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'We have inherited a near impossible situation' - New Lib Dem council asks government for relief road 'off ramp'

Shropshire Council's incoming Lib Dem administration has written to the government asking for an 'off ramp' over Shrewsbury's controversial North West Relief Road.

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Councillor Heather Kidd and Councillor Alex Wagner, the leader elect and deputy leader elect respectively of Shropshire Council. Picture: Shropshire Liberal Democrats

Kyle Pugh

Sister of dead man tells murder trial 'suspicions were raised' when no ligature marks were found on her brother

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9 Telford and Wrekin pubs, restaurants and takeaways awarded top hygiene ratings

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bare ground on the edge of a reservoir

Severn Trent's message to residents as West Midlands reservoirs 'unusually low'

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The Priorslee in Telford is soon to become a Hickory's restaurant

Parts of 'dated' Telford pub to be demolished ahead of new Hickory's restaurant

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Liam Thomas was sentenced at Telford Magistrates Court on Thursday, May 8. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Telford man, 43, jailed after being found guilty of five offences including assaulting a police officer

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Court delays sentencing for danger driver teen who caused girlfriend's death in Shawbury crash

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£300 million Telford regeneration projects will have 'lasting impact' on town, says council leader

Adderley Open winner Jackson punches his ticket to Champion of Champions

9 Telford and Wrekin pubs, restaurants and takeaways awarded top hygiene ratings

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Marks and Spencer in Castle Street, Shrewsbury. Picture: Google

Marks and Spencer says customer data stolen as part of ongoing cyber attack

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Dawn Husemann.

Reform name group leader after Shropshire Council election breakthrough

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The baby rhino has not yet been named

'Mum and calf are well - we are over the moon' - Baby rhino survives traumatic birth at West Midlands Safari Park

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Bin lorry fire closes A41 near Whitchurch and Market Drayton

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Unemployment rate jumps to 4.5% in West Midlands, new government figures show

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Telford MP Shaun Davies is campaigning for better paternity leave. Photo: Shaun Davies

Telford MP stands for better paternity leave as 'mental health crisis among new dads reaches worrying point'

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NWP manager builds safe space for men’s mental health through weekly walks

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Red carpet reckoning Scott McGlynn hits the premiere for Final Destination: Bloodlines

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New parents shopping at Aldi in Shropshire could be missing out on free baby products

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Motorsport event arrives at Uttoxeter racecourse

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Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: On your best behaviour for the sake of the Skylark

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The next art and craft market in Kington will take place on Saturday, May 17

Art and craft market in Kington on Saturday, May 17

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Shrewsbury Town: Michael Appleton aware of League Two challenge

Michael Appleton is fully aware of the challenges Shrewsbury Town will face next season as they prepare for life in a 'competitive' League Two.

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Dave Edwards: Shrewsbury's retained list offered up few surprises

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Goncalo Guedes (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Liam Keen comment: Missed opportunities and brave decisions amid Wolves defeat

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Joao Gomes (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Wolves Fans' Verdict v Brighton: Wolves outmuscled and outclassed at home

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West Brom owners offered 'unforgiving' head coach warning by former midfielder

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Marshall Munetsi (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)

Dave Edwards: Wolves under par in disappointing Brighton defeat

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Who have Shrewsbury Town signed first in the last five summer windows?

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Shrewsbury Town: Michael Appleton aware of League Two challenge

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Dave Edwards: Shrewsbury's retained list offered up few surprises

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Head coach Michael Appleton 'excited' to get going on Shrewsbury project

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Matty Stenson with his sons after AFC Telford United players and staff lift the Southern Central Premier play-off trophy in front of fans after beating Kettering Town 4-2 at Latimer Park (Picture: Kieren Griffin Photography)

Five-star Stenson cleans up at AFC Telford United awards night

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The SEAH Stadium home of AFC Telford United. Picture: Google Maps

Promoted AFC Telford United and military unit set to get special recognition at council meeting

AFC Telford United fans rejoice to celebrate. Pic: Kieren Griffin

Chris Ball's AFC Telford United rallying cry for fans to catch Bucks bug

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Goncalo Guedes (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Liam Keen comment: Missed opportunities and brave decisions amid Wolves defeat

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Joao Gomes (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Wolves Fans' Verdict v Brighton: Wolves outmuscled and outclassed at home

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Marshall Munetsi (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)

Dave Edwards: Wolves under par in disappointing Brighton defeat

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Jubilant AFC Telford players at full-time. Pic: Kieren Griffin

WATCH: AFC Telford players celebrate promotion

AFC Telford United|May 7

Lewis Cox and Dan Stacey

Play-off final - Kettering 2 AFC Telford United 4: Dan Stacey and Lewis Cox analysis

AFC Telford United|May 6

Luke Powell

Shrewsbury Town 1 Crawley Town 2 - Luke Powell analysis

Shrewsbury Town video|May 3

Jonny Drury

'The right move': Jonny Drury view on Michael Appleton's permanent Shrewsbury Town deal

Dan Stacey and Ollie Westbury

AFC Telford United 3 Halesowen Town 2: Ollie Westbury and Dan Stacey analysis

AFC Telford United|May 1

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Ollie Westbury verdict as Shrewsbury pick up rare victory at Barnsley

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9 Telford and Wrekin pubs, restaurants and takeaways awarded top hygiene ratings

Nine Telford and Wrekin businesses are celebrating after a visit from the Food Standards Agency.

