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Luke Powell

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March 13, 2025

Shrewsbury veterans set to sleep out to raise awareness and funds for homeless ex-servicemen and women

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'We need to use technology to streamline our justice system' says Telford MP

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Residents invited to karaoke lunch and auction fundraiser event at Telford pub

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Ellesmere school's concerts raise thousands for charity and pay tribute to former headmaster who died last year

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Joy as three north Shropshire businesses nominated for a 'Rural Oscar'

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MP welcomes new ground-breaking trial to test bacteria at 'poor' South Shropshire river bathing spot

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March 12, 2025

Shropshire farmers 'left in the lurch': MP reacts as the Government ends applications for environmental payment scheme

Police appeal after Mitsubishi Outlander SUV stolen from South Shropshire

Young people in Telford offered the chance to receive up to £500 for help with their career

More than 1,000 trees planted in project to deliver nature-based flood management schemes

Firefighters from Shropshire assist several crews at large barn fire at Cheshire farm

Learn the secrets of the Severn Valley Railway at a special Open House Weekend

'We are supposed to be planting more' - Shropshire Council cancels tree work in Shifnal after concerns by residents

Runners in Market Drayton's 10k encouraged to wear something green to support Macmillan

Budding F1 engineers from North Shropshire primary schools earn spots at national finals competition

Barn with 'potential' for redevelopment to be auctioned with low guide price

March 11, 2025

'For far too long, law-abiding citizens have felt unsafe' - MP backs new bill to remove 'yobs' from Telford’s streets

New defibrillator donated and installed at Bridgnorth Rugby Club after previous equipment stolen

Shropshire football legend Elliot Bennett visits Shawbury primary school to inspire the next generation

Vehicle seized in Shrewsbury after being declared as SORN but parked on public road

Watch: Keeping Market Drayton's canal looking beautiful and clean come rain or shine

Telford Tigers makes £1,700 donation to local Royal British Legion branch

Residents in rural areas 'dangerously exposed' to long ambulance wait times - North Shropshire MP calls for change

Grade II listed barn with a lake becomes Shropshire's latest £1 million property on the market

Grateful grandmother taking on marathon in aid of neonatal unit which provided care for her grandson

March 10, 2025

Firefighters use shovels and soil to soak up diesel leak in Telford

Firefighters called to kitchen fire at Telford property

Man arrested in Market Drayton after reports of person with a knife

Goldstone Hall Hotel and Garden hosting three spring floristry workshops to celebrate garden re-opening

Children gain valuable advice on knife crime at new youth club set up for juniors at Market Drayton Tigers FC

Cemetery fees to rise in Market Drayton for the next financial year

Inside the Wellington primary school that is built around a pond where kindness is central to everything

March 9, 2025

'I’m 93 in July, it's almost time to retire': Model maker prepares to wave goodbye to his incredible collection

Councillors agree to pay thousands to have 'deteriorating' cemetery wall repaired in Market Drayton

Pretty Victorian home with extensive gardens in North Shropshire village hits the market

March 8, 2025

Civic leaders back proposals for redevelopment of sports facilities in Market Drayton

River rangers celebrate 10,000 visits to waterways including to the Leighton Bends and Ironbridge

Expansion works at over-capacity Telford school set to begin soon after contractor is appointed

March 7, 2025

Firefighters rush to Telford neighbourhood after open fire involving lithium iron battery

'We are here for the long haul, it is a long-term investment' - new department store opens in Market Drayton

Children at Telford primary school attempt to break six world records for World Book Day

Warning of 'initial noise' in Shrewsbury after council changes road closure plans with works to be completed overnight

Two-bedroom mid-terrace cottage to be sold at auction later this month with low guide price

'There is a strong sense of belonging': Ofsted full of praise for Dawley's Captain Webb Primary School

Telford day nursery with Disney-themed rooms shares delight at glowing Ofsted report

March 6, 2025

Two residents living near Welshpool win big on the postcode lottery

Whitchurch Rotary launches new community fund giving residents or groups a 'helping hand'

'Several' unwanted knives handed in to police in Oswestry

'I want to start a book-reading revolution' says county MP calling for more support for libraries

Man arrested and car seized in Telford after people found living inside following reports of drug misuse