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'It perhaps by sheer luck this was not a fatality' - NHS worker lost leg after speeding driver rolled car and hit her in Oswestry while she walked her dogs

A speeding driver left a woman with catastrophic injuries after losing control and hitting her as his car rolled over.

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Salopian Brewery's Darwin Origin has been named one of the best in Britain by The Sunday Times. Pictured is founder Mr Nelson. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Top Shropshire brewery's award-winning beer named one of the ‘finest best bitters’ by The Sunday Times

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Watch: The gorgeous market town that ‘everyone’s talking about’: Why locals and tourists love it in Ironbridge

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B4386 near Chirbury. Photo: Google

Vehicle flips onto roof in crash near Shropshire and Wales border

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Man who took his own life at his home near Oswestry was due in court over indecent images charges, inquest told

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

Group of men and boys in Leominster threaten victim with knife and demand money

Cllr Janke outside Newport CE Junior School

Stop-start traffic tearing up roads outside Shropshire schools

Newport|3 hours ago

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Group of men and boys in Leominster threaten victim with knife and demand money

Ollie Westbury comment: Shrewsbury Town need steering out of choppy waters

A warm welcome awaits at Dawley’s Memory Cafe

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Pothole repairs being carried out near Adcote in Shropshire. Picture: Shropshire Council

Revealed: The claims relating to bad road conditions across Shropshire over the last year

Transport|3 hours ago

Broseley has been connected to Shrewsbury by bus for the first time in more than 50 years. Pictured is Caroline Bagnall, Shropshire Councillor for Broseley, via: Ian West.

'It is going to be a life changer' - new bus service connects Broseley and Shrewsbury by bus for first time in 50 years

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Halfway House Stores is for sale. Picture: Halls Commercial

Cafe between Shrewsbury and Welshpool could be converted into flat

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Pictured left to right, Jed and Owen.

'However tough it is, he’s been through tougher things': Ludlow man takes on marathon for brother after cancer diagnosis

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Shropshire nursing boss praises 'wonderful achievements' of staff

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Meole Brace Golf Course in Shrewsbury. Picture: Shrewsbury Town Council.

Shrewsbury Town Council ends maintenance of Meole Brace Golf Course as new era tees off

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Money Matters: How the Spring Statement could impact your household finances

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A warm welcome awaits at Dawley’s Memory Cafe

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A warm welcome awaits at the new Memory Cafe in Pattingham

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A warm welcome awaits at the new Memory Cafe in Ironbridge

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Ollie Westbury comment: Shrewsbury Town need steering out of choppy waters

With Shrewsbury’s takeover falling through, there is plenty of uncertainty at the moment.

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'Work hard to improve' West Brom boss on final third struggle

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Vitor Pereira, head coach of Wolves looks on (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)

Wolves boss building for 'brilliant' future

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Michael Appleton on Shrewsbury's point at Wycombe

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Ollie Westbury

Ollie Westbury analyses Shrewsbury's point at promotion chasing Wycombe

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Wycombe 0 Shrewsbury 0 - Report

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Wycombe 0 Shrewsbury 0: As it happened

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Shrewsbury Town FC

Ollie Westbury comment: Shrewsbury Town need steering out of choppy waters

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Shrewsbury Town: Player ratings after goalless draw at Wycombe

Sport|3 hours ago

Ollie Westbury

Ollie Westbury analyses Shrewsbury's point at promotion chasing Wycombe

Sport|10 hours ago

AFC Telford United

Harry Hawkins trudges off after his red card against Barwell on Saturday (Picture: Kieren Griffin Photography)

Derby County loanee's red card brings out the best in AFC Telford

Ola Lawal reacts after scoring AFC Telford United's second goal in their 3-0 victory Barwell on Saturday (Picture: Kieren Griffin Photography)

AFC Telford boss praises Bucks for adapting to reshuffle

Telford score (pic Kieren Griffin)

AFC Telford analysis: Kevin Wilkin’s side show character when it mattered most

AFC Telford United|Mar 30

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Vitor Pereira, head coach of Wolves looks on (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)

Wolves boss building for 'brilliant' future

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Vitor Pereira (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Wolves boss 'proud' after vital victory

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Jorgen Strand Larsen (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Wolves 1 West Ham 0 - Report

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Ollie Westbury

Ollie Westbury analyses Shrewsbury's point at promotion chasing Wycombe

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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

Wolves legend Steve Bull is celebrating his 60th birthday. He chats to Nathan Judah.

