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Police tape off scene outside Shrewsbury shops after incident

Police have taped off an area outside Shrewsbury shops after an overnight incident.

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Supporting image for story: 'It was not a drug killing': Rapper's murder in Telford was a planned revenge attack jury told as trial nears its end

'It was not a drug killing': Rapper's murder in Telford was a planned revenge attack jury told as trial nears its end

Supporting image for story: Major stretch of A-road connecting two Shropshire towns will close overnight for tree removal

Major stretch of A-road connecting two Shropshire towns will close overnight for tree removal

Supporting image for story: Crash involving HGV and car at busy Shrewsbury traffic island

Crash involving HGV and car at busy Shrewsbury traffic island

Supporting image for story: Firefighters rescue cow stuck down hole in Shropshire village

Firefighters rescue cow stuck down hole in Shropshire village

Supporting image for story: Full list of roads included in Shropshire Council's 'top dressing' repair plans

Full list of roads included in Shropshire Council's 'top dressing' repair plans

Supporting image for story: Royal Three Counties Show 2026 announces special guest line-up, including Adam Henson, Kaleb Cooper, Harlow Luna White - and Spudman

Royal Three Counties Show 2026 announces special guest line-up, including Adam Henson, Kaleb Cooper, Harlow Luna White - and Spudman

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Supporting image for story: Rail chaos continues nationwide as major train station remains closed after huge fire - affecting West Midlands services

Rail chaos continues nationwide as major train station remains closed after huge fire - affecting West Midlands services

Supporting image for story: Crufts 2026 'Best in Show' winner 'kept dog in shocking conditions' leading 'previous animal cruelty conviction'

Crufts 2026 'Best in Show' winner 'kept dog in shocking conditions' leading 'previous animal cruelty conviction'

Supporting image for story: New probe set to look for ways to provide more homes in Telford & Wrekin

New probe set to look for ways to provide more homes in Telford & Wrekin

Supporting image for story: 'Delight' as Shropshire High Sheriff gives academy trust an award for community service which is really making a difference

'Delight' as Shropshire High Sheriff gives academy trust an award for community service which is really making a difference

Supporting image for story: Barber shop plan for disused office in Shropshire town

Barber shop plan for disused office in Shropshire town

Supporting image for story: Five 'secret' Shropshire villages that are overlooked by travellers - but locals love

Five 'secret' Shropshire villages that are overlooked by travellers - but locals love

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Supporting image for story: First Llanwddyn History Club talk to explore Quaker history

First Llanwddyn History Club talk to explore Quaker history

Supporting image for story: Pant WI riding high with charity collection

Pant WI riding high with charity collection

Supporting image for story: Thousands in Whitchurch yet to benefit from major broadband upgrade

Thousands in Whitchurch yet to benefit from major broadband upgrade

Supporting image for story: New self-storage facility opens on Whitchurch Business Park

New self-storage facility opens on Whitchurch Business Park

Supporting image for story: Deputy Mayor of Telford and Wrekin welcomes first residents of new community

Deputy Mayor of Telford and Wrekin welcomes first residents of new community

Supporting image for story: College showcases learner success and community partnerships during MS visit

College showcases learner success and community partnerships during MS visit

Sport

Trey Ogunsuyi keen to build on breakthrough Shrewsbury Town brace

Trey Ogunsuyi is hoping to hit the goal trail after opening his account for Shrewsbury Town.

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Supporting image for story: New Jamie Tolley column: No one's laughing at Shrewsbury Town fans in the workplace anymore

New Jamie Tolley column: No one's laughing at Shrewsbury Town fans in the workplace anymore

Supporting image for story: "We can't be feeling sorry for ourselves" - Kevin Wilkin confident Telford will cope with loss of star striker

"We can't be feeling sorry for ourselves" - Kevin Wilkin confident Telford will cope with loss of star striker

Supporting image for story: George Lloyd reveals what has changed under Shrewsbury Town boss Gavin Cowan

George Lloyd reveals what has changed under Shrewsbury Town boss Gavin Cowan

Supporting image for story: Dave Edwards: A week of two halves for Wolves at Molineux

Dave Edwards: A week of two halves for Wolves at Molineux

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United preview: Bucks must be at their best to topple high-flying Fylde

AFC Telford United preview: Bucks must be at their best to topple high-flying Fylde

Supporting image for story: Boss Dan Dawson delighted as five-star Market Drayton Town end goal drought in style

Boss Dan Dawson delighted as five-star Market Drayton Town end goal drought in style

Shrewsbury Town FC

Supporting image for story: George Lloyd reveals what has changed under Shrewsbury Town boss Gavin Cowan

George Lloyd reveals what has changed under Shrewsbury Town boss Gavin Cowan

Supporting image for story: New Jamie Tolley column: No one's laughing at Shrewsbury Town fans in the workplace anymore

