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Fire service tape and plastic barriers outside the house, a former post office

Breaking Car that smashed into house was chased by police after failing to stop

An aerial image of the scene on Rock Road on Saturday morning

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash with van in Telford

Left: Lisia-Leigh. Right: Makayla

Two teenage girls, 14 and 15, go missing from village near Shrewsbury

Lucky resident wins Premium Bonds jackpot in prize draw

The inquest into Mr Jones’ death took place at Pontypridd Coroner's Court

Electrician died after losing control of his bike on the A44 in Powys

Shifnal town centre.

Meeting hears housing concerns of town that's doubled in size

Store Manager at Wellington's Masovia Craft Bakery Paulina Olender (centre), with operations manager Monika Miri, and owner Krzysztof Podolak.

We visit the Polish bakery that's taken a Shropshire town by storm

News

Telford Ice Rink's skating with Santa sessions are just around the corner

Telford Ice Rink reveals Christmas events schedule - all the details

Andy Thompson on the Wolves podcast

Did Wolves deliver on Peixoto's promise? - E&S Wolves podcast: Ep 444

One of the early entries for the vintage tractor and implements auction on November 21.

Strong entry for Halls’ sale

Gwynedd Maldwyn Senedd Member Claire Johnson-Wood felt sick and disappointed seeking the stickers on her yet to open office

Vandalised Reform UK office is there for all community, Senedd Member

A Wizz Air plane

Bomb threat diverts Wizz Air plane travelling from UK to Bulgaria

Flags flying high on lampposts in Birmingham (PA)

Flag injunction would have ‘chilling effect’ on rights, court told

Knighton Mayor Councillor Tina Sharp, Town Clerk - Andrew Davies and Deputy Mayor Councillor Chris Branford.

Knighton Town Council has a new clerk

Water supplies disrupted by essential repair works in Shrewsbury

Drag Bottomless Brunch with Live Show at Wash Worx Bar in Birmingham City Centre.

Enjoy a fabulous drag brunch with bottomless drinks at this bar (aff)

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Shrewsbury people discussed the town being recommended as a great place to live

Plus Shropshire town always hailed as best place to live – do locals agree?

Telford soft play centre opens new safari-themed attraction

Ben Adams has taken over The Horseshoe Inn, Telford.
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Plus ‘Think The Rovers Return’: New landlord’s vision for Telford pub

Prolific shoplifter wore wig to steal £45 of meat

Man donned long brown wig to steal £45 worth of meat from store

Business

Tesco held talks over deal to buy up to 150 Poundland shops

Michelle Ovens CBE says greater support is needed to help side hustles grow into sustainable businesses.

Ad Feature Side hustling UK adults face outdated systems

Some of Makefast’s senior management and supervisors receive the International Trade Award from Ann Watkin-Jones (third from right) from the Welsh Government.

A family owned Mid Wales company wins Powys Business Award

Mains Gas directors Martin and Samantha Mainwaring are joined by colleagues to receive the Micro Business Award from Brandon Bayhnham (back right) of Myrick Training Services.

Brecon energy company wins Micro Business Award

Nostalgia

Huge crowds at the opening of the Free Bridge in 1909, with the mysterious tent seen top right.

The mystery tent at Jackfield’s bridge celebrations over a century ago

23 pictures bring back memories of Telford school as diggers move in

Boys at Constitution Hill Boys’ School in the 1921 to 1924 period. Jack Felton could well be one of these lads, but it is not known which.

Remembering Jack Felton’s school days in 1920s Wellington

Bridgnorth's HSBC is set for renovation.

Restoration work to historic Bridgnorth building will go ahead

Shropshire in the Victorian era: 37 pictures of life long ago

Shropshire family’s war heroes remembered after portrait discovery

Education

Ysgol Calon Cymru removed from significant improvement category

Ysgol Calon Cymru removed from significant improvement category
Powys school removed from significant improvement category by inspectors
Karen Compton

What's On

Paul Opacic posing with his arms crossed

Paul Opacic returns to Emmerdale as Steve Marchant after nearly 30 years

Keira Knightley attending the Black Doves season two launch event

Keira Knightley says Black Doves fight sequences are the ‘joy of the series’

Deep Purple

Deep Purple postpone tour after Ian Gillan required ‘urgent medical attention’

Claudia Winkleman

Claudia Winkleman says she initially turned down Traitors hosting role

Teri Hatcher as Miranda Priestly

Teri Hatcher: Doing theatre alleviates the aging issue for actresses

Chyna Mills and Neil Jones

Strictly star Neil Jones expecting second child with wife Chyna Mills

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Simba’s mattresses have been reduced heavily ahead of Black Friday itself

Simba launches Black Friday early with savings of up to £990

Christmas gift ideas from Olaplex, Hourglass, Sweaty Betty, Hunter and Neal’s Yard Remedies, with beauty, fragrance and pampering treats for under the tree.