Steve Bull at 60: 'Ask Bully' special with Nathan Judah

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

Steve Bull at 60: The big Wolves interview with Liam Keen

Ollie Westbury and Nathan Judah

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Shrewsbury Town FC|Mar 25

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A warm welcome awaits at Dawley’s Memory Cafe

Home Instead is delighted to continue hosting the well-established Memory Cafe in Dawley, thanks to the generous support of Dawley Council and Dawley Town Hall.

Your World|1 hour ago

Date for the diary.

Salopian Brewery's Darwin Origin has been named one of the best in Britain by The Sunday Times. Pictured is founder Mr Nelson. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Top Shropshire brewery's award-winning beer named one of the ‘finest best bitters’ by The Sunday Times

News|3 hours ago

The film We Live In Time will be shown at a Kington cinema on Saturday

The film We Live In Time will be shown at a Kington cinema on Saturday

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GlenAllachie 12 Year Old - best malt in the world?

GlenAllachie 12 Year Old named world’s best single malt 2025 – and it’s under £55

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The Jackery Explorer 240 V2 is the most compact AC power station in the range

One of my favourite portable power stations has just plummeted in price

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A warm welcome awaits at the new Memory Cafe in Ironbridge

Your World|17 hours ago

Artists Molly Brown and Andrew Howe with students from Madeley Academy and their artwork featured in The Fields exhibition

Owestry exhibition asks What Can a Field Be?

Your World|17 hours ago

Barry Steele at Theatre Severn 27 June

Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story heading to Theatre Severn

Your World|17 hours ago

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council announce 'exciting' new event

Your World|17 hours ago

The lavish historical drama Firebrand will be shown at Knighton cinema

The lavish historical drama Firebrand will be shown at Knighton cinema

News|19 hours ago

Jonathan Day

Yawanawa Tribe coming to Shrewsbury this Sunday

Your World|21 hours ago

23 of the best-rated independent coffee shops in Shropshire including CSCONS in Ludlow

News|21 hours ago

Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals with Crystal Owen, founder of Shine On with Harvey Owen

Shrewsbury Food Festival announces charity concert

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Swift & Styles

Taylor Swift tribute comes to Telford!

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Runners preparing to tackle their 5k with the Shropshire Shufflers

Over 40 new runners complete Shropshire Shufflers’ beginners 5K programme

Your World|22 hours ago

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

Group of men and boys in Leominster threaten victim with knife and demand money

'It perhaps by sheer luck this was not a fatality' - NHS worker lost leg after speeding driver rolled car and hit her in Oswestry while she walked her dogs

News|3 hours ago

Man who took his own life at his home near Oswestry was due in court over indecent images charges, inquest told

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The 20 neighbourhoods of Shropshire ranked by number of violent and sexual offences according to official police figures

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Lily-May Vaughan

Teen motorist accused of killing his girlfriend, 17, was 'going like f***' before crashing into electricity pole in Shawbury, court told

News|17 hours ago

Sehajpal and Mehakdeep Singh are arrested in Austria

Watch: The moment Austrian police catches up with Tipton wanted killers on the run from justice after murdering man in Shrewsbury

News|17 hours ago

Claire Mckeown

Claire McKeown named ‘Hypnotherapist of the Year’ for transformational work in mental wellness

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Salopian Brewery's Darwin Origin has been named one of the best in Britain by The Sunday Times. Pictured is founder Mr Nelson. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Top Shropshire brewery's award-winning beer named one of the ‘finest best bitters’ by The Sunday Times

News|3 hours ago

NatWest has been granted permission to upgrade its ATM machine at the branch in Mardol Head, Shrewsbury. Picture: Harcroft Consulting

NatWest ATM in Shrewsbury to be upgraded

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Plan to remove bank’s signage and ATM in Ludlow following closure announcement

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Cafe between Shrewsbury and Welshpool could be converted into flat

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Powys businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors are being urged to apply for a rate relief scheme that could see their business rates bill reduce in the new financial year

Powys businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors are being urged to apply for a rate relief scheme that could see their business rates bill reduce in the new financial year

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Cllr James Gibson-Watt

Special council meeting will be called to discuss damning Estyn report into Powys education services

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Your World|Mar 31

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Your World|Mar 31

Telford College students running Tokens of Hope, as part of Young Enterprise.

Telford college students win two awards after creating business and selling products at trade fair

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Thousands attend latest Telford Skills Show with employers offering up tasty opportunities

Business|Mar 31

Skye Wainwright and Jenson Nickolds with their clay models.

Inside the unique Shropshire primary school boasting its own kiln and garden where pupils grow their own food

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Vauxhall’s Corsa Electric gets range boost and vehicle-to-load tech

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Omoda 9 SUV goes on sale priced from £44,990

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