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Three linked to car cruising in Shropshire banned from driving
Two men and a teenager linked to car cruising in Shropshire have been handed driving bans after videos showing them driving recklessly were discovered by police.
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Estate residents blighted with parking issues due to hospital expansion call for action
Residents of the Bowbrook Meadows estate in Shrewsbury have expressed their outrage after their quiet residential streets were effectively transformed into an "unofficial overflow car park" by contractors and staff from the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
Celebration for the Community at the Sunflower Sprint
Organisers of one of the region’s much-loved events are gearing up for another colour-drenched day of fundraising.
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Residents in areas of Telford and Bridgnorth suffer water supply issues
Households in two parts of Shropshire are facing a disruption today after failures on two pumps left taps dry and water supplies discoloured.
Over 200 cannabis plants discovered at Telford property
Cannabis plants with an estimated value of more than £220,000 were seized following a successful warrant carried out in Telford yesterday, 23 April.
Campaign re-energised to win direct train to London
With just weeks to go before decision day on the proposed direct train service between Shropshire and London, the campaign to secure the new rail link is being re-energised.
Ice hockey legends return to the ice as Telford Tigers celebrate 40 years of history
Telford Tigers will celebrate 40 years of history this weekend as two iconic sides, Ironbridge Ice and Wrekin Giants, go head-to-head in a special Legends Game at Telford Ice Rink.
Rallying cry for the future of Oswestry’s Christmas Parade
Oswestry is facing a festive call to arms as the Borderland Rotary Club seeks fresh faces to ensure the town’s iconic Christmas Parade continues to march through the streets for years to come.
Shropshire’s cricketers look forward to opening National Counties Trophy campaign at Bridgnorth
Shropshire begin their 2026 NCCA season against Cumbria in the newly-named NV Play National Counties Trophy at Bridgnorth Cricket Club on Sunday at 11 am.
Landmark nature recovery plan published for Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin
Shropshire Council, working with Telford & Wrekin Council and Natural England, has published the Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
More than 80 new jobs created at new plastics recycling facility
More than 80 new jobs have been announced at a ground-breaking plastics recycling facility in Shrewsbury.
MP warns broadband ‘saga’ could continue for years
A Shropshire MP has warned that households and businesses face further delays in accessing full‑fibre broadband after the Government handed a failed rollout contract to Openreach.
Residents invited to Oswestry Annual Town Meeting
Oswestry residents are invited to attend the Annual Town Meeting on Monday, 27 April, with this year's theme being 'No Wrong Door - Finding support for those who need it the most'.
Local Residents invited to Weeping Cross nursery ahead of 2026 Heart of England in Bloom campaign
Local residents are being invited to take a rare behind-the-scenes look around Shrewsbury Town Council’s Weeping Cross nursery.
Shropshire’s Rob Rue relishing chance to captain Wales in top tennis tournament
Shropshire's Rob Rue is relishing the chance to return to the international tennis stage as he prepares to captain Wales for the first time in his home country.
Emergency services called after HGV collides with trees near Much Wenlock
Emergency services were called to a collision in the early hours of this morning after a heavy goods vehicle became embedded in a line of trees on Stretton Road near Much Wenlock.
No doctors, no development: MP calls for GP guarantee on new housing
North Shropshire's MP is backing calls for investment in GP surgeries in areas of new housing as latest figures reveal the impact of development on busy practices.
Company sought to operate Shropshire Council’s leisure centres for next 10 years
Shropshire Council is seeking a company to operate its leisure centres for the next decade. The current contract runs out at the end of July 2027.
Public meeting to take place as fight to protect green belt land in Albrighton continues
Residents of Albrighton are being urged to turn out in force again this week to show the scale of opposition against plans for housing on green belt land that threatens to split the community in two.
Final stage of resurfacing works underway at Ketley Brook Roundabout
The final phase of works to upgrade road surfaces and markings across one of Telford's busiest junctions, while minimising daytime disruption, is underway at Ketley Brook Roundabout.