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December 3, 2024

Shropshire MP tells Parliamentary debate on bereavement about the death of his father when he was eight

TV presenter and nature conservationist quizzes council over Montgomery canal restoration

Tributes paid after death of former Newport councillor and 'titan of local politics' Eric Carter

December 2, 2024

Changes coming for rights of way volunteers in Herefordshire, Kington Town Council has been told.

A historic Kington building has still not been repaired one year after a man drove into it.

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

November 30, 2024

Labour councillor says 'out of control' North West Relief Road 'simply cannot be afforded' and must be paused

Llandrindod Wells Town Council has been busy preparing for local community events

How West Midland MPs voted on assisted dying bill

November 29, 2024

Llandrindod Wells town council search for a new school governor will go on at the December meeting.

How your MP voted on the assisted dying bill

Shrewsbury schoolchildren tell MP of their concerns about the environment and threats to turtles and crabs

Education|Nov 29

Assisted dying could be legalised after historic vote clears first hurdle

Breaking News|Nov 29

Auditors share damning criticisms of North West Relief Road scheme - and reveal true cost of controversial saga

The Assisted Dying Bill - Your questions answered

Huge carbon increase confirmed for Shrewsbury's North West Relief Road

November 28, 2024

Shropshire Council in uncharted waters as suspensions end working majority

Senior Shropshire Council officer in charge of North West Relief Road and Riverside project to leave the authority

Telford or Shrewsbury shopping choice 'down to shops not parking charges'

Busy month for Kington mayor following several big events

'Pay up!' - Shrewsbury college teachers call for salary increase to match academies

POWYS: Keep three member champions

POWYS – PTHB: Going bust danger

Town council's call for government funding for public toilets in Wales has been supported by local politicians.

Peter Rhodes on a doomed petition, a hope for peace and why car theft is good for everyone – except drivers

Peter Rhodes|Nov 28

What is Shropshire First - the new political party looking to enter the fray next year

Town's leisure centre could close to the public as latest victim of Shropshire Council's swingeing cuts

November 27, 2024

'As a veteran, I am delighted to continue serving my country' - Shropshire MP lands role as UK NATO representative

New power-sharing agreement with Shropshire Council to be launched in north Shropshire town

Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe MP intends to vote in favour of the assisted dying bill.

November 26, 2024

Column: Cefin Campbell

Telford MP says flood barriers in Ironbridge 'a real hammer blow for the economy' - but businesses stay open for now

Appliance and electricals firm with Telford recycling base issues warning over price rises following budget

Business|Nov 26

Kington councillor given six months leave to recover from ill health

Here is where Shropshire's MPs stand over this week's assisted dying bill vote

Shropshire villagers fighting for 'last remaining open space' hit out at 'cynical' diocese and launch petition

November 25, 2024

Inheritance tax: More than 250,000 back farmers' campaign to overturn Labour's ‘family farm tax’

Plans for travellers site on green belt land in Shropshire set for rejection despite community support

Market Drayton town councillors to consider the installation of a floral display at a meeting where next year's budget will be discussed

Peter Rhodes on Prescott, punches and what to do with a runaway bus

November 23, 2024

Comment: 'Countryside Clobberer' Kier Starmer's inheritence tax plan means hard working people with pay the price for the public purse

November 22, 2024

Ten times more people died on rural roads than motorways last year - Shropshire MP calls for safety improvements

Presteigne schoolboy organised a mini-march in solidarity with farmers

November 21, 2024

Crunch meeting for Builth Wells leaders to come up with a unified response to planned service cuts

Wrekin MP who worked with John Prescott pays tribute to former deputy PM

Politics|Nov 21

POWYS: Leisure review pulled

Don't pay? We won't take your tree away! Council will only collect Christmas trees from waste scheme subscribers

POWYS: Social Services Crisis

Still time to complete the Let's Talk: Living in Powys survey by December 13

Former deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86

Politics|Nov 21

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