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Luke Powell

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March 26, 2025

MP demands 'reassurance' scrapping NHS England won't mean end of support for county's 'failing' hospital trust

Three Puma helicopters will flyover Shropshire today as part of their farewell tour. Picture: MOD/Royal Air Force.

Three Puma RAF helicopters fly over Shropshire on farewell tour

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Each pupil and staff member at St Mary's CofE Primary School in Bucknell.

'It feels calm and purposeful' - South Shropshire village school with 18 pupils in the largest class celebrates praise from Ofsted

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March 25, 2025

B&M are taking over the former Homebase store in Wellington on the Wrekin Retail Park.

New B&M Bargains to open inside former Homebase store at Telford's Wrekin Retail Park - here's when

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Councillor Richard Overton at the new mural in Telford.

Renowned graffiti artist teams up with youth club to transform Telford underpass with 'stunning' mural

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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Fire crews called to Telford property after blaze involving air extraction unit

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A pothole being repaired in Telford and Wrekin.

Revealed: How many potholes have been repaired across Telford and Wrekin in the last year

The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Firefighters called to blaze at property on an industrial park in Shrewsbury

School pupils are taking part in the UK's biggest free active travel challenge. From left to right (back) Sarah Nicholas, attendance and communications officer, Councillor Ollie Vickers and headteacher at Lawley Primary School, Carol Mcquiggin with pupils.

School pupils in Shropshire battle it out in active travel challenge

Engineers called in to make repairs as Shrewsbury residents experience no supply, poorer pressure and discoloured water

Firefighters free person from bedroom at Telford property

Emergency services were called to the A41 near Whitchurch after a collision. Picture: Ellesmere Fire Station.

Two motorists taken to hospital after HGVs crash on 'A' road near Whitchurch

Moors Methodist Chapel near Oswestry. Picture: Rightmove/Halls.

'Rare opportunity' to purchase Methodist chapel near Oswestry going to auction with low guide price

March 24, 2025

The demonstration was organised by the Farmers to Action campaign group and led by Alan Hughes.

Watch: 'No farmers, no food' - Angry Shropshire farmers stage protest outside Telford council offices

North Shropshire MP, Helen Morgan.

Shropshire MP calls on government to protect vulnerable people as phone network switched to digital system

Tree planting at Fordhall Farm in Market Drayton. Picture: Fordhall Farm.

Volunteers check and plant trees at Fordhall Farm as part of exciting project to enhance biodiversity

St Andrew's CofE Primary School in Nescliffe. Picture: Google.

Village primary school near Shrewsbury praised for being 'warm, friendly and inclusive'

Music students at Wrekin College.

'The special thing here is the people' - Inside one of Shropshire's finest and historic schools built on community

March 23, 2025

Joy for Market Drayton Boxing Club as town council steps in to secure match funding for expansion

March 22, 2025

Runners in the Ironbridge Half Marathon passing through Ironbridge. Photo by David Bagnall

Everything you need to know about the Ironbridge Half Marathon this Sunday - including route

The Mayor of Shrewsbury's charity evening.

Mayor of Shrewsbury 'delighted' after charity evening raises £1,500 for local causes

Pictured left to right, Mel Fullerton, Kate Johnston and Annalin Owen.

'We wanted to give people a real artisan experience' - Artists and jewellery-makers team up to open brand new stall in Shrewsbury’s market hall

March 21, 2025

Magna Close in Ash Magna and Church Meadow in Norton in Hales will be resurfaced. Picture: Shropshire Council.

Two North Shropshire village roads to close next month for resurfacing works

Catering students at Telford College with judges and their burgers.

Telford College catering students battle it out in burger making competition

Police seized a vehicle in Broseley on Wednesday. Picture: West Mercia Police.

Police seize vehicle believed to be involved in rural crime - fake number plates found inside

Enticing Non-League Day fixtures for football fans to get stuck into across the West Midlands this weekend

March 20, 2025

The Learning Community Trust has appointed Kevin Barton as its new chair of trustees.

'We want young people to leave school ready for life' - says new face at the helm for Shropshire education trust

Pub near Market Drayton celebrates being shortlisted for 'Rural Oscar' just months after re-opening under new management

Boyes opens their 80th Store, in Market Drayton.

'Vacant premises is a primary concern of the town council': Civic leader's delight at Boyes' arrival in Market Drayton

March 19, 2025

Helen Morgan with town councillor Gregory Ebbs at Whitchurch Train Station.

'It is unacceptable that the station is still not accessible': MP renews call for lift at Whitchurch Railway Station

West Mercia Police officers have issued a warning.

Police appeal to help find youths in Oswestry causing 'disruption and harassment' to the general public

Princess Royal Hospital in Telford.

Work set to begin to remove potentially unsafe RAAC 'crumbling concrete' at Telford's Princess Royal Hospital

Firefighters rush to extinguish car ablaze on road in Market Drayton

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Firefighters called to Bannatyne Health Club in Shrewsbury after collision on car park causes oil spillage

Recent fly-tipping on Bratton Lane in Shawbirch.

Fly-tipping cost taxpayers in Telford and Wrekin £200k in just a year

A bench was 'deliberately' set on fire. Picture: West Mercia Police.

Police to increase patrols around Oswestry park after bench 'deliberately' set on fire

Firefighters have tackled a large open fire on the Long Mynd. Picture: Church Stretton Fire Station.

Watch: Firefighters tackle large open fire on the Long Mynd in south Shropshire

The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Firefighters rescue person stuck inside a lift at nursing and residential home in Newport

Firefighters have tackled a large open fire on the Long Mynd. Picture: Church Stretton Fire Station.

Firefighters tackle large blaze on Shropshire Long Mynd - preventing it from spreading towards wildlife

Millers Lodge near Bridgnorth. Picture: Rightmove/Nock Deighton.

Stunning former mill near Bridgnorth hits the market - 'ideal holiday home'

Pontesbury CofE Primary School. Picture: Google.

Delight for village primary school after glowing Ofsted report - pupils 'thrive' and benefit from 'nurturing relationships'

March 18, 2025

The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, visits Derwen College in Gobowen near Oswestry.

'I will remember it for the rest of my life' - Prince Edward visits a specialist Shropshire college

Jungleland in Telford. Picture: Google.

Police provide update on 'knife' incident at soft-play centre in Telford

North Shropshire and Liberal Democrat MP, Helen Morgan.

'It’s the biggest issue for people in my constituency': Shropshire MP calls for more bus funding

Market Drayton residents invited to ask questions and share concerns at annual town meeting

Transport operator welcomes plans to revamp bus station in Market Drayton

March 17, 2025

Bella and Bracken are searching for their forever homes.

Two dogs who have been 'overlooked' at a Shropshire rescue centre are searching for their forever homes

North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan.

Shropshire MP writes to Health Secretary with fears 1,000 pharmacies could shut due to underfunding

A bridge will be closed. Picture: Shropshire Council.

Council announces 'emergency' re-surfacing of road in Shrewsbury after 'rapid deterioration' of carriageway

The police attended to the crash in Shifnal last night, where an 18-year-old man was killed and three teenagers suffered serious injuries. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Third teenager dies after tragic crash near Shifnal - police name three young victims