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December 21, 2024

Doorstep parcel thief who stole children's Christmas jumper and Calvin Klein boxer shorts ordered to pay compensation

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'Our justice system on its knees is yet another example of broken public services in Telford' says town's MP

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Oswestry building society boss who stole £42,000 to feed gambling habit 'could lose home and pension'

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Shrewsbury man to stand trial accused of dealing drugs while case against second man is dismissed

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Shirtless man threw tiles at police negotiator in stand-off after wielding kebab knife at Telford corner shop

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Shrewsbury drug dealer who cooked crack cocaine in his tent is jailed - days after his baby is born

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December 20, 2024

West Midlands drug gang jailed for collective 10 years

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Two men charged after man suffers serious injuries in 'attempted murder' in Llandrindod Wells

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Delivery driver likely to lose job due to ban for drink driving in Builth Wells

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Police share photos of people they want to speak to over Telford shoplifting cases including £1,000 Boots theft

'I'll kill you and the baby' - Abuser kicked, slapped and 'degraded' partner who was pregnant with his child

Kington man who helped design breathalysers is banned for drink driving in Powys

Cannabis 'gardener' jailed and faces deportation after gas engineer spots drug farm in Telford property

December 19, 2024

Ex-firearms and royal protection police officer from Shropshire guilty of revenge porn probe misconduct

Police seeking two men after 'arson' attack on Market Drayton shop in the early hours

A Presteigne woman who was the victim of stalking, has won an award for her campaign to improve responses to the crime in the region.

Man arrested in Telford for being concerned in the supply of cannabis

Brecon Beacons speed cameras vandalised using power tools

Vandals target public toilets in Market Drayton again causing further frustration for councillor

Police patrols requested after several failed arson attempts at Builth Wells public toilets

Telford man, 36, charged with string of thefts

Young father from Telford is jailed for 'significant role' in dealing after drugs and weapons found in car

Violent knifeman who stabbed 15-year-old boy was caught with blade in Shropshire four days later

Revealed: Most popular solution to tackle drink-driving according to West Midlands motorists

December 18, 2024

Cowboy builder locked up for ripping off customers and wrecking their homes while leading lavish lifestyle

Motorist admits dangerous driving on busy A442 in Telford

Dog food, chicken nuggets and a leg of lamb among eclectic list of items stolen by Telford thief

Telford woman, 37, assaulted police officer and tried to steal booze and razor blades from Asda

Road ban, unpaid work and hefty costs for boozed-up 4x4 driver who was more than three times the drink drive limit

Shrewsbury driver, 29, caught with cocaine in his system gets lengthy road ban

Victims and defendants waiting years for justice as crown court backlog in West Mercia hits record high

December 17, 2024

Ex-West Mercia PC claims ‘sex life’ message sent to revenge porn victim was 'everyday banter'

Shrewsbury child rapist jailed for 32 years after committing more than 20 sex crimes against children

Police crackdown on ‘dodgy’ Fire TV sticks in the West Midlands - law explained

Woman arrested and cast leave the stage amid Shrewsbury's Christmas panto chaos

Police seize car and speak to several drivers in Oswestry

One arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after incident in Llandrindod Wells

Attempted murder arrest after man found seriously injured in Llandrindod Wells

December 16, 2024

Plain clothed Dyfed Powys police to act as ‘disruption teams’ during nights out

Police appeal for information after attempted burglary on Donnington home

Fresh agony for Telford couple made homeless by terrifying BMW smash as their beloved house is burgled

'I'm in the Army, I will f***ing kill you' - Army major grabbed taxi driver's neck in drunken attack as he drove her home

December 15, 2024

Appeal after police launch attempted murder investigation in Llandrindod Wells

Police warning after man enters garden and looks at belongings in Shrewsbury

Social media posts have lead to hundreds of arrests since 2018, police data shows

December 14, 2024

'I met Alex Westwood - this week's verdict was stark reminder to us all'

'Perpetually on the run' man with 'troubled past' avoids prison for having indecent images of children

December 13, 2024

'You had a duty to stop it' - Former boxer, 29, jailed for grooming and sexual abuse of teenage girl

Police seize car from car park after reports of untaxed vehicles taking up spots

Extra officers to be on patrol across West Mercia this Christmas to 'ensure a safer night out'