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Driver suffers life-threatening injuries in collision on A5 near Gobowen
A 21-year-old male driver is in hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries following a single-vehicle collision on the A5 at Gobowen in the early hours of this morning
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High Court victory for campaigners halts planned Shropshire poultry megafarm
Environmental group River Action has secured a landmark victory in the High Court against Shropshire Council, overturning planning permission for a massive 200,000-bird intensive poultry unit near Shrewsbury.
Here's why England could face water shortages of 5bn litres a day by the 2050s
Officials at the Environment Agency have said that England could face severe water shortages by the 2050s if action isn't taken now
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Heatwave to hit UK as parts of the country set to be hotter than Barcelona
The Met Office has said "much of the UK" will experience heatwave conditions with temperatures exceeding 30C.
'Amazing' Cadbury chocolate bar is 'closest you'll get' to discontinued treat
Cadbury's Limited Edition Twirl White Dipped can be bought from B&M, Home Bargains and Morrisons, and is being compared to the discontinued Flake Snow.
Tesco adds 80 more lines to its Aldi price match promise
Tesco has added adds new lines to Aldi price match, alongside similar moves from Sainsbury's, Co-op and Morrisons
Two men have been sentenced for child sex offences in Shropshire
A father and son have been sentenced after they were both found guilty of a string of sexual assaults against young girls in Shropshire.
Telford residents in TF6 face water supply issues
Residents in the TF6 area of Telford woke up this morning to frustrating water supply problems, with many experiencing no water, low pressure, or discoloured water.
‘Flying Scotsman’ to reunite the Severn Valley Railway line
The world’s most famous steam locomotive 60103 ‘Flying Scotsman’ will haul the first passenger train along the full length of the 16-mile Severn Valley Railway line, when the northernmost section is reunited with the rest of the line on Friday 25 July.
Special award for dedicated Shifnal councillor
A ‘first of its kind’ honour has been bestowed on one of Shifnal’s best known characters.
Witness appeal after child injured in Shrewsbury collision
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a collision between a car and an 8-year-old girl on Mount Pleasant Road in Shrewsbury last Thursday, June 12th.
Foundation supports North Salop Wheelers with vehicle funding
Prees-based, The Grocott Family Foundation, has provided majority funding to secure a new passenger bus for North Salop Wheelers.
Shrewsbury Town Council invites local community organisations to apply for funding
Shrewsbury Town Council is once again inviting local community organisations to apply for funding through its Community Grants Scheme.
Successful Salop Leisure Holiday Home Showcase ends this weekend
Caravan holiday home parks across the Heart of England and Mid Wales inland and coastal areas have been welcoming customers and securing sales following a series of showcase weekends organised by one of the UK’s leading dealerships.
Telford Tigers secure key forward James Smith for 2025/26 Season
Telford Tigers have re-signed experienced forward James Smith for the upcoming 2025/26 National League season.
Shropshire school students volunteer thousands of hours to community
Students from Ellesmere College in Shropshire have been recognised for thousands of hours of voluntary work
Plane propellor smashed into the ground after crash at Shropshire airfield
The Air Accident Investigation Branch confirmed a plane was left stuck in the earth after a landing went wrong at Sleap Aerodrome
Chester Zoo's Kiburi and Singa have died as tributes paid to lion and cheetah
TWO much-loved big cats at Chester Zoo have died at the age of 18, it has been confirmed.
Shropshire could be hit by weekend heatwave as weather warms up
The Met Office has issued an official warning that the Welsh border area could cross the heatwave threshold this week.
Lidl proposes site for a 'a high-quality new' Whitchurch store
The supermarket giant has put forward a pre-planning proposal to move from its current home on Bridgwater Street