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Arrests made as police appeal for witnesses to incident in Shrewsbury
Police are appealing for witnesses after an altercation outside a public house in the Mount Pleasant area of Shrewsbury last night, Monday 9 March.
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New emergency care facilities open at RSH as part of redevelopment project
Patients needing emergency care at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital will now benefit from improved facilities, as the third phase of the Emergency Department refurbishment opens.
Shropshire Council launches new policy to empower town and parish councils
Shropshire Council has approved a new Town and Parish Council Asset Transfer Policy, setting out a clear and transparent framework to support the transfer of council‑owned land and buildings to town and parish councils across the county.
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Severn Valley Railway honoured at Heritage Railway Association awards
The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating after receiving the Chairman’s Special Award at the 2026 Heritage Railway Association awards.
Lilleshall’s dynamic duo honoured for transforming lives through golf
In the traditional world of golf, innovation is often met with a raised eyebrow, but at Lilleshall Hall Golf Club, a husband-and-wife coaching team has turned doubt into a national masterclass in inclusivity.
Independent Safety Review launched for Shrewsbury station gyratory
Shropshire Council has confirmed that it is moving into a critical phase of assessment for the controversial Shrewsbury station gyratory scheme following the receipt of an interim Stage 3 Road Safety Audit.
Jail for man who supplied drugs across Telford
A man has been jailed for 31 months for his role in supplying drugs across Telford as part of a county line.
Skills show celebrates tenth anniversary in Telford as showcase of employment opportunities
A huge showcase of employment, apprenticeship and training opportunities across the region is back in Telford for the tenth year this month.
Ludlow Town Council introduces new parking signage at historic market square
Ludlow Town Council has taken a significant step towards safeguarding the town’s iconic market by installing new parking restriction signage around the square.
Planning surgeries announced for Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site
Telford & Wrekin Council is continuing its commitment to supporting residents in the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site with a new programme of free, pre‑bookable one‑to‑one planning surgeries throughout 2026.
New county-wide mental health text help service launched
Residents across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin now have access to a vital new lifeline as a free, 24-hour mental health text support service.
Field Studies Council announces plans to build nation of adventure learners
Outdoor education charity Field Studies Council has committed to building a nation of adventure learners with the roll-out of a new programme of school residential trips.
Telford & Wrekin Council welcomes milestone as SaTH exits special measures
Telford & Wrekin Council has welcomed the announcement that The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has exited special measures, but has stressed that it wants to see the good progress continue.
Bridgnorth’s iconic St Mary’s faces “15-year survival Window” as community consultation launches
One of Shropshire’s most recognisable landmarks is facing a race against time, as a new feasibility study warns that St Mary’s Church could be forced to close its doors within 15 years unless urgent structural failings are addressed.
Shropshire Arts Group set for international spotlight at Oska Bright Film Festival
A local arts collective is heading to the coast this spring as their latest cinematic venture prepares to compete on the international stage.
Telford College highly commended for ‘innovation in training’
Telford College has been highly commended for its ‘innovation in training’ at a national awards ceremony.
Witness appeal after cyclist seriously injured in Shrewsbury
Police in Shrewsbury are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving a car and a cyclist on Lancaster Road yesterday.
Telford man sentenced for assaulting police officer and theft
A Telford has been handed a 28-month custodial sentence for assaulting a police officer and for a five-month shoplifting spree where he stole more than £2,100 worth of items.
Etihad to resume 'limited' flights to 71 destinations including the UK - full list
Etihad will resume a "limited commercial flight schedule" from Friday (March 6), operating between Abu Dhabi and 71 destinations - see the full list.
Driver released from car following head-on collision on A53 near Market Drayton
A male driver is recovering in hospital after a head-on collision involving a car and a large goods vehicle on the A53 near Market Drayton yesterday afternoon.