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Shrewsbury Moves Night Bus trial extended thanks to police funding
The Shrewsbury Moves Night Bus trial has been extended, and will now run from 7 January throughout February and March 2026, operating Wednesday to Saturday until midnight.
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Darren Edwards cuts short world record sit-ski expedition to the South Pole
Darren Edwards, the world record-breaking adaptive adventurer, has announced that after encountering insurmountable challenges he and his ‘Redefining Impossible’ expedition team have cut short their 222 kilometre sit-ski expedition to the South Pole.
NHS Appeal: Help your relatives get home promptly this Christmas
As Christmas approaches, the NHS is urging local people to do all they can to help their relatives, friends, and neighbours leave hospital promptly in time for Christmas if they are medically ready.
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Man sentenced for assaulting police officer
A man has been sentenced for a vicious attack on a police officer in Shropshire, which left him with a fractured eye socket.
Leak forces temporary closure of teaching pool at Shrewsbury’s Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre
The teaching pool at Shrewsbury’s Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre has been temporarily closed after a leak was discovered.
Tributes paid to 'best daddy in the world' who died in collision
Jamie Lindop, aged 33, sadly died following the incident earlier this week.
British Gas is giving some customers half price electricity when it's windy
British Gas is giving its PeakSave customers half-price electricity on Friday (December 19) in another Green Flex event, as windy conditions have resulted in more renewable energy being available.
Hospital expansion reaches new heights with topping-out milestone
The multimillion-pound expansion of Royal Shrewsbury Hospital has reached a significant construction milestone, as leaders, staff and project partners gathered to celebrate.
Shropshire services on the brink as council funding slashed by £13m
An MP has blasted the Government for “riding roughshod” over rural areas after it was revealed that local authority funding for Shropshire would drop by 10%.
Shropshire Youth Awareness campaign tops £10,000 mark
The new Shropshire Youth Awareness Day which saw the county turn blue to show its support has so far raised more than £10,000 for youth charities across the county.
Telford College students serve up a festive feast
Students from Telford College have laid on a festive food feast for members of a local community dining group.
Shrewsbury MP meets Feargal Sharkey to discuss water reform
Prominent environmental campaigner Feargal Sharkey has been in discussion with a Shropshire MP about tackling the scourge of water pollution.
Hope House Winter Wonderland creates magical memories for families
Children and families have been making precious festive memories at the Hope House children's hospice Winter Wonderland.
Swapping his sleigh for a chopper - Santa visits Whitchurch girl in hospital
A festive helicopter landing brought Christmas cheer to a young hospital patient from Whitchurch.
Farmers’ Union of Wales welcomes tougher laws against dog attacks
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has welcomed tougher laws designed to curb dog attacks on livestock.
PCC responds after government's VAWG strategy delayed by 18 months
West Mercia PCC John Campion has welcomed the publishing of the delayed Government’s Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy.
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital hits key milestone in transformation
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital celebrates topping out in £312m plan to transform healthcare for Shropshire and mid Wales.
Former Malpas man 'tried to exploit three-year-old child' for sexual interests
A CHESTER Crown Court judge has jailed a now Wrexham man who tried to exploit a child for his own sexual gratification.
Shropshire to see cut in funding with council tax expected to rise for years
Deputy Leader at Shropshire Council Cllr Alex Wagner has hit out at UK Government after news that there will be a “cut of over £13.4 million in funding over the next few years”.
‘Please help a young person with cancer this Christmas’ with the Teenage Cancer Trust
Newsquest editor Nigel Burton makes a special plea on behalf of our charity of the year.