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Megan Jones

Community News reporter

Community News reporter covering Shropshire.

April 21, 2025

Students having fun with Doug, the Welsh Collie therapy dog, at Telford
College

Telford College welcomes new four-legged friend, Doug the therapy dog

The long red streaks often appear on modern homes, like this one in Lawley

Reason why some modern Shropshire houses look like they're 'bleeding'

Sargeant Rich Jones with PC Jodie Close PC Nick Owens

'This is not a victimless crime' - Why this policing team is determined to tackle shoplifting in Telford

April 20, 2025

Photo: West Mercia Police

Balaclava-wearing suspects attempt to steal motorcycle outside Bridgnorth Wetherspoons - sparking appeal

A photograph from the incident on Sunday. Photo: Church Stretton Fire Station

Another casualty rescued at Carding Mill Valley after second incident at Shropshire beauty spot

Where Ironbridge and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct rank on national list of best (and worst) World Heritage Sites

Where Ironbridge and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct rank on national list of best (and worst) World Heritage Sites

'We are angry, heartbroken and resolute' - Trans activists rally in Telford against gender ruling

Etnam Street car park, Leominster. Photo: Google

Man, 68, arrested after suspected sexual assault in Leominster

Photo by RDNE Stock project

Live music and alcohol licence application submitted for Newport biker cafe

Kilnbank Road in Market Drayton. Photo: Google

Width restriction planned for Market Drayton road to reduce chances of 'vehicles becoming stuck'

Photo: Towler Shaw Roberts

Apartment plans for former Wrekin Housing Trust offices in Telford refused over lack of parking

Seven of the best period properties on the market in Shropshire

7 of the most charming period properties currently on the market in Shropshire

Property|Apr 20

April 19, 2025

Firm behind controversial battery storage facility overlooking Ironbridge Gorge launches appeal over refusal

April 18, 2025

Traffic was delayed in both directions at the Dobbies Island in Shrewsbury

'Severe delays' at Shrewsbury A5 roundabout amid reports of broken-down van

M54 will be open this Easter weekend

M54 Easter weekend closure cancelled after repairs finish 'ahead of schedule'

Abi Smith has created a postbox topper memorialising the firey Oval Office exchange between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky

Shropshire villager memorialises heated Trump-Zelensky exchange with knitted postbox topper

April 17, 2025

Wellington's late night market

Final late night market to return to Wellington before refurbishment begins

25 trees have been damaged by vandals in the latest attack. Photo: Peter Scott

Police investigating latest vandalism attack on Newport trees say they have 'secured CCTV footage'

Photo: Market Drayton Fire Station

Rubbish-filled trailer dumped in north Shropshire layby is wrecked by fire in suspected arson attack

Crystal Owen has made the first chairy donation in memory of her son, Harvey, to SYA Telford Youth Clubs

Charity set up in memory of tragic Shrewsbury teenager makes first donation to Shropshire youngsters

Photo: Mark Wiggin Estate Agents/Rightmove

Thomas Telford's 'Umbrella House' up for sale - former toll house on historic Roman road hits the market

In pictures: Latest award-winning snaps from Newport Photographic Club

Esme James and mum, Samantha Allaway, with Emma Edge

Newport school hosts Easter afternoon tea to celebrate latest successes

April 16, 2025

Wellington Orbit volunteers Danny Collier and Beth Lewis, Councillor Angela McClements, Chairman of Wellington Orbit, John McGregor, and PaveAways Director Steve Owen, pictured on the upper floor at Wellington Orbit which is set to be transformed.

Work set to start on major redevelopment of Wellington's community cinema

25 trees have been damaged by vandals in the latest attack. Photo: Peter Scott

More heartbreak in Newport as dozens of trees snapped and orchard 'obliterated' in latest 'mindless' vandalism

The opening of Wellington Community Library and Residents
Hub

Wellington Library reopens as Wellington Community Library after borough council bows out

Artist’s impression showing how the entire Smithfield Riverside project site could look in the future. Picture: FaulknerBrowns Architects

Shrewsbury Riverside plans: Historic England 'disappointed' with lack of engagement, warns of 'potential harm'

Shrewsbury car park fencing plan prompted by tragic death of 18-year-old student is set for approval

Plans to build a four-bedroom bungalow off High Street in Cleobury Mortimer have been approved. Photo: Google

Couple can build new home after all as Shropshire Council's refusal notice is overturned

Christian Channer, from Market Drayton, won a £63,000 Volkswagen ID. Buzz, £50,000 tax-free cash, a holiday to France, and a Garmin Fenix 8 watch in BOTB’s weekly Dream Car competition

Market Drayton man, 75, left stunned after scooping car, cash and holiday prize worth over £110,000

April 15, 2025

More than 200 Easter eggs have been donated to Shropdoc staff by an anonymous donor

Anonymous donor provides sweet surprise for Shropdoc staff with gift of more than 200 Easter eggs

Venue 7, the former River Thai Restaurant and Bar in Shrewsbury. Photo: Google

Shrewsbury bar loses appeal to remove limits on live outdoor performances

April 14, 2025

Gobowen playing fields. Photo: Google

Police investigating after youth reportedly assaulted children and damaged property in Gobowen

Scaffolding has surrounded the Cambrian Railway Building in Oswestry since 2022

Restoration of former Oswestry railway station building unveiled as removal of scaffolding begins

Kidderminster Station, Severn Valley Railway. Photo: Google

Police investigating criminal damage at Severn Valley Railway after stones thrown at train carriages

April 7, 2025

Green light given to major renovation of Wellington Orbit

April 6, 2025

The B5009 Chirk Road in Gobowen. Photo: Google

Two mile diversion as Gobowen road to close for 8 days for carriageway repairs

Shrewsbury railway station work. Photo: Shropshire Council

New restrictions proposed for Shrewsbury railway station area as work to reduce traffic continues

April 5, 2025

Jailed: 8 of Shropshire's worst criminals locked up in March

Jailed: 8 of Shropshire's worst criminals locked up in March

The Hollies, Shrewsbury. Photo: MossCo LLP/Ryminster Ltd

Apartments and 12 new townhouses planned for former county training centre in Shrewsbury

Work planned to repair and preserve Newport's 'black shed'

Tom Steventon (right) is preparing to take on a half marathon and full marathon a week apart in support of his aunt, Rachel Massey (left)

Man to take on two charity runs in support of aunt defying odds in battle with brain tumour

April 4, 2025

Friday was the hottest day of the year so far

Sunny weekend ahead for Shropshire as UK officially marks hottest day of the year so far

Bus services in Telford could stop from next month, as over a hundred drivers ballot for strikes over pay

Telford bus drivers ballot for strikes over pay amid fears services could face 'severe disruption'

Shropshire local elections 2025: Full list of candidates vying to be your next councillor

Exotic Zoo in Telford are preparing to celebrate World Civet Day. In Picture: Zookeeper Kirsten Massey with their 'cousins' a pair of baby genets

Telford zoo to celebrate animals behind the world's most expensive coffee

The 'makeshift' layby at Lower Heath CE Primary. Photo: Google

New road planned for village primary to reduce school drop off traffic and tackle 'makeshift' layby parking

April 3, 2025

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Shifnal skip fire sparks call out for firefighters

Church Road, Wrockwardine Wood. Photo: Google

Boy 'found with serious injuries' taken to hospital after air ambulance spotted near Telford school

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Newport. Photo: Cunliffes

'Essential' repairs to take place to preserve rotting Newport church

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