35 best Christmas gifts for 2026 from just £2.99

New Changan PHEV offers 62 mile range and rapid charging

Kia EV2 review: a small electric SUV with big-car appeal

Politics

Labour candidate Esther Smith

Labour candidate to focus community concerns ahead of by-election

One of the Interactive Totem Boards, which have been installed on Station Crescent and at the Lake Park in Llandrindod Wells

Pride in Place works in Llandrindod Wells is well ahead of target

North Herefordshire MP Ellie Chowns

Column by North Herefordshire MP Ellie Chowns

Julia Buckley MP

Shropshire MPs' column: What does the budget mean for households

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Journalism is a vital part of our national infrastructure Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Shropshire councillor brands new set of planning rules 'atrocious'

Linda Pentz Gunter.

Anti-nuclear power author to speak at Shrewsbury Green Party event

Farming

NFU Cymru Montgomeryshire County Chairman Marc Jones

NFU Cymru Montgomeryshire on-farm county meeting

Future of Farming

Three Counties Agricultural Society hosts leading farming event

Charlotte and Ben Hollins from Fordhall Farm in Market Drayton received the accolades from Harper Adams University

Honorary degrees for family behind Shropshire community-owned farm

The prize winners from left to right Harri Bird club chair, Nigel Davies, Simon Orrells and Andrew Ritchie.

Tractor Run raises £1500 for Air Ambulance

NFU Midlands chair Jane Bassett

‘The budget presents an opportunity to support Shropshire farmers’

Annie takes to the stage after accident to thank tractor run efforts

Opinion

Sean Jones & Joe Sleigh: Mickey and Eddie

I'm not a musical fanatic - but Blood Brothers left me enthralled

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: A sea of flat caps, bowlers, and bonnets fills the centre of Ludlow as a massive crowd gathers outside the historic Buttercross to welcome newlywed Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles on June 6, 1922. The photograph, published in David Evans’s book Dawdling in the Dale, captures the town’s jubilant celebrations framed by the landmark Bodenhams drapery store in the background.

NHS praise, wind farms – your letters and Ludlow’s royal visit in 1922

Mayor Mayor of London Sadiq Khan marking the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street

Mark Andrews: Bank job cuts, bike perils, and yobs on the buses Mark Andrews

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: Lovebirds Angela Lloyd and Wayne Boycott gave their big day a spine-chilling twist when they tied the knot in full fancy dress on Halloween. The Burntwood couple traded traditional wedding attire for ghoulish makeup and macabre outfits as they signed the register back on October 31, 2017. Friends and family also got into the spooky spirit, joining the bride and groom in full costume for the hauntingly unique ceremony.

Letters: Halloween meets Christmas, plus a spooky wedding picture

Your World

Ludlow club hears talks on Battle of Britain hero and wartime decoys

Oswestry-born stand-up comedian, Ben Shevlin, turned to comedy after a near-fatal moped crash 23 years ago.

Award-winning comedian to headline Oswestry comedy night

Volunteers at the hearing loss support hub in Bridgnorth, one of many across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

Shropshire charity helps people with hearing loss stay independent

Band and Bugles of Shropshire Army Cadet Force

Shropshire Army cadets celebrate successful week at music camp

Environment

Kington Town Council to support project to get children connecting with nature

Three Kington green spaces recommended for WildPlay project

Kington Recreation Ground

Kington trust given £5,000 for staff overtime costs in green spaces

Powys Local Access Forum chairman Graham Taylor had left the role following a "spat" with Powys Council over their proposals for the Monk's Trod byway.

Powys chairman leaves role over council's secret plans for Monk's Trod

Cllr Gareth E Jones of the Powys Independents group, represents Llanelwedd at Powys County Council.

Countryside Access Emergency should be called in Powys

Cllr Deb Edwards - Powys Independents - represents the Llangunllo with Norton ward.

Councillor training on Powys council's planning portal is available

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