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'They took our money, sold us a dream, then you move in and they just don't care': Resident hits out over unfinished roads on Shrewsbury estate - as developers apply for NEXT phase

Housing developers behind one of Shrewsbury's biggest estates are under fire for leaving roads unfinished months after the last resident moved in.

Supporting image for story: 'They took our money, sold us a dream, then you move in and they just don't care': Resident hits out over unfinished roads on Shrewsbury estate - as developers apply for NEXT phase

Supporting image for story: 30 drivers on A41 in north Shropshire caught out and two vehicles seized in police operation with the DVSA

30 drivers on A41 in north Shropshire caught out and two vehicles seized in police operation with the DVSA

Supporting image for story: Protesters to march through Shropshire town centre carrying a giant fish - here's why

Protesters to march through Shropshire town centre carrying a giant fish - here's why

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town 0-4 Crewe Alexandra: Dreadful Salop suffer heaviest home loss of season and third consecutive defeat

Shrewsbury Town 0-4 Crewe Alexandra: Dreadful Salop suffer heaviest home loss of season and third consecutive defeat

Supporting image for story: Firefighters called after vehicle crashes into semi-detached Shrewsbury home

Firefighters called after vehicle crashes into semi-detached Shrewsbury home

Supporting image for story: Police appeal after daylight theft of Audi from Shropshire country park

Police appeal after daylight theft of Audi from Shropshire country park

Supporting image for story: Telford murder accused 'would talk a load of rubbish' says neighbour

Telford murder accused 'would talk a load of rubbish' says neighbour

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30 drivers on A41 in north Shropshire caught out and two vehicles seized in police operation with the DVSA

Gavin Cowan issues apology after Shrewsbury Town thrashed by Crewe Alexandra

Siegfried by the Royal Ballet and Opera will be screened to a Builth Wells venue

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Supporting image for story: Rail disruption cleared between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury - how to claim for delays

Rail disruption cleared between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury - how to claim for delays

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: The day I went training with Tyler Denny - ahead of his 'must-win' British title fight

Matt Maher: The day I went training with Tyler Denny - ahead of his 'must-win' British title fight

Supporting image for story: Fake airline captain from Shropshire gave Jabba the Hutt as reference to land job

Fake airline captain from Shropshire gave Jabba the Hutt as reference to land job

Supporting image for story: Wanted: Man, 41, last known to be in the West Midlands wanted in Poland for drugs offences

Wanted: Man, 41, last known to be in the West Midlands wanted in Poland for drugs offences

Supporting image for story: Plans for 70 new affordable homes in Telford lodged

Plans for 70 new affordable homes in Telford lodged

Supporting image for story: Homeless man jailed for threatening delivery driver in Telford with hammer

Homeless man jailed for threatening delivery driver in Telford with hammer

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Supporting image for story: Oakengates church to host community Spring Fayre with stalls and treats

Oakengates church to host community Spring Fayre with stalls and treats

Supporting image for story: Nurse specialists celebrated at Shropshire hospital

Nurse specialists celebrated at Shropshire hospital

Supporting image for story: Money Matters: Financial support for households reliant on heating oil – but who is eligible?

Money Matters: Financial support for households reliant on heating oil – but who is eligible?

Supporting image for story: Telford teen pedals towards World Scout Jamboree dream

Telford teen pedals towards World Scout Jamboree dream

Supporting image for story: Ellesmere volunteers step in to protect amphibians on their spring migration

Ellesmere volunteers step in to protect amphibians on their spring migration

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury theatre company delights audiences with Beauty and the Beast - review

Shrewsbury theatre company delights audiences with Beauty and the Beast - review

Sport

Gavin Cowan issues apology after Shrewsbury Town thrashed by Crewe Alexandra

Gavin Cowan issued an apology to Shrewsbury Town supporters after they suffered their heaviest home defeat of the season.

Supporting image for story: Gavin Cowan issues apology after Shrewsbury Town thrashed by Crewe Alexandra

Supporting image for story: 'Back to reality': Furious Shrewsbury fans give view on 4-0 Crewe drubbing as Salop booed off

'Back to reality': Furious Shrewsbury fans give view on 4-0 Crewe drubbing as Salop booed off

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town 0-4 Crewe Alexandra: Dreadful Salop suffer heaviest home loss of season and third consecutive defeat

Shrewsbury Town 0-4 Crewe Alexandra: Dreadful Salop suffer heaviest home loss of season and third consecutive defeat

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury 0 Crewe 4: As it happened

Shrewsbury 0 Crewe 4: As it happened

Supporting image for story: Helicopter lands on Shrewsbury Town pitch to make special delivery ahead of Crewe clash

Helicopter lands on Shrewsbury Town pitch to make special delivery ahead of Crewe clash

Supporting image for story: Major Shrewsbury Town squad news: Iwan Morgan absent from squad to face Crewe Alexandra

Major Shrewsbury Town squad news: Iwan Morgan absent from squad to face Crewe Alexandra

