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Family of young woman killed in A41 crash ask judge not to jail her boyfriend for careless driving

The family of a young woman who died after her boyfriend had a "momentary lapse of concentration" before a crash made a plea to a judge not to send him to prison.

Crime|10 hours ago

'No other option': Major A-road to close for seven weeks as drivers given 68-mile diversion

Transport|5 hours ago

Injured man taken to hospital after Telford barn fire - ambulance service

Telford|7 hours ago

Telford man who damaged woman's van and pestered her despite court order is banned from part of town

Crime|17 hours ago

Watch: Hungry Big Mac fans 'lovin' it' as Telford town centre McDonald's reopens after a month

Telford|11 hours ago

Spooky Shropshire border police set to go on patrol in a Halloween themed patrol car

Leominster|17 hours ago

Flooding could hit UK as yellow weather warnings for rain issued by Met Office

Environment|7 hours ago

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Melbourne deal provides further boost to Aviramp’s success story

Telford earn point as striker returns to New Bucks Head

Watch: Hungry Big Mac fans 'lovin' it' as Telford town centre McDonald's reopens after a month

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Work starts to re-instate Oswestry fountain hit and badly damaged by van last year

Oswestry|7 hours ago

Comedian and actor Jason Manford stops-off at Shropshire children's hospice on the way to Shrewsbury show

Showbiz|13 hours ago

See video of extremely rare and 'misunderstood' animal's birth and first steps at Chester Zoo

Attractions|8 hours ago

Oswestry man appears in court charged with exposure and sexual activity in presence of a child

Crime|9 hours ago

Beautiful photos capture autumn scenery in Market Drayton as vibrant greens of summer fade

Environment|8 hours ago

It's official! Free parking at the Festival of Lights confirmed as Market Drayton council vote to pick up the tab

What's On|11 hours ago

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Table top sale for antiques, bric-a-brac & collectables

Your World|13 hours ago

Seal of approval for site manager’s high construction standards

Your World|13 hours ago

Scary goings-on for adults at Ironbridge Valley of Invention this Halloween

Your World|Oct 14

Special presentation for WI group's longest serving members who clock up 176-years between them

Your World|Oct 14

New historical novel set in Ludlow and Shrewsbury published

Your World|Oct 12

Ludlow Care Home Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday

Your World|Oct 12

16th century Welsh border farm with huge potential on market for £1.5 million

Farming|13 hours ago

Star athlete Adele backs Hybu Cig Cymru campaign

Farming|14 hours ago

Shropshire Farming Talk: With Steve Barker of the GWCT

Lifetime achievement award for CAAV secretary

Shropshire Farming Talk: Regenerative agriculture – the new or old normal

Shropshire Farming Talk: Health & Safety in new farming arrangements

Kelly joins the AHDB team in West Midlands

Report: Farmers face 'significant cash flow challenges' following winter harvest

Whitchurch agricultural business raises awareness for breast cancer charity

Business|Oct 11

Nesscliffe Young Farmers celebrate 80th anniversary

Shrewsbury|Oct 11

Telford earn point as striker returns to New Bucks Head

AFC Telford United came from behind to earn a point on their return to action against Alvechurch - as Reece Styche returned to the club.

AFC Telford United|Just now

Shrewsbury Town duo out of Exeter clash

Shrewsbury Town FC|7 hours ago

Telford v Alvechurch: Bucks eager for return to league action, says Wilkin

AFC Telford United|13 hours ago

It made sense to let Dior Angus go says Telford boss

AFC Telford United|17 hours ago

Tommy Doyle issues 'head on' Wolves call amid rotten start

Wolves|17 hours ago

Exclusive: Wolves new boy reveals how he wants to thank fans

Wolves|14 hours ago

Telford Tigers slip to double-defeat in weekend on road

Telford Tigers|13 hours ago

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Shrewsbury Town duo out of Exeter clash

