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Oswestry woman who stashed loaded gun for 'unknown' Instagram man was shopped to police by her mum

A woman who had a loaded gun in her car ended up in court after being shopped to the police by her mum.

Crime|13 hours ago

Woman airlifted in critical condition after reports she fell from motorhome on the A5

Features|15 hours ago

Police appeal to find missing Telford pensioner amid concerns for his welfare

Telford|4 hours ago

Telford council leader announces new Cabinet

Telford|11 hours ago

Motorists warned of traffic as road closes after three-vehicle crash near Oswestry

Oswestry|8 hours ago

Fire service help ambulance crews to rescue patient

Features|9 hours ago

Around 5,000 Telford internet and landlines down after 'attack' on cables

Features|13 hours ago

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Reporting of councillors expenses 'uncomfortable for some'

All about family for Shrewsbury Town midfielder Carl Winchester

Strictly favourites heading to Shrewsbury and Birmingham

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Man suspected of selling drugs from his shop is jailed

Features|12 hours ago

Former soldier who broke hand of bar manager trying to help him is spared jail

Newport|21 hours ago

'We will not tolerate anti-social behaviour or drug-related activities' - housing company after property closed

Features|11 hours ago

Urgent call for young people to get involved in farming during the summer holidays as labour shortages bite

Features|9 hours ago

Wellington's 'oldest charity shop' to close for good

Telford|10 hours ago

Heavy rain threat as Met Office issues 10-hour weather warning for Shropshire

Bridgnorth|16 hours ago

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Dementia resource for library launched thanks to local charities

Your World|11 hours ago

Town's first 'green day' to offer free expert advice

Your World|May 14

Shropshire school students collect tennis accolades across the country and beyond

Your World|May 14

Junior football teams celebrate success at national tournament

Your World|May 14

WI delighted to hear from children's author

Your World|May 14

Brothers in saddle for marathon ride to raise funds for good cause

Your World|May 14

Urgent call for young people to get involved in farming during the summer holidays as labour shortages bite

Features|9 hours ago

Shropshire Farming Talk: Harper Adams University

Farming|16 hours ago

NFU welcomes strategic plans after summit with Rishi Sunak

Lloyds Banking Group supports call for long-term strategy at farming summit

NFU Cymru welcomes new SFS timeline

Total clearance of 150 quality store cattle at Bishops Castle Auction

Business|May 15

Gobowen farm with 'immense potential' put on market

Shropshire dairy farm owned by family since 1917 on market for £3.25m

Young environmentalists wanted for 2024 Darwin Scholarship

Features|May 15

Shropshire Farming Talk: Learning to handle uncertainty

All about family for Shrewsbury Town midfielder Carl Winchester

Carl Winchester says playing for Shrewsbury Town would not be possible without the unwavering support of his family.

Shrewsbury Town FC|21 hours ago

AFC Telford United ready to make another push for promotion

AFC Telford United|21 hours ago

Shrewsbury Town still facing some financial pain says chief executive

Shrewsbury Town FC|18 hours ago

Wolves supporters issue rallying call to other clubs over VAR proposal

Wolves|14 hours ago

Wolves VAR proposal: Everything you need to know

Wolves|14 hours ago

Shrewsbury Town beaten as Crusaders hit back

Shrewsbury Town FC|18 hours ago

Carlos Corberan's West Brom penalty shootout stance for Southampton play-off decider

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Shrewsbury Town FC|21 hours ago

Shrewsbury Town still facing some financial pain says chief executive

Shrewsbury Town FC|18 hours ago

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Shrewsbury Town FC|18 hours ago

AFC Telford United

AFC Telford United ready to make another push for promotion

AFC Telford United|21 hours ago

Telford boss offers up no excuses after loss

AFC Telford United|May 9

AFC Telford United ratings v Leamington: Four 7s but all round off day for Bucks

AFC Telford United|May 7

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Wolves supporters issue rallying call to other clubs over VAR proposal

Wolves|14 hours ago

Wolves VAR proposal: Everything you need to know

Wolves|14 hours ago

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Wolves|18 hours ago

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Shrewsbury Town FC|Mar 29

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Shrewsbury Town FC|Feb 17

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Strictly favourites heading to Shrewsbury and Birmingham

Strictly's professional dancers Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola are to star in a brand-new stage show heading to Shrewsbury and Birmingham next year.

Entertainment|12 hours ago

Taylor Swift windfall – and why the West Midlands is missing out

New zoo exhibit to plunge Shropshire into the Ice Age

Dr Ranj Singh joins cast of & Juliet ahead of Wolverhampton visit

Entertainment|May 14

Funnyman Greg Davies reveals how he came to be born in Wales despite his family living in Shropshire

When and where to see 78-year-old steam loco chuff through Shropshire on Tuesday

Attractions|May 13

Famous Ludlow hotel once dubbed the ‘most handsome inn in the world' applies for wedding licence

Oswestry woman who stashed loaded gun for 'unknown' Instagram man was shopped to police by her mum

Crime|13 hours ago

Man suspected of selling drugs from his shop is jailed

Features|12 hours ago

Former soldier who broke hand of bar manager trying to help him is spared jail

Newport|21 hours ago

Man threw truncheon away after police were called to him banging on partner's door, making threats

Crime|21 hours ago

'Necessary and proportionate': Court gives order to shut down problem property - for three months

Oswestry|21 hours ago

Oswestry man banned from shops after being slapped with Criminal Behaviour Order

Oswestry|18 hours ago

Shropshire estate agents Barbers celebrates award for customer service

Business|12 hours ago

Shilling Group in deal for Telford-based logistics business

Business|17 hours ago

EasyJet confirms chief executive will step down

Business|19 hours ago

Danish retailer ready to open doors in Telford Centre tomorrow

Business|13 hours ago

Ludlow estate agent celebrates personal award, alongside best pal's Oscar

Features|14 hours ago

Business is focus as former Plymouth Argyle striker calls time on football

Business|May 15

Olympian Beth Tweddle visits Telford college to inspire students ahead of exam season

School celebrates opening of new community space

Education|May 15

Date set for start of traffic restrictions outside five Shropshire primary schools

Education|May 14

Watch: Children are so hungry at school they're 'eating rubbers' and have empty lunch boxes

Education|May 14

College expanding its university partnership to train next generation of health workers

Man arrested after 'urinating in bushes near school' and 'trying to film students'

Reporting of councillors expenses 'uncomfortable for some'

Mid Wales|10 hours ago

'Proud' new home town mayor looking forward to helping mental health charity after being officially elected

Shrewsbury's new mayor takes office

Features|May 15

'Claustrophobic' plan for seven flats above listed Shrewsbury shop runs into objections

Shrewsbury|May 15

Traumatic birth experiences faced by women are a 'national tragedy' says MP

Watch: Children are so hungry at school they're 'eating rubbers' and have empty lunch boxes

Education|May 14