New Jamie Tolley column: No one's laughing at Shrewsbury Town fans in the workplace anymore

Supporting image for story: Trey Ogunsuyi keen to build on breakthrough Shrewsbury Town brace

Trey Ogunsuyi keen to build on breakthrough Shrewsbury Town brace

AFC Telford United

Supporting image for story: "We can't be feeling sorry for ourselves" - Kevin Wilkin confident Telford will cope with loss of star striker

"We can't be feeling sorry for ourselves" - Kevin Wilkin confident Telford will cope with loss of star striker

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United preview: Bucks must be at their best to topple high-flying Fylde

AFC Telford United preview: Bucks must be at their best to topple high-flying Fylde

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United praised for 'character' in comeback win

AFC Telford United praised for 'character' in comeback win

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Supporting image for story: Dave Edwards: A week of two halves for Wolves at Molineux

Dave Edwards: A week of two halves for Wolves at Molineux

Supporting image for story: "It's really important" - Rob Edwards on Wolves' summer plans for squad rebuild

"It's really important" - Rob Edwards on Wolves' summer plans for squad rebuild

Supporting image for story: 'Eight cup finals': Hugo Bueno spells out Wolves objective and makes 'really easy' Rob Edwards comment

'Eight cup finals': Hugo Bueno spells out Wolves objective and makes 'really easy' Rob Edwards comment

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Supporting image for story: 'Scenes': Luke Powell analysis after stunning Shrewsbury Town comeback in latest victory

'Scenes': Luke Powell analysis after stunning Shrewsbury Town comeback in latest victory

Supporting image for story: Latest Shrewsbury Town update after Gavin Cowan's pre-Chesterfield press conference

Latest Shrewsbury Town update after Gavin Cowan's pre-Chesterfield press conference

Supporting image for story: 'Ran out of steam': Luke Powell and Jonny Drury analysis after Shrewsbury's run ends against Walsall

'Ran out of steam': Luke Powell and Jonny Drury analysis after Shrewsbury's run ends against Walsall

Supporting image for story: Tables have turned - George Bennett and Luke Powell preview Shrewsbury vs Walsall

Tables have turned - George Bennett and Luke Powell preview Shrewsbury vs Walsall

Supporting image for story: Luke Powell analysis as Shrewsbury Town make it five wins on the bounce

Luke Powell analysis as Shrewsbury Town make it five wins on the bounce

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Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s win over Accrington Stanley

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Where and when you can see the Red Arrows soaring over the West Midlands and Shropshire in 2026

The iconic red jets will be returning for the 2026 summer season

Supporting image for story: Where and when you can see the Red Arrows soaring over the West Midlands and Shropshire in 2026

Supporting image for story: Royal Three Counties Show 2026 announces special guest line-up, including Adam Henson, Kaleb Cooper, Harlow Luna White - and Spudman

Royal Three Counties Show 2026 announces special guest line-up, including Adam Henson, Kaleb Cooper, Harlow Luna White - and Spudman

Supporting image for story: The Shropshire National Trust site that is one of the best places to see beautiful displays of bluebells

The Shropshire National Trust site that is one of the best places to see beautiful displays of bluebells

Supporting image for story: Inside the historic Shropshire village overlooked by the more popular Church Stretton, Ironbridge and Ludlow

Inside the historic Shropshire village overlooked by the more popular Church Stretton, Ironbridge and Ludlow

Supporting image for story: Five 'secret' Shropshire villages that are overlooked by travellers - but locals love

Five 'secret' Shropshire villages that are overlooked by travellers - but locals love

Supporting image for story: Talented Shropshire school musicians win 18 trophies at youth music festival with impressive performances by choirs, orchestra and rock bands

Talented Shropshire school musicians win 18 trophies at youth music festival with impressive performances by choirs, orchestra and rock bands

Supporting image for story: This peaceful parcel of Shropshire countryside is now a dream wedding destination

This peaceful parcel of Shropshire countryside is now a dream wedding destination

Supporting image for story: Former Spice Girl plants a kiss on the King at Commonwealth Day service

Former Spice Girl plants a kiss on the King at Commonwealth Day service

Supporting image for story: New signs are coming to Knighton after the tourism group secured over £26,500 grant

New signs are coming to Knighton after the tourism group secured over £26,500 grant

Supporting image for story: Two Shrewsbury pubs set to slash prices on Guinness for St Patrick's Day - here's where

Two Shrewsbury pubs set to slash prices on Guinness for St Patrick's Day - here's where

Supporting image for story: A National Garden Scheme volunteer who has completed 25 years' service has been given a special award

A National Garden Scheme volunteer who has completed 25 years' service has been given a special award

Supporting image for story: 50,000 daffodils make giant spring display for drivers on M6 in Staffordshire

50,000 daffodils make giant spring display for drivers on M6 in Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: Eclectic Ludlow clothes and gift shop up for sale as owners eye retirement after 26 years

