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Two arrested after drugs and knives found during Telford warrant
Two people have been arrested for drug offences following a successful warrant in Telford yesterday morning.
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Telford celebrates major defence contract extension securing local jobs
Telford and Wrekin is celebrating a significant boost to its local economy and national defence capabilities following the Chancellor's Spring Statement announcement of a £1.6 billion, five-year defence contract extension.
Appleton takes the reins at Shrewsbury Town for season’s finale
Shrewsbury Town Football Club has announced the appointment of Michael Appleton as their new head coach for the remainder of the 2024/25 season.
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Police appeal for witnesses after woman assaulted in Wellington
Police are appealing for witnesses following a vicious assault that took place in broad daylight in Wellington.
Work restarts at affordable housing development in Gobowen
Housing Plus Group has announced the project re-start of 28 affordable homes at Southlands Avenue, Gobowen.
Stuart Anderson MP renews pledge to protect South Shropshire’s countryside
Stuart Anderson MP has renewed his pledge to protect and enhance South Shropshire's countryside, following a new requirement for councils to "review their greenbelt boundaries."
Family pay tribute to ‘loving and caring’ Jacob
The family of Jacob Holman, who sadly died following a collision in Shropshire, have paid tribute to their ‘funny’ and ‘loving and caring’ teenager.
Henry runs Lake Garda marathon for Shropshire charity fund
A 24-year-old Shropshire runner is to complete his first marathon to raise funds to help a county charity combat loneliness and isolation.
Shrewsbury in Bloom: Behind-the-scenes floral magic revealed!
Following a year of remarkable success, including triple wins at the Royal Horticultural Society Heart of England Awards, Shrewsbury in Bloom is preparing for the Britain in Bloom UK Finals this July.
Tribute paid to motorcyclist who died following collision on A41 at Sambrook
The family of a 72-year-old man who sadly died following a collision on the A41 at Sambrook on Monday have paid tribute to him.
Telford & Wrekin Council’s ‘Find it Fix it’ crews repair 2,995 potholes
Telford & Wrekin Council's 'Find it Fix it' crews have been out in force over the last year, repairing almost 60% more potholes than reported by residents.
Severn Valley Railway in discussions with insurers over landslip
The Severn Valley Railway is currently in discussions with insurers about repairs for its significant landslip at Mor Brook bridge.
West Mercia Police force’s culture and values to be focus of meeting
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is set to hold West Mercia Police accountable for its progress in fostering a safe and inclusive environment for its workforce and the wider community.
Telford MP welcomes boost for Shropshire NHS, with solar panel installations
Telford’s MP is delighted as Shropshire and Telford NHS will get a total boost of £467,000, with solar panel installations reaching as close as Dawley, through Great British Energy.
Youth club kids transform underpass with mural in Hollinswood
Thanks to the creative efforts of a local youth club, the support of Telford & Wrekin Council, and a graffiti artist, a new mural is transforming a Hollinswood underpass.
Shropshire school crowned LTA Schools champions in tough tennis competition
A Shropshire school has been crowned Midlands champions after a hard-fought tennis competition which saw them beat opposition from across the region.
Action-packed weekend for Burton Borough students
Students from a Newport secondary school enjoyed an action-packed weekend on a trip to a county adventure centre.
Gareth Ainsworth exits Shrewsbury for Gillingham
Shrewsbury Town Football Club has confirmed that Gareth Ainsworth has departed his role as head coach to take the reins at Gillingham.
Appeal after taxi driver assaulted in Shrewsbury
Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a taxi driver in Shrewsbury on Saturday evening.
Emergency services scrambled after two lorries crash outside Whitchurch
Police, fire and ambulance teams were all called to the A41 overnight