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Firefighters in incredible rescue of two women walkers dangerously stranded in mud up to their knees

Firefighters performed an incredible rescue – pulling two walkers out of mud after they became perilously stuck up to their knees.

North Shropshire|7 hours ago

Ironbridge flooding update issued – with drivers asked to move cars

Ironbridge|6 hours ago

Gone in less than 30 seconds – brazen hooded-thief dropped off to steal Land Rover in broad daylight

Ironbridge|6 hours ago

New flood alert issued for River Severn as rain water bulge heads through county

Shrewsbury|9 hours ago

Shropshire roads closed and flood warnings in place as county flooding clean-up continues

Flooding|17 hours ago

Telford man set to be sentenced after row erupted in street when he blocked woman's garage

Telford|9 hours ago

Shrewsbury supermarket remains closed after floods

Environment|10 hours ago

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Firefighters in incredible rescue of two women walkers dangerously stranded in mud up to their knees

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'My mouth is really dry from smoking bud' What banned cannabis taking driver told police after high speed pursuit

Shrewsbury|11 hours ago

HGV rolls over in South Shropshire due to heavy rain

Features|11 hours ago

Councillor steps in after pair stranded by flooding in Church Stretton

Environment|12 hours ago

Railway between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury reopens after 'heavy flooding' cancels trains

Transport|18 hours ago

Man denies seriously assaulting four people and having meat cleaver and knife in incident near Oswestry

Crime|13 hours ago

Several Shropshire schools shut today as county recovers from latest floods

South Shropshire|17 hours ago

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91-year-old former British Army rugby player named honorary guest at Oswestry Rugby Club

Your World|Oct 16

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

Your World|Oct 15

Seal of approval for site manager’s high construction standards

Your World|Oct 15

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

Sustainability drive continues at Bradford Estates offices

Business|18 hours ago

Shropshire Farming Talk: Work of rural property professionals is hugely important

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

Star athlete Adele backs Hybu Cig Cymru campaign

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

Paul Hurst bemoans officials after Shrewsbury Town suffer eighth loss

Shrewsbury Town boss Paul Hurst said his side deserved more in their loss to Exeter - and he did not understand how they were not awarded a penalty.

Shrewsbury Town FC|3 hours ago

Shrewsbury 0 Exeter 2: Ollie Westbury & Jonny Drury analysis

Shrewsbury Town FC|3 hours ago

Comment: The Shrewsbury issue looks pretty obvious and it needs sorting

Shrewsbury Town FC|4 hours ago

Shrewsbury 0 Exeter 2: Jonny Drury's player ratings

Shrewsbury Town FC|4 hours ago

Shrewsbury 0 Exeter 2 - Salop pay price for missed chances

Shrewsbury Town FC|4 hours ago

Shrewsbury 0 Exeter 2 - As it happened

Shrewsbury Town FC|16 hours ago

Shrewsbury Town striker urges team-mates to be ready

Shrewsbury Town FC|20 hours ago

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Paul Hurst bemoans officials after Shrewsbury Town suffer eighth loss

Shrewsbury Town FC|3 hours ago

Shrewsbury 0 Exeter 2: Ollie Westbury & Jonny Drury analysis

Shrewsbury Town FC|3 hours ago

Comment: The Shrewsbury issue looks pretty obvious and it needs sorting

Shrewsbury Town FC|4 hours ago

AFC Telford United

Consistency is the key for AFC Telford United boss

AFC Telford United|17 hours ago

Two years in and Kevin Wilkin’s AFC Telford United ambitions are undimmed

AFC Telford United|Oct 16

Boss is building for the long-term good of AFC Telford United

AFC Telford United|Oct 16

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Tommy Doyle determined to earn Wolves starting spot

Wolves|20 hours ago

What if Jim Melrose would have stayed at Wolves?

Wolves|17 hours ago

Dave Edwards: Wolves must make most of the run up to Christmas

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

Keen & Judah Show: 4 early season Wolves observations

'I will remember this for the rest of my life!' USA Wolves fans reflect on a special pre-season tour

Pedro Neto to Chelsea - Liam Keen and Nathan Judah analysis

Gary O'Neil signs new Wolves deal - Liam Keen and Nathan Judah analysis

The Keen & Judah Show: What is a successful season for Wolves?

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I tried Alton Towers' terrifying new Halloween maze COMPOUND at Scarefest and I've got a top tip for thrill seekers

Thrill seeker Claire Lewis visited Scarefest with her husband to try out the new Halloween maze COMPOUND - and she's got a top tip for anyone else thinking of trying it out

Attractions|Oct 16

Take a look inside Telford's newly refurbished McDonald's offering 'convenience of the future'

Watch as Shrewsbury curry restaurant is named UK's best of 2024

Shrewsbury|Oct 16

Shrewsbury restaurant Third Place wins big in National Curry Awards for the third time

Shrewsbury|Oct 16

Bridgnorth curry house proves it is hot stuff by winning Best Restaurant at prestigious awards

Bridgnorth|Oct 16

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

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

Attractions|Oct 15

"The harsh reality is that 24/7 monitoring is expensive" – council takes decision over Shrewsbury's CCTV

Shrewsbury|12 hours ago

Man denies seriously assaulting four people and having meat cleaver and knife in incident near Oswestry

Crime|13 hours ago

Watch: Fly-tipper dumps mattress in broad daylight in quiet Telford street

Telford|14 hours ago

Woman's relief as magistrates suspend jail sentence for assault after hearing of her tragic life

Shrewsbury|20 hours ago

Delivery driver charged with grooming and sexual assault of Telford girl

Telford|20 hours ago

Tenant ordered to pay compensation to landlord after threatening to 'blast' him

Crime|20 hours ago

MP welcomes update from major employers over 1,500 jobs

Telford|11 hours ago

“Force for good” Welshpool company wins Business in the Community Award

Business|11 hours ago

Sauna experience inspires Olly to build his own and become a market leader

Business|11 hours ago

Sustainability drive continues at Bradford Estates offices

Business|18 hours ago

Ladbrokes owner improves guidance after Euro 2024 and NFL boost

UK News|18 hours ago

Shropshire village pharmacy changes hands after being sold

Shrewsbury|14 hours ago

Several Shropshire schools shut today as county recovers from latest floods

South Shropshire|17 hours ago

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

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

MP welcomes update from major employers over 1,500 jobs

Telford|11 hours ago

Council calls on government to fund staff pay rises

Politics|11 hours ago

"The harsh reality is that 24/7 monitoring is expensive" – council takes decision over Shrewsbury's CCTV

Shrewsbury|12 hours ago

River pollution a major risk to future housing developments and economic prosperity of Powys say councillors

Environment|20 hours ago

'Why hapless Tory MPs have well and truly shot themselves in the foot' – Andy Richardson

Politics|Oct 16

All you need to know about Commons bid supported by Esther Rantzen on assisted dying law