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Multiple fire crews rush to blaze at bungalow near Market Drayton described as 'well alight'

Multiple fire crews have rushed to a fire at a bungalow near Market Drayton.

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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

The scene of the fire

Watch: 30 firefighters spend five hours battling industrial blaze in Telford - investigation into cause underway

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Firefighters at the scene

Photos show fire crews on site at huge factory blaze on Telford industrial estate

North Wales Police officer PC Richard Williams was found not guilty.

Woman dies in car crash near Whitchurch as driver taken to hospital - police launch urgent appeal

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'We have no choice' - Shropshire games which inspired the Olympics are scaled back due to poor state of track

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Police Stock

Four men arrested and 'large quantity' of class A drugs seized in Telford police raids

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'His smile could light up a room' - tributes flood in for Shrewsbury legend Chic Bates

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Police investigating Newport swan deaths reveal what they have done and plan to do next

Four Shrewsbury Town youngsters extend their stay with the club

Mid Wales enjoying being kept in the dark - as an astro-tourism destination!

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The chimney fire was in Newport. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Two casualties reported as van ends up on its side after three-vehicle crash near Shrewsbury

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Car hits stationary van on A-road north of Shrewsbury

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Lane closures planned for annual spring clean of Telford's A442 Eastern Primary

Telford|16 hours ago

The Old Hall School, which is about to celebrate its 180th anniversary, has announced the appointment of its new headteacher, Craig Williams.

New headteacher announced for Shropshire's oldest prep school

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Staff and children at Meadow Farm Pre-School celebrate their Ofsted report.

'Staff are wonderful role models for children' - Shrewsbury pre-school's delight at Ofsted judgement

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Shrewsbury Police posted this picture of the area on social media. Picture: Shrewsbury Police

'Frightening' - mountain bike youths scaring young children and parents outside Baschurch nursery, say police

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Award Winning Riverside Cabins near Shrewsbury

A World Top 10% spot for Shropshire’s Riverside Cabins

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Photo caption: Left to right Rotarians Willie Strachan, Gareth Watkins, David Morris (current president) and Johnathan Callwood; front Marcus Watkin.

High office for Shropshire Rotary Club's newest members

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Laura (Left) & Tasha (Right) with their we'll-earned award!

Bridgnorth's Gatehouse Cafe crowned 'Best in Shropshire'

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Allister McNeill, critical care paramedic for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

Competition opens to win Valentino Rossi signed cap for the Bike4Life Ride Out & Festival 2025

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Four Shrewsbury Town youngsters extend their stay with the club

Four of Shrewsbury Town’s talented youngsters have signed one-year contract extensions with the club, the Shropshire Star understands.

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Karsten Cairns (left), Jack Loughran and Joe Morris of Shrewsbury Town celebrate with the Professional Development League Trophy

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Telford boss speaks about Shrewsbury Town's forgotten man

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Shrewsbury Town's decade in League One: Recap of the 2015-16 campaign

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AFC Telford United celebrate promotion to the National League North. Picture: Kieren Griffin.

Bucks heroes rewarded with a holiday in the sun

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Karsten Cairns (left), Jack Loughran and Joe Morris of Shrewsbury Town celebrate with the Professional Development League Trophy

Four Shrewsbury Town youngsters extend their stay with the club

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Shrews Views S4 E33: And the League One journey is over!

Sport|3 hours ago

'His smile could light up a room' - tributes flood in for Shrewsbury legend Chic Bates

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AFC Telford United celebrate promotion to the National League North. Picture: Kieren Griffin.

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Gary O'Neil on the touchline against Crystal Palace

Former Wolves boss in contention for Championship job

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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

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Mid Wales enjoying being kept in the dark - as an astro-tourism destination!

