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Idyllic country garden opening for charity fundraiser
A prestigious country garden is opening its doors to the public to help celebrate 45 years of a regional cancer charity.
Toys R Us shop-in-a-shop coming to Shrewsbury's WH Smith store as revival of popular brand continues
Retailer WH Smith has revealed its store in the centre of Shrewsbury will soon become home to a Toys R Us shop as the revival of the treasured children’s chain gathers pace.
Watch: We take look around new fusion restaurant bringing taste of Asia to former Shrewsbury pub
A new Asian-fusion restaurant has opened up in a historic former pub in Shrewsbury.
Police and Crime Commissioner urged to focus on improving officer morale
The region's police and crime commissioner has been urged to focus on improving officer morale, following his re-election.
Police appeal to find missing Yorkshire man who could be in Shrewsbury
Police are appealing for help to find a missing Yorkshire man who could be in the Shrewsbury area.
Highways workers' donations boost air ambulance
National Highways and members of its supply chain have been clearing out their wardrobes to help fund rescue missions by the three air ambulance charities across the Midlands.
"Shropshire's children deserve better" – council urged to drop threat to schools library service
Councillors have clashed over a vote on controversial plans to scrap the schools library service.
Man arrested for wildlife crimes after wild birds found at Telford property
A Telford man has been arrested after officers discovered wild birds being kept illegally at a property following a warrant in Madeley yesterday.
Hospital plans to be shown at NHS roadshow this month
An NHS roadshow coming to Shrewsbury's town centre this month will give people the chance to get a closer look at transformational plans for the future of Shropshire’s hospitals.
Woman and child taken to hospital for assessment after crash on rural road near Shrewsbury
A woman and child were taken to hospital with 'non-serious' injuries in a crash on a rural road on the outskirts of Shrewsbury.
Christmas already!? Shrewsbury rotarians seeking sponsors as Santa's Sleigh needs overhaul
Christmas may be a long way off but a Shropshire Rotary club already has its sights on the festive period as it looks to continue to bring joy to others.
Witness appeal after woman seriously injured following incident in Madeley
Police in Telford are appealing for witnesses after a woman was left with serious injuries following an incident in Madeley.
Historic Sentinel Works looking to the future after sad closure
The landlord of Shrewsbury's famous Sentinel engineering works says there is "significant interest" in the site after 115 years of production at the factory finished last week.
County's shining lights receive British Empire Medals in special ceremony
Five of the county's shining lights have officially received the medals honouring their service to the community of Shropshire.
'Large and enthusiastic crowd' enjoy 'unforgettable day' of horse racing
A 'large and enthusiastic crowd' gathered for a 'thrilling day' of point to point amateur horse racing at a traditional Shropshire meet.
Shrewsbury man issued football banning order
A Shrewsbury man has been banned from attending any football match for three years following a disorder at a Shrewsbury Town FC match.
Shropshire Good Food Partnership wins £100k grant to create a Schools Food Web
Shropshire Good Food Partnership wins £100k grant to create a Schools Food Web across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.
Public invited to have their say on new woodland near Ludlow
Forestry England is hosting a public consultation event to give people the opportunity to find out more the new woodland creation site at Lower Lye in Shropshire.
Three Shrewsbury chefs to cook for Wales at Sharjah culinary contest
Three Shrewsbury chefs have been selected to cook for Wales in a prestigious international culinary competition in the United Arab Emirates later this month.
Stuart Anderson launches campaign to hear flooding experiences
Parliamentary candidate Stuart Anderson is launching a survey to hear about how flooding affects residents and what can be done to support them.