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January 20, 2025

MP's column - Telford MP Shaun Davies looks ahead to 2025

January 19, 2025

Donald Trump: How to watch Donald Trump’s inauguration in the UK as last minute change to ceremony announced

Politics|Jan 19

'Clutching at straws!' Bridgnorth residents slam council's three-week bin collection idea

Environment|Jan 19

January 18, 2025

Starmer may want us to embrace AI - but where does that leave us? - Toby Neal asks

Groups which do good for Shrewsbury could win cash grants worth thousands - find out how

Shrewsbury Town Council proposes tax rise to tackle graffiti and fly-tipping

January 17, 2025

Major Shrewsbury firm objects to latest North West Relief Road developments

Business Rates Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Rates Relief – still time to apply

Powys youngsters doing well at GCSE - but concerns raised over A Level results

Telford rape gang inquiry chair to help develop similar investigations in other British towns, says Home Secretary

January 16, 2025

NHS, fire service, police and bus bosses announce support for controversial North West Relief Road

Hospitals 'accepting the unacceptable' with patients dying on corridors - West Midlands nurses share heartbreaking reality of A&E crisis

Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe MP David Chadwick Backs Landmark Bill to Protect Mid Wales Countryside

Date set for court showdown over closure of Welshpool air ambulance base

Dudley car parking charges debated in parliament

January 15, 2025

Shropshire MP calls for crackdown on illegal meat imports amid foot and mouth disease threat

Powys' Leader talks about the budget and council tax

'Brace yourselves, we're set for chaos' - Shropshire countryside guardians' warning after bombshell local plan letter

New North West Relief Road carbon offsetting plan set for decision after original proposal deemed 'impossible'

Could alternative budget proposals bring down 8.9% Council Tax proposal?

Budget could be set later - if more funding comes to Powys from the Welsh Government

Lib Dems call for dedicated cabinet appointment to 'get a grip' of local plan after damning verdict from inspectors

Shropshire Greens sound warning over 'huge green belt developments' after council's local plan branded 'unsound'

Campaign group trying to save Whitchurch library and Civic Centre backed by council leader

January 14, 2025

'People don't always report a crime when it happens' - Shropshire MP challenges government over policing in rural areas

Birmingham graduates share how AI affects their lives as PM outlines AI Opportunities Action Plan

Politics|Jan 14

New contracts for Powys Household Recycling Centres

'Very disappointing' - Shropshire Council responds to inspectors' scathing assessment of 'unsound' local plan

January 13, 2025

'We have serious concerns' - Inspectors deliver major blow to Shropshire Council over 'unsound' local plan

'Local Green Belt must be protected' - read the latest column from Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard

January 11, 2025

Two vacancies for the role of town councillor on Kington Town Council.

Strikes and engineering works to cause disruption to trains in Shropshire and West Midlands - with Birmingham New Street closed all weekend

Sir Frank calls time as Chief Medical Officer for Wales after eight years

Market Drayton Town Council agrees to raise tax precept for first time in a year

Tories should consider Reform coalition if they cannot win next election - former MP

'Shropshire should be proud' - Defence minister full of praise on visit to Telford tank manufacturer

January 10, 2025

'If they're not going to listen we're going to have to push harder' - Farmers' warning after latest 'go-slow' protest

Brecon and Radnorshire politician calls for Welsh Government to cover Powys health funding shortfall.

Decision on delaying Powys patients' healthcare to save £9.9million is deferred for further work on the risks and impacts

Council house rents in Powys are due to rise by 2.7 per cent from April 1

Have your say on the Draft Powys Sustainable Resource Strategy

Newport Town Council still in the dark over plan to light up pathway after four years

January 9, 2025

Shrewsbury MP resigns as town councillor for Bridgnorth

Powys County Council is keen to improve its response to storm emergencies

How Shropshire MPs voted on 'grooming gangs' inquiry amendment

Welsh Government’s childcare scheme criticised for “failing those who need it most” by Powys politician

'We'd much rather be inside in the warm teaching!' Shrewsbury college workers strike over 'two-tier' sixth form pay rise

A council tax increase of 8.9 per cent will be considered by Powys County Council on Tuesday.

Telford & Wrekin Council in confidential talks over sale of millions of pounds worth of 'assets'

Peter Rhodes on jabs, flying taxis and the quest for the truth about Lockerbie

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