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Director of Music at St Mary's Church, Philip Sell, with the organ before its restoration

Kington concert planned now historic organ is restored

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Stone skimming will become more serious in the Mid Wales renowned for hosting unusual sports this Bank Holiday

Stone skimming championships in Mid Wales' quirky sports town this bank holiday

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Here Come The Girls will be at a Llandrindod Wells venue on Friday, May 30 at 7.30pm

Here Come The Girls will be at a Llandrindod Wells venue on Friday, May 30

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Stay at this 4* hotel in Milan with breakfast and flight from just £69 per person - selling fast

Stay at this 4* hotel in Milan with breakfast and flight from just £69 per person - selling fast

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The baby rhino has not yet been named

'Mum and calf are well - we are over the moon' - Baby rhino survives traumatic birth at West Midlands Safari Park

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The next art and craft market in Kington will take place on Saturday, May 17

Art and craft market in Kington on Saturday, May 17

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St Johns House in Wolverhampton, Marstons office building.

How Marston's has turned around its fortunes as people rush back to its pubs

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Air fryer baking expert and This Morning’s resident baker revealed as celebrity chef for Newport Show

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Nancy Una Simmons (left) and Rachel Thomas in front of their stands at Wonderwool Wales.

Wonderwool Wales bursary winners preparing for New Designers showcase

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Bryan Adams

'I bought my first record in Shrewsbury' - Bryan Adams on loving the West Midlands as he promises 'night to remember'

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'Heaven' - Hollywood Matilda star gushes over Shropshire's very own David Austin Roses at her Los Angeles home

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Castle Street in Shrewsbury. Picture: Google

Shrewsbury bagel bar to serve alcohol and play late night music after licence granted

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Birmingham National Dog Show 2025. Photo: Ian Knight/Z70 Photography

15 gorgeous pictures from the Birmingham National Dog Show 2025

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From right to left, Sharon Dean, catering manager, Wayne Jenson, CEO of Meeting Point Trust, Declan Fishwick, business development manager, Tracy Timmis, catering assistant. Photo: McCarthy Stone Foundation

Telford cafe reveals plans to launch memorial garden dedicated to much-loved locals

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Liam Thomas was sentenced at Telford Magistrates Court on Thursday, May 8. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Telford man, 43, jailed after being found guilty of five offences including assaulting a police officer

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Chief Constable Richard Lewis of Dyfed-Powys Police and National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for Drugs

Over 400 Dyfed-Powys police officers carrying opioid reversing medicine

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Kyle Pugh

Sister of dead man tells murder trial 'suspicions were raised' when no ligature marks were found on her brother

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Court delays sentencing for danger driver teen who caused girlfriend's death in Shawbury crash

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Kyle Pugh

Man who suffered fatal injuries at Newport bungalow had broken wife's jaw during their 'toxic' and 'hostile' relationship

A boy has been arrested after a 13-year-old girl was raped in a Telford park. Photo: Steve Leath

Four teenagers arrested after drugs, suspected gun and machete found in car near Oswestry

Food hygiene sticker

9 Telford and Wrekin pubs, restaurants and takeaways awarded top hygiene ratings

News|1 hour ago

The Priorslee in Telford is soon to become a Hickory's restaurant

Parts of 'dated' Telford pub to be demolished ahead of new Hickory's restaurant

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Marks and Spencer in Castle Street, Shrewsbury. Picture: Google

Marks and Spencer says customer data stolen as part of ongoing cyber attack

Telford|2 hours ago

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Strong growth marks successful start to year for leading quantity surveyors

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Unemployment rate jumps to 4.5% in West Midlands, new government figures show

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The next art and craft market in Kington will take place on Saturday, May 17

Art and craft market in Kington on Saturday, May 17

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The youth club takes place at the Wrockwardine Wood & Trench Parish Rooms. Picture: Google.

'A safe and fun place for young people to hang out' - New youth club opens in Telford

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Jo Evans - TrustEd Director of Education, Paul O’Malley - Executive Headteacher, Chris Marsh - Head of School, and Sarah Godden - TrustEd CEO, with pupils from Alveley Primary.

'A small school with a big heart' - Primary school near Bridgnorth celebrates glowing Ofsted verdict

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Exam time is incredibly stressful

7 signs your teen’s GCSE and A-level stress is out of control – and how you can help

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Wrekin View Primary School's Deputy head Paul Kilburn with pupils Riley Brown and Laura Senkerova at the careers fair

Youngsters as young as five are looking to the future with Telford primary school's careers day

Pupils at Greenacres love their expansive forest school area. Cohen Jay (front) with Zoe Lowe (back right) and Myla Braddick.

Inside (and outside) a Shrewsbury primary school celebrating a glowing Ofsted report and with a special family feel

A training plan for all members of Llandrindod Wells Town Council and the clerk has been agreed

Training plan agreed for Llandrindod Wells councillors and the clerk

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Driving Bentley’s Blower Junior in Jersey: A match made in heaven?

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Kia makes EVs more accessible to wheelchair users with the PV5 WAV

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Audi e-tron GT gets a price cut with new entry-level Quattro model

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New Fiat 500 Hybrid spotted with manual gearbox

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Toyota set to unveil new model on May 21