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'They've done the right thing' - Veteran who was turned away from voting hails ID card rule change
A veteran who was turned away from the polling stations when an armed forces card was rejected as a form of voting ID is delighted that the Government has changed the rules.
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Man dies after two trains travelling between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth collide
A man has died and 15 others were injured following a collision involving two passenger trains travelling to and from Shrewsbury.
Former Shrewsbury College student invents new product to keep milk safe from thieves
A 20-year-old who grew up in Shropshire has launched a new product to help home owners protect their doorstep deliveries such as milk.
Watch: Latest drone footage reveals progress of Shrewsbury Riverside demolition two months on
Two months into a major demolition project in Shrewsbury town centre, we've taken a bird's eye view at how work is getting on.
Shrewsbury school celebrates 140 years with art exhibition celebrating students
A new public art exhibition is celebrating the work of Shrewsbury school students.
Shrewsbury Moves strategy takes step forward
Plans to encourage people to “think differently” about how they travel in and around Shrewsbury are moving forward with a range of projects in the pipeline.
MP backs Save Our Pharmacies campaign on visit to Whitchurch
North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan has offered her support for the National Pharmacy Association’s Save Our Pharmacies campaign after a visit to Green End at Whitchurch.
Volunteering group celebrates 100,000 hours of service for conservation charity
An outdoor volunteer group from Shropshire and Staffordshire are celebrating an incredible milestone this year.
Telford school celebrates sustainability with local housebuilder
Pupils at Wombridge Primary School in Telford have been encouraged to delve into the world of sustainability for a competition set by national housebuilder Lovell Homes.
Ever wanted to live in a brewery? Now's your chance as converted Shrewsbury townhouse hits market
A townhouse converted from a former Grade II listed brewery has gone on the market.
Children to learn about the dangers of knife crime and how to stay safe - Rotarians told
A Rotary club which has strongly supported an annual social and safety awareness event for 1,500 11-year-olds has been told that knife crime is now on the agenda.
'Little warrior' Esmay lighting up Hope House's Christmas appeal
Esmay the 'little warrior' is the face of Hope House Children’s Hospices' Christmas appeal, which launches across the region this week.
AA's call for young driver restrictions backed by grieving mother of Shrewsbury teen killed in crash
The AA has joined a grieving Shropshire mother's calls for 'graduated driving licences' for new drivers under the age of 21.
Plans for major changes in the way people travel around Shrewsbury are 'moving forward'
Plans which could see traffic removed from Shrewsbury's town centre are 'moving forward' with 'a range of projects in the pipeline', according to the groups behind them.
Here's where drop-in sessions over ambitious plans to tackle River Severn flooding will take place
A group drawing up ambitious plans to tackle the flooding plaguing thousands of homes across Shropshire and the wider region has confirmed a series of public drop-in sessions.
Flooding 'still poses a risk' as river levels begin to fall - update from Environment Agency
The Environment Agency has warned that river levels still pose a flood risk in Shropshire as the water begins to recede.
Police officers take part in operation to combat rural crime
In a concerted effort to combat rural crime, police officers took part in Operation Whitebeam on Friday, October 18th.
British star Sonay Kartal crowned Lexus W100 Shrewsbury champion
Sonay Kartal’s excellent week at The Shrewsbury Club ended with the British number four happy to be crowned Lexus W100 Shrewsbury champion.
Helen Morgan elected Chair of new Parliamentary flooding group
North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan has been elected Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Flooded Communities.
Telford & Wrekin Council collaborates on new fostering film
Telford & Wrekin Council has collaborated with over 100 councils nationwide to create a powerful new fostering film.