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Road closed after car hits lamp post in Telford town centre - police and ambulance crews called

A road near Telford town centre was closed after a car hit a lamp post this afternoon.

Supporting image for story: Road closed after car hits lamp post in Telford town centre - police and ambulance crews called

Supporting image for story: 'Cramped and unsuitable for long-term habitation': Plans for five flats above Shrewsbury shop thrown out

'Cramped and unsuitable for long-term habitation': Plans for five flats above Shrewsbury shop thrown out

Supporting image for story: Young owner of popular Shropshire bakery announces exciting expansion amid anniversary celebrations

Young owner of popular Shropshire bakery announces exciting expansion amid anniversary celebrations

Supporting image for story: Thief admits stealing four CCTV cameras from AFC Telford United stadium costing club thousands

Thief admits stealing four CCTV cameras from AFC Telford United stadium costing club thousands

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council denies 'dilapidated' former Ludlow Costa Coffee shop is a dangerous structure amid concerns

Shropshire Council denies 'dilapidated' former Ludlow Costa Coffee shop is a dangerous structure amid concerns

Supporting image for story: Thieves smash window and steal jewellery from Ludlow home - police appeal for info

Thieves smash window and steal jewellery from Ludlow home - police appeal for info

Supporting image for story: Newport children’s nursery can relocate at last after winning four-year planning battle

Newport children’s nursery can relocate at last after winning four-year planning battle

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Disgraced rock star Ian Watkins killed in prison attack

Dan Stacey analysis as Shrewsbury Town pick up first home win

Mr Burton, a film about the biggest star Wales has ever produced, will be shown at a Kington cinema

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Supporting image for story: Giant eagle unveiled as Shropshire ironwork centre's latest stunning sculpture with a powerful message

Giant eagle unveiled as Shropshire ironwork centre's latest stunning sculpture with a powerful message

Supporting image for story: Shropshire brewery celebrating after scooping top industry awards

Shropshire brewery celebrating after scooping top industry awards

Supporting image for story: Major A-road between Shrewsbury and Welsh border facing week of overnight closures

Major A-road between Shrewsbury and Welsh border facing week of overnight closures

Supporting image for story: Plans submitted for 10 new homes in village near Oswestry

Plans submitted for 10 new homes in village near Oswestry

Supporting image for story: A golden glow for Pattingham butchers as bacon, pork pies and black pudding all secure big awards win

A golden glow for Pattingham butchers as bacon, pork pies and black pudding all secure big awards win

Supporting image for story: Meet the south Shropshire jewellery creator who helps grieving people keep memories of their loved ones and pets close to them

Meet the south Shropshire jewellery creator who helps grieving people keep memories of their loved ones and pets close to them

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Supporting image for story: My Little Wedding Shop Celebrates Finalist Spot in Prestigious Wedding Industry Awards 2026

My Little Wedding Shop Celebrates Finalist Spot in Prestigious Wedding Industry Awards 2026

Supporting image for story: Courage has no age as 80-year-old Shrewsbury woman completes charity skydive

Courage has no age as 80-year-old Shrewsbury woman completes charity skydive

Supporting image for story: Tickets on sale for Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery's Museums are Magic: Halloween Special! event

Tickets on sale for Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery's Museums are Magic: Halloween Special! event

Supporting image for story: The corridors of power beckon for primary school children

The corridors of power beckon for primary school children

Supporting image for story: HEY! EARTHLINGS! An exhibition to share in Shropshire

HEY! EARTHLINGS! An exhibition to share in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Law firm mfg solicitors unveil new tax and succession planning division

Law firm mfg solicitors unveil new tax and succession planning division

Sport

"I had a good feeling about today" - Michael Appleton shares delight after first home win in charge of Shrewsbury Town

Michael Appleton says he woke up with a good feeling ahead of Shrewsbury Town's crucial 2-0 win against Cambridge United.

Supporting image for story: "I had a good feeling about today" - Michael Appleton shares delight after first home win in charge of Shrewsbury Town

Supporting image for story: Dan Stacey analysis as Shrewsbury Town pick up first home win

Dan Stacey analysis as Shrewsbury Town pick up first home win

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town 2 Cambridge United 0 - Report

Shrewsbury Town 2 Cambridge United 0 - Report

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United reach FA Cup first round for first time in eight years thanks to six goal Darlington rout

AFC Telford United reach FA Cup first round for first time in eight years thanks to six goal Darlington rout

Supporting image for story: 'This team is capable' - Michael Appleton in upbeat mood as he backs Shrewsbury turnaround

'This team is capable' - Michael Appleton in upbeat mood as he backs Shrewsbury turnaround

Supporting image for story: Vitor Pereira urges Wolves players to fight for their places

Vitor Pereira urges Wolves players to fight for their places

Supporting image for story: 'It definitely needs to improve' - Kevin Wilkin addresses AFC Telford United away record ahead of FA Cup trip to Darlington

