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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.
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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.
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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.
The Shrewsbury Ark secures £50,000 match funding for winter campaign
The Ark, a Shrewsbury charity offering day-centre services to homeless and vulnerable people, has received a significant boost for its "Save the Ark" Winter Campaign.
Appeal following attempted burglary near Bridgnorth
Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted burglary near Bridgnorth on Tuesday, 25 November.
Police issue warning over surge in courier fraud
Police are calling on the public to exercise vigilance and immediately warn elderly and vulnerable friends and family against a damaging rise in 'courier fraud'.
First Telford Day proves a success
People turned out for the first Telford Day on Saturday, marking the start of the festive activities in the town and the new Borough flag being flown for the first time.
Telford Community Basketball CIC wins National Positive Impact Award
Telford Community Basketball CIC was last week crowned the national winner of the Positive Impact Award at the prestigious Growing Business Awards 2025 in London.
Stuart Anderson MP demands government transparency on flood investment
Stuart Anderson MP has demanded full transparency on government investment in flood defences, amid reports that it has misled the public over its claims to be spending a record amount of money on them.
Shropshire tennis players clock up the miles to play in LTA Winter County Cup
Shropshire's tennis players clocked up the miles as they recently enjoyed representing the county in the LTA Winter County Cup.
Shrewsbury Severn Rotary reveals ambitious Santa sleigh programme
An ambitious Santa sleigh programme has been announced by a local Rotary club in support of its popular annual charity fundraising activities.