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Dominic Robertson

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April 1, 2025

The tractors, foragers and machinery included in the dispersal sale.

Shropshire agricultural machinery dispersal sale of 'national significance'

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The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Telford father hit and choked toddler stepdaughter because she wouldn't sleep

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March 31, 2025

National Insurance hike set to cost Shropshire's Severn Hospice half a million pounds

Watch: Faces revealed of Tipton pair set for life sentences over murder of DPD worker in Shrewsbury

60163 with the SVR's set of teak carriages in 2015. Picture: Kevin Whitehurst

First class visitors confirmed for Severn Valley Railway celebrations

A pair of the world’s smallest lemurs have arrived at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford.

Meet two of the world's smallest lemurs who have arrived at Telford zoo

Crystal Owen

Shrewsbury mum's 100,000 petition for young driver restrictions to be presented to Downing Street after fatal crash

Telford drug dealer admits supplying cocaine and ketamine

Two women injured in two-vehicle crash in Albrighton

Cars line the route to Hafren Forest. Picture: Mat Edwards

Concerns over Mid Wales stunning beauty spot as visitors flock in and litter piles up

Householder given advice after late-night blaze sets fire to fence and wheelie bins

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Emergency services attend with two cars involved in A41 crash

Boots in Pride Hill, Shrewsbury. Picture: Google

Boots requests permission to add fresh signs to store in Shrewsbury town centre

Shrewsbury church where Darwin worshipped says debris from Rackhams building is damaging its windows

The bell in position. Picture: Historic England Archive

Heritage guardians hope appeal for long-lost artefact rings bells with residents

March 29, 2025

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Former West Mercia Police special constable paid for images of young boys from 'known sex offender'

The Mytton & Mermaid is requesting permission to build a new car park.

Heritage guardians refuse to budge over opposition to car park plan for popular pub near Shrewsbury

March 28, 2025

Beavers to be released in Shropshire Hills enclosure as part of river project

Gang attacks two girls in Telford Town Park in shocking assault as victims kicked in the head

Gill Jones of The New Saints FC Foundation at The Centre Spot. Picture: Chris Bryan Smith

Football club charity to take over youth building

Henry Graham in training for the Lake Garda marathon.

Shropshire man taking on Lake Garda marathon to raise money for county charity

Maximillian Woolrych-Higgins. Picture: Dyfed Powys Police

Mid Wales drug dealer jailed after his own videos showed him with 'large wraps of cash'

Members of the Bins for Boys volunteer group.

Cancer charity hails progress with big increase in 'bins for boys'

Police want help from these three people as they investigate the theft of £2,000 of items from Morrisons in Wellington earlier this month.

Shropshire shoplifting: 9 people sought by police following thefts including £2K worth of goods from Morrisons

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Fire crews called to deal with late night blaze at Shrewsbury house

Telford man snared by paedophile hunters sent obscene picture to what he believed was a 14-year-old girl

March 27, 2025

Shaun Davies MP (right) on a previous visit to RBSL.

MP welcomes defence investment and hails county impact

The Weeping Cross nursery will be open to the public again.

The heart of Shrewsbury's outstanding national floral success will be opening to the public

Armed police arrest man following robbery in Telford Ladbrookes

The River Tern flows next to Confluence Meadow on the Attingham Estate – the mansion can be seen under the bridge. Picture: National Trust

Nature project launched at county National Trust estate - and it could help tackle flooding in Shropshire

Telford College staff and members of the design team, TaskSpace, on a tour of the new Telford 6th building in the town centre.

Telford's new sixth form taking shape - and now it has an official name

Saffron Russell, one of the artists who has created the trail.

See the mini mural trail bringing stories to life on the streets of Shrewsbury

Vintage charm on offer at Bridgnorth antiques centre in the form of unusual Victorian planter

March 26, 2025

The sculpture created by the British Ironwork Centre.

British Ironwork Centre unveils spectacular sculpture to feature in new 'faith area'

MP calls on council to listen to residents' concerns over farm's expansion plan

March 25, 2025

The Guildhall in Shrewsbury, the headquarters of Shropshire Council. Picture: LDRS

Decision made on Albrighton homes plan - with five-year land supply major factor

Town council shares update on closure of popular Shrewsbury splash park

Ismet Lika

Two years in jail for cannabis farmer caught with more than 270 plants

Taxi driver pushed and grabbed around the throat in Shrewsbury town centre - police launch appeal

The shop was prosecuted after a sting operation using a 15-year-old volunteer.

Newport vape store fined for selling E-cigarette to undercover 15-year-old child

March 24, 2025

The group first marched to the venue.

Activists hail success of rally as they campaign to improve water quality

Letter box theft warning issued by police in Telford

The ferris wheel in position in The Square.

Shrewsbury Moves festival ends on a high with giant ferris wheel surprise

Man appears in court charged with nine offences - including assault in Newport

Steam railway gearing up to open for fresh season from this weekend

Welcome to the jungle - reptile expert drops in on Bridgnorth to open new shop

One of the styles created for the competition.

National hair stylists showcase skills in competition at Shropshire college

Members of Severn Business Networking at the event

Hundreds join Pontesbury Potter to support Severn Hospice

Officers said this car had been seized.

Car seized in crackdown on hare coursing in Shropshire

Richard Parkes, chief executive of the SYA charity.

Netflix's hit show Adolescence 'sends important message to parents' - Shropshire charity boss