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

A teen motorist who is accused of killing his girlfriend in a crash was “going like f***” before hitting an electricity pole, a court was told.

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Lily-May Vaughan

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

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Firefighters were called to a large open fire in Telford. Picture: Tweedale Fire Station.

Firefighters called to large open fire in Telford and other incidents involving hedgerows, horse manure and tree stumps

News|10 hours ago

A car has collided with a wall and a ticket machine in Newport.

Dramatic picture captures the moment car crashes into a car park wall in a Shropshire market town

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The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Telford father hit and choked toddler stepdaughter because she wouldn't sleep

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Bletchley Park veteran Betty Webb

West Midlands woman who became 'inspiring' Bletchley Park codebreaker dies aged 101

UK News|14 hours ago

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

News|16 hours ago

Editor's choice

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

Women's football round-up: Shrewsbury Town fight back from a goal and a player down

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

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Taxi Graphic.

FOI reveals number of complaints against taxi drivers - and what Telford and Wrekin Council did about them

News|23 hours ago

Telford Central Fire Station after the refurbishment

Firefighters rush to car blaze in Telford

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The council has urged people to sign up to the service.

Deadline for garden waste subscription service extended with Shropshire residents 'expected to be out in gardens' over Easter

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Severn Trent issues apology to Shifnal residents experiencing no supply, poorer pressure or discoloured water

News|15 hours ago

April Fools 2025: Did the Telford and Oswestry pranksters get you?

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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended to the chimney fire this morning (February 22, 2025). Photo: Sam Bagnall

Firefighters rush to extinguish late night fire in Telford

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A warm welcome awaits at the new Memory Cafe in Ironbridge

Your World|12 hours ago

The Wool Pod and artworks on display at Qube Oswestry

Owestry exhibition asks What Can a Field Be?

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Barry Steele at Theatre Severn 27 June

Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story heading to Theatre Severn

Your World|13 hours ago

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council announce 'exciting' new event

Your World|13 hours ago

Dr Lucy Williamson

Reset your gut health on World Digestive Health Day

Your World|14 hours ago

Jonathan Day

Yawanawa Tribe coming to Shrewsbury this Sunday

Your World|16 hours ago

Michael Appleton on Shrewsbury's point at Wycombe

Shrewsbury Town's performance against Wycombe showed a mixture of everything, says head coach Michael Appleton.

Sport|6 hours ago

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Ollie Westbury

Ollie Westbury analyses Shrewsbury's point at promotion chasing Wycombe

Sport|5 hours ago

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Wycombe 0 Shrewsbury 0 - Report

Sport|7 hours ago

Wycombe 0 Shrewsbury 0: As it happened

Sport|10 hours ago

Shrewsbury Town: Roland Wycherley still 'fully committed' to selling club

Sport|14 hours ago

Roland Wycherley addresses Shrewsbury supporters after takeover collapses

Sport|15 hours ago

Shrewsbury Town chairman Roland Wycherley

Shrewsbury Town on the hunt for new owners once again

Sport|22 hours ago

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Ollie Westbury

Ollie Westbury analyses Shrewsbury's point at promotion chasing Wycombe

Sport|5 hours ago

EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications

Michael Appleton on Shrewsbury's point at Wycombe

Sport|6 hours ago

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Wycombe 0 Shrewsbury 0 - Report

Sport|7 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 (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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Joao Gomes (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)

Star Wolves midfielder pens new long-term deal

Sport|14 hours ago

Ollie Westbury

Ollie Westbury analyses Shrewsbury's point at promotion chasing Wycombe

Sport|5 hours ago

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

Gareth Ainsworth leaves Shrewsbury Town - Ollie Westbury and Nathan Judah analysis

Shrewsbury Town FC|Mar 25

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

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

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Barry Steele at Theatre Severn 27 June

Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story heading to Theatre Severn

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The lavish historical drama Firebrand will be shown at Knighton cinema

The lavish historical drama Firebrand will be shown at Knighton cinema

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Jonathan Day

Yawanawa Tribe coming to Shrewsbury this Sunday

Your World|16 hours ago

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

News|16 hours ago

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Shrewsbury Food Festival announces charity concert

Your World|17 hours ago

Swift & Styles

Taylor Swift tribute comes to Telford!

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

Your World|17 hours ago

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Mother's Day sessions at Albrighton alpaca farm deliver bales of fun to lucky mums

Dates for the diary.

Bringing people together: Home Instead South Telford’s Memory Café arrives in Broseley

Your World|Mar 31

Former police officer turned comedian Alfie Moore is heading to Builth Wells for a performance

A former police officer turned comedian is heading to Builth Wells for a performance

Ryan Kopel in the title role in the current UK touring production of "Dear Evan Hansen."

Broadway and West End Award Winning Musical "Dear Evan Hansen" comes to the Midlands.

Entertainment|Mar 31

Welsh Wrestling will be coming to Llandrindod Wells this April with a fun packed show

Welsh Wrestling will be coming to Llandrindod Wells this April with a fun packed show

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|12 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|13 hours ago

One of the vehicles which has been seized. Picture: West Mercia Police.

Two abandoned vehicles seized in Telford neighbourhoods after complaints by residents

News|16 hours ago

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Telford father hit and choked toddler stepdaughter because she wouldn't sleep

News|23 hours ago

Watch: Faces revealed of Tipton pair set for life sentences over murder of DPD worker in Shrewsbury

Telford magistrates court

Man from Telford and woman face jail after pleading guilty to thefts

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

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Wootton & Wootton has been sold to Ipsum Group

Shropshire power specialist reaches 'pivotal moment' in sale to Ipsum

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The care home would be built off Palisade Close in Newport. Photo: Google

Plans revealed for new 70-bed care home in Newport in Shropshire

News|23 hours ago

The award nominations are open! Could you be the Black Country's employee of the year?

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Shropshire electrical firm rebrands to CES as part of clean energy drive

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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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Market Drayton school’s breakfast club backed by homebuilder

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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UK Drive: The ST Edition is the last hurrah of the Ford Focus

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Triumph Scrambler

Triumph 1200 Icon Edition up for grabs in upcoming charity motorcycle event

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Vauxhall Grandland

Vauxhall cuts prices to ensure all EVs avoid expensive car tax

Motors|21 hours ago

Road tax changes in the UK

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Wayne Griffiths

Seat and Cupra CEO Wayne Griffths steps down after four-year tenure