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Market Drayton rapist jailed for 18 years for sexual offences
A 49-year-old man, Christopher Brake, formerly of Frogmore Road in Market Drayton, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for a series of sexual offences.
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Hunt for driver who left scene of three-vehicle collision on A49 near Wooferton
Police are appealing for information following a collision on the A49 at Woofferton at around 1.30 am this morning, 24 October, which involved two cars and an HGV.
Experts urge homeowners to do this one thing before putting pans in dishwasher
Homeowners with dishwashers are being urged to check labels on pots and pans before putting them on a cycle to help them last longer.
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Morrisons and Sainsbury's join free breakfast club that saves parents £450 a year
The moves are part of a plan to 'keep more of parents’ hard-earned cash in their pockets' and make sure children get a healthy breakfast
Wales Mountain Rescue Association warns of danger with extra darkness
Mountain Rescue Awareness Day falls on Sunday, October 26, the day the clocks go back and British Summer Time ends.
Critically endangered Bornean orangutan born at Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo has confirmed the birth of a critically endangered Borneo orangutan at the facility.
Plans submitted to build homes on disused farm site near Whitchurch
A planning application has been submitted to build several new homes on the site
Shropshire Council seeks financial support from Government
Shropshire Council has confirmed it has formally requested Exceptional Financial Support from the Government, citing a severe financial crisis inherited from the previous Conservative administration.
Shropshire worst in the country for increase in GP waiting times
The number of patients waiting more than a month to see a GP in the county has more than doubled in the last five years, new data has revealed.
Shrewsbury Town fined £30,000 for fielding ineligible Player
Shrewsbury Town Football Club has been handed a £30,000 fine, with half of it suspended, after admitting to a breach of EFL Regulations for fielding an ineligible player in their recent Vertu Trophy fixture.
New leadership at a Telford secondary school reflects on transformative year
The new leadership team at a Telford secondary school has been reflecting ‘with immense pride’ on one of the most successful and transformative years in its history.
Grants available to support vulnerable households across Shropshire
Community Resource is calling on voluntary and community organisations across Shropshire to apply for grants from the Household Support Fund (HSF), aimed at helping people through the cold winter months.
Mayor praises Meole Brace School students for helping shape new Shrewsbury tunnel mural
The Mayor of Shrewsbury, Councillor Alex Wagner, has praised the outstanding efforts of students at Meole Brace School who have helped shape the vision for a new public art mural in the town.
Costa Coffee supports Hope House Children’s Hospices with £2,000 donation
Costa Coffee has supported Hope House Children’s Hospices through its Community Grants scheme, which is now in its fifth year.
Plans to redevelop Whitchurch Civic Centre move a step closer
Plans to redevelop Whitchurch Civic Centre have moved a step closer.
MP calls for families to be heard after Shrewsbury hospital excluded from review
A Shropshire MP has called for bereaved families to be heard.
Shropshire Council looking at 'difficult' decisions to tackle £50m budget crisis
After a detail review of its budget, the council has found that it would currently have an overspend of £50 million this financial year
Man drove Porsche at 70mph on a 20mph road as police pursued him
A man from Towyn has been spared jail after he repeatedly harassed his partner and led police on a high-speed chase from Flintshire to Denbighshire.
Monty Don urges gardeners to do ‘once a year’ lawn trick now to help drain grass
Gardeners' World star Monty Don has urged gardeners to do easy 'once a year' lawn trick during autumn to help keep grass drained and prevent moss
Whitchurch Civic Centre redevelopment takes a step forward
Plans to redevelop Whitchurch Civic Centre and create a new, modern, fit-for-purpose and energy-efficient building have taken a step forward after it was confirmed that the scheme will be included in Shropshire Council’s new capital strategy.