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

Police have uncovered a cannabis farm at a property in South Shropshire.

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

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

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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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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Steven Duffield.

West Midlands man, 45, loses 17st - after weighing almost 30st

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|1 hour ago

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

Market Drayton|1 hour ago

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

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

The film Small Things Like These will be shown in Knighton

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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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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Firefighters cut free casualty after large goods vehicle overturns near Oswestry

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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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A person using an umbrella to shelter from the rain while walking in Shoreditch, London.

Shropshire and Mid-Wales braced for heavy rain as 'yellow weather' warning in place

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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Firefighters cut free casualty after large goods vehicle overturns near Oswestry

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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Multiple fire crews battle shed fire in village near Oswestry

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Wales Care Awards donation to Hope House Ty Gobaith; Pictured Janet Roberts, from Care Forum Wales, with Area Fundraiser Wrexham Bethan Young.

Social care heroes give birthday boost to Shropshire-based children’s hospice charity

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Representatives from HPG & the Cadent Foundation

Housing Plus Group and Cadent Foundation recognised for fuel poverty support

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Horton 2021+ sliding door package

22 years of service – A testament to quality engineering

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Good Friday Plant Hunters' Fair at Whittington Castle

Plant fair returns to Whittington Castle this Friday

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Vicky Turrell

Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'I wonder if I will have that winning streak...'

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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|6 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

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

Sport|20 hours ago

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

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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

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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

Vitor Pereira celebrates with the fans

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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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Ollie Westbury

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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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The film Small Things Like These will be shown in Knighton

The film Small Things Like These will be shown in Knighton

The film Small Things Like These will be shown in Knighton

Good Friday Plant Hunters' Fair at Whittington Castle

Plant fair returns to Whittington Castle this Friday

Your World|2 hours ago

Austin 1 seen departing Weston Wharf towards Oswestry in Summer 2024

Cambrian Heritage Railways steaming into 2025 operating season

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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|4 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

News|6 hours ago

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

News|20 hours ago

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

Blogger Olly heading back to Arable Event!

Your World|21 hours ago

The first art and craft market of 2025 in Kington will take place on Saturday, April 19

The first art and craft market of 2025 in Kington will take place on Saturday, April 19

News|21 hours ago

Close up of a Dunnock

Covid leads to bird photography passion for Mark

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Anglo Welsh is offering free canal boat trips on the Llangollen Canal at Trevor Basin and Whixall Marina, Sunday 27 April.

Try canal boating at Whixall Marina and Trevor Basin

Your World|21 hours ago

Allen Brace (headteacher of LHS), Sarah Waring and Joni Playdon (students), Nicy Roberts (acting chair of Kington Museum), Christine Robinson (museum volunteer), Philip Sell (Mayor of Kington)

Kington Museum Unveils Undiscovered Photo of One of England’s Oldest Schools

News|22 hours ago

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

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

News|6 hours ago

Gobowen playing fields. Photo: Google

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

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BBC presenter Jay Blades

Trial of TV presenter Jay Blades delayed

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Former Montgomeryshire MP and Senedd member among 15 facing charges related to gambling on election date

Kidderminster Station, Severn Valley Railway. Photo: Google

Police investigating criminal damage at Severn Valley Railway after stones thrown at train carriages

The Security Event

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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

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Representatives from HPG & the Cadent Foundation

Housing Plus Group and Cadent Foundation recognised for fuel poverty support

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Horton 2021+ sliding door package

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Photo caption: G Sabini-Roberts, founder of Branding by G and co-creator of Rainbow Wise, nominated for the Positive Role Model Award (LGBT) at the National Diversity Awards 2025.

Trailblazing LGBTQ+ advocate and entrepreneur nominated for National Diversity Award

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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

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Cllr Iain McIntosh - Powys County Council

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

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Cllr David Thomas - Powys County Council

No mention of school's finances in plan to address scathing Estyn report

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Allen Brace (headteacher of LHS), Sarah Waring and Joni Playdon (students), Nicy Roberts (acting chair of Kington Museum), Christine Robinson (museum volunteer), Philip Sell (Mayor of Kington)

Kington Museum Unveils Undiscovered Photo of One of England’s Oldest Schools

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Choice of cars with manual gearbox sinks by 57% since 2015 – survey

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Porsche 718 Spyder RS

First Drive: Porsche’s 718 Spyder RS is a thrill-seeking drop-top

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North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan.

Shropshire MP launches campaign to back Shropshire businesses in wake of 'Trump tariffs'

Oswestry|6 hours ago

McMurtry Speirling becomes the first car to drive upside down

Motors|20 hours ago

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