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Telford woman jailed for series of shoplifting offences in Newport
A woman has been sentenced to 44 weeks in prison for a series of shoplifting offences at a store in Newport.
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Athletics track at William Brookes School in Much Wenlock set for £164,000 investment
A £164,000 investment to resurface the athletics track at William Brookes School has been announced by The 3-18 Education Trust.
Innovative theatre lists reduce waiting times for patients
Surgeons have undertaken two high intensity theatre lists in one day – reducing the amount of time patients are waiting for their planned operations.
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Shrewsbury MP seeks public support for direct trains to London
An appeal for signatures of support has been launched to help secure a new direct rail service linking Shropshire and London.
Red Alert: Newport school adds a splash of colour for charity
Burton Borough School in Newport was awash with colour, community spirit and compassion as students and staff took part in ‘Wear it Red Day’ in support of the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.
Shropshire Council backs six towns in bids to become UK Town of Culture 2028
Shropshire Council has confirmed its backing six local county towns in bids to become the UK Town of Culture 2028.
Council strengthens its commitment to protecting and enhancing nature across the Borough
Telford & Wrekin Council has reinforced its commitment to protecting and enhancing local natural habitats, after its Cabinet approved the designation of new and expanded Local Nature Reserves.
West Mercia Police to host free bike marking events across Telford
Cyclists across Telford are being encouraged to take advantage of a new police initiative aimed at reducing bike theft through free security marking.
Nuplace marks decade of success delivering hundreds of new homes
In the ten years since it launched, Nuplace, Telford & Wrekin Council’s housing company, has delivered hundreds of new homes across the Borough.
Stuart Anderson MP Supports South Shropshire High Streets
South Shropshire's MP has stepped up his campaign to deliver on his Shop Local Action Plan, which aims to boost footfall and trade on South Shropshire's high streets.
Lydbury North man given 15-year sentence after being found guilty of rape and assault
A man has been handed a 15-year custodial sentence for raping a woman in Telford.
Wintry conditions to continue with ice warning across Shropshire this weekend
Met Office issues ice warning as rain and sleet freeze overnight, bringing travel risks across Wales and England from Friday evening into Saturday morning.
MPs urged to review HMRC Personal Allowance tax threshold for pensioners
MPs have been urged to re-examine plans to double the personal tax allowance for pensioners after more than 104,000 signed an official petition
Market Drayton woman fined for misusing her child’s blue badge
A woman from Market Drayton has been ordered to pay more than £2700 for misusing her child’s disabled parking badge (‘Blue Badge’), in a prosecution brought by Shropshire Council’s trading standards and parking enforcement team.
Wrekin MP welcomes Ministerial support for latest WSMR rail service bid
Wrekin MP, Mark Pritchard, has welcomed the first public statement of support from the Secretary of State for Transport in the House of Commons for the Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway (WSMR) bid to run direct rail services between Shropshire and London.
Decade of success for Telford & Wrekin Council’s Telford Land Deal
Telford & Wrekin Council is celebrating the significant achievements of the Telford Land Deal, following today’s Cabinet meeting where a report set out ten years of transformative impact for the Borough.
Hospice cafe celebrates five years of comfort, community and great coffee
A hospice café is marking five years of serving patients, families and the local community with a week of birthday celebrations from Sunday, 15 February.
Man released from handcuffs with angle grinder spared prison for chaotic escape
Owen Batha, now 23, was handed a two-year prison sentence at Shrewsbury Crown Court on Thursday, February 12, which was suspended for 18 months.
Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet gives Budget plans the green light
Telford & Wrekin Council’s Budget proposals have been given the green light by the Council’s Cabinet following a four-week statutory consultation process.
Popular food and drink festival returning to Jubilee Park
The Whitchurch Food & Drink Festival is returning for 2026 and will take place in Jubilee Park.