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Telford man arrested after laser was shone at police plane hunting road rage suspect

A man has been arrested after a laser was shone at a police plane hunting a road rage suspect.

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Supporting image for story: Bikers to join ride out in tribute to a 'caring' father who 'died doing what he loved'

Bikers to join ride out in tribute to a 'caring' father who 'died doing what he loved'

Supporting image for story: Lorry driver facing criminal charges over Ludlow Youth Centre crash appears in court

Lorry driver facing criminal charges over Ludlow Youth Centre crash appears in court

Supporting image for story: Former Shrewsbury hospital consultant previously dismissed for 'gross misconduct' stripped of MBE

Former Shrewsbury hospital consultant previously dismissed for 'gross misconduct' stripped of MBE

Supporting image for story: Fences and CCTV proposed to tackle anti‑social behaviour at Newport playing field

Fences and CCTV proposed to tackle anti‑social behaviour at Newport playing field

Supporting image for story: Telford man to face trial after denying multiple child sex charges

Telford man to face trial after denying multiple child sex charges

Supporting image for story: Fixer-upper in north Shropshire village being auctioned for just £20k - take a look inside

Fixer-upper in north Shropshire village being auctioned for just £20k - take a look inside

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Telford planners ask for more info about seven-bed house plan

Walsall part company with former Shrewsbury Town favourite Mat Sadler

Tiny pony Pickle discovered in the West Midlands when he was too weak to stand is winning hearts at a farm in Blackpool - here’s why

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Supporting image for story: CCTV appeal after shop thefts - including from a Whitchurch wholesaler and a Market Drayton builders' merchant

CCTV appeal after shop thefts - including from a Whitchurch wholesaler and a Market Drayton builders' merchant

Supporting image for story: Lidl to build bigger store on outskirts of Telford after planning approval

Lidl to build bigger store on outskirts of Telford after planning approval

Supporting image for story: Telford householder loses appeal to keep 'overbearing' extension

Telford householder loses appeal to keep 'overbearing' extension

Supporting image for story: 'Alex’s future has been stolen from him and us': Parents speak after inquest of their son killed in crash

'Alex’s future has been stolen from him and us': Parents speak after inquest of their son killed in crash

Supporting image for story: Decision taken on Shrewsbury's empty landmark former House of Fraser building

Decision taken on Shrewsbury's empty landmark former House of Fraser building

Supporting image for story: M54 and A5 to close overnight for vital maintenance work - here's when

M54 and A5 to close overnight for vital maintenance work - here's when

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Supporting image for story: Oswestry Station named 'Station of the Year 2026'

Oswestry Station named 'Station of the Year 2026'

Supporting image for story: Charity launch will help ensure 'A Better Tomorrow' for those in need

Charity launch will help ensure 'A Better Tomorrow' for those in need

Supporting image for story: Mayor launches new folk music and dance charity event in Ludlow

Mayor launches new folk music and dance charity event in Ludlow

Supporting image for story: Shropshire arts charity up for film festival award

Shropshire arts charity up for film festival award

Supporting image for story: Recycling and bargains go hand in hand at Shrewsbury’s Preloved Market

Recycling and bargains go hand in hand at Shrewsbury’s Preloved Market

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury boxing club aims to pack a punch for local Parkinson's communities

Shrewsbury boxing club aims to pack a punch for local Parkinson's communities

Sport

Shrewsbury Town assistant Dave Edwards launches £10,000 fundraising appeal as he takes on London Marathon

Shrewsbury Town assistant boss Dave Edwards is preparing to take on the London Marathon as he aims to raise thousands of pounds for charity.

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town assistant Dave Edwards launches £10,000 fundraising appeal as he takes on London Marathon

Supporting image for story: 'I feel like I have 10 arms' - Gavin Cowan thriving in full-time football at Shrewsbury Town

'I feel like I have 10 arms' - Gavin Cowan thriving in full-time football at Shrewsbury Town

Supporting image for story: Walsall part company with former Shrewsbury Town favourite Mat Sadler

Walsall part company with former Shrewsbury Town favourite Mat Sadler

Supporting image for story: Which players should Wolves build next season's squad around?