'It definitely needs to improve' - Kevin Wilkin addresses AFC Telford United away record ahead of FA Cup trip to Darlington

Shrewsbury Town FC

Supporting image for story: Dan Stacey analysis as Shrewsbury Town pick up first home win

Dan Stacey analysis as Shrewsbury Town pick up first home win

Supporting image for story: "I had a good feeling about today" - Michael Appleton shares delight after first home win in charge of Shrewsbury Town

"I had a good feeling about today" - Michael Appleton shares delight after first home win in charge of Shrewsbury Town

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town 2 Cambridge United 0 - Report

Shrewsbury Town 2 Cambridge United 0 - Report

AFC Telford United

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United reach FA Cup first round for first time in eight years thanks to six goal Darlington rout

AFC Telford United reach FA Cup first round for first time in eight years thanks to six goal Darlington rout

Supporting image for story: 'It definitely needs to improve' - Kevin Wilkin addresses AFC Telford United away record ahead of FA Cup trip to Darlington

'It definitely needs to improve' - Kevin Wilkin addresses AFC Telford United away record ahead of FA Cup trip to Darlington

Supporting image for story: Kevin Wilkin says extra work the key behind AFC Telford United star's impressive start to the season

Kevin Wilkin says extra work the key behind AFC Telford United star's impressive start to the season

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Supporting image for story: 'It got me into trouble': Greg Halford on Wolves regrets, helping others in football with Autism and his new boxing challenge

'It got me into trouble': Greg Halford on Wolves regrets, helping others in football with Autism and his new boxing challenge

Supporting image for story: Vítor Pereira retains Wolves backing with club set for transfer meetings amid Premier League survival fight

Vítor Pereira retains Wolves backing with club set for transfer meetings amid Premier League survival fight

Supporting image for story: £8.5m Wolves defender with just six caps to his name could be in line for international captaincy

£8.5m Wolves defender with just six caps to his name could be in line for international captaincy

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Supporting image for story: Dan Stacey analysis as Shrewsbury Town pick up first home win

Dan Stacey analysis as Shrewsbury Town pick up first home win

Supporting image for story: 'Worst in the EFL': Shocking statistics outline Shrewsbury Town struggles over recent years

'Worst in the EFL': Shocking statistics outline Shrewsbury Town struggles over recent years

Supporting image for story: Luke Powell analysis as Shrewsbury Town slip to home defeat against Salford City

Luke Powell analysis as Shrewsbury Town slip to home defeat against Salford City

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Barnet 1 Shrewsbury Town 3 - Ollie Westbury analysis

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Barnet v Shrewsbury - Ollie Westbury match preview

Supporting image for story: Ollie Westbury analysis after latest Shrewsbury Town defeat in EFL Trophy clash with Walsall

Ollie Westbury analysis after latest Shrewsbury Town defeat in EFL Trophy clash with Walsall

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Entertainment

Mr Burton, a film about the biggest star Wales has ever produced, will be shown at a Kington cinema

Mr Burton, a film about the biggest star Wales has ever produced, will be shown at a Kington cinema

Supporting image for story: Mr Burton, a film about the biggest star Wales has ever produced, will be shown at a Kington cinema

Supporting image for story: The film Ratatouille will be shown at a Presteigne venue later this month

The film Ratatouille will be shown at a Presteigne venue later this month

Supporting image for story: Shropshire brewery celebrating after scooping top industry awards

Shropshire brewery celebrating after scooping top industry awards

Supporting image for story: A golden glow for Pattingham butchers as bacon, pork pies and black pudding all secure big awards win

A golden glow for Pattingham butchers as bacon, pork pies and black pudding all secure big awards win

Supporting image for story: Giant eagle unveiled as Shropshire ironwork centre's latest stunning sculpture with a powerful message

Giant eagle unveiled as Shropshire ironwork centre's latest stunning sculpture with a powerful message

Supporting image for story: Heinz Beanz Pizza and 11 other new food products on sale in UK supermarkets

Heinz Beanz Pizza and 11 other new food products on sale in UK supermarkets

Supporting image for story: Oswestry visitor attraction secures major honour from Tripadvisor

Oswestry visitor attraction secures major honour from Tripadvisor

Supporting image for story: ‘I’m a football-mad Wrexham fan and I've won a luxurious tree-lined £3M mansion in a £25 Omaze draw - it's truly life-changing’

‘I’m a football-mad Wrexham fan and I've won a luxurious tree-lined £3M mansion in a £25 Omaze draw - it's truly life-changing’

John Lodge death

The Moody Blues singer and ‘darling husband’ John Lodge dies aged 82

Supporting image for story: We got a sneak peek inside one of the West Midlands’ most luxurious penthouses - and you wouldn’t believe how gorgeous it is

We got a sneak peek inside one of the West Midlands’ most luxurious penthouses - and you wouldn’t believe how gorgeous it is

