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Police appeal for key witnesses to get in contact following fatal Shrewsbury collision
Police investigating a fatal collision in Shrewsbury on Saturday, 22 November, are continuing to appeal for key witnesses.
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Telford MP and Council Leader take town’s defence growth ambitions to the top of the Ministry of Defence
Telford’s MP Shaun Davies and Telford & Wrekin Council Leader Lee Carter have taken the town’s defence growth ambitions straight to Westminster, urging ministers to back Telford as a central hub in Britain’s defence industry.
New Whitchurch to Wellington bus service to begin in January
A new bus service between Whitchurch, Market Drayton, the Princess Royal Hospital and Wellington bus station will begin next month.
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Fire service issues safety warning after two electrical fires
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued a serious safety reminder to the public, urging extra caution with electrical devices following two significant house fires over the weekend.
Telford and Wrekin’s High Street Heroes 2025 are crowned
Businesses across Telford and Wrekin have been recognised for the positive impact they have had on their local high street this year.
Triple heritage awards shortlisting for the Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating after being shortlisted in three categories of the Heritage Railway Association Annual Awards 2026, the biggest and most respected accolades in the heritage rail sector.
Visioning work planned for Shorncliffe Drive Recreation Ground in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Town Council has taken an important step toward enhancing Shorncliffe Drive Recreation Ground in Copthorne, as local landscape architects Camlins visited the site recently to begin early design and consultation preparations.
Just Credit Union reveals ‘almost perfect’ score in loans survey
The region’s not-for-profit savings and loans co-operative has received an ‘almost perfect score’ in an independent survey of members who received a loan during 2025.
Oswestry Town Council named as finalist for prestigious national award
Oswestry Town Council has earned recognition as a finalist in the National Association of Local Councils STAR Awards ‘Council of the Year’ category.
Shrewsbury’s Dana footpath closed due to castle wall safety concerns
The Dana footpath in Shrewsbury – adjacent to the Castle and railway station – has been closed to the public after concerns were raised about sections of the castle wall.
Telford MP welcomes record roads funding boost
Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, has praised the Government’s announcement that the annual roads budget for local authorities will be doubled with a £7.3bn funding increase – including £36.1m for Telford & Wrekin.
Man jailed for sexually assaulting teenage girl in Telford
A man has been handed a six-year custodial sentence after he lured a teenage girl into a Telford car park before sexually assaulting her.
Four Shropshire schools join Marches Academy Trust
The Marches Academy Trust has announced a significant expansion as the four schools comprising the Westcliffe Federation officially joined the multi-academy trust.
High demand drives installation of four more secure cycle pods in Shrewsbury
The first round of secure Shrewsbury Moves Cycle Pods introduced over the summer has proved a success, with all five subscription-based pods filling up within days of installation.
Telford head boy smashes target in English Channel swimming challenge
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Head Boy, Joe Costello (17), has successfully completed an extraordinary 21-mile swimming challenge, raising an astonishing £2,550 (including Gift Aid) for Cancer Research UK.
Shropshire drivers reminded of consequences of drink and drug driving
As the festive season officially begins, West Mercia Police have launched a stark warning and a significant enforcement campaign aimed squarely at drivers who believe they can risk getting behind the wheel after drinking or taking drugs.
Schools invited to bid for up to £1,000 of active travel funding
Shropshire Council is again inviting schools to apply for up to £1000 to help enable more children to cycle, walk or scoot to and from school.
Arrests made following three drugs warrants in Telford
Three men have been arrested following three drugs warrants in Telford on Monday morning, 1 December.
First beaver born in Shropshire in 400 years
A nature reserve in Shropshire has welcomed its first baby beaver, following the release of a pair of Eurasian beavers at the site in Shrewsbury earlier this year.
Woman dies after car collides with fence near Oswestry
A woman has died following a single-vehicle collision that happened near Oswestry on Sunday afternoon, 30 November.