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Storm Éowyn in Shropshire: Fallen trees, hundreds of families hit by power cuts and flood alert issued

Properties on the Shropshire border could face being without power until 9pm today due to damage caused by Storm Éowyn.

News|14 hours ago

Storm Éowyn: High winds and rain batter the West Midlands - here's when they are due to stop

Storm tears down part of Shrewsbury house

Shrewsbury|6 hours ago

Motorcyclist in his 60s dies in three-vehicle crash on A483

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Cae Glas Park in Oswestry and Haughmond Hill near Shrewsbury closed to public amid Storm Éowyn

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Firefighters tackle house fire in Bridgnorth believed to have been started accidentally

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Police, firefighters and gas company called after car crashes into house in Telford

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Headteacher of 13 years celebrates another glowing Ofsted report as primary school rated 'Outstanding' across the board

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'Disgraceful conduct' - Shropshire vet allowed prescription medicine meant for a cat to be given to a human

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Popular pub's plan for car park by the River Severn 'strongly opposed' by the National Trust

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Police release latest photos of people of interest in Telford shoplifting investigations

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Shrewsbury PCSO donates her kidney to 10-year-old Slovakian great-niece

Shrewsbury|14 hours ago

Household Support Fund: UK homes to get £300 DWP cost of living payment in 2025 and air fryers - how to apply

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Headteacher 'thrilled' with Ofsted praise for 'delightful' pupils at 'lovely' Bayston Hill school

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Police release latest photos of people of interest in Telford shoplifting investigations

Police have released a series of images of people they hope can help them with investigations into shop thefts around Telford.

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Football supporter sorry for ‘upset and anger’ caused by Hillsborough post after West Bromwich Albion fan died

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Telford murder trial: Friend 'heard multiple gunshots' as rapper was shot dead in car seat in front of him

Telford|17 hours ago

Homeless woman taken in by 'vulnerable' Telford man subjected him to reign of violence, abuse and control

Fraud probes into Powys council staff can look for historic evidence

Two men have appeared in court following an attempted murder in Llandrindod Wells.

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Shropshire Chamber's 25th anniversary awards will be ‘the greatest show’

Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has officially launched its annual business awards.

Business|13 hours ago

Severn Trent to increase shareholder dividends as water bills rise

UK News|14 hours ago

Manufacturing trade body seeks government backing amid calls for 'bigger voice' for industry

Business|15 hours ago

Credit union celebrates 30 years of supporting local people

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Popular pub's plan for car park by the River Severn 'strongly opposed' by the National Trust

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Encouraging sales figures for Shrewsbury businesses mean 'reason for optimism' despite challenges

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Temporary Ludlow building compound could operate for two years as construction on solar farm gets underway

Business|17 hours ago

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News|17 hours ago

New virtual road safety education programme features superheroes designed by Shropshire schoolchildren

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