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Dominic Robertson

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April 25, 2025

Shrewsbury's Heal Festival reveals latest line-up addition

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Crime is down in West Mercia - dropping significantly more than across the country

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Ruth Ross, Shropshire Chamber chief executive.

Shropshire Chamber's festival call after shock Shrewsbury Flower Show cancellation

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April 24, 2025

Arrests in Telford over suspected drug dealing

"End this violence now" - West Midlands Ambulance Service reveals shocking 3,000 attacks on its staff

The Redwoods Centre, Shrewsbury

Shropshire's Redwoods mental health centre rated 'good' by inspectors

Arson appeal after abandoned A41 trailer is torched

Man reported for 'exposing himself' near children in Telford

Kate Westgate and Jenny Wilbraham at the first rehearsal at St Mary's Church.

Ellesmere community arts group recreates stories from the workhouse

From left are Tamar Constantine, Keren Sacco and Shelley George.

Telford College champions careers in IT for young women

Abi Allen from Telford College with members of the Yellow Ribbon team, Petros Motsi, James Henderson, Stu Malpass, Jeannine LeLong-McKean, and Rita Wilkinson

New Telford programme is helping to rehabilitate ex-offenders

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Five fire crews sent to three vehicle crash near Oswestry

Katie Millard and Naomi Atkin celebrate the launch of the new partnership

Children living with the impact of cancer to be given specialist support

The chimney fire was in Newport. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Late night Telford car blaze tackled by fire crew

Wales Air Ambulance campaigners vow to continue fight as they await court judgement

April 23, 2025

Whitchurch man one of 12 charged over supply of drugs in Chester

6880 'Betton Grange' during the SVR's recent Spring Steam Gala. Picture: Kieran Hardy

Popular train taking extended run on heritage railway

Driver dies in crash on rural road, police confirm

An artist’s impression showing how a new hotel could look - looking north along Roushill.

New image reveals how Shrewsbury's new Riverside could look as next stage of major project gets green light

The dispersal sale exceeded £2 million.

Dispersal sale of tractors and farm machines exceeds £2m in Shropshire company's largest auction ever

Adam Purnell, also known as the Shropshire Lad, will be among the chefs demonstrating the art of cooking over coals at the show.

Shropshire Lad among top chefs set to light up new cookery Fire Stage at Shropshire County Show

April 22, 2025

On duty at 'Step Back to the 1940s'. Picture: Ken Witherow

Rip-roaring fun as the Severn Valley Railway steps back to the 1940s

Leading with heart: How boxing academy Brightstar sets the standard in Shropshire

The Guildhall in Shrewsbury, the headquarters of Shropshire Council.

Church school given permission for work at former golf club

Ruth and Alex meet at NHS Blood and Transplant West End Blood Donor Centre.

'My family and I owe you my life' - Shrewsbury woman's thanks to lifesaving blood donor after horror motorbike crash

Shrewsbury Flower Show will not be taking place this year.

BID will look to boost Shrewsbury visitor numbers as town faces up to flower show cancellation

Nigel Farage

Reform leader Nigel Farage on his way to Shropshire

The date for the switch-off has been confirmed.

3G switch off date for Telford confirmed by Virgin Media O2 - here's when and what it means

Shrewsbury Flower Show 2024

'Let's turn the negative into a positive!' Clerk's call to celebrate Shrewsbury events after shock flower show cancellation

Newport Running Club members are urging people to sign up to the club's Coach to 5K programme. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

'If I can do it, anyone can do it' - Newport running club urges people to sign up for 'Couch to 5k'

April 21, 2025

The Unitarian Church building. Photo: Google

Historic Shrewsbury church that was attended by Charles Darwin gets answer to window guard application

The memorial to Alyn Wallace.

Poignant tribute unveiled to astro-photographer at Mid Wales stargazing site

A service at Shrewsbury Cathedral on Easter Monday after the death of Pope Francis earlier in the day

Roman Catholic Bishop of Shrewsbury pays tribute to Pope Francis 'who so became a holy father for us all'

Slip roads at busy M54 junction set to close for overnight work

Shrewsbury Town Council is urging businesses to send volunteers to future countryside events.

Businesses urged to support Shrewsbury countryside volunteering by council

Martin Cantrill (left) and Scott Morgan of A Better Tomorrow with Nikki Hall of Triangle HR.

Expert workshop tackles workplace addiction

The monitoring took place on Easter Sunday.

Police update and pledge after speed monitoring on A41 near Newport

Runners who have previously completed their beginners course with the group.

Shufflers inviting beginners to join new free 10k programme in Shrewsbury

April 14, 2025

Shropshire Wildlife Trust has submitted the application to Shropshire Council.

Shropshire Wildlife trust plans restoration at nature reserve

The college's London Road campus.

'Outstanding' Shrewsbury Colleges Group celebrates glowing Ofsted verdict

April 12, 2025

Frocks, friendship, and fizzy wine – It’s time for Ladies’ Day at Donnington's Little Theatre

April 11, 2025

Sehajpal Singh, 26, and Mehakdeep Singh, 24

Watch: DPD ambush killers from Tipton buy Starbucks at Shrewsbury Railway Station just an hour after shocking attack

Next stage of Shrewsbury's major Riverside redevelopment should be approved, say planners

Aurman Singh

'I would do anything to have one more moment with him' - Victim's mother speaks of never ending heartache after Tipton pair jailed for Shrewsbury murder

Two Tipton men who were part of gang who killed DPD worker in Shrewsbury are given life sentences

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Fire crews tackle blaze at Telford flat

'I was at home thinking I have got to do something' - Wendy's fundraising plans snowball with £3k raised for Marie Curie

Aggie Johnston, who is playing Elle Woods. Picture: Katie Kinnon

Telford musical theatre group bringing Legally Blonde to the stage next month

April 10, 2025

Grieving Shropshire father calls for motorists to take more care as he remembers 'beautiful daughter'

Government funding to provide new police officers but commissioner says honesty is needed over real impact