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January 15, 2025

Welshpool hit by yet another huge cannabis bust - more than £350k in plants seized

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January 14, 2025

Highways boss confirms no objection to plans for flats and restaurant next to Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn

January 13, 2025

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

One person given medical treatment after fire in flat in Welshpool town centre

Winter maintenance and path restoration now underway at Attingham Park

Road reopens after emergency services respond to incident in Welshpool town centre

Local NHS podcast to offer advice on winter pressure

Police seize three vehicles in three days on Telford industrial estate - including stolen car

A5 crash: Man dies and several injured as police make arrest on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

A car ended up on its side in a rush-hour crash near Shifnal this morning

Latest air ambulance comes into service

Zookeepers in Telford set to take on Three Peaks challenge

Multiple emergency services at the scene of Welshpool incident

The ambulance service was called to deal with injured people after a two car crash

Five vehicle crash involving HGV closes A5 towards Shrewsbury

'Obsessive' Snapchat hacker stole women's intimate images and 'traded them like football cards'

January 12, 2025

Hatchet-wielding Telford father attacked man in 'out-of-character' incident sparked by neighbours' late-night drinking

January 11, 2025

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

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

Adidas tracksuit-wearing muggers sought after stealing 21-year-old's vape in Telford underpass robbery

MPs show support for life-saving air ambulance

Free English and maths classes are being offered for adults

Brewery reveals plan for bashed up boozer near Shrewsbury which was left with major damage after lorry crash

When is the cold snap across Shropshire and Mid Wales set to end? We take a look at the forecast

January 9, 2025

Fearless breast cancer survivors' icy plunge raises funds for charity

Four people arrested as drugs seized in Telford raids

'One of the most rewarding new year's resolutions' - Severn Hospice calls for charity shop volunteers

Hettie and Hamish the tortoises getting ready for wildlife centre's reopening next week

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

Where are Shrewsbury hospital's new beds? Campaigner questions failure to deliver £21.4m unit as winter pressures bite

Thousands of Shropshire homes to benefit from new multi-million pound fibre broadband contract

Driver caught out after thinking 'it would be a good idea' to use mobile in front of marked police car

January 8, 2025

MP pledges support for a campaign to revive landmark Bridgnorth building

'Da Vinci' surgery robot helping get patients home more quickly

Parents urged not to miss deadline to apply for their child's primary school place

Seven-year-old 'hero' girl comes to mum's rescue during seizure

Suspected drug driver in Welshpool 'no match for officers' after his car is hit with stinger

Independent councillor says administration's budget plan is 'doing everything they can' to maintain services

New £180k chief constable sought for Shropshire's police force

Rail line between Shrewsbury and Chester re-opens after work to clear landslip

Survivors of Telford abuse scandal 'stand by Jess' after Elon Musk's attack on minister

Church and scout treasurer faces court date over allegations of £170k fraud

Shropshire hospital ambulance delays longest in the country - MP presses government to prioritise emergency care

January 7, 2025

Shrewsbury MP closes town-centre office following attacks

Army veteran MP to undergo surgery on historic gunshot injury

Disguise-wearing shoplifter dubbed 'Satchel Man' is jailed and banned from all Boots stores

Council moves forward with plans for new bus services

'He is a truly wonderful guy' - charity thanks Tim for mega marathon effort

'I'm not being a killjoy here' - MP backs crackdown on 'noisy fireworks'

Landslip rail line latest - date set for expected re-opening