Crowds out in force for Welshpool Carnival
People came out in force to watch this year's Mardi Gras-themed Welshpool Carnival yesterday, which was opened by home town athletic star Adele Nicoll.
Entertainment|May 31, 2016
Entertainment
Welshpool
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Legal highs ban: New law comes into force with seven-year sentence for offenders
Lethal legal highs are no longer available over the counter as a new law that could see offenders jailed for up to seven years came into force today.
Crime|May 26, 2016
Crime
Dudley
Politics
Sandwell
Over 40 cases of revenge porn reported in West Mercia Police force area since new law introduced
A total of 44 people have reported themselves victims of 'revenge porn' to West Mercia Police since the law was introduced last year – including one as young as 14.
Crime|May 23, 2016
Crime
Special task force set up over closure of Shropshire's Clive Barracks
A new task force will be launched to ensure that the closure and redevelopment of Shropshire's Clive Barracks runs smoothly after it closes in 2020.
Politics|May 12, 2016
Tern Hill
Market Drayton
Politics
Neighbouring police force takes over case of M54 body
An investigation into the death of a man whose skeletal remains were found near the M54 in Shropshire has been taken over by West Midlands Police.
Shifnal|May 11, 2016
Shifnal
Children as young as four listed among sex offenders in West Mercia Police force area
Children as young as four have been accused of a raping or sexually assaulting pupils in schools within the West Mercia region.
Crime|May 11, 2016
Crime
Hillsborough: 250 former West Midlands Police workers contacted over force 'cover-up' claims
More than 250 former West Midlands police officers and staff have been contacted over allegations the force was part of a cover-up over the Hillsborough Disaster, it has been revealed.
Crime|May 7, 2016
Walsall
Kingswinford
Cannock
Crime
Fans out in force to see thrills and spills
Around 1,000 fans flocked to Staffordshire for the opening round of the AMCA British Motocross Championship.
Grassroots|May 5, 2016
Wolverhampton
Grassroots
Stafford
Penkridge
Cannock
'A terrorist is going to kidnap a police officer today': LISTEN to the chilling hoax 999 call made by a West Midlands Pc to his own force
Audio of the the chilling hoax 999 call from a West Midlands policeman that sparked a major terror alert was made public this afternoon.
Crime|May 3, 2016
Crime
Letter: Self-interest is driving force
People need to ask themselves the question, why do people from France, Germany, and Obama from America, tell us we need to remain in the EU?
Readers' letters|Apr 28, 2016
Readers' letters
Telford
Rules force Shropshire CC into choice on signings
Shropshire's hopes of including former Derbyshire and Leicestershire batsman Dan Redfern in their Minor Counties cricket campaign have been dealt a blow.
Cricket|Apr 14, 2016
Cricket
All hands to the pump for Cricket Force
First-team members, staff, friends and family got their hands dirty as the annual Cricket Force weekend proved a success across the county.
Cricket|Apr 8, 2016
Shrewsbury
Cricket
Madeley
Grassroots
Much Wenlock
Oswestry
Shifnal
Whitchurch
The covers are off as clubs feel the Force
Cricket clubs across the Black Country and Staffordshire have been sprucing up their grounds ahead of the new season.
Grassroots|Apr 5, 2016
Grassroots
Star comment: Officers on force are so special
Whatever else those who are flocking to join the ranks of Shropshire's Special Constables are looking to gain, you can be sure of one thing – it is not money.
News|Apr 4, 2016
News
Clare's Law used but over 140 women in West Mercia Police force area to check past abusers
More than 140 women have checked with police in the past year to find out if their partner's have a history of domestic violence.
Crime|Feb 20, 2016
Crime