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'Fires in the open will be more prevalent earlier in the year' warns senior Shropshire fire officer after spate of blazes

A senior officer says fires in the open are likely to become more common and prevalent in the region - especially during the year's earlier months.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the incident involving a caravan in Craven Arms today (February 19).

Firm behind controversial battery storage facility overlooking Ironbridge Gorge launches appeal over refusal

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Former gardener who turned to drug dealing is jailed over county lines role in Shrewsbury

Telford Justice Centre.

Telford burglar, 35, admits stealing Chevrolet from Wellington house

Telford MP Shaun Davies (left) with some of Telford & Wrekin Council’s Lived Experience Apprentices as he dropped off the Easter egg donations to Darby House.

Telford MP 'blown away' by generosity of residents and businesses after hundreds of Easter eggs donated

Hidden Treasures, based at St Mary's CofE School in Bridgnorth (pictured) has been upgraded by Ofsted. Picture: Google.

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Vera Buckler, leader of the Bracken Trust Singers, accepted the cheque from Cynthia Shepperd on behalf of the Trust. Also in the photo are Ann Lloyd, (Chair) and Karen Bennett (Vice Chair) of Powys W.I’s and some members of the Singers who were present on St. David’s Day.

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Michael Appleton wants to give Shrewsbury Town an identity if he lands the job on a permanent basis - something he believes the club have lacked for some time.

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Musician plans to play all 40 venues as annual music festival returns to Shrewsbury

A Shropshire musician is set to perform at every one of a forthcoming three-day music festival’s 40 venues to raise money for a local arts-based charity.

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