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Air ambulance dispatched after crash near Bridgnorth involving six casualties

An air ambulance helicopter was deployed after a crash near Bridgnorth involving six casualties this afternoon.

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Supporting image for story: 'Patriotism isn't a crime': Shropshire councillor’s expletive‑laden message attacks authority's flag policy

'Patriotism isn't a crime': Shropshire councillor’s expletive‑laden message attacks authority's flag policy

Supporting image for story: 'Reeks of homophobia': Shropshire church council member resigns over Church of England's gay blessings 'betrayal'

'Reeks of homophobia': Shropshire church council member resigns over Church of England's gay blessings 'betrayal'

Supporting image for story: Telford teenager arrested after reaching 150mph on M6 motorway

Telford teenager arrested after reaching 150mph on M6 motorway

Supporting image for story: Thief is jailed and banned from all but two stores in Shropshire town

Thief is jailed and banned from all but two stores in Shropshire town

Supporting image for story: Award-winning retailer Gifts of Wales is relocating within Welshpool

Award-winning retailer Gifts of Wales is relocating within Welshpool

Supporting image for story: Decision time over controversial 1,500-home 'garden village' plans near Bridgnorth looms - here's when they are due before the council

Decision time over controversial 1,500-home 'garden village' plans near Bridgnorth looms - here's when they are due before the council

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Firefighters called out after person tries to burn Christmas tree on barbecue in Telford

"For THAT goal, you will always be a Buck" - AFC Telford United confirm departure of play-off final hero

Kate Humble announced as host for Visit Herefordshire Tourism Awards

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Supporting image for story: Firefighters called after two-year-old gets locked in car outside Shrewsbury trampoline park

Firefighters called after two-year-old gets locked in car outside Shrewsbury trampoline park

Supporting image for story: Snow warning issued for West Midlands - where and when warning will come into force

Snow warning issued for West Midlands - where and when warning will come into force

Supporting image for story: Tributes paid to former town mayor and councillor who ‘really cared about Newport’

Tributes paid to former town mayor and councillor who ‘really cared about Newport’

Supporting image for story: "I made far too many mistakes" - Adele Nicoll reflects on Winter Olympics bow

"I made far too many mistakes" - Adele Nicoll reflects on Winter Olympics bow

Supporting image for story: Benefit claimants drop across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin

Benefit claimants drop across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin

Supporting image for story: Small rise in unemployment in West Midlands as national figure approaches five-year high

Small rise in unemployment in West Midlands as national figure approaches five-year high

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Supporting image for story: Cefn Mawr Historical Society to reveal untold stories of Chirk Castle in illustrated talk

Cefn Mawr Historical Society to reveal untold stories of Chirk Castle in illustrated talk

Supporting image for story: Oswestry swimming club awarded £5,000 from The Cadbury Foundation

Oswestry swimming club awarded £5,000 from The Cadbury Foundation

Supporting image for story: Step into the story: Ludlow Castle launches magical illustrated trail

Step into the story: Ludlow Castle launches magical illustrated trail

Supporting image for story: Telford teens put sustainable fashion in the spotlight with charity catwalk

Telford teens put sustainable fashion in the spotlight with charity catwalk

Supporting image for story: Local talent shines as Ercall Wood students compete in Young Chef heat

Local talent shines as Ercall Wood students compete in Young Chef heat

Supporting image for story: Telford skaters celebrate strong championships showing at British Adult Nationals

Telford skaters celebrate strong championships showing at British Adult Nationals

Sport

Shrewsbury v Notts County Live: Taylor Perry stunner gives Salop the lead

Shropshire Star brings you live coverage of Shrewsbury's home clash with Notts County.

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury v Notts County Live: Taylor Perry stunner gives Salop the lead

Supporting image for story: "For THAT goal, you will always be a Buck" - AFC Telford United confirm departure of play-off final hero

"For THAT goal, you will always be a Buck" - AFC Telford United confirm departure of play-off final hero

Supporting image for story: Three Shrewsbury Town stars named in League Two team of the week after emphatic Swindon Town win

Three Shrewsbury Town stars named in League Two team of the week after emphatic Swindon Town win

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town squad news: Gavin Cowan sticks with winning side as Salop chase third straight victory

Shrewsbury Town squad news: Gavin Cowan sticks with winning side as Salop chase third straight victory

Supporting image for story: Key facts: Shrewsbury Town look to deny Notts County historic league double

Key facts: Shrewsbury Town look to deny Notts County historic league double

Supporting image for story: "I made far too many mistakes" - Adele Nicoll reflects on Winter Olympics bow

"I made far too many mistakes" - Adele Nicoll reflects on Winter Olympics bow

Supporting image for story: Iwan Morgan on Gavin Cowan's clarity and growing spirit in Shrewsbury Town squad