Eclectic Ludlow clothes and gift shop up for sale as owners eye retirement after 26 years

Supporting image for story: New Shropshire tourism board wants 'ambitious leaders' to sign up and help 'unlock county's full potential'

New Shropshire tourism board wants 'ambitious leaders' to sign up and help 'unlock county's full potential'

Supporting image for story: Knife Angel creators in Shropshire embark on their tallest sculpture yet - a giant giraffe set to raise awareness for a very important cause

Knife Angel creators in Shropshire embark on their tallest sculpture yet - a giant giraffe set to raise awareness for a very important cause

Crime

Supporting image for story: Crufts 2026 'Best in Show' winner 'kept dog in shocking conditions' leading 'previous animal cruelty conviction'

Crufts 2026 'Best in Show' winner 'kept dog in shocking conditions' leading 'previous animal cruelty conviction'

Supporting image for story: Police tape off scene outside Shrewsbury shops after incident

Police tape off scene outside Shrewsbury shops after incident

Supporting image for story: 'It was not a drug killing': Rapper's murder in Telford was a planned revenge attack jury told as trial nears its end

'It was not a drug killing': Rapper's murder in Telford was a planned revenge attack jury told as trial nears its end

Supporting image for story: Face of drug-dealing Telford man back behind bars after cops find £6,000 hidden in a sock

Face of drug-dealing Telford man back behind bars after cops find £6,000 hidden in a sock

Supporting image for story: Former West Midlands Police constable denies misconduct over ‘intimate relationships with four criminals’

Former West Midlands Police constable denies misconduct over ‘intimate relationships with four criminals’

Supporting image for story: Jail for man who made two bizarre robbery attempts within minutes in Telford - pretending to be a policeman and having a foot race for £20

Jail for man who made two bizarre robbery attempts within minutes in Telford - pretending to be a policeman and having a foot race for £20

Business

Supporting image for story: 'Shropshire Lad' chef celebrates opening of new coffee and bakehouse in Ironbridge

'Shropshire Lad' chef celebrates opening of new coffee and bakehouse in Ironbridge

Supporting image for story: Two Shrewsbury pubs set to slash prices on Guinness for St Patrick's Day - here's where

Two Shrewsbury pubs set to slash prices on Guinness for St Patrick's Day - here's where

Supporting image for story: Eclectic Ludlow clothes and gift shop up for sale as owners eye retirement after 26 years

Eclectic Ludlow clothes and gift shop up for sale as owners eye retirement after 26 years

Supporting image for story: New Shropshire tourism board wants 'ambitious leaders' to sign up and help 'unlock county's full potential'

New Shropshire tourism board wants 'ambitious leaders' to sign up and help 'unlock county's full potential'

Supporting image for story: Telford Apple Mac leasing company wins customer service award

Telford Apple Mac leasing company wins customer service award

Supporting image for story: Shropshire engineering consultancy celebrates two decades in business

Shropshire engineering consultancy celebrates two decades in business

Education

Supporting image for story: Senior councillor wants more scrutiny of proposal to split Ysgol Calon Cymru

Senior councillor wants more scrutiny of proposal to split Ysgol Calon Cymru

Supporting image for story: School set to put on a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious performance

School set to put on a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious performance

Supporting image for story: 'Delight' as Shropshire High Sheriff gives academy trust an award for community service which is really making a difference

'Delight' as Shropshire High Sheriff gives academy trust an award for community service which is really making a difference

Supporting image for story: Retrospective signs plan for new Shropshire 6th form lodged with council

Retrospective signs plan for new Shropshire 6th form lodged with council

Supporting image for story: Talented Shropshire school musicians win 18 trophies at youth music festival with impressive performances by choirs, orchestra and rock bands

Talented Shropshire school musicians win 18 trophies at youth music festival with impressive performances by choirs, orchestra and rock bands

Supporting image for story: I visited the Telford academy that once united rival schools and today creates rising stars while impressing Elton John

I visited the Telford academy that once united rival schools and today creates rising stars while impressing Elton John

Motors

Supporting image for story: Chery reveals its smallest model with the Tiggo 4

Chery reveals its smallest model with the Tiggo 4

Supporting image for story: Dacia’s new Striker arrives as ‘vision for the future’

Dacia’s new Striker arrives as ‘vision for the future’

Supporting image for story: First Drive: Is the BMW iX3 a new electric car game changer?

First Drive: Is the BMW iX3 a new electric car game changer?

Supporting image for story: Caterham reveals limited-run ‘HWM Edition’ to celebrate HWM’s racing heritage

Caterham reveals limited-run ‘HWM Edition’ to celebrate HWM’s racing heritage

Supporting image for story: How can I make my car as fuel-efficient as possible?

How can I make my car as fuel-efficient as possible?

Supporting image for story: Toyota Yaris range receives minor tweaks to trim levels

Toyota Yaris range receives minor tweaks to trim levels