in 1981, has put the business on the market ahead of his retirement.
Police crack down on youth disorder with 48-hour dispersal order in Oakengates
A crackdown on antisocial behaviour by youths has been launched in Oakengates this week with a 48-hour dispersal order across the Telford town following a spike in police reports.
Man jailed for running Telford drugs line after being released from prison
A man has been given a five-year custodial sentence after it was discovered he was running a drugs line in Telford the day he was released from prison.
Shropshire faces ‘triple squeeze’ as funding gap set to widen significantly
New analysis from the Rural Services Network has exposed a deepening structural funding crisis in Shropshire, revealing that the county is set to fall further behind both its rural peers and the national average over the coming years.
Shropshire Council struggles to recruit revenue and benefits staff
Shropshire Council is struggling to recruit staff for its revenues and benefits team despite investing £1.1m to increase capacity.
New statutory sick pay rights start - what has changed and what it means for you
The Government is introducing sweeping sick pay reforms next week and it's important workers and employers know where they stand.
‘Biggest shake-up in decades’ to paternity leave unnoticed as dads can't afford leave
New UK paternity leave rights are now in force, but most parents remain unaware and many believe the changes do not go far enough
Oil price tumbles following ceasefire but when will drivers see cheaper fuel?
Oil prices have fallen after a ceasefire deal, but UK drivers may wait weeks for cheaper petrol as pump prices adjust more slowly.
Shrewsbury man convicted after using murder victim’s bank card
A 26-year-old man was yesterday, Wednesday 8 April, found guilty of the murder of Alexis De Naray following a 12-day trial at Stafford Crown Court.