Shrewsbury Town FC|7 hours ago

Bolton boss slapped with ban after Shrewsbury Town fracas

Shrewsbury Town FC|Oct 14

Shrewsbury handed FA Cup tie at Salford City

Shrewsbury Town FC|Oct 14

AFC Telford United

Telford earn point as striker returns to New Bucks Head

AFC Telford United|Just now

Telford v Alvechurch: Bucks eager for return to league action, says Wilkin

AFC Telford United|13 hours ago

It made sense to let Dior Angus go says Telford boss

AFC Telford United|17 hours ago

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Tommy Doyle issues 'head on' Wolves call amid rotten start

Wolves|17 hours ago

Exclusive: Wolves new boy reveals how he wants to thank fans

Wolves|14 hours ago

Premier League and other divisions lodge legal action over fixture pile-ups

Wolves|14 hours ago

Keen & Judah show: 3 up and 3 down vs Liverpool

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Watch: Hungry Big Mac fans 'lovin' it' as Telford town centre McDonald's reopens after a month

Queues of hungry McDonald's fans waited hungrily outside one of the chain's busiest Shropshire restaurants as it reopened today after a month-long closure.

Telford|11 hours ago

See video of extremely rare and 'misunderstood' animal's birth and first steps at Chester Zoo

Attractions|8 hours ago

It's official! Free parking at the Festival of Lights confirmed as Market Drayton council vote to pick up the tab

What's On|11 hours ago

Shropshire food firm creates 70 new jobs and wins over £1 million in contracts

Business|17 hours ago

Watch as Shrewsbury's over 55s ballet group members are put through its paces ahead of open day

Shrewsbury|17 hours ago

'Gifted, mercurial, and loveable' – Birmingham Michelin starred restaurateur Glynn Purnell will bounce back - here's why

Dining out|Oct 14

Scary goings-on for adults at Ironbridge Valley of Invention this Halloween

Your World|Oct 14

Family of young woman killed in A41 crash ask judge not to jail her boyfriend for careless driving

Crime|10 hours ago

Burglars target high performance and high value vehicles in Shropshire town

Crime|13 hours ago

Telford man who damaged woman's van and pestered her despite court order is banned from part of town

Crime|17 hours ago

Spooky Shropshire border police set to go on patrol in a Halloween themed patrol car

Leominster|17 hours ago

Oswestry man appears in court charged with exposure and sexual activity in presence of a child

Crime|9 hours ago

Untaxed vehicle seized by police in Shropshire border town after man suspected driving without insurance

Crime|14 hours ago

Melbourne deal provides further boost to Aviramp’s success story

Business|8 hours ago

Reconomy announces appointment of Lyndsey Denning as Chief People Officer

Business|11 hours ago

The latest unemployment data and claimant counts for the West Midlands

Business|12 hours ago

Telford firm's £200,000 automation cell unveiled to boost advanced skills

Business|13 hours ago

Seal of approval for site manager’s high construction standards

Your World|13 hours ago

West Midlands businesses facing 'pivotal moment' as they 'wait and see' on autumn budget

Business|17 hours ago

In pictures: Princess Anne visits Telford to tour new education and technology quarter

Telford|8 hours ago

Teacher's pride as actor who landed role as Coronation Street villain visits his old Shropshire school

Education|Oct 14

3 Telford schools to get fruit and veg from Tesco in bid to get more fresh food to kids

Education|Oct 13

Nursery where children are 'emotionally ready to learn' gets 'Outstanding' Ofsted report

Albrighton & Cosford|Oct 11

Parents angered after secondary school forced to temporarily close over balcony safety concerns

Education|Oct 11

School unearths ancient documents and images dating back to the 1800s

Decision made on plans for new homes in Ketley, Telford

Telford|17 hours ago

Scandal-hit former MP Owen Paterson appeals to Keir Starmer for help to clear his name over lobbying

Politics|Oct 14

Bird keepers urged to register with Animal and Plant Health Agency after tougher new laws introduced

Bishop speaks against assisted dying as parliament prepares for vote

Shrewsbury|Oct 13

Shropshire Council cuts among worst in the country as authority's finances sit on a knife edge

Politics|Oct 13

8 talking points from first 'Save Our Severn' meeting held to tackle 'urgent' river issues

Environment|Oct 13