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Woman named after being killed in Telford crash which left boy injured and man fighting for life

A woman killed in a crash in Telford has been named at the opening of her inquest.

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The A518 near Lilleshall

Police have uncovered a cannabis farm at a property in Craven Arms. Picture: West Mercia Police.

Cannabis farm discovered inside South Shropshire property - hundreds of plants recently harvested

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Man arrested after woman raped in layby near Shifnal

Fodens Solicitors in Telford Easter billboard

'Eggs-pert conveyancing' - Telford solicitors bring smiles through humorous Easter billboard

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The plot in Ketley, Telford. Picture: Rightmove/Future Property Auctions.

Large plot in Telford with 'potential for development' to be auctioned this week with very low guide price

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A plot of land in Marden, Herefordshire, where 90 homes are being built by Shropshire firm SJ Roberts

Shropshire builder lands £17 million contract for 90-home rural housing scheme

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Full steam ahead ... the Northern Belle thunders over the picturesque Settle-Carlisle line

Network Rail bans steam engines over fire risk - including for posh train due to visit Shropshire this weekend

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Man arrested after woman raped in layby near Shifnal

"We're not afraid of anyone" - Wolves striker buoyant amid club's impressive run

Market Drayton's French twins to visit Shropshire this summer

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A male Eurasian beaver is released at the Old River Bed. Picture: Shropshire Wildlife Trust

Pair of Eurasian beavers who were released at nature reserve in Shrewsbury are named

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Venue 7, the former River Thai Restaurant and Bar in Shrewsbury. Photo: Google

Shrewsbury bar loses appeal to remove limits on live outdoor performances

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Severn Trent Water apologises to Shrewsbury residents after supplies affected

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Bike Tek in Hadley, Telford, is now shut. Photo: Bike Tek/Google

'It’s been a rollercoaster': Popular bike shop in Telford announces shock closure

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Market Drayton dairy giant Muller swoops for healthy yoghurt brand Biotiful in reported £100m deal

Market Drayton|8 hours ago

South Shropshire MP Stuart Anderson.

'Months of uncertainty' ahead for farmers after Government ends applications for environmental payment scheme, MP warns

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Red Fox Labrador Charlie

Local family races against time to save beloved Lab with rare bone condition

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Steve Swann, Senior Development Manager at Housing Plus Group with Morris Property’s Assistant Site Manager, Conor Roberts, and Chief Operating Officer, James West.

Building work underway on affordable bungalow development in Wem

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Knighton Community Centre has been awarded nearly £20,000 to continue funding its digital support service, the Digi-hub, for the next two years

Knighton Community Centre has been awarded nearly £20,000 to continue funding its digital support service, the Digi-hub, for the next two years

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Members of the local Parkinson's community raising awareness and fundraising outside Morrisons, Welshpool

Welshpool turns blue for World Parkinson’s Day 2025 and more than £300 raised to support locals living with Parkinson's

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The Bike Insurer and Midlands Air Ambulance Charity have announced an expansion of their partnership.

The Bike Insurer announces expanded partnership with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

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The Security Event

Industry experts descend on the Midlands for Europe’s biggest Security Event

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Dave Edwards: Shrewsbury would be crazy to rush into takeover decision

As usual, takeover talk is rife at Shrewsbury Town.

Sport|12 hours ago

The Croud Meadow. Photo: James Baylis / AMA

Orrin Pendley gets one back for the Bucks against Kettering (Pic: Mike Sheridan)

Kevin Wilkin issues Orrin Pendley message ahead of AFC Telford United run in

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Jorgen Strand Larsen of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammates Rayan Ait-Nouri and Joao Gomes (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

"We're not afraid of anyone" - Wolves striker buoyant amid club's impressive run

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Vitor Pereira celebrates with the fans

Wolves Fans' Verdict v Spurs: A huge win for a united team

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Wolves players and staff celebrate on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur at the Molineux stadium(

"Committed as family" - Vitor Pereira's assessment of Wolves togetherness

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The sun sets over the Croud Meadow home stadium of Shrewsbury Town (AMA/James Baylis)

Shrewsbury Town spend lowest amount on agent fees in League One

Wolves fans display a flag of manager Vitor Pereira. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Dave Edwards: Wolves feels very similar to those peak Nuno days again

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Shrewsbury Town FC

The Croud Meadow. Photo: James Baylis / AMA

Dave Edwards: Shrewsbury would be crazy to rush into takeover decision

Sport|12 hours ago

The sun sets over the Croud Meadow home stadium of Shrewsbury Town (AMA/James Baylis)

Shrewsbury Town spend lowest amount on agent fees in League One

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Shrewsbury Town analysis: Salop cling to League One status by the barest of margins

AFC Telford United

Orrin Pendley gets one back for the Bucks against Kettering (Pic: Mike Sheridan)

Kevin Wilkin issues Orrin Pendley message ahead of AFC Telford United run in

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AFC Telford United manager Kevin Wilkin (Picture: Kieren Griffin Photography)

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AFC Telford United|Apr 12

AFC Telford United boss Kevin Wilkin reflects during his side's defeat to Kettering Town

AFC Telford boss Kevin Wilkin: I received apology for penalty denial

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Jorgen Strand Larsen of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammates Rayan Ait-Nouri and Joao Gomes (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

"We're not afraid of anyone" - Wolves striker buoyant amid club's impressive run

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Vitor Pereira celebrates with the fans

Wolves Fans' Verdict v Spurs: A huge win for a united team

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Wolves fans display a flag of manager Vitor Pereira. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Dave Edwards: Wolves feels very similar to those peak Nuno days again

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Shrewsbury Town FC|Apr 12

Ollie Westbury

Ollie Westbury analyses Shrewsbury's 3-1 home defeat to Reading

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Ollie Westbury previews Shrewsbury Town's midweek clash with Reading

Ollie Westbury

Ollie Westbury analyses Shrewsbury's point at promotion chasing Wycombe

Ollie Westbury

Ollie Westbury on the collapse of Shrewsbury's takeover

Shrewsbury Town FC|Mar 31

Wolves legend Steve Bull is celebrating his 60th birthday. He chats to Liam Keen.

