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Increased police presence in Ironbridge as investigation into Christmas Eve rape continues
Police officers investigating a rape in Ironbridge that happened on Christmas Eve are continuing with enquiries today, Saturday 24 January, one month on from the incident.
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Building work commences for new Captain Matthew Webb Swimming and Fitness Centre in Dawley
Work to create a new swimming pool and fitness centre in Dawley which will provide a first-class leisure facility for the local community and enhance the Borough’s leisure offer is now underway.
Police crackdown on night-time vehicle nuisance at Harlescott Park and Ride site
Police have issued a firm warning following a surge in anti-social behaviour and vehicle-related disturbances in Shrewsbury.
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Prison sentence extended for man after phone discovered in cell
A HMP Stoke Heath prisoner has been given extra months on his sentence after a mobile phone was discovered hidden in a sock in his cell.
National Lottery app and website to temporarily close this weekend - see exact time
The National Lottery will close its website and app for part of this weekend with players only able to see prizes in its stores if tickets were bought there.
House of Lords backs calls to ban social media for under 16s
A ban on social media for under-16s has been backed by the House of Lords following growing calls from campaigners including actor Hugh Grant.
Regeneration of Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings delivers social and economic benefits
Historic England has published an independent evaluation report detailing the successful transformation of Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings.
Driver rescued after vehicle overturns in Onibury
Emergency services were called to the scene of a collision in Onibury, near Craven Arms, yesterday evening.
Tributes paid to North Shropshire’s 104-year-old ‘amazing’ wartime nurse
Tributes have been paid to one of North Shropshire’s oldest residents who has died, aged 104.
Telford MP joins cross-party Parliamentary Scheme to learn more about emergency services
Shaun Davies Member of Parliament for Telford has been selected to a parliamentary scheme designed to give MPs first-hand experience of the vital work carried out by the emergency services.
Councillor defends Shropshire grit bin policy after slips during Storm Goretti
Councillors clash over grit bin shortages in Ellesmere after Storm Goretti leaves residents injured.
Coroner raises alarm after Whitchurch woman’s hospital death
Coroner urges action after Whitchurch pensioner’s death at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, citing oxygen alarm concerns.
Morrisons is offering parents more than 50 per cent off but urging 'be quick'
Morrisons is offering parents more than 50% off baby essentials in-store and online, as part of its new Morrisons Baby Event.
Tributes paid to ex-nurse who cared for Dunkirk evacuees after her death at 104
Tributes have been paid to Welshampton’s Sally Baggaley, 104, a former nurse and community stalwart who has died following a fall at home.
Man jailed for dealing drugs in Telford
A man has been given a two-year prison sentence after he pleaded to guilty to supplying drugs in Telford.
Drugs seized as police carry out warrant in Whitchurch
A quantity of drugs has been seized by police following a warrant at an address in Whitchurch, yesterday morning, Wednesday 21 January.
Shrewsbury sees busiest Christmas since 2019 as visitor numbers surge
New data published by Shrewsbury BID presents a mainly positive picture of the recent Christmas trading period in Shrewsbury, with the busiest footfall since 2019 recorded in the lead up to the big day.
First for hospital Trust as patients with cardiac devices able to have MRI scans
Patients with fitted cardiac devices such as pacemakers are able to have MRI scans for the first time at the Trust, which runs the county’s acute hospitals.
Wellington Town Council purchases former Halifax building as part of town centre regeneration
Wellington Town Council has purchased the former home to Halifax and Oxfam on Walker Street, marking the latest milestone in the ongoing regeneration of the town centre.
Mobile networks need to do more to improve phone signal – MP
A Shropshire MP has called on mobile network operators to do more to improve connectivity and for minimum coverage and signal standards to be introduced.