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January 9, 2025

Hare coursers among incidents as police continue rural initiative

West Mercia Police

Four people arrested as drugs seized in Telford raids

Stuart Anderson MP in Parliament

How Shropshire MPs voted on 'grooming gangs' inquiry amendment

Both people charged with the drug offences will appear at Kidderminster Magistrates Court today (February 20, 2025). Photo:Patrick Mulvaney

Shropshire paedophile, 29, who sexually assaulted boy is facing sentence this week

The driver was reported for the offence. Picture: Shropshire Police

Driver caught out after thinking 'it would be a good idea' to use mobile in front of marked police car

January 8, 2025

Bridgnorth actor Harry Lowbridge starring as Harry Lowbridge in Coronation Street

Shropshire Coronation Street star wins praise for powerful zombie knife crime message

West Mercia Police

Man charged with burglary, theft of motor vehicle and dangerous driving over incident in Albrighton

Police provided this picture following the arrest. Picture: Welshpool, Llanfair Caereinion and Llanfyllin Police

Suspected drug driver in Welshpool 'no match for officers' after his car is hit with stinger

Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn

Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Commissioner's first column of 2025

A warrant without bail has been issued for a Presteigne woman who failed to attend court.

Warrant without bail issued for a Presteigne woman who failed to attend court.

West Mercia Police officers have issued a warning.

Police appeal after attempted burglary at Mereside Community Centre in Shrewsbury

New £180k chief constable sought for Shropshire's police force

The case against a man accused of drink driving on a Powys road will be heard later this month.

The case against a man accused of drink driving on a Powys road will be heard later this month.

A drug driver who was involved an accident in Powys is to be sentenced at the end of January.

Llandrindod Wells drug driver to be sentenced at the end of January

Domestic abuse protection notices and orders

Survivors of Telford abuse scandal 'stand by Jess' after Elon Musk's attack on minister

Church and scout treasurer faces court date over allegations of £170k fraud

Telford shooting: Gunshot sounds echo in courtroom as jury learns of defendants 'pack of lies' told to police

Man who assaulted policemen in Whitchurch landed with hefty court bill

Telford man who vandalised planters ordered to pay more than £750

January 7, 2025

Craig Sawyer

Disguise-wearing shoplifter dubbed 'Satchel Man' is jailed and banned from all Boots stores

Tamba Momodu, 20, was shot dead outside a gym in Telford (Family handout/PA)

Telford shooting - 'Stalking' of victim began an hour and a half after he left prison

KC who led Telford grooming gang inquiry gives verdict on calls for national investigation

Police appeal for information after speed cameras chopped down allegedly by power tools on Black Mountain Pass road

Hefty court bill for speeding driver caught at notorious A41 crash blackspot near Market Drayton

Shrewsbury woman, 21, admits racial harassment charge

January 6, 2025

Police seized an e-scooter in Telford.

Police seize e-scooter in Telford after man makes off from officers and fails to stop

Shot through the heart - Telford murder victim 'never stood a chance', jury told as details emerge

The case against a Presteigne pensioner accused of historic sex offences has been adjourned at the crown court.

Crown Court case against a Presteigne pensioner accused of 16 historic sex offences has been adjourned.

A woman accused of causing serious injury to a man after driving without due care and attention at Rhayader will stand trial at the crown court in September.

Crown court trial in September for a woman accused of injuring a man after driving without due care and attention at Rhayader

Telford murder trial: Man was ambushed and gunned down on business park in 'cold-blooded revenge' killing, court told

Ben Worrall

Man to face trial over charge of killing 17-year-old motorcyclist with Range Rover near Shrewsbury

Vehicles seized on Mill Street, Wem

Two drivers caught breaking the law on same North Shropshire street within hours

Jailed round-up: Some of the Shropshire criminals sent to prison in recent weeks

January 5, 2025

Telford shoplifter fined after stealing bedding from Matalan

January 4, 2025

West Mercia Police officers have issued a warning.

Police appeal after bungling burglars fail in attempt to steal vehicle keys at Bridgnorth house

Police seized two unregistered motorbikes that were seen off-roading on the Long Mynd. Picture: West Mercia Police.

Police seize two motorbikes being ridden antisocially on the Long Mynd - two men reported for no insurance

Shoplifter steals 28 times in Ludlow, swiping clothes, booze and goods worth more than £2,300 combined

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Teenage drug dealer admits peddling cocaine and cannabis in Newport

January 3, 2025

Have you seen this man?

Police release image of man they want to speak to in connection with 'dog attack' on woman in Oswestry

Power tools stolen from shed in Much Wenlock

West Mercia Police is supporting White Ribbon Day.

Residents warned after increase in reports of fraudsters pretending to be police officers

Telford police launch appeal after items worth hundreds have been shoplifted from M&S, Morrisons and Boots

Telford woman sentenced for using plastic bag as 'weapon' in attack on student, 17

Telford murder: Jury sworn in ahead of trial after man, 20, was shot dead in gym car park

Telford magistrates court

'She hit me with a pumpkin, so I took her to the floor': 'Reformed' Telford drug addict in court for assault and string of shop thefts

Both people charged with the drug offences will appear at Kidderminster Magistrates Court today (February 20, 2025). Photo:Patrick Mulvaney

Telford man in custody after admitting being controlling towards wife and having machete

Shrewsbury shoplifter who stole booze and candle lanterns ordered to pay compensation

January 2, 2025

West Mercia Police officers have issued a warning.

Police appeal for info after 'a number of items' stolen in Oswestry burglary

Knife crime

Dog hit and killed by car on New Year's Day - West Mercia Police seeking witnesses

Leominster|Jan 2

West Mercia Police

Woman arrested on suspicion of drink driving over three-vehicle New Year's Eve crash on A5

December 31, 2024

The stolen bike

Police want info after powerful motorbike stolen from driveway in Telford by two people

News|Dec 31, 2024

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