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December 24, 2024

15.27 per cent increase for Llandrindod Wells Town Council's budget

Benefit payments over Christmas: when are benefits paid in 2024 - payment dates including Child Benefit

December 23, 2024

Peter Rhodes on hi-tech voting, dirty old coal and a joke that crossed the line

Builth Wells Town Council could provide washing vouchers to help struggling families

December 22, 2024

Watch: Inside the Wellington pub with a friendly welcome, family feeling and great beer

December 20, 2024

Referrals to Shropshire housing association's debt advice service jump by over a fifth

Disused Llandrindod Wells nightclub transformed into food bank and advice centre

New funding worth nearly £3 million to help rough sleepers and tackle homelessness in Shropshire

December 19, 2024

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service to rise 6.3% next year

Updating the Powys network of warm spaces

December 18, 2024

Funding boost for Newport food bank charity

December 17, 2024

Martin Lewis: how to watch new Money Saving Expert show How to Win at Board Games on ITV

December 15, 2024

Take a look inside a traditional Bridgnorth pub with a family feeling

December 8, 2024

Take a look inside pub on outskirts of Bridgnorth which is warm and welcoming with great views

December 2, 2024

Meet Telford pub couple who don't buy each other Christmas gifts and instead spend thousands spreading joy

December 1, 2024

Take a trip into the open countryside to find Bobbington family pub steeped in history and full of character

November 27, 2024

Telford family support charity gets ready for festive fundraising drive

November 25, 2024

Llandrindod Wells schools have launched a Christmas Toy Appeal for 2024

'The fact is there are some people who don't have a choice' - Shropshire foodbanks ready to help as winter descends

November 24, 2024

In a small Shropshire village lies a pub which is the heart of the community

November 21, 2024

'It will be a grim winter' Shropshire residents explain the measures they are taking amid rising fuel costs and winter fuel allowance cuts

November 17, 2024

Inside the Shropshire countryside pub which has become a hub to the whole community

November 16, 2024

Pensioners in West Midlands put on alert by police over cruel winter heating scams

November 13, 2024

Peter Rhodes on mulch, tortoises and a variant on the four-day working week

November 6, 2024

Donald Trump: how will election 2024 win and return to president impact UK mortgages, inflation and economy?

November 5, 2024

Four groups lined up to run Kington charity shop this month

November 3, 2024

Watch: Oswestry pub which aims to be all things and welcome all for a pint and home-cooked meal

October 27, 2024

A pub 'created for people' tucked away amid Shropshire and Staffordshire countryside

October 25, 2024

'Time for better paternity leave and pay for new dads': Telford MP sets tone in Westminster debate

Business|Oct 25

October 23, 2024

Feeling the pinch ahead of Christmas? Everything you need to know to save money and still have a great festive period

Business|Oct 23

October 22, 2024

Severn Trent water bills are set to rise by an eye-watering 46 per cent – we explain why

Cost of living|Oct 22

October 20, 2024

Historic pub near Newport gives a nod to the past and a warm welcome to the present

October 19, 2024

Muy bueno! Shrewsbury schoolkids whip up a Mexican feast for mums and dads using surplus food

Education|Oct 19

October 16, 2024

UK inflation rate: what it means for interest and mortgage rates, Bank of England 2024 target explained - news

Cost of living|Oct 16

October 10, 2024

'I'm not prepared to wait while people are possibly freezing to death': Councillors discuss grants for pensioners

Oswestry|Oct 10

October 6, 2024

The community pub near Shrewsbury which has enjoyed a refurbishment and new vision

Bayston Hill|Oct 6

'Flying from Birmingham Airport? Here are my top tips to save money'

Transport|Oct 6

October 4, 2024

UK Government Chancellor Rachel Reeves will be asked by Powys council to pause the means testing of pensioners for winter fuel payments

Cost of living|Oct 4

October 1, 2024

South Shropshire town awarded £15,000 grant to tackle food poverty

Cost of living|Oct 1

September 28, 2024

Shropshire students can save big on designer brands at special Cheshire Oaks outlet event - find out which brands are offering discounts

What's On|Sep 28

September 24, 2024

'Our town's food bank in Shropshire needed donations to keep up vital work - and the community answered the call'

Bridgnorth|Sep 24

September 15, 2024

Great beer and great company make town centre pub a community hub for all

Food and Drink|Sep 15

September 13, 2024

'We were given no warning that we were about to lose our jobs,' claims Walsall factory worker

Business|Sep 13

September 11, 2024

Telford and Wolverhampton drinkers see some of UK's sharpest rises for cost of a pint

Cost of living|Sep 11

How to get cheaper Wetherspoon pub food and drink menu prices this week

Food and Drink|Sep 11

September 4, 2024

Amazon has launched a huge sale on Ninja products with one of its air fryers nearly half price

Lifestyle|Sep 4

'I'm a pensioner and agree with the winter fuel allowance cut – here's why'

Cost of living|Sep 4

August 29, 2024

How many Shropshire pensioners are set to lose winter fuel payments, according to MP

Features|Aug 29

August 28, 2024

Aldi: Back to School Fund 2024, how to apply for free £100 vouchers for uniform, shoes and other essentials

Cost of living|Aug 28

August 26, 2024

Fears thousands of vulnerable households face drop in welfare support this winter

Cost of living|Aug 26