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26 major Environment Agency flood alerts and warnings issued in and around Shropshire - here’s where

The Environment Agency has issued 10 flood warnings and 16 flood alerts for rivers in and around Shropshire following Storm Bert downpours over the weeken

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Shrewsbury's landmark 'Scrooge's Gravestone' smashed to pieces in mindless attack

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'Scrooge Gravestone' destruction - Shrewsbury police appeal for information

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Busy A-road near Market Drayton to close for two days for surface repairs

Police appeal for info after fire started on Shrewsbury canal towpath spreads to fences

Telford man who threw missiles at police and demanded visit from Rishi Sunak in eight-hour 'siege' is jailed

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'The fact is there are some people who don't have a choice' - Shropshire foodbanks ready to help as winter descends

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Appeal after thieves break into van using metal cutters and steal tools

Wolves Fans' Verdict v Fulham: A remarkable away win

A Llandrindod Wells venue is preparing for a bumper Christmas with several events planned.

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Flooding closes major Shropshire A-road while car parks close in Shrewsbury as river levels rise

Vote a Shropshire market for your favourite in Britain - Shrewsbury targeting the quadruple and for three years in a row

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Plans for travellers site on green belt land in Shropshire set for rejection despite community support

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Villagers near Shrewsbury are 'anxious' about noise if children's care home plan given the go-ahead

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'Tilstock is at a maximum capacity': Plans for 70 homes on outskirts of village recieve backlash from locals

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20-year-old danger driver locked up for crash near Telford that left his two school friends with broken bones

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'Santa Paws' is coming to town: Dachshund Extravaganza heading to Whitchurch this weekend

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Live wrestling is back in Oswestry this weekend

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Telford recycling plant welcomes school for ‘first of its kind’ tour, led by popular kids’ TV presenter

Your World|2 hours ago

The Marches Choir present a "Big Christmas Sing!"

Your World|2 hours ago

How the Grinch Stole Christmas will be shown at a Knighton venue.

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Llanwrtyd Wells' Thursday Club guest tells of aid trips to Ukraine

Inheritance tax: More than 250,000 back farmers' campaign to overturn Labour's ‘family farm tax’

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Severn Trent encourages farmers to be prepared

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Tractor users’ views sought for survey

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Forage analysis flags nutritional shortfalls at Wynnstay event

Farming|4 hours ago

Shropshire Farming Talk: Adjusting to the seasonal weather

NFU Cymru Brecon & Radnor Annual General meeting

Shropshire YFC members organise first careers fair - and it's a great success

Business events|Nov 22

Shropshire road users warned about danger of mud on roads after cyclist slips and is injured near Oswestry

Shropshire Farming Talk: Harper Adams University and Artificial Intelligence

Large equestrian property in Newport with paddocks, stables and a flood-lit menage is listed for sale

Gareth Ainsworth will continue to be 'authentic' as Shrewsbury boss

Shrewsbury Town head coach Gareth Ainsworth says he will continue to be 'authentic' on the touchline.

Sport|7 hours ago

Shrewsbury v Birmingham City - Ollie Westbury's player ratings

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Wolves Fans' Verdict v Fulham: A remarkable away win

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Liam Keen analysis: Wolves boosted by some Brazilian brilliance

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Wolves captain has one hope after dominant win

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Gareth Ainsworth hails sensational Shrewsbury Town

Lewis Cox's West Brom analysis as goals return but bench problems to ponder

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Shrewsbury Town FC

Gareth Ainsworth will continue to be 'authentic' as Shrewsbury boss

Sport|7 hours ago

Analysis: Shrewsbury Town rally to give fans a day to remember

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Shrewsbury v Birmingham City - Ollie Westbury's player ratings

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AFC Telford United

Boss Kevin Wilkin gives his verdict on AFC Telford United's win over St Ives Town

Sport|22 hours ago

AFC Telford United manager Kevin Wilkin reaches the 100 club

AFC Telford United loanee backed to make a big impact

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Wolves Fans' Verdict v Fulham: A remarkable away win

