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Improved information sharing boosts Telford & Wrekin’s fight against Child Sexual Exploitation
Telford & Wrekin Council will issue its third annual report into Child Sexual Exploitation at a meeting of Full Council on Thursday 13 November.
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Poundland issues 'do not eat' warning to customers over food containing glass
Poundland shoppers have been issued a “do not eat” warning as the supermarket revealed one of its products may contain glass.
Shropshire farmer to pay nearly £40,000 for dairy slurry pollution incident
A Shropshire farmer has been ordered to pay nearly £40,000 for allowing dairy slurry to pollute a quarry lagoon in a case brought by the Environment Agency.
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Hospital upgrades are hailed by Shrewsbury’s MP
Ongoing improvements at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital are being hailed by the town’s MP who says multi-million-pound upgrades are ‘already delivering real benefits to patients’.
Worthen and Brockton residents unite for Remembrance Day tribute
Residents living in a small west Shropshire village have united to create an 11-metre cascade of poppies for their church tower, as part of a major tribute for Remembrance Day.
Drop-in event will showcase new apartments and bungalows in Wellington
An upcoming event in Wellington will give local people the chance to explore brand-new retirement living apartments and bungalows soon to open at the former New College site on King Street.
Mayor invites public to join Remembrance Sunday commemoration in Shrewsbury
The Mayor of Shrewsbury, Councillor Alex Wagner, is inviting members of the public to join him in commemorating Remembrance Sunday.
Guide Dogs puppy Tiger settling into new home in Whitchurch
A PUPPY from Guide Dogs’ latest litter is settling into his new home.
Former Wem resident-turned-DJ gives local Rotary Club a night of music
Former resident Tim Bamford entertained members of the Rotary Club of Wem and District with a night of Motown music.
Whitchurch to Chester flood alert to be updated says Environment Agency
THE Environment Agency will update a flood alert for areas between Whitchurch and Chester on Friday.
Bellway submits plans for 166 new homes on the edge of Newport
Plans have been submitted for a development of 166 new low-carbon homes on the edge of Newport.
Police chief says 'councils won't work with me' amid row over A41 cameras
West Mercia’s Police & Crime Commissioner and a Shropshire councillor have clashed over whether there should be average speed cameras on the A41.
Tesco issues warning to Clubcard members as vouchers set to expire in coming weeks
Tesco has warned Clubcard members to check their vouchers as £16.5 million worth are set to expire on November 30.
Warning of 'mass fishing' over new government powers to look into bank accounts
Benefit claimants risk falling victim to Government “mass fishing” exercises, as ministers receive new powers to look at bank account details, an MP has warned.
Clanker? Aura farming? Biohacking? Here is Collins’ 2025 Word of the Year revealed
The Collins Word of the Year for 2025 is here.
Newsquest extends registration period for popular Young Reporter Scheme
Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a platform to write about the topics that are important to them in their local area.
Demolition of Frankwell bridge steps paves way for new Riverside Gardens park
Work to demolish the Frankwell bridge steps in Shrewsbury is underway. For the past week, people venturing over the bridge towards the Smithfield Riverside development have been using a new temporary ramp.
Telford and Wrekin war memorials receive specialist clean-up ahead of remembrance
War memorials across Telford and Wrekin have been receiving specialist care this autumn as part of a month-long cleaning programme ahead of Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday.
Shropshire County Cricket Club announce NCCA fixtures for 2026 season
Shropshire County Cricket Club’s fixtures for the 2026 season have been released by the National Counties Cricket Association.
Pumpkins launched into the sky by medieval trebuchet
On Sunday, visitors and locals gathered on Birch Road to watch Fizzgigs, a community arts group, put on a unique display of pumpkins being launched by a medieval-style trebuchet.