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Two masked robbers with knife and hammer raid Post Office in Shrewsbury - police launch appeal

Two masked people armed with a knife and hammer robbed a Post Office in Shrewsbury yesterday (Thursday, April 24).

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The Post Office on Maesbrook Road, Shrewsbury, was robbed yesterday (Thursday, April 24). Photo: Samuel Johnson-Squire/Google

Marks and Spencer pauses online orders after reported hacking incident

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Man left bouncer needing stitches after punch outside Telford's Albert's Shed

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Players in Purcell Court, Wellington, are celebrating. Photo: Google

Lucky Telford street wins daily People’s Postcode Lottery jackpot with £1,000 per ticket

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Deer at New Works, off Dawley Road. Photo: Google

More reports of suspected deer poaching near the Wrekin in Telford

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Bridgnorth's The Original Factory Shop

Shropshire stores at risk as The Original Factory Shop launches last-ditch restructuring plan

Market Drayton|18 hours ago

Firefighters rush to rescue dog in Shrewsbury

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Firefighters rush to rescue dog in Shrewsbury

Vitor Pereira has say on 'committed' Matheus Cunha amid United links

Find out how to enjoy a classy evening at the ballet in Shrewsbury this weekend

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Firefighters tackle open fires in Telford

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Crime is down in West Mercia - dropping significantly more than across the country

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A Network Rail engineer inspecting train tracks

Major Shropshire railway lines could be closed into next week after culvert collapse

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Artist's impression of what it could look like

First glimpse of what new Telford community centre could look like as consultation set to open

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Trains to Shrewsbury cancelled today and all weekend for 'urgent' repairs after safety inspection finds defect

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The Reform UK banners along the A53 in Market Drayton were allegedly vandalised. Picture: Reform UK Market Drayton.

Police drop probe into alleged vandalism of Reform UK banners near Market Drayton - here's why

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Over 450 people turned out to take part in the most recent Llandrindod Community Events Easter Fun Day

Over 450 people turned out to take part in the most recent Llandrindod Community Events Easter Fun Day

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NOT QUITE SINGING IN THE RAIN!

Intrepid ramblers don their boots for Round and About Walks 2025

Your World|Apr 24

Are you walking your dog dangerously? Animal News Agency

Dog expert's urgent warning to Shropshire owners over common walking habit that could seriously harm your pet

Your World|Apr 24

John Parton and Eileen Shervey

Telford care home residents play their part in designing Bournville Bull for charity art trail

Your World|Apr 24

The Home Instead Wellbeing Event Exhibitors, at Bridgnorth Community Hospital

Bridgnorth community continues to benefit from Wellbeing Information Hub hosted by Home Instead and partners

Your World|Apr 24

Tom and Heather Hughes are the owners of Little Cow House

Shropshire holiday let owners celebrated in national awards programme

Your World|Apr 24

Shrewsbury Town boss believes squad members 'needed to hear' criticism

Boss Michael Appleton doubled down on the criticism of members of his Shrewsbury squad as he seeks to inspire competitiveness to end the season.

Sport|12 hours ago

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'Absolute latest' Michael Appleton sets deadline to discover Shrewsbury Town future

Sport|13 hours ago

Matheus Cunha (Photo by Wolverhampton Wanderers FC/Wolves via Getty Images)

Vitor Pereira has say on 'committed' Matheus Cunha amid United links

Sport|7 hours ago

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Michael Appleton identifies biggest area Shrewsbury Town need to improve

Sport|23 hours ago

Wolves freeze season ticket prices for 2025/26 season

Sport|9 hours ago

Goncalo Guedes (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)

Vitor Pereira pleased with reaction from Wolves forward

Sport|10 hours ago

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Shrewsbury Town preview: Boss hopes kids can inspire senior players at Barnsley

Sport|23 hours ago

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Shrewsbury Town boss believes squad members 'needed to hear' criticism

Sport|12 hours ago

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'Absolute latest' Michael Appleton sets deadline to discover Shrewsbury Town future

Sport|13 hours ago

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Michael Appleton identifies biggest area Shrewsbury Town need to improve

Sport|23 hours ago

AFC Telford United

Max Brogan is congratulated by his AFC Telford United team-mates after putting the Bucks 2-0 up against Leiston (Picture: Kieren Griffin Photography)

Loanee recall was a surprise to AFC Telford

Sport|23 hours ago

AFC Telford preview: Kevin Wilkin wants just one thing from his Bucks side

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AFC Telford celebrate (pic Kieren Griffin)

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AFC Telford United|Apr 21

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Matheus Cunha (Photo by Wolverhampton Wanderers FC/Wolves via Getty Images)

Vitor Pereira has say on 'committed' Matheus Cunha amid United links

Sport|7 hours ago

Wolves freeze season ticket prices for 2025/26 season

Sport|9 hours ago

Goncalo Guedes (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)

Vitor Pereira pleased with reaction from Wolves forward

Sport|10 hours ago

Ollie Westbury

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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

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Ollie Westbury analyses Shrewsbury's point at promotion chasing Wycombe

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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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Find out how to enjoy a classy evening at the ballet in Shrewsbury this weekend

Classy Salopians have the opportunity to enjoy an evening at the ballet on their doorstep this weekend.