Iwan Morgan on Gavin Cowan's clarity and growing spirit in Shrewsbury Town squad

Shrewsbury Town FC

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town squad news: Gavin Cowan sticks with winning side as Salop chase third straight victory

Shrewsbury Town squad news: Gavin Cowan sticks with winning side as Salop chase third straight victory

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury v Notts County Live: Taylor Perry stunner gives Salop the lead

Shrewsbury v Notts County Live: Taylor Perry stunner gives Salop the lead

Supporting image for story: Key facts: Shrewsbury Town look to deny Notts County historic league double

Key facts: Shrewsbury Town look to deny Notts County historic league double

AFC Telford United

Supporting image for story: "For THAT goal, you will always be a Buck" - AFC Telford United confirm departure of play-off final hero

"For THAT goal, you will always be a Buck" - AFC Telford United confirm departure of play-off final hero

Supporting image for story: "If you let your standards drop you are going to be punished for it" - Kevin Wilkin delivers crucial message to Telford players ahead of National League North run-in

"If you let your standards drop you are going to be punished for it" - Kevin Wilkin delivers crucial message to Telford players ahead of National League North run-in

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United preview: Play-off chasing Bucks host Chorley looking to regain top seven spot

AFC Telford United preview: Play-off chasing Bucks host Chorley looking to regain top seven spot

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Supporting image for story: Wolves boss calling for bravery ahead of Arsenal clash at Molineux

Wolves boss calling for bravery ahead of Arsenal clash at Molineux

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen's video update ahead of Wolves v Arsenal

Liam Keen's video update ahead of Wolves v Arsenal

Supporting image for story: Wolves v Arsenal: Who's out and who's a doubt

Wolves v Arsenal: Who's out and who's a doubt

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Supporting image for story: Luke Powell analysis after Shrewsbury Town's huge win over Swindon Town

Luke Powell analysis after Shrewsbury Town's huge win over Swindon Town

Supporting image for story: Watch: Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s defeat to Colchester United

Watch: Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s defeat to Colchester United

Supporting image for story: 'Solid start': Luke Powell analysis as Shrewsbury kick off Gavin Cowan era with point against Barnet

'Solid start': Luke Powell analysis as Shrewsbury kick off Gavin Cowan era with point against Barnet

Supporting image for story: Watch: Key takeaways from new Shrewsbury Town boss Gavin Cowan's first press conference

Watch: Key takeaways from new Shrewsbury Town boss Gavin Cowan's first press conference

Supporting image for story: Latest Shrewsbury Town update: Gavin Cowan appointed head coach

Latest Shrewsbury Town update: Gavin Cowan appointed head coach

Supporting image for story: Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s defeat at Cambridge United

Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s defeat at Cambridge United

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Kate Humble announced as host for Visit Herefordshire Tourism Awards

Writer and broadcaster Kate Humble will host the second Visit Herefordshire Tourism Awards being held at a Gala Dinner on Tuesday March 3 2026 at Courtyard Arts in Hereford

Supporting image for story: Kate Humble announced as host for Visit Herefordshire Tourism Awards

Supporting image for story: Cefn Mawr Historical Society to reveal untold stories of Chirk Castle in illustrated talk

Cefn Mawr Historical Society to reveal untold stories of Chirk Castle in illustrated talk

Supporting image for story: Four fire stations from Wales and England will host charity car washes at the same time

Four fire stations from Wales and England will host charity car washes at the same time

Supporting image for story: Pancake Day reminder on hen welfare on UK farms from the RSPCA

Pancake Day reminder on hen welfare on UK farms from the RSPCA

Supporting image for story: Step into the story: Ludlow Castle launches magical illustrated trail

Step into the story: Ludlow Castle launches magical illustrated trail

Supporting image for story: A wide range of talks at the Probus Club of Ludlow

A wide range of talks at the Probus Club of Ludlow

Supporting image for story: Campaigners celebrating after Staffordshire pub dating back to 17th Century given new historic value listing

Campaigners celebrating after Staffordshire pub dating back to 17th Century given new historic value listing

Supporting image for story: Elan Valley partners The Metropole Hotel & Spa to offer £4,000 wedding prize

Elan Valley partners The Metropole Hotel & Spa to offer £4,000 wedding prize

Supporting image for story: ‘We left our home in Cannock for half price rent and sunshine in Egypt and the people are so welcoming’

‘We left our home in Cannock for half price rent and sunshine in Egypt and the people are so welcoming’

Supporting image for story: Topshop is returning to UK high streets today, including the West Midlands - here’s where

Topshop is returning to UK high streets today, including the West Midlands - here’s where

Supporting image for story: This traditional Shropshire village hall has launched a website for the first time ahead of its first big 2026 event

This traditional Shropshire village hall has launched a website for the first time ahead of its first big 2026 event