Which players should Wolves build next season's squad around?

Supporting image for story: “Those moments are avoidable" - AFC Telford United boss on AFC Fylde defeat

“Those moments are avoidable" - AFC Telford United boss on AFC Fylde defeat

Supporting image for story: Wolves Women preparing for potential title-deciding Burnley clash

Wolves Women preparing for potential title-deciding Burnley clash

Supporting image for story: Shropshire County Cricket Club appoint Dave Cartledge as new team manager

Shropshire County Cricket Club appoint Dave Cartledge as new team manager

Shrewsbury Town FC

Supporting image for story: Walsall part company with former Shrewsbury Town favourite Mat Sadler

Walsall part company with former Shrewsbury Town favourite Mat Sadler

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town assistant Dave Edwards launches £10,000 fundraising appeal as he takes on London Marathon

Shrewsbury Town assistant Dave Edwards launches £10,000 fundraising appeal as he takes on London Marathon

Supporting image for story: Trey Ogunsuyi reveals strong friendship behind celebratory handshake with Iwan Morgan

Trey Ogunsuyi reveals strong friendship behind celebratory handshake with Iwan Morgan

AFC Telford United

Supporting image for story: “Those moments are avoidable" - AFC Telford United boss on AFC Fylde defeat

“Those moments are avoidable" - AFC Telford United boss on AFC Fylde defeat

Supporting image for story: AFC Fylde 2 AFC Telford United 1: Walker stunner not enough for Bucks at title-chasers

AFC Fylde 2 AFC Telford United 1: Walker stunner not enough for Bucks at title-chasers

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

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Supporting image for story: "I was open to it" - Dutch defender speaks out on reported failed Wolves move

"I was open to it" - Dutch defender speaks out on reported failed Wolves move

Supporting image for story: Wolves Women preparing for potential title-deciding Burnley clash

Wolves Women preparing for potential title-deciding Burnley clash

Supporting image for story: Wolves Foundation: Molineux Memories brings music, fun and Wolves stars together

Wolves Foundation: Molineux Memories brings music, fun and Wolves stars together

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

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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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Tiny pony Pickle discovered in the West Midlands when he was too weak to stand is winning hearts at a farm in Blackpool - here’s why

Pickle was found too weak to stand and struggling to breath in the West Midlands - now the gorgeous tiny pony is winning hearts in Blackpool at a farm

Supporting image for story: Tiny pony Pickle discovered in the West Midlands when he was too weak to stand is winning hearts at a farm in Blackpool - here’s why

Supporting image for story: I was wrong about this unassuming town that's thriving in the Shropshire Hills

I was wrong about this unassuming town that's thriving in the Shropshire Hills

Supporting image for story: Mayor launches new folk music and dance charity event in Ludlow

Mayor launches new folk music and dance charity event in Ludlow

Supporting image for story: Recycling and bargains go hand in hand at Shrewsbury’s Preloved Market

Recycling and bargains go hand in hand at Shrewsbury’s Preloved Market

Supporting image for story: More artists join the sizzling summer line-up at Llangollen Pavilion – here’s who

More artists join the sizzling summer line-up at Llangollen Pavilion – here’s who

Supporting image for story: Borderland Mountain Bike Challenge returns to raise funds for local charities

Borderland Mountain Bike Challenge returns to raise funds for local charities

Supporting image for story: Telford breakfast club for over-50s moves to new venue

Telford breakfast club for over-50s moves to new venue

Supporting image for story: Powerful drama The Revlon Girl comes to local venues

Powerful drama The Revlon Girl comes to local venues

Supporting image for story: Guitar fire and blues soul in Much Wenlock - review

Guitar fire and blues soul in Much Wenlock - review

Supporting image for story: Review: Here and Now Steps Musical earns four stars – certainly no 'Tragedy!'

Review: Here and Now Steps Musical earns four stars – certainly no 'Tragedy!'