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Liam Keen analysis: Wolves boosted by some Brazilian brilliance

Sport|7 hours ago

Wolves captain has one hope after dominant win

Sport|15 hours ago

Shrewsbury 3 Birmingham City 2 - Ollie Westbury analysis

Shrewsbury Town FC|Nov 23

Gareth Ainsworth press unveiling: Ollie Westbury and Nathan Judah analysis

Shrewsbury Town video|Nov 14

Burton v Shrewsbury - Ollie Westbury match preview

Shrewsbury Town FC|Nov 8

Who could fit the bill?: Potential Shrewsbury head coach candidates discussed

Shrewsbury Town FC|Nov 6

Ollie Westbury previews Shrewsbury's FA Cup trip to Salford

Shrewsbury Town FC|Nov 1

Keen & Judah Show: Three up & three down vs Brighton

Wolves video|Oct 29

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Upcoming fixtures

Sat 30 November, 2024

Leiston v Telford

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Wed 4 December, 2024

Town v Blackpool

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Sat 30 November, 2024

Wolves v AFC Bournemouth

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A Llandrindod Wells venue is preparing for a bumper Christmas with several events planned.

A Llandrindod Wells venue is preparing for a bumper Christmas with several events for all the family.

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'Santa Paws' is coming to town: Dachshund Extravaganza heading to Whitchurch this weekend

Your World|1 hour ago

Live wrestling is back in Oswestry this weekend

Your World|2 hours ago

Fan of 1990's hit children's TV show, "Rosie and Jim", visits local filming locations.

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Vote a Shropshire market for your favourite in Britain - Shrewsbury targeting the quadruple and for three years in a row

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The Marches Choir present a "Big Christmas Sing!"

Your World|2 hours ago

‘Sparkle for Christmas’ – Llandrindod Wells’ big Christmas event will be taking over the town on Saturday, November 30.

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Appeal after thieves break into van using metal cutters and steal tools

Police appeal for info after fire started on Shrewsbury canal towpath spreads to fences

'Scrooge Gravestone' destruction - Shrewsbury police appeal for information

News|1 hour ago

Shrewsbury's landmark 'Scrooge's Gravestone' smashed to pieces in mindless attack

News|4 hours ago

20-year-old danger driver locked up for crash near Telford that left his two school friends with broken bones

News|7 hours ago

Telford man who threw missiles at police and demanded visit from Rishi Sunak in eight-hour 'siege' is jailed

News|7 hours ago

Telford College officially launches news engineering centre

Vote a Shropshire market for your favourite in Britain - Shrewsbury targeting the quadruple and for three years in a row

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Telford recycling plant welcomes school for ‘first of its kind’ tour, led by popular kids’ TV presenter

Your World|2 hours ago

Azets toasts tradition and raises money for charity in the process

Business|3 hours ago

HEREFORDSHIRE: late-night Kington music licence allowed

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Pride as Bridgnorth firm celebrates special accolade

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Telford College officially launches news engineering centre

Telford recycling plant welcomes school for ‘first of its kind’ tour, led by popular kids’ TV presenter

Your World|2 hours ago

Road safety campaign targets young drivers and riders across local high schools.

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'We’re all very proud' says Ellesmere Primary School headteacher after positive Ofsted report

Newport school pupils to promote IT recycling initiative

Your World|Nov 22

Scouts launch volunteering programme with HSBC UK to help more young people learn key money skills

Your World|Nov 22

Inheritance tax: More than 250,000 back farmers' campaign to overturn Labour's ‘family farm tax’

Farming|1 hour ago

Plans for travellers site on green belt land in Shropshire set for rejection despite community support

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Market Drayton town councillors to consider the installation of a floral display at a meeting where next year's budget will be discussed

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Peter Rhodes on Prescott, punches and what to do with a runaway bus

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Comment: 'Countryside Clobberer' Kier Starmer's inheritence tax plan means hard working people with pay the price for the public purse

Ten times more people died on rural roads than motorways last year - Shropshire MP calls for safety improvements