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PCC seeks views on the biggest shake up to policing in 60 years
PCC John Campion is seeking the views of Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire residents regarding proposals to merge police forces across England and Wales.
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Hours of activities funded for young people in Telford
Children in Sutton Hill, Madeley and Woodside are set to benefit from money allocated to enhance youth activities and safe spaces.
Shrewsbury Railway Station lovers sign up to volunteers’ group
Lovers of the architecturally renowned Shrewsbury Railway Station were queuing up last week to join a new volunteers’ group – with one of the organisers saying she was ‘blown away’ by the number of people interested.
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AFC Weston Rhyn announces landmark partnership with Leisure Leagues
Grassroots football club AFC Weston Rhyn has announced an exciting new partnership with Leisure Leagues during the 2025/26 season, marking another positive step forward for the ambitious village club both on and off the pitch.
Residents invited to join community spring clean in Lawley
Lawley and Overdale Parish Council are encouraging residents to come together later this month for a community litter pick as part of the Great British Spring Clean.
Man arrested after armed police called to incident in Dawley
A 56-year-old man has been arrested following an incident in Dawley in the early hours of Sunday morning, 15 March.
Community bid submitted for Babbinswood Farm as fundraising passes £270,000
A community-led campaign to protect organic farmland in Shropshire has reached a major milestone after raising more than £270,000 to secure its future.
Have your say: Shrewsbury residents invited to shape £3m ‘Town of Culture’ bid
As work ramps up on Shrewsbury’s bid to become the UK’s first ever Town of Culture, residents, students, schoolchildren and businesses are being asked to have their say.
Ellesmere Rotary celebrates 40th birthday in style
Ellesmere Rotary recently celebrated its 40th birthday in style at the Albright Hussey Manor Hotel, Shrewsbury.
Police issue fresh appeal after student sexually assaulted in Woodside
Detectives have issued a renewed plea for information following a "concerning" sexual assault on a student in Woodside earlier this month.
£100k of funding awarded to hospital Trust for energy upgrades
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has been awarded £100,000 to install clean energy upgrades, helping to reduce energy bills.
Oswestry launches colourful new weapon in the fight against gum
Oswestry has a colourful new weapon in the fight against litter – bright pink chewing gum bins that turn a sticky nuisance into recycled products, helping to keep the town clean and tidy.
Dave Cartledge appointed Shropshire County Cricket Club’s new team manager
Shropshire County Cricket Club has appointed Dave Cartledge as new team manager ahead of the start of the 2026 season.
West Mercia Police seize over £1.5 million of drugs during County Lines Intensification Week
Last week, Monday 2 March to Sunday 8 March, saw the return of County Lines Intensification Week in which officers seized over £1.5 million worth of drugs.
MP Shaun Davies welcomes education secretary to Telford to highlight local schools
The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP, Secretary of State for Education, visited Telford on Thursday for a wide-ranging education visit organised by Telford MP Shaun Davies.
Shropshire Council introduces 12-week grace period for Blue Badge renewals
Shropshire Council has announced a 12-week grace period for Blue Badge renewals following a sharp rise in demand and ongoing funding pressures from central government.
CCTV snaps brazen plasterer in Wellington drain-dumping crackdown
A brazen act of drain-dumping in broad daylight has triggered the latest crackdown by Telford & Wrekin Council.
Residents and businesses urged to sign Wrexham to London rail service petition
Shropshire Council is encouraging the county’s residents and businesses to sign a petition calling for the approval of plans for a direct rail service between Wrexham, Shrewsbury, the Midlands and London.
Local community organisation honoured with the King’s Award for voluntary service
A local community organisation, Shropshire European Organisation cic, celebrated a landmark moment as it was presented with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
Further improvements made at Greenfields countryside site and community woodland
Shrewsbury Town Council’s Countryside Team have completed a programme of improvement works at the Greenfields Countryside Site and the adjoining Greenfields Community Woodland.