News|13 hours ago

The English Youth Ballet will be at Theatre Severn this weekend to perform Coppelia

Get Your Wigle On musical theatre group will be performing Grease this weekend

Tell me more! Popular musical theatre group performing Grease in Shrewsbury this weekend - here's how to get tickets

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Wembley VIP tickets hit £2.5k as FA Cup Final frenzy begins

Affiliates|14 hours ago

Over 450 people turned out to take part in the most recent Llandrindod Community Events Easter Fun Day

Over 450 people turned out to take part in the most recent Llandrindod Community Events Easter Fun Day

News|14 hours ago

Shrewsbury's Heal Festival reveals latest line-up addition

News|16 hours ago

The Friend: Bing and Naomi Watts as Iris

Film Talk: Naomi Watts and pooch pal enjoy a dog's life in The Friend

Entertainment|19 hours ago

Joining in with the Easter theme was Amy Nicholls

Easter Sunday saw a number of participants from Wales and the across the Marches converge on Rougham, Bury St Edmunds.

News|20 hours ago

Jump start power packs like this one can get you out of a pickle

Double discount makes this car jump pack an absolute bargain

Affiliates|23 hours ago

Ludlow Assembly Rooms is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Photo: Google

Independent cinema in Ludlow marks 100th anniversary by screening three films from 1925

News|23 hours ago

Julian Bliss Septet

Leading jazz group to play Shropshire venue with movie hits

News|23 hours ago

Mystery holidays to the Maldives, St Lucia, Mauritius and more from only £199 with Wowcher

Mystery holidays to the Maldives, St Lucia, Mauritius and more from only £199 with Wowcher

Affiliates|Apr 24

The Home Instead Wellbeing Event Exhibitors, at Bridgnorth Community Hospital

Bridgnorth community continues to benefit from Wellbeing Information Hub hosted by Home Instead and partners

Your World|Apr 24

Tom and Heather Hughes are the owners of Little Cow House

Shropshire holiday let owners celebrated in national awards programme

Your World|Apr 24

Last year's fundraising charity walk at Edale.

Shropshire Summit Your Way - MOVE Against Cancer

Your World|Apr 24

Albert's Shed is hosting Loopfest 2025. Photo: Google

Everything you need to know as three-day music festival returns to Shrewsbury’s Albert’s Shed - including line-up

The Post Office on Maesbrook Road, Shrewsbury, was robbed yesterday (Thursday, April 24). Photo: Samuel Johnson-Squire/Google

Two masked robbers with knife and hammer raid Post Office in Shrewsbury - police launch appeal

News|13 hours ago

Nearly 1,000 incidents of stalking have been reported to Dyfed-Powys Police in the past year, the force has revealed as it marks Stalking Awareness Week

Dyfed Powys Police force records nearly 1,000 instances of stalking in one year

News|14 hours ago

The Reform UK banners along the A53 in Market Drayton were allegedly vandalised. Picture: Reform UK Market Drayton.

Police drop probe into alleged vandalism of Reform UK banners near Market Drayton - here's why

News|16 hours ago

Crime is down in West Mercia - dropping significantly more than across the country

News|16 hours ago

A man has denied sexually assaulting a woman in Llandrindod Wells twice on the same date

A man has denied sexually assaulting a woman in Llandrindod Wells twice on the same date

News|18 hours ago

West Mercia Police have shared CCTV images of people they'd like to speak to in relation to shoplifting in Telford

CCTV appeal after Telford shop thefts as items worth hundreds of pounds stolen from Primark and Home Bargains

News|20 hours ago

Marks and Spencer pauses online orders after reported hacking incident

Business|12 hours ago

Shire Services does the double at Public Sector Catering Awards. Pictured are general manager Susan Vuli and area manager Lauren Moore. Photo: Shropshire Council

'Absolutely delighted' - Shropshire Council’s Shire Services scoop two prestigious awards

News|14 hours ago

MP Helen Morgan addressed Labour in Parliament yesterday (Thursday, April 24). Photo: UK Parliament

'North Shropshire is the backbone of our economy' - MP calls on Government to ensure farmers are paid fairly

News|14 hours ago

A Sainsbury's sign

Sainsbury's: Patisserie, hot food, and pizza counter services cut as firm axes food counters and bakeries

Business|17 hours ago

Bridgnorth's The Original Factory Shop

Shropshire stores at risk as The Original Factory Shop launches last-ditch restructuring plan

Market Drayton|18 hours ago

The new bungalows are being built off Aston Street in Wem (Morris)

Shropshire developer reveals completion date for 'affordable bungalows' being built in north Shropshire

Business|18 hours ago

Photo (L-R) Rotarian Arthur Harries and Ciaran O’Connell, Isabelle Crowden, Rotarian and author John Dingley, Annabelle Ealey-Fitzgerald and Head of English, Anwen Nicholls

A Powys pupil’s written work will go forward to a national Rotary competition after wowing judges at the district level.

News|19 hours ago

New 'seriously nutty' children's book from Telford author available now

Telford|23 hours ago

Students get hands on with STEM at The Big Bang Fair held at the NEC in June each year

Countdown to.... the UK’s biggest free Big Bang science and engineering fair!

Your World|Apr 24

From left are Tamar Constantine, Keren Sacco and Shelley George.

Telford College champions careers in IT for young women

Abi Allen from Telford College with members of the Yellow Ribbon team, Petros Motsi, James Henderson, Stu Malpass, Jeannine LeLong-McKean, and Rita Wilkinson

New Telford programme is helping to rehabilitate ex-offenders

Wrekin College Concert Band wowed the audience with an innovative and poignant performance of Inchon by Robert W Smith seeing them rise for a standing ovation at the end - a rare response at a NCBF event. Photo: Wrekin College

Shropshire school celebrates after receiving a ‘rare standing ovation’ at national concert band finals

UK Drive: Is the Volkswagen Tayron just another SUV?

Motors|13 hours ago

The Rolls Royce Black Badge Cullinan Daisy is a one-off special inspired by a client

Motors|16 hours ago

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Motors|18 hours ago

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