Cost of living - latest news across Shropshire, Mid Wales and the UK | Shropshire Star

Shropshire Star

Close

Top Cost of living stories

'Clear support' for council tax increase for graffiti and fly-tipping, insists leader amid 'significant cuts

A town council leader insists there is “clear support” for a £15-a-year tax increase to deal with graffiti and fly tipping amid “significant cuts” from the county’s main authority.

Plans have been submitted for an 80-metre tall wind turbine near a Shropshire town

A mixture of historic surroundings and modern facilities make Ludlow pub a place to eat, drink and be merry

Wait until you see the price of this Kenwood Stand Mixer reduced by Amazon

Sleep specialist Simba has just launched a huge winter sale on mattresses, pillows, and duvets

Affiliates|