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Shrewsbury man given 15-year custodial sentence for rape

A man from Shrewsbury has been handed a 15-year custodial sentence for raping a woman in Telford.

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Yellow weather warning for ice issued as sub-zero conditions to hit Shropshire

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice for Shropshire tomorrow.

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The Salary Sacrifice changes to pension and employee perks rumoured for budget 2025

Salary sacrifice cuts rumoured in the Budget have been criticised, such as slashing the pension allowance, cycle to work schemes and childcare funding

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Critically endangered wildcats could be released back in UK after public backs move

Wildcats could be about to make a comeback in the UK after a study found the public would back the decision.

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Man sentenced for assaulting shop workers in Telford

A man has been given a six month custodial sentence for assaulting a member of shop staff before making off with £35 worth of food.

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Extra urgent dental appointments now available across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

Extra appointments are now available for people across the county who need urgent or unscheduled dental care, say health leaders at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

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Police operation focuses on night-time economy and road safety in South Shropshire

South Shropshire’s police teams have carried out a combined operation targeting drink/drug driving, anti-social driving, and safety in the night-time economy.

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New housing application targets ‘much needed’ homes in Ford

A significant new housing development has been proposed for the village of Ford, with SH Partnerships submitting its first-ever planning application.

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Stuart Anderson MP urges nominations for Rural Oscars

Stuart Anderson MP has urged residents across South Shropshire to nominate local businesses, organisations, and individual champions for Rural Oscars in the highly coveted Countryside Alliance Awards, which have once again opened for nominations.

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Stanmore Country Park volunteers celebrate success and Green Flag award

Volunteers at Stanmore Country Park are celebrating a major milestone, marking 11 years since the group began and securing their seventh consecutive Green Flag Community Award.

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7,000 extra urgent dental appointments available in Shropshire

People needing urgent dental care can now book extra appointments across Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin.

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Marie's Christmas call for volunteers from Whitchurch

Marie Curie has appealed for volunteers from Whitchurch to help at fundraising events.

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Farmer who used telehandler to flip car with people inside spared jail

John Huxley, of Whixall, was sentenced after he flipped over a Mitsubishi with a telehandler and also took out £33,000 of credit despite being bankrupt.

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14 homes could be built in new development on the edge of town

Plans have been submitted to build 14 homes near Ellesmere.

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Top 10 most popular and trending dog names in the UK revealed for 2025

Luna, Milo and Buddy are among the UK's top 10 most popular dog names for 2025, according to research from Rover.com.

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Cold snap hits UK this week with warning of snow and ice as temperatures plummet

Temperatures across the UK are to drop this week as the Met Office warns a cold snap could see snow and ice.

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Cheshire River Dee area subject to Environment Agency flood alert

THE Environment Agency has said a flood alert for the River Dee in Cheshire will remain in place until Tuesday at the earliest.

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Flood warnings and alerts in place across Shropshire as river levels remain high

Flood warnings and alerts are in place across Shropshire as river levels remain high following Storm Claudia on Friday.

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We went to see the stunning Christmas Lanterns and Light trail at Chester Zoo...

CHESTER Zoo's Lanterns and Light trail for Christmas is now officially open and this is what we thought of it.

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Cow needed rescuing from Cheshire canal at weekend says county fire service

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service personnel were on call to rescue a cow from a canal in a small village in the county on Saturday.