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Council’s planning committee sides with local residents to protect green belt in Albrighton
Albrighton Development Action Group has welcomed Shropshire Council’s Southern Planning Committee decision to unanimously refuse planning permission to Boningale Homes’ proposals to build on green belt land in Albrighton.
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Ludlow pair sentenced after police seize over £100,000 of class A drugs
Two people have been sentenced following a warrant at their Ludlow home earlier this year, where more than £100,000 worth of class A drugs were found.
Campaign launched to tackle waste fires and explosions
Veolia and Shropshire Council have launched a safety campaign following fires and explosions caused by dangerous materials being incorrectly placed in household bins across the county.
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Telford fraudster slammed with £6,000 bill for sick pay scam
A fraudster who falsely claimed she was too ill to work has been ordered to pay £6,000 after Telford & Wrekin Council successfully prosecuted her for fraud.
Emergency response needed to tackle ‘super flu’ crisis, says MP
A Shropshire MP has called on the Government to take emergency action to tackle the ‘super flu’ crisis facing hospitals across the country.
Fury in Shropshire village as Royal Mail ignores pleas for return of Post Box
Anger is mounting in the small Shropshire village of Bentlawnt as residents remain without a post box, months after its sudden removal, with Royal Mail failing to respond to repeated pleas for its return.
New Headteacher appointed at The Priory School
The Priory School in Shrewsbury is set to embark on a new chapter following the announcement of Cal Knight as its permanent Headteacher.
Pest control experts share how to spot signs of rats and mice at Christmas
British Pest Control Association (BPCA) experts have shared what signs of rats and mice you should look out for at Christmas.
Emergency services called to crash on north Shropshire road
Firefighters from the town were called out to Oswestry Road in Sodylt shortly before 7am following reports of a road traffic collision.
Shrewsbury Winter Illness Centre helps reduce pressure on GP practices and A&E
As the Shrewsbury Winter Illness Centre opens for its third winter, two of the women behind the initiative reflect on its success.
Bridgnorth residents urged to have their say in crucial community priorities survey
Bridgnorth Town Council has launched a comprehensive new community consultation, inviting all residents to share their perspectives on local services, priorities, and the future direction of the town.
Temporary repairs take place on Shrewsbury Castle walls
Shropshire Council has secured Scheduled Ancient Monument consent to carry out urgent temporary repairs to the castle walls adjacent to Shrewsbury Castle and the railway station.
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity launches campaign to support children’s services
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity has opened its festive grotto at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) to mark the start of a new campaign supporting children’s services.
Over 1,000 Residents share their views on Shrewsbury’s future services
Shrewsbury Town Council reports strong community engagement, with their "Future Services" survey on budget and service provision receiving more than 1,000 responses from Shrewsbury residents in just over a month.
Shropshire schools come together for special choir performance
Students from 13 different Shropshire schools came together to give a very special musical performance.
Mayor of Shrewsbury reveals Christmas card competition winner
Shrewsbury Town Council has revealed the winner and runners-up of the Mayor of Shrewsbury’s Christmas Card competition, a festive initiative involving local primary schools.
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce appoints four new directors to board
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce appoints four new directors to its board, strengthening leadership and strategic governance for Shropshire’s business community.
Free afternoon tea planned in north Shropshire town this Christmastime
An afternoon tea will be held in Wem between Christmas and New Year.
Residents move into new social housing bungalows in Wem
Four new accessible social housing bungalows in Wem, Shropshire welcome first residents with support from Homes England.
Fire crews rescue person from river embankment in Craven Arms
Firefighters successfully rescued a person from the embankment of the River Onny in Craven Arms this afternoon following a swift water rescue operation.