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Public meeting to take place as fight to protect green belt land in Albrighton continues
Residents of Albrighton are being urged to turn out in force again this week to show the scale of opposition against plans for housing on green belt land that threatens to split the community in two.
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Final stage of resurfacing works underway at Ketley Brook Roundabout
The final phase of works to upgrade road surfaces and markings across one of Telford's busiest junctions, while minimising daytime disruption, is underway at Ketley Brook Roundabout.
Charity runner heads through Shropshire on gruelling day 21 of 30 consecutive marathons
The Shropshire countryside is serving as the backdrop today for an extraordinary display of human endurance as David Walmsley from Liverpool enters the final third of his monumental "30 in 30" marathon challenge.
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46 blank firing guns handed in during firearms amnesty
Forty-six Bruni blank firing guns were handed in to West Mercia Police during a firearms amnesty that took place in February.
One-week appeal to restore River Teme launches with donations doubled
People across the Teme Valley are being urged to back a one-week appeal starting this Wednesday to restore the River Teme, with every donation doubled.
Joe Johnson hits century on his first Shropshire appearance as county’s cricketers prepare for new season
Joe Johnson and Roman Walker made a positive impact on their first appearances for Shropshire as the county stepped up preparations for the new National Counties campaign.
Grange Park Primary School U11 girls crowned regional champions and set for national finals
Grange Park Primary School's Under-11 Girls football team has achieved outstanding success in the National League Trust competition.
Telford Community Basketball CIC receives further regional recognition
Telford Community Basketball CIC has received further recognition for its community impact, winning two additional honours at the Basketball England Regional Awards.
Telford’s MP calls for new Government Funded Youth Hub
Shaun Davies MP is calling on Telford & Wrekin Council for a new Government-backed Youth Hub to be located in Telford Town Centre.
Long-serving RJAH staff celebrated for dedication to patient care
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital has hosted its annual Long Service Awards to honour 13 remarkable staff members.
£25,000 donation gives pupils a say in school projects
Pupils at The Thomas Adams School are set to benefit from a £25,000 donation from Persimmon Homes West Midlands.
Organisations urged to donate old tech to restore historic transhipment warehouse
A Shropshire-based charity is looking to work with organisations to reduce, reuse and recycle old technology to fund the refurbishment of a historical site.
Council welcomes Government investment in technical defence college
Telford & Wrekin Council has welcomed Government funding which will see Telford College train the next generation of defence workers as part of a £50 million investment programme.
Stuart Anderson MP blasts lack of Government support for heating oil costs
Stuart Anderson MP has renewed his campaign against what he says is “blatant profiteering” that has led to the “shocking rise” in the cost of heating oil in recent months.
Local charities boosted as surplus stock finds new homes
Charities and organisations from across the region have received a welcome boost following the recent closure of a reuse and household goods retailer.
Mytton Oak Road cabling work set to be completed in early May
High‑voltage cabling work on Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury linked to the Shropshire Homes housing development is now expected to be completed in early May.
Police issue appeal following burglary at Natwest Bank in Ludlow
Police officers are investigating a burglary which took place at Natwest Bank on Bull Ring in Ludlow in the early hours of Friday, 17 April.
Arrests made as police tackle child abuse across force area
West Mercia Police has made 14 arrests as part of an intensification week tackling child abuse, with 20 warrants executed at addresses across Shropshire, Telford and Worcestershire.
Flood risk Shropshire community gets early warning system
A flood‑risk Shropshire community is set to benefit from a new automated early warning system designed to improve local preparedness and resilience.
More than 90 roads across Shropshire to be resurfaced
More than 90 stretches of road in Shropshire are set to be resurfaced in the coming months as Shropshire Council continues its work to improve the county’s roads and tackle potholes.