For once, tourism businesses in Mid Wales are enjoying being kept in the dark! That’s because the darkest region in Wales, which has the country’s only International Dark Sky Park, is set to become an astro-tourism destination

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Dafydd Wyn Morgan of Serydda who offers stargazing and night photography sessions to visitors.Images: Serydda

Bronze Tanning Studio is set to open in Newport on Sunday, May 18. Photo: Bronze Tanning Studio

Newport's newest business Bronze Tanning Salon set to open this weekend

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Wellington Orbit is also one of the four independent cinemas taking part. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Shropshire's independent cinemas unite for three-day summer celebration of film

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Residents are being invited to the RAF Museum for its 'World War Two Week'. Picture: RAF Museum.

Cosford's RAF Museum invites residents to 'World War Two Week' half-term activities and events - free admission

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Every open garden in Shropshire to visit this week as the glorious sun shines over the county

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Affiliates|May 14

The Royal Ballet To Broadway: Wheeldon Works (12A) will be screened to the Wyeside Arts Centre on Sunday, May 25 at 2pm

Ballet meets musical theatre in a special show at a Builth Wells venue

Copy of West End smash "Operation Mincemeat" is heading for the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Entertainment|May 14

Jenni and Lee Percy with supporters at the launch of the new Llandrindod Wells tearoom at the Rock Park. Credit: Natalie Ellis

New Chalybeate Tea Room brews up a storm in Llandrindod Wells

West End smash "Operation Mincemeat" is heading for the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Entertainment|May 14

The Queens, Ludlow. Photo: The Queens/Google

Nine of the best restaurants and pubs with outdoor seating to make the most of the Spring sun

Mickey Dee will be at the Royal British Legion in Llandrindod Wells

A night of live country music will be held at a Llandrindod Wells venue on Saturday

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Mervyn Price in his JCB Fastrax leading the procession

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Carden Park is a luxury country hotel near Cheshire

Travel review: I enjoyed a luxurious meal and spa experience at Carden Park in Cheshire

One of the swans as it was found

Police investigating Newport swan deaths reveal what they have done and plan to do next

Crime|1 hour ago

Telford Magistrates Court

Telford man charged with assault, strangulation and threats to kill

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Four men arrested and 'large quantity' of class A drugs seized in Telford police raids

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Disgraced former PC jailed for inappropriate relationship is told he can never work in policing again

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The 23-year-old is due to appear in court today. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Telford man, 23, charged with sexual assault and possession of a bladed weapon

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Shrewsbury Police posted this picture of the area on social media. Picture: Shrewsbury Police

'Frightening' - mountain bike youths scaring young children and parents outside Baschurch nursery, say police

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Empty shop in South Shropshire town centre brings in the buyers at commercial auction

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Church Stretton toy shop on the move - just around the corner

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A new warehouse unit planned for Centurion Park in Shrewsbury

New 6,000 square feet warehouse planned for Shrewsbury estate as part of £3.5m investment

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New plans to expand Church Stretton dentist

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Shropshire Council has been granted approval to turn a former anaerobic digestion plant in Coder Road, Ludlow, into a unit that produces biochar. Picture: Google Earth

Council-backed firm wants permit to burn up to 6,000 tonnes of green waste per year at Ludlow incinerator

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Consultation on ambitious plans to transform education in mid Powys, which could see a new Welsh-medium all-age school established as well as significant investment in two school buildings, has begun

Views wanted on ambitious transforming education plans for mid Powys

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Dr Richard Jones - Powys County Council director of education. PCC

Why are so many pupils leaving Powys to continue their studies?

News|11 hours ago

The Old Hall School, which is about to celebrate its 180th anniversary, has announced the appointment of its new headteacher, Craig Williams.

New headteacher announced for Shropshire's oldest prep school

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Shrewsbury secondary school 'committed to building on momentum' after praise by Ofsted - but improvements required

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Staff and children at Meadow Farm Pre-School celebrate their Ofsted report.

'Staff are wonderful role models for children' - Shrewsbury pre-school's delight at Ofsted judgement

News|16 hours ago

Cefin Campbell, Member of the Senedd for Mid and West Wales

A firmer footing for the future of the Welsh language - Mid and West Wales Senedd Member Cefin Campbell

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