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Rider taken to hospital after crash between van and motorcycle on A41
Cheshire Police have confirmed that officers were called out after a crash between a van and Kawasaki motorcycle on the A41.
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Shropshire care service slammed in report for 'poor standards'
Willow Home Care Ltd which provides care for people living at home “from Whitchurch to Bridgnorth and everywhere in between” has been put in special measures
Two casualties treated following head-on collision between car and HGV in Telford
Emergency services were called to a collision on Parkway in Madeley this morning, following a head-on crash between a saloon car and a Heavy Goods Vehicle
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Fast food chain with more than 500 UK restaurants to open 30 more per year from 2026
Fast food chain Burger King UK aims to open around 30 new restaurants per year across the UK from 2026.
Shropshire Council awarded £2 million for walking, wheeling and cycling schemes
Shropshire Council has been awarded more than £2 million of Government funding to help deliver walking, wheeling and cycling schemes in the county.
Stay safe this festive season, spot and stop spiking
As the festive season approaches, Telford & Wrekin Council’s enforcement teams have taken proactive steps to ensure the safety of revellers, launching a campaign to combat drink and needle spiking across the borough.
“Overwhelming” digital ID card concerns cannot be ignored, says North Shropshire MP
North Shropshire's MP has urged the Government to “heed the calls” of thousands in the county who signed a petition to scrap mandatory digital ID cards.
Shropshire Soldier takes on Arctic adventure with Finnish forces
A Shrewsbury soldier is swapping the West Midlands for the icy extremes of Finland as he takes part in a demanding winter training exercise with the Finnish Army.
Residents begin moving into new social housing bungalows in Wem
Residents are starting to settle into their new homes in Wem following the completion of a development delivering four social housing bungalows.
Transport for Wales records UK's biggest improvement in train punctuality
Transport for Wales has recorded the UK’s biggest improvement in train punctuality, according to new industry data.
Special constables could get council tax discounts, says police boss
Special constables who volunteer more than 200 hours a year could receive a 25 per cent discount on their council tax bills.
Lifestyle scheme at Chester Zoo breaks circle of crime in just three months
A scheme to break the cycle of crime has seen 11 ex-offenders secure employment in just three months.
'Exceptional' volunteers step down from Ellesmere Food Share
Penny Harrison and Ruth Philp have stepped down after three years of service with Ellesmere Food Share, receiving thanks for their contributions at the group's recent annual general meeting.
Multi-agency operation takes place in Shrewsbury to prevent child sexual exploitation
Officers in Shrewsbury carried out covert ‘mystery shopper’ style visits to four large chain hotels on Tuesday evening, 9 December, as part of a national initiative to prevent child sexual exploitation.
GP warns not to mistake symptoms of 'serious' illnesses as flu amid rise in cases
A GP has warned Brits not to dismiss symptoms of more 'serious' illnesses as cold or flu as cases rise
Morrisons rolls out new service across hundreds of UK stores to help customers
Morrisons is launching 350 Amazon return kiosks in UK stores by early 2026, offering fast, label-free returns for Amazon parcels during your weekly shop.
SaTH most improved nationally for reducing waiting times for planned care
The Trust which runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals, is the most improved nationally for reducing waiting times for patients needing planned care – securing £2million in capital funding.
Shropshire Council’s Shirehall recommended for major redevelopment
Shropshire Council has announced its recommended next steps for its former headquarters, Shirehall, proposing the demolition of the existing building to make way for a major mixed-use redevelopment.
Households and businesses encouraged to go digital for council bills in Telford and Wrekin
Households and businesses across Telford and Wrekin are being encouraged to go digital and sign up for electronic council tax and business rates billing, before next year’s bills are issued in March.
New Christmas tradition announced for Shropshire town
A new festive tradition could be about to begin in Wem, with an outdoor carol concert set to launch this Christmas.