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December 5, 2024

Market Drayton shop ordered to pay over £4,000 for vapes offences

'I need to give up taking drugs', says candid Telford shoplifter after stealing from Next to fund habit

'I need to sort my life out' - Telford shoplifter's frank admission after stealing cheese, Lego and a dog harness

December 4, 2024

Burglary at Telford home: Thieves broke into conservatory and stole valuable vehicles

£40 fine for Telford shoplifter who targeted Boots, Poundland and River Island

Semi-pro footballer's 'lunatic' 140mph A5 driving came after concerned McDonald's staff called police on him

Two car thefts within days near Bridgnorth spark police appeal for information

Jury retires to deliberate 26 charges of sexual abuse levelled at Albrighton actor

Legendary British pop musician had £5,500 of equipment stolen by Telford thief in service station van raid

Shifnal man faces trial after pleading not guilty to rape and coercive behaviour charges

Woman whose 'danger dog Dior' caused 'significant' injuries to police officer in Wem faces sentencing

No licence danger driver who 'panicked' when spotted by Telford police avoids prison

£8,000-a-month Telford builder caught drink driving in his Range Rover at 'birthday drinks' handed hefty fine

Burglar 'propelled by drug use' who smashed up Ludlow deli is jailed

Child rapist locked up until he's 104 over sexual abuse in the 1980s

Telford man caught with monkey dust has drugs seized and destroyed

December 3, 2024

Shropshire huntsman admits interfering with badger setts

Arson and theft appeal launched by Shrewsbury police after car is destroyed in fire

Early morning drink driver found to be 'four times the limit' as others went on Leominster school run

Police appeal after radio stolen from car

Warning after scam codes spotted in Shrewsbury car parks

Seized: Police swoop on four 'untaxed' vehicles in Telford

Shropshire father and son facing drugs charges will be back in the dock in the new year

Banned driver caught behind wheel of high-powered Audi in Telford gets hefty fine

'Stupid' Telford father who sent 'frightening' messages to woman is banned from contacting her 'indefinitely'

December 2, 2024

Police launch investigation after deaths of newborn puppies in Shropshire border town

Captured and jailed! On-the-run Telford drugs baron behind bars after peddling cocaine from home he shared with his kids

CCTV appeal after shop thefts in Telford - can you help?

Powys White Ribbon walks to support ending violence against women and girls were successful

'Clear the air' meeting between rowing families ended in man's brutal alcohol-fuelled attack on his friend

Telford man who assaulted two policemen is ordered to pay £50 compensation

December 1, 2024

Police investigate reports of drone flying over farmland and properties

'What does it stand for and who is behind it?' Police puzzled by mystery graffiti tag sprayed around Oswestry

Cars seized by police in Prees and Much Wenlock after being driven with no tax or MOT

Police stop motorists for antisocial driving in Wem and issue warnings

Jailed: Telford shoplifter who stole cider and coffee also caught driving while banned

'Growling' binge drinker downed 14 pints and hit policewoman in the face after knocking himself out in Dawley

November 30, 2024

Appeal after young Newport footballer hit by car on way home from school and left with fractured skull

Brazen balaclava-clad burglar gang raided Telford farm shop and stole prawns minutes after staff had locked up

Presteigne pensioner accused of 16 historic sex offences will be dealt with at the crown court.

Judge warns over vigilante action after sentencing 'vulnerable' man caught by paedophile hunters who live-streamed sting

Fraudster who avoided prison for scamming employer that trusted her out of £31,000 is back in court

Telford man threatened to smash leisure centre windows and spat in police van

Shop thief who stole £1 milkshake from Poundland was caught carrying knife in Telford town centre

November 29, 2024

Jailed: Wednesbury man who fled after causing serious crash in Telford leaving three people with life-changing injuries

Police catch 23 motorists speeding and report six drivers during speed checks across Shropshire

'There really is no excuse' for drink driving: Police superintendent in festive period warning to motorists

Police issue warning after suspicious men seen trying car door handles in Telford

Pensioner convicted of careless driving after smashing a wing mirror off a vehicle in Llandrindod Wells

Pair due in court charged with string of shoplifting offences in Telford

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