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Man asaulted during Telford burglary
A man in his twenties was assaulted sustaining minor injuries during an aggravated burglary which took place in the Leegomery area of Telford on New Year's Day.
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West Midlands Ambulance Service sees a rise in New Year’s Day calls
It proved to be a busy start to 2026 for West Midlands Ambulance Service with a 9% rise in call numbers compared to the previous year.
New Chair takes over at Shropshire charity
Severn Hospice has appointed Professor Debra Towse (EM) as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees.
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School tops up art supplies with flag competition prize
A Telford primary school has topped up its arts supplies after one of its pupils was crowned the winner of the Telford flag competition.
MPs proud to be part of 40 per cent archive
Shropshire’s two female MPs say they are proud to be part of a project marking the historic moment that has seen women now making up 40 per cent of the membership of the House of Commons.
Man arrested after drugs recovered from vehicle in Telford
A man has been arrested after drugs were recovered from a vehicle in Telford in the early hours of Tuesday, 30 December.
Severn Hospice bids farewell to Director of Care after decades of service to Shropshire patients
A much-loved figure in Shropshire’s healthcare community is retiring after a lifelong career spent caring for patients and supporting colleagues across the county.
Love Wellington launches ‘New Year, New You’ campaign
As the calendar flips to 2026, marking the traditional time for reflection and self-improvement, Love Wellington is embracing the spirit of renewal with the launch of its "New Year, New You" campaign.
Telford College donates festive gift boxes for the homeless
Telford College students have donated dozens of Christmas gift boxes to a local charity which supports homeless and vulnerable people.
Milestone as work completed on garden at LINAC bunker site
A significant milestone has been reached with work being completed on the garden at the LINAC bunker site at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
Telford & Wrekin Council hails “successful year” for highways and infrastructure
As 2025 draws to a close, Telford & Wrekin Council has reflected on a year of significant progress across the borough’s highways and transport network.
Telford’s armed forces heroes honoured with special recognition from Defence Secretary
Shaun Davies MP for Telford has presented special letters of recognition from the Secretary of State for Defence, The Rt Hon John Healey MP, to three Telford residents and organisations ahead of Christmas.
Lasting memories of a 35 year-plus Santa sleigh legacy
A 35 year-plus legacy of the Santa Sleigh in Shropshire has drawn to a close for 2025 with lasting memories for many.
Shropshire running club’s new year beginners course returns
People interested in taking up running in the New Year are being invited to join a beginners’ course in Shrewsbury.
Two dead after collision on B4380 in Buildwas
A man and woman, both in their 70s, died at the scene of a collision in Buildwas on Saturday, 27 December.
Witnesses sought after two women injured by car at Tesco in Whitchurch
Two pedestrians were injured, one seriously, following a collision in the car park of Tesco in Whitchurch on Saturday, 27 December.
Hospital Trust director scoops national award
A prestigious national award has been presented to a hospital director for their significant contribution to healthcare finance.
MP vows action on anti-social behaviour at Ludlow Park and Ride
Stuart Anderson, Member of Parliament for South Shropshire, joined members of Ludford Parish Council recently for a detailed walkaround of the Ludlow Park and Ride site to hear directly from local residents and councillors on issues affecting the facility and wider community.
Eight fire appliances attend fire at Wetherspoon pub The Hippodrome in Market Drayton
Eight fire appliances attended a fire at the Wetherspoon public house, The Hippodrome, on Queen Street in Market Drayton on Saturday lunchtime.
Casualties released from vehicle after car collided with tree on A41 at Higher Heath
Emergency services were called to a serious collision on the A41 at Higher Heath late on Christmas night, resulting in a complex rescue operation to free trapped occupants.