Supporting image for story: HEY! EARTHLINGS! An exhibition to share in Shropshire

HEY! EARTHLINGS! An exhibition to share in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: First look at the spooky stories coming to Ludlow Assembly Rooms

First look at the spooky stories coming to Ludlow Assembly Rooms

Supporting image for story: The Streets revealed as headliner for Live at Ludlow Castle concerts - here's where and when you can buy tickets

The Streets revealed as headliner for Live at Ludlow Castle concerts - here's where and when you can buy tickets

Supporting image for story: Robbie Williams is coming to Wolverhampton Civic Hall - here’s when and how to get tickets

Robbie Williams is coming to Wolverhampton Civic Hall - here’s when and how to get tickets

Supporting image for story: Four groups will be running a Kington charity shop this month

Four groups will be running a Kington charity shop this month

Crime

Supporting image for story: Disgraced rock star Ian Watkins killed in prison attack

Disgraced rock star Ian Watkins killed in prison attack

Supporting image for story: Man arrested as police tackle anti-social behaviour near school and Co-op in Telford

Man arrested as police tackle anti-social behaviour near school and Co-op in Telford

Supporting image for story: Thieves smash window and steal jewellery from Ludlow home - police appeal for info

Thieves smash window and steal jewellery from Ludlow home - police appeal for info

Supporting image for story: Car stolen from Shifnal property after break-in - two people seen fleeing scene

Car stolen from Shifnal property after break-in - two people seen fleeing scene

Supporting image for story: Thief admits stealing four CCTV cameras from AFC Telford United stadium costing club thousands

Thief admits stealing four CCTV cameras from AFC Telford United stadium costing club thousands

Supporting image for story: Police appeal for help over Bridgnorth assault on woman

Police appeal for help over Bridgnorth assault on woman

Business

Supporting image for story: Young owner of popular Shropshire bakery announces exciting expansion amid anniversary celebrations

Young owner of popular Shropshire bakery announces exciting expansion amid anniversary celebrations

Supporting image for story: A golden glow for Pattingham butchers as bacon, pork pies and black pudding all secure big awards win

A golden glow for Pattingham butchers as bacon, pork pies and black pudding all secure big awards win

Supporting image for story: Meet the south Shropshire jewellery creator who helps grieving people keep memories of their loved ones and pets close to them

Meet the south Shropshire jewellery creator who helps grieving people keep memories of their loved ones and pets close to them

Supporting image for story: Historic manufacturer tools up for the future with £120,000 precision press investment from Telford

Historic manufacturer tools up for the future with £120,000 precision press investment from Telford

Supporting image for story: JLR suppliers 'deserve the best possible chance to survive' - business finance team says as investment support offered after cyber attack

JLR suppliers 'deserve the best possible chance to survive' - business finance team says as investment support offered after cyber attack

Supporting image for story: Law firm mfg solicitors unveil new tax and succession planning division

Law firm mfg solicitors unveil new tax and succession planning division

Education

Supporting image for story: Newport children’s nursery can relocate at last after winning four-year planning battle

Newport children’s nursery can relocate at last after winning four-year planning battle

Supporting image for story: The corridors of power beckon for primary school children

The corridors of power beckon for primary school children

Supporting image for story: Emergency crews rush to north Shropshire school after Mini catches fire in main car park

Emergency crews rush to north Shropshire school after Mini catches fire in main car park

Supporting image for story: 'I am so proud' - Teenager from Shrewsbury honoured with national award for dedication to animals and the environment

'I am so proud' - Teenager from Shrewsbury honoured with national award for dedication to animals and the environment

Supporting image for story: 'End postcode lottery in SEND support' - MP warns planned reforms to council funding could 'worsen problem'

'End postcode lottery in SEND support' - MP warns planned reforms to council funding could 'worsen problem'

Supporting image for story: Telford student honoured with British Citizen Youth Award after raising more than £40,000 for animal charities

Telford student honoured with British Citizen Youth Award after raising more than £40,000 for animal charities

Motors

Supporting image for story: ‘The customer will decide’ when it comes to future powertrains says Nissan product planner

‘The customer will decide’ when it comes to future powertrains says Nissan product planner

Supporting image for story: The Mercedes ELF takes electric vehicle charging to next level

The Mercedes ELF takes electric vehicle charging to next level

Supporting image for story: Telford burglar who targeted four houses on same street in one night is spared jail

Telford burglar who targeted four houses on same street in one night is spared jail

Supporting image for story: Wellington is seeking support for its 'Prince of Egypt' performance

Wellington is seeking support for its 'Prince of Egypt' performance

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth retirement complex holds open day for over-60s

Bridgnorth retirement complex holds open day for over-60s

Supporting image for story: 'We are so excited to have won' - Delight as south Shropshire village named 'best kept' and gets award

'We are so excited to have won' - Delight as south Shropshire village named 'best kept' and gets award