Steve Bull at 60: Bully's 6 most memorable goals for Wolves

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Market Drayton's French twins to visit Shropshire this summer

French citizens of Market Drayton's twin town are set to visit Shropshire this summer.

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Market Drayton Ginger & Spice Festival 2024.

Full steam ahead ... the Northern Belle thunders over the picturesque Settle-Carlisle line

Network Rail bans steam engines over fire risk - including for posh train due to visit Shropshire this weekend

News|3 hours ago

DS:UK are back with one of their most popular tours – “Brothers in ’85” and its coming to Llandrindod Wells

DS:UK are back with one of their most popular tours – “Brothers in ’85” and its coming to Llandrindod Wells

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Mallard ducklings and mother in the Wesley Brook, Shifnal, Shropshire.

Delightful moment 12 adorable “day-old” ducklings slide down gentle Shropshire waterfall to reach their mum

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The film Small Things Like These will be shown in Knighton

The film Small Things Like These will be shown in Knighton

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Good Friday Plant Hunters' Fair at Whittington Castle

Plant fair returns to Whittington Castle this Friday

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Austin 1 seen departing Weston Wharf towards Oswestry in Summer 2024

Cambrian Heritage Railways steaming into 2025 operating season

Your World|9 hours ago

Two musicians will be performing a night of live music to raise money for a Builth Wells venue

Two musicians will be performing a night of live music to raise money for a Builth Wells venue

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2024 Great British Bake Off finalist, Christiaan de Vries

Bake Off star heads to Shrewsbury Food Festival

Your World|10 hours ago

Harvey Norman Merry Hill Easter giveaway

Gigantic £1,000 Easter gift card giveaway at renowned Merry Hill store with free coffee and loads more

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A new supermarket is set to open in Wellington. Photo: National World

New supermarket selling South Asian, Caribbean and Chinese groceries set to open in Shropshire town

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Richard Thompson

Folk legend sells out intimate Bridgnorth venue

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Bank holidays 2025

Bank Holidays 2025: when is the next UK bank holiday - including May, Easter, and Good Friday in April dates

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There will be a sunrise walk in Kington on Easter Sunday morning

There will be a sunrise walk in Kington on Easter Sunday morning

Olly 'Blogs' Harrison returns to the hugely popular Arable Event.

Blogger Olly heading back to Arable Event!

Your World|Apr 14

Man arrested after woman raped in layby near Shifnal

West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery in Leominster last December

Police investigate after cooking oil stolen in Ludlow

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Police have uncovered a cannabis farm at a property in Craven Arms. Picture: West Mercia Police.

Cannabis farm discovered inside South Shropshire property - hundreds of plants recently harvested

Crime|6 hours ago

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Man caught with county lines drug dealer phone, cash and suspected drugs wraps in Telford avoids jail

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Gobowen playing fields. Photo: Google

Police investigating after youth reportedly assaulted children and damaged property in Gobowen

BBC presenter Jay Blades

Trial of TV presenter Jay Blades delayed

Fodens Solicitors in Telford Easter billboard

'Eggs-pert conveyancing' - Telford solicitors bring smiles through humorous Easter billboard

News|5 hours ago

Job Centre Plus in Southwater Way, Telford. Picture: Google

Businesses say recruitment presents 'major challenge' as wages outstrip inflation again

Business|5 hours ago

The Security Event

Industry experts descend on the Midlands for Europe’s biggest Security Event

Your World|6 hours ago

Bike Tek in Hadley, Telford, is now shut. Photo: Bike Tek/Google

'It’s been a rollercoaster': Popular bike shop in Telford announces shock closure

News|7 hours ago

Market Drayton dairy giant Muller swoops for healthy yoghurt brand Biotiful in reported £100m deal

Market Drayton|8 hours ago

Representatives from HPG & the Cadent Foundation

Housing Plus Group and Cadent Foundation recognised for fuel poverty support

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Builth Wells Town Council has become the first local council to officially sign up to the Breastfeeding Friendly initiative, a campaign led by Powys Teaching Health Board

Builth Wells Town Council Leads the Way as First Local Authority to Join Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme

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Newtown West Welsh Conservative councillor Pete Lewington

Powys' Welsh Conservatives reiterate their call for the cabinet member for education to resign.

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Telford College’s executive director for partnerships and employer
engagement Sarah Davies, and principal and chief executive Lawrence Wood, receive the Shropshire Community Foundation membership from Johnny Themans. Photo: Telford College

Telford College joins the Shropshire Community Foundation

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The event will be taking place at Telford College later this month.

'Trailblazing' Telford College shortlisted for business award

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Cllr Pete Roberts - Powys County Council - Cabinet member for Learning Powys - which includes the education portfolio

Schools could lose their individual identity to allow governors to look after several at a time

Cllr Iain McIntosh - Powys County Council

Deputy council leader Labour's Cllr Matthew Dorrance is proud to be part of coalition with Lib Dems

Kia takes on the best with EV9

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Sir Elton John’s Aston Martin DB7 sells at auction for £40,250

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Audi A6

New Audi A6 saloon arrives with fresh look and greater efficiency

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Project Safari

The Project Safari is a rough and ready Lotus Elise S1 from Lost Automotive

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Bentley Black Edition

Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur go stealth with new Black Edition

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