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Shropshire Council left with £4.3m shortfall following government funding settlement
Shropshire Council has expressed its profound disappointment after the Government confirmed a final funding settlement that leaves the local authority in a significantly worse position than originally anticipated.
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Man jailed for 11-and-a-half years for Telford manslaughter
A Telford man has been handed an 11-and-a-half-year sentence following the death of 58-year-old Paul Wilkins in April 2022.
Family pays heartfelt tribute to loving mum following death near Whitchurch
A woman who lost her life in Prees Higher Heath last month has been named as Rita Rowley in a heartfelt tribute from her children.
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Enquiries continue after a man was found seriously injured on road in Ellesmere
Police officers are continuing to appeal for information after a man in his 40s was found seriously injured in Ellesmere last month.
Rail passengers in Wales and Borders see boost in punctuality and satisfaction
Passengers across the Wales and Borders rail network are seeing a major turnaround in reliability, with new figures revealing the largest ever recorded quarterly improvement in punctuality.
Plans to expand Special Educational Needs school places
Plans to expand SEND provision across Telford and Wrekin which could see more than 100 new school places created, have been announced.
Wrekin MP calls on government to update laws on social media comments about court cases
Wrekin MP, Mark Pritchard, has called on the government to update the law to punish people who make comments on social media about defendants in criminal cases before their trial has commenced.
Hobsons Brewery to create International Women’s Day Beer
Hobsons Brewery is set to welcome over 20 women into the brew house today as they take the reins for a collaborative brew day.
RJAH secures funding to expand end-of-life care for patients
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital has secured funding to appoint a full-time End-of-Life Specialist Nurse, enhancing compassionate care for patients, families and staff across the hospital.
Valentine’s campaign puts Wellington’s local businesses in the spotlight
Wellington is embracing the Valentine’s spirit with a town-wide initiative encouraging residents to show their love for local businesses.
Two people in hospital as three-vehicle crash shuts main north Shropshire road
Crews from four fire stations were scrambled to the scene of the crash, which happened on the A53.
Five injured in three-vehicle collision on A53 Hodnet Bypass
A section of the A53 was closed this afternoon following a serious three-vehicle collision that left multiple people injured and required a complex rescue operation.
Mid Wales man admits burglary spree in north Shropshire town
Paul McGarry, of Aberystwyth, will be sentenced at a later date after he admitted burglary and attempted burglary in Market Drayton, Shropshire.
Firefighters remove stuck ring from person in Whitchurch
Firefighters from Whitchurch helped to remove a ring from a person's finger on Sunday afternoon.
Multi-vehicle collision and fire causes morning delays on A5 near Shrewsbury
Commuters faced significant delays this morning following a multi-vehicle collision and vehicle fire on the A5 westbound between Telford and Shrewsbury.
Keir Starmer to face mutinous MPs after Mandelson scandal
The Prime Minister has come under renewed pressure from union leaders and Labour MPs following the resignation of his chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney
Superdrug reveals plans to open 30 new stores in 2026 - full list of confirmed sites
Superdrug has revealed plans to open 30 new stores across the UK in 2026, creating around 600 jobs - here are the locations of the sites confirmed so far.
Revamp on the agenda as Minister visits Shrewsbury Railway Station
A Welsh Government Minister has raised the prospect of major improvements to the historic Grade II listed Shrewsbury Railway Station.
Telford & Wrekin Council supports RBL’s Credit their Service campaign
Telford & Wrekin Council is proposing a budget measure for 2026/27 to ensure armed forces veterans are not penalised during means-testing for essential benefits.
10,000 voters to receive postal vote reminders
Letters and emails are being sent to more than 10,000 voters across Shropshire in the coming days to advise them that their postal vote has expired – and inviting them to reapply.