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Fire crews battle major blaze at Shrewsbury Recycling Centre

Fire crews from across Shropshire tackled a blaze involving approximately 80 tons of waste material at Shrewsbury Recycling Centre early this morning.

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Two road traffic collisions reported across Shropshire on Friday

Emergency services responded to two separate road traffic collisions in Shifnal and Ludlow yesterday, Friday, 18 July.

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Help shape the future of healthcare at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is inviting patients, the public, and staff to help design the interior of the new four-storey expansion at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH).

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Tractor fire tackled by fire crews in Bishop’s Castle

Firefighters quickly extinguished a tractor fire in Bishop’s Castle this afternoon.

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UPDATE: CCTV appeal victim located after Shrewsbury assault

The man shown in a CCTV image released by police after an assault in Shrewsbury earlier this week has now been located.

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31 restaurants and cafes where kids eat free or for £1 in the school holidays

As the summer holidays get more expensive than ever for families, here's 31 venues and deals where kids eat free, or for £1 each

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Sainsbury's announces major change that could save shoppers £150

Sainsbury’s say the new offers could save shoppers more than £150 over the course of the year.

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Passenger disruption expected as renewal works take place between Shrewsbury and Crewe

Major railway renewal work between Shrewsbury and Crewe will be taking place from 1am tomorrow, Saturday 19 July, until 4am on Monday 21 July.

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Team GB athletics star is VIP guest at Wellington school sports awards

Students at a Telford secondary school celebrated sporting success with a special awards presentation evening.

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Shaun Davies MP to hosts community drop-in event in Ironbridge, today

Telford’s MP Shaun Davies is inviting Telford residents to a special drop in event in Ironbridge today.

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Government flood delegation visits Shrewsbury hotspots with MP Julia Buckley

Members of Parliament from the Environmental Audit Committee joined Shrewsbury MP Julia Buckley on a fact-finding tour of local flood flashpoints and nature-based flood management schemes.

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Emergency services respond after vehicle leaves road at Plealey Crossroads

Emergency services were called to Plealey Crossroads near Shrewsbury yesterday evening after a car left the road.

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Carer sentenced for stealing money from vulnerable Shrewsbury man

A Shrewsbury carer has received a suspended sentence after admitting to stealing more than £1,000 from an elderly man in her care. Linda Wigley, 36, from Shrewsbury, appeared at Telford Magistrates’ Court yesterday, Wednesday, July 16, where she pleaded guilty to burglary and fraud by abuse of po...

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UPDATE: Victim located after assault on New Park Road, Shrewsbury

West Mercia Police have confirmed that the victim of an assault on New Park Road in Shrewsbury has now been located.

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Acquittals for four individuals in GKN workplace fatality case while Corporate Manslaughter trial continues

Four individuals charged with health and safety breaches in connection with the 2018 death of employee Steven Westbrook at a Telford company have been acquitted.

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16 year olds across the UK to vote in next general election as voting age lowered

UK Government plans have confirmed that 16 and 17-year-olds will be able to vote in the next general election as the voting age has been lowered across the UK.

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Parents warned shops are legally selling addictive nicotine pouches to children

Trading Standards officers said they had found shops displaying the pouches – often in child-friendly sweet flavours and with eye-catching packaging

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Morrisons shoppers question 'who signed this off?' as new store feature revealed

Morrisons shoppers have taken to social media to share their confusion after the supermarket rolled out 'cleaning robots' in stores.

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Telford MP Hosts Over 50 Young People in Parliament

Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, last week hosted more than 50 local young people for an awards ceremony in Parliament.

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Youth charity on the look-out for new trustees

A charity which changes the lives of young people by providing youth clubs and activities across Shropshire is looking for new trustees to help it reach even more youngsters in the future.