Supporting image for story: Families invited to Easter Egg Hunt at Tanat Valley Railway

Families invited to Easter Egg Hunt at Tanat Valley Railway

Supporting image for story: All Saints Church to host Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby bands for evening of fine music

All Saints Church to host Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby bands for evening of fine music

Supporting image for story: Young dancers from Newport and Whitchurch join English Youth Ballet

Young dancers from Newport and Whitchurch join English Youth Ballet

Supporting image for story: Review: Star pianist and enthusiastic ensemble bring Grieg to life

Review: Star pianist and enthusiastic ensemble bring Grieg to life

Supporting image for story: Wellington Collectors' Fair at the Belmont Hall this weekend

Wellington Collectors' Fair at the Belmont Hall this weekend

Crime

Supporting image for story: Telford man arrested after laser was shone at police plane hunting road rage suspect

Telford man arrested after laser was shone at police plane hunting road rage suspect

Supporting image for story: Farmers Union of Wales and Police highlight tougher measures on livestock attacks

Farmers Union of Wales and Police highlight tougher measures on livestock attacks

Supporting image for story: Lorry driver facing criminal charges over Ludlow Youth Centre crash appears in court

Lorry driver facing criminal charges over Ludlow Youth Centre crash appears in court

Supporting image for story: CCTV appeal after shop thefts - including from a Whitchurch wholesaler and a Market Drayton builders' merchant

CCTV appeal after shop thefts - including from a Whitchurch wholesaler and a Market Drayton builders' merchant

Supporting image for story: Man bailed following Telford road rage incident and 'firearm arrest'

Man bailed following Telford road rage incident and 'firearm arrest'

Supporting image for story: One man cleared of murdering rapper gunned down outside Telford gym as jury told true ‘killers were not in the dock’

One man cleared of murdering rapper gunned down outside Telford gym as jury told true ‘killers were not in the dock’

Business

Supporting image for story: 'Firms need to take action to turn this worrying trend around,' says Telford clothing supplier as survey shows gender-based workplace discrimination is still widespread

'Firms need to take action to turn this worrying trend around,' says Telford clothing supplier as survey shows gender-based workplace discrimination is still widespread

Supporting image for story: Two business people raise concerns about litter in Kington's high street

Two business people raise concerns about litter in Kington's high street

Supporting image for story: Lidl to build bigger store on outskirts of Telford after planning approval

Lidl to build bigger store on outskirts of Telford after planning approval

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

Education

Supporting image for story: County primary school hailed by inspectors for helping pupils flourish

County primary school hailed by inspectors for helping pupils flourish

Supporting image for story: All Saints Church to host Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby bands for evening of fine music

All Saints Church to host Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby bands for evening of fine music

Supporting image for story: Telford school band gets into its swing with jazz festival win

Telford school band gets into its swing with jazz festival win

Supporting image for story: Welshpool Library returning to expanded Y Lanfa

Welshpool Library returning to expanded Y Lanfa

Supporting image for story: Councllors urged to reject village green status for former school field near Brecon

Councllors urged to reject village green status for former school field near Brecon

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

Motors

Supporting image for story: Nissan updates X-Trail with dynamic new look and more interior tech

Nissan updates X-Trail with dynamic new look and more interior tech

Supporting image for story: UK Drive: Can the Kia EV5 live up to the Sportage’s glowing reputation?

UK Drive: Can the Kia EV5 live up to the Sportage’s glowing reputation?

Supporting image for story: Long-term report: Long-distance trips prove easy to do with the BYD Seal 6 Touring

Long-term report: Long-distance trips prove easy to do with the BYD Seal 6 Touring

Supporting image for story: Mercedes reveals VLE luxury electric minivan

Mercedes reveals VLE luxury electric minivan

Supporting image for story: Nissan Micra 52kWh variant is the latest EV to receive the government’s full £3,750 grant

Nissan Micra 52kWh variant is the latest EV to receive the government’s full £3,750 grant

Jaecoo 8 arrives as brand’s new plug-in hybrid flagship