Supporting image for story: Talks about the Suffragette Movement, the national garden scheme and a St David’s Day coffee morning, will all be held in Llanwrtyd Wells

Talks about the Suffragette Movement, the national garden scheme and a St David’s Day coffee morning, will all be held in Llanwrtyd Wells

Supporting image for story: Spectacular Christmas illuminated tractor run in Builth Wells has raised £7,400

Spectacular Christmas illuminated tractor run in Builth Wells has raised £7,400

Supporting image for story: Bingo and a St David’s Day celebration coming up at Knighton

Bingo and a St David’s Day celebration coming up at Knighton

Supporting image for story: Review: Speakeasy spirit swings into Much Wenlock as The Rigmarollers light up The Edge

Review: Speakeasy spirit swings into Much Wenlock as The Rigmarollers light up The Edge

Crime

Supporting image for story: Thief is jailed and banned from all but two stores in Shropshire town

Thief is jailed and banned from all but two stores in Shropshire town

Supporting image for story: A Powys mum caught driving with two drugs in her system told police she had ‘been on a sesh the night before’

A Powys mum caught driving with two drugs in her system told police she had ‘been on a sesh the night before’

Supporting image for story: Telford teenager arrested after reaching 150mph on M6 motorway

Telford teenager arrested after reaching 150mph on M6 motorway

Supporting image for story: CCTV cameras going up after 'stones and metal objects' thrown into Ironbridge museum site

CCTV cameras going up after 'stones and metal objects' thrown into Ironbridge museum site

Supporting image for story: Shoplifter, 39, who stole booze from Morrisons in Market Drayton ordered to pay compensation

Shoplifter, 39, who stole booze from Morrisons in Market Drayton ordered to pay compensation

Supporting image for story: Shifnal man, 27, denies assaulting woman and sex charges including voyeurism

Shifnal man, 27, denies assaulting woman and sex charges including voyeurism

Business

Supporting image for story: Award-winning retailer Gifts of Wales is relocating within Welshpool

Award-winning retailer Gifts of Wales is relocating within Welshpool

Supporting image for story: Benefit claimants drop across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin

Benefit claimants drop across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin

Supporting image for story: Small rise in unemployment in West Midlands as national figure approaches five-year high

Small rise in unemployment in West Midlands as national figure approaches five-year high

Supporting image for story: The business rate revaluation is a “hammer blow” to Mid Wales' businesses, a Powys MP has said

The business rate revaluation is a “hammer blow” to Mid Wales' businesses, a Powys MP has said

Supporting image for story: Defence company outlines plans to refurbish a giant Shropshire building to manufacture gun barrells - full details here

Defence company outlines plans to refurbish a giant Shropshire building to manufacture gun barrells - full details here

Supporting image for story: Shropshire shopping centre customers have helped to raise more than £50,000 for more than 25 local charities

Shropshire shopping centre customers have helped to raise more than £50,000 for more than 25 local charities

Education

Supporting image for story: Local talent shines as Ercall Wood students compete in Young Chef heat

Local talent shines as Ercall Wood students compete in Young Chef heat

Supporting image for story: 'Our children should be taught basic DIY and money management skills so they don't get into financial difficulties like I did' says Telford councillor

'Our children should be taught basic DIY and money management skills so they don't get into financial difficulties like I did' says Telford councillor

Supporting image for story: Universities and careers fair welcomes 400 pupils from local schools

Universities and careers fair welcomes 400 pupils from local schools

Supporting image for story: Estyn highlights excellent standards at Builth Wells C.P. School

Estyn highlights excellent standards at Builth Wells C.P. School

Supporting image for story: Housing association to open doors to more apprentices in 2026

Housing association to open doors to more apprentices in 2026

Supporting image for story: Nursery expansion would be 'harmful' to green belt despite 'pressing need' for more provision, council rules

Nursery expansion would be 'harmful' to green belt despite 'pressing need' for more provision, council rules

Motors

Supporting image for story: Lunaz celebrates 50th commission with upgraded Aston Martin DB6

Lunaz celebrates 50th commission with upgraded Aston Martin DB6

Supporting image for story: Dolphin Surf a funky, affordable city car

Dolphin Surf a funky, affordable city car

Supporting image for story: Here’s how to stay safe when driving in cold weather

Here’s how to stay safe when driving in cold weather

Supporting image for story: UK Drive: Dacia’s Bigster could be all the car you ever need

UK Drive: Dacia’s Bigster could be all the car you ever need

Supporting image for story: Volkswagen’s new Multivan Camper offered as ‘blank canvas’ for converters

Volkswagen’s new Multivan Camper offered as ‘blank canvas’ for converters

Supporting image for story: Road-tripping Europe in an EV: How hard can it be?

Road-tripping Europe in an EV: How hard can it be?