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November 6, 2024

Watch as Shropshire MPs call for fairer funding for social care in county

Telford & Wrekin Council-run bus service fares to remain at £2 despite price cap rise

November 5, 2024

Shropshire bus fares will rise to new cap – as council waits to hear funding for improved services

'Death knell' for almost 300 farms in North Shropshire – MP calls for inheritance tax U-turn

Protected creatures to grow in numbers thanks to Ludlow conservation habitat

Limited rural amenities "must be protected" – MP calls to save Post Office

Kington council away day was worthwhile, Deputy Mayor has said

Powys MP David Chadwick: Exempt GPs and care homes from tax hike before they shut up shop

Wales’ farming unions say budget changes will lead to lasting damage to Welsh farming

A Powys clerk is now a qualified internal auditor after passing a new qualification.

Mid Wales politicians have reacted to the budget

Powys people are being invited to ask the county council questions

November 4, 2024

'Little faith' over future savings from new booking system at Shropshire's tips

Call for electrical survey to keep Oswestry hall up and running

Parking restrictions loom for Oswestry streets to avoid 'dangerous situations'

Shropshire MPs column - the latest from the county's representatives in Westminster

Local Hubs|Nov 4

November 1, 2024

'They will struggle': Shropshire GP fears job cuts after Budget National Insurance hike

End of an era - Shropshire Council's Shirehall shuts to staff after nearly 60 years

Landowner behind bid for 3000 homes on county green belt reacts to shock cancellation of local plan hearings

Budget 2024: How much social housing rents will rise and why one Shropshire region boss thinks it's a good thing

October 31, 2024

Major worries after planning inspectors abruptly halt hearings into Shropshire Council's Local Plan over 'serious soundness concerns'

October 30, 2024

Budget 'bad for pensioners, businesses and families' – Wrekin MP

Business|Oct 30

Sober Chancellor delivers a sobering budget for difficult times

Politics|Oct 30

Shropshire residents 'to pay more for policing' following budget

'Budget bad for pensioners' says Shropshire MP

Shropshire money advisor says budget lacks support for struggling households

Politics|Oct 30

South Shropshire 'abandoned' by Chancellor's budget says MP

South Shropshire|Oct 30

'A big worry to many employers' – Shropshire Chamber reacts to Budget

Business|Oct 30

Budget reaction: Telford aviation specialist fears National Insurance hike but welcomes green push

Live: Rachel Reeves delivers tax-raising Budget

Politics|Oct 30

Shropshire campaigners at forefront of bid to convince millions to back environment legislation

Environment|Oct 30

October 29, 2024

Former MP reprimanded for ‘brazen’ sexual misconduct

Give us our mojo back, Prime Minister! Mark Andrews on Keir Starmer's pre-Budget manoeuvres

Mark Andrews|Oct 29

Tough times today, but better days ahead Prime Minister tells the West Midlands

Business|Oct 29

We spoke to Shrewsbury voters on their hopes and fears for Labour's first Budget in 14 years

Politics|Oct 29

October 28, 2024

'I really wish I had known about these sooner' – Veterans cafes praised as borough welcomes Government minister

October 27, 2024

'Rushed and panicked' council plan to abandon Shirehall raises questions over financial future, says councillor

Shrewsbury|Oct 27

October 25, 2024

'Panic mode': Shirehall staff told to work from home as Shropshire Council bids to save money

Politics|Oct 25

Plans to turn Telford house into children's care home approved after neighbours warn it would ruin ‘village vibe’

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

Business|Oct 25

October 23, 2024

"We will of course be monitoring the impact" – Telford & Wrekin council comments on Shropshire's plans for controversial recycling centre booking system

Bridgnorth|Oct 23

Ludlow GP joins Prime Minister for Poppy Appeal launch

Historic Shrewsbury building of 'special national interest' is granted listed status

Shrewsbury|Oct 23

12 planning applications for chicken farms in Powys still in limbo almost two years after 'pause'

Wrekin MP seeks reassurance over standards for visually impaired children

Politics|Oct 23

October 22, 2024

Shropshire MP calls for Ludlow healthcare to be 'front and centre' of fresh plans for NHS

Update Me|Oct 22

Alarm bells over council finances as one in four expected to need government help to avoid meltdown

Shrewsbury|Oct 22

'They've done the right thing' - Veteran who was turned away from voting hails ID card rule change

Politics|Oct 22

October 21, 2024

AA's call for young driver restrictions backed by grieving mother of Shrewsbury teen killed in crash

Shrewsbury|Oct 21

Plans for major changes in the way people travel around Shrewsbury are 'moving forward'

Shrewsbury|Oct 21

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