Supporting image for story: James Morrison underlines pride in West Brom togetherness as long run ended - as boss thanks Baggies fans

James Morrison underlines pride in West Brom togetherness as long run ended - as boss thanks Baggies fans

Shrewsbury Town FC

Supporting image for story: Gavin Cowan issues apology after Shrewsbury Town thrashed by Crewe Alexandra

Gavin Cowan issues apology after Shrewsbury Town thrashed by Crewe Alexandra

Supporting image for story: 'Back to reality': Furious Shrewsbury fans give view on 4-0 Crewe drubbing as Salop booed off

'Back to reality': Furious Shrewsbury fans give view on 4-0 Crewe drubbing as Salop booed off

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town 0-4 Crewe Alexandra: Dreadful Salop suffer heaviest home loss of season and third consecutive defeat

Shrewsbury Town 0-4 Crewe Alexandra: Dreadful Salop suffer heaviest home loss of season and third consecutive defeat

AFC Telford United

Supporting image for story: "Without any shadow of a doubt" - Kevin Wilkin certain Telford's rise is far from finished

"Without any shadow of a doubt" - Kevin Wilkin certain Telford's rise is far from finished

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United preview: Bucks target another play-off rival after impressive midweek win

AFC Telford United preview: Bucks target another play-off rival after impressive midweek win

Supporting image for story: "I think we can be pleased" - Kevin Wilkin reflects on taxing Telford schedule after 17 games in 59 days

"I think we can be pleased" - Kevin Wilkin reflects on taxing Telford schedule after 17 games in 59 days

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Supporting image for story: Former highly rated Wolves youngster once wanted by Chelsea helps Welsh side return to Europa Conference League

Former highly rated Wolves youngster once wanted by Chelsea helps Welsh side return to Europa Conference League

Supporting image for story: Steve Bull: It's a bad break for Wolves - I've never known anything like it

Steve Bull: It's a bad break for Wolves - I've never known anything like it

Supporting image for story: 'It’s mad' - Rob Edwards reacts to Wolves' long break and reveals plans

'It’s mad' - Rob Edwards reacts to Wolves' long break and reveals plans

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

Watch: Latest Shrewsbury Town update after Gavin Cowan's pre-match press conference

Supporting image for story: Luke Powell analysis as Shrewsbury Town suffer narrow defeat at Bristol Rovers

Luke Powell analysis as Shrewsbury Town suffer narrow defeat at Bristol Rovers

Supporting image for story: Luke Powell analysis as Shrewsbury Town suffer defeat against Cheltenham

Luke Powell analysis as Shrewsbury Town suffer defeat against Cheltenham

Supporting image for story: Watch: Latest Shrewsbury Town update - Luca Hoole injury blow with updates on John Marquis and Bradley Ihionvien

Watch: Latest Shrewsbury Town update - Luca Hoole injury blow with updates on John Marquis and Bradley Ihionvien

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

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Entertainment

Siegfried by the Royal Ballet and Opera will be screened to a Builth Wells venue

Siegfried by the Royal Ballet and Opera will be screened to a Builth Wells venue in April

Supporting image for story: Siegfried by the Royal Ballet and Opera will be screened to a Builth Wells venue

Supporting image for story: The film Coco will be shown at a Presteigne venue

The film Coco will be shown at a Presteigne venue

Supporting image for story: We take a walk down memory lane at the Ironbridge Gorge museums in month of National Trust takeover

We take a walk down memory lane at the Ironbridge Gorge museums in month of National Trust takeover

Supporting image for story: "I swapped a career in the police for running my own homeware shop in Ironbridge"

"I swapped a career in the police for running my own homeware shop in Ironbridge"

'I can't wait to get back to Wolverhampton - best kebab I ever had!': We chat local cuisine with The Brand New Heavies as they prepare for Black Country gig

Supporting image for story: Dan Morris: Gardeners who would be vogue strike a daft pose

Dan Morris: Gardeners who would be vogue strike a daft pose

Supporting image for story: Midlands Heroes: Line of Duty writer Jed Mercurio is Cannock to the core

Midlands Heroes: Line of Duty writer Jed Mercurio is Cannock to the core

Supporting image for story: 'Just lovely' West Midlands role play centre with rave reviews, cute little café and pop-up events

'Just lovely' West Midlands role play centre with rave reviews, cute little café and pop-up events

Supporting image for story: Birmingham TV star Alison Hammond addresses Celebrity Traitors rumours

Birmingham TV star Alison Hammond addresses Celebrity Traitors rumours

Supporting image for story: 'The last thing I won was a bottle of Jameson’s' - West Midlands dad reacts to wining Porsche 911 from 25p raffle ticket he 'bought on a whim'

'The last thing I won was a bottle of Jameson’s' - West Midlands dad reacts to wining Porsche 911 from 25p raffle ticket he 'bought on a whim'

Supporting image for story: UK Foo Fighters set to shake KK’s Steel Mill

UK Foo Fighters set to shake KK’s Steel Mill

Supporting image for story: A novelist who has worked with some of the biggest names in show business will be speaking at a Powys Women’s Institute meeting

A novelist who has worked with some of the biggest names in show business will be speaking at a Powys Women’s Institute meeting

Supporting image for story: Craig ‘fab-u-lous’ Revel Horwood’s one-man show coming to Brecon in June

Craig ‘fab-u-lous’ Revel Horwood’s one-man show coming to Brecon in June

Supporting image for story: 'It's about having an open door': Villagers unite to fight loneliness among residents

'It's about having an open door': Villagers unite to fight loneliness among residents

Supporting image for story: Vintage cars, medieval villages and Regency ball revelry! Ludlow History Festival set to take town back in time

Vintage cars, medieval villages and Regency ball revelry! Ludlow History Festival set to take town back in time

Crime

Supporting image for story: 30 drivers on A41 in north Shropshire caught out and two vehicles seized in police operation with the DVSA

30 drivers on A41 in north Shropshire caught out and two vehicles seized in police operation with the DVSA

Supporting image for story: Police appeal after daylight theft of Audi from Shropshire country park

Police appeal after daylight theft of Audi from Shropshire country park

Supporting image for story: Wanted: Man, 41, last known to be in the West Midlands wanted in Poland for drugs offences

Wanted: Man, 41, last known to be in the West Midlands wanted in Poland for drugs offences

Supporting image for story: Fake airline captain from Shropshire gave Jabba the Hutt as reference to land job

Fake airline captain from Shropshire gave Jabba the Hutt as reference to land job

Supporting image for story: Homeless man jailed for threatening delivery driver in Telford with hammer

Homeless man jailed for threatening delivery driver in Telford with hammer

Supporting image for story: Telford murder accused 'would talk a load of rubbish' says neighbour

Telford murder accused 'would talk a load of rubbish' says neighbour

Business

Supporting image for story: "I swapped a career in the police for running my own homeware shop in Ironbridge"

"I swapped a career in the police for running my own homeware shop in Ironbridge"

Supporting image for story: 'It feels like a short-term decision that could create a long-term problem' - training provider says of plans to defund popular management apprenticeships

'It feels like a short-term decision that could create a long-term problem' - training provider says of plans to defund popular management apprenticeships

Supporting image for story: Shropshire wellness firm launches healthier alternative in expansion plans

Shropshire wellness firm launches healthier alternative in expansion plans

Supporting image for story: Deadline looms for Shropshire chamber business awards

Deadline looms for Shropshire chamber business awards

Supporting image for story: 32 Shropshire pubs, cafes and takeaways handed new food hygiene ratings

32 Shropshire pubs, cafes and takeaways handed new food hygiene ratings

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's cheapest petrol station pleads for ‘respect’ for staff as fuel prices surge

Shropshire's cheapest petrol station pleads for ‘respect’ for staff as fuel prices surge

Education

Supporting image for story: Canal charity would 'love to talk' with Shropshire Council over towpath at centre of safe school route controversy

Canal charity would 'love to talk' with Shropshire Council over towpath at centre of safe school route controversy

Supporting image for story: Llandrindod Wells youth group aiming to win maths and science awards, secures a town council grant

Llandrindod Wells youth group aiming to win maths and science awards, secures a town council grant

Supporting image for story: Powys mayor who 'had his eyes opened during mayor's cadet interviews' - now wants to start a youth council

Powys mayor who 'had his eyes opened during mayor's cadet interviews' - now wants to start a youth council

Supporting image for story: Adorable lamb helps mark Telford Skills Show's 10th birthday

Adorable lamb helps mark Telford Skills Show's 10th birthday

Supporting image for story: New headteacher appointed at Shropshire school that is about to celebrate its 150th year

New headteacher appointed at Shropshire school that is about to celebrate its 150th year

Supporting image for story: Bereavement books for young people are available at Powys libraries

Bereavement books for young people are available at Powys libraries

Motors

Supporting image for story: Drivers hit with higher prices for drop-off services at Stansted Airport

Drivers hit with higher prices for drop-off services at Stansted Airport

Supporting image for story: UK Drive: Can the Leapmotor B10 stand out in a crowded market?

UK Drive: Can the Leapmotor B10 stand out in a crowded market?

Supporting image for story: Long-term report: The Cupra Terramar has departed, but has any love been lost?

Long-term report: The Cupra Terramar has departed, but has any love been lost?

Supporting image for story: BYD Atto 3 Evo will be priced at £38,990

BYD Atto 3 Evo will be priced at £38,990

Supporting image for story: Seat and Cupra Ateca removed from sale after 10-year run

Seat and Cupra Ateca removed from sale after 10-year run

Supporting image for story: Kia boss hints at room for ‘EV1’ electric city car in the future

Kia boss hints at room for ‘EV1’ electric city car in the future