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May 2, 2025

Temperatures could rise into the high 20s in parts of the UK this week, so a cooling fan is a very wise investment

This clever £12 hand fan is all you need to cool off on a hot day

Affiliates|May 2

Landlocked Shropshire town brings the beach back for fourth year

Activists in chicken costumes were outside the High Court. Picture: River Action/A Heggerty

Campaigners await High Court judgement over chicken megafarm in Shropshire

Damien Breeze, manager at Wellington Orbit

Behind the scenes at Wellington Orbit as work begins on major renovation

Wellington Market, Telford

Sneak-peek inside multi-million pound refurbishment plan for Wellington Market - this is what we think

Grassroots music project 'thrilled' after folk legend's Shropshire concert raised more than £2,000

Jan Park

Pair reunite to explore themes in Ironbridge art exhibition

Doctors Charlotte Hart, left, and Jess Harvey. Picture: NHS STW

'They are not working as well as they could' - Shropshire GP raise concerns over NHS changes

Geoffrey Jones was sentenced to three years in prison in 2018 and has been jailed again

Pervert who bought dashcams to film children in playgrounds is jailed

Shrewsbury|May 2

3-5 Mill Street, Bridgnorth (Google)

Three new shops planned for historic former Bridgnorth restaurant will 'support business growth' in town

First look inside new Market Drayton pub by Joule's Brewery that can be rented out for free

Food and Drink|May 2

Miss Shropshire, aka Eloise Sarasini

Miss Shropshire 2025 - Find out how you could see the county's new pageant queen crowned in glittering summer contest

Abuser's sexual assault on friend when they were teens in Telford comes to light after victim learned of his other sick crimes

Thornes Hall, Shrewsbury

'We’re not a nightclub' - Shrewsbury bagel bar boss promises residents

$NHS STW\'s In Wellington. Picture: LDRS$

Shropshire and Telford NHS body’s ‘real terms’ deficit hit £115m, meeting told

Shrewsbury Town Council are appealing to businesses to order a hanging basket.

Businesses invited to help 'Town of Flowers' hopefully win Britain in Bloom UK finals

Thornes Hall, Shrewsbury

Decision expected on new Shrewsbury bagel bar after lengthy licence hearing

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Telford man kicked 10-year-old stepson repeatedly in 'lapse of judgment' leaving him curled up in a ball

Ellison's aunty, Louise Groves who is running the Great North Run to raise funds for Hope House Children's Hospices.

Aunty of boy receiving care at Shropshire hospice to run world's biggest half marathon just years after breaking her back

Peter Rhodes on apologies, imperial guilt and a lesson in rounding-up penguins

Peter Rhodes|May 2

Michelle John of PEGS, a Shropshire support group helping parents who have suffered abuse by children in their care

'Parents feel completely alone' - Shropshire group say more abused parents than ever are seeking help

We visit the Ludlow charity providing a helping hand to those in need

'Time will tell if I did the right thing' - Shropshire author took a sometimes rocky road to achieve his mill home dream

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (right) and chair Zia Yusuf (centre) celebrate after Reform candidate Sarah Pochin won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election.

Nigel Farage's Reform UK has taken control of Staffordshire County Council

May 1, 2025

Fire breaks out in Newport kitchen

Have you seen this rider or bike

Police issue image of balaclava-clad rider and quad bike being used illegally in park

Sudden downpour causes flash flood in Telford hospital's new entrance

Police investigate after 'cherished' breeding swans found dead near Newport canal

Kyle Pugh

Woman killed ex-husband then faked his suicide, murder trial hears

Around 15,000 runners are expected to turn up for this years Birmingham Run event

AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run 2025: All you need to know from routes, start times and more

New 'industrial scale' water tank installed at Telford defence firm RBSL could ease flooding fears

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has recently joined 17 other Fire and Rescue Services from across the UK to deliver firefighting equipment to Ukrainian firefighters and replace crucial resources that have been lost during the ongoing conflict in the country

Mid Wales fire service joined convoy to deliver firefighting equipment to Ukrainian firefighters

John Richards at last year's Abseil with Wolves Foundation Health Officer Steve Maiden.

Wolves Foundation: Molineux Abseil Back For 2025

Your World|May 1

Hope Bagot Dog Show in full swing

Hope Bagot Fete and Dog Show

Your World|May 1

NIESMANN+BISCHOFF iSmove

Erwin Hymer Centre Travelworld to host sizzling summer sale event

Your World|May 1

Kelly Riedel, Shropshire Chamber

Shropshire Chamber launches busy month of networking events

MS Senedd Member James Evans on the right cutting the ribbon Image: Discover Park

Powys holiday park opens new attraction offering 'dark sky' experiences

Man, 22, spared jail after performing sex act in front of horrified 78-year-woman in Ellesmere

Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings

The supremely talented Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings at Shire Folk, Bridgnorth

Your World|May 1

An easyJet plane being painted

Arrival of two new easyJet aircraft at Birmingham will support 800 jobs, say airline bosses

Transport|May 1

Close-up of part of the display at the Iron Bridge Tollhouse

New display in Iron Bridge Tollhouse marks Victory in Europe Day

Your World|May 1

Retinal Scan

Groundbreaking retinal-based cardiovascular risk assessment now available at Style Optique

Your World|May 1

Nebo Edge 2K

These are some of the best car accessories to take on your next motoring adventure

Fire service called after welding sparks set aprons alight at Madeley school

Meurig James FRAgS Elected Chair of CARAS UK

Meurig James FRAgS announced as new Chair of The Council for Awards of Royal Agricultural Societies

Last year’s Gareth Raw Rees Memorial Scholarship winners

Gareth Raw Rees travel scholarship to celebrate 40 years of encouraging young farmers to travel the world

The fair being set up on Friday (Picture Ludlow Town Council)

May day fun begins in South Shropshire town - here is what to expect

Multiple vehicles seized, taxis checked and numerous offences recorded in special police operation in Telford

Antiques legend Eric Knowles with an example of Moorcroft Pottery

Staffordshire ceramic industry 'faces collapse' as famous Moorcroft Pottery closes after 100 years

Brecon and Radnorshire Senedd Member James Evans MS has criticised the Welsh Labour Government and UK Labour Government for pursuing policies that are placing unsustainable pressure on small businesses in Wales

Labour Policies are Pushing Small Businesses in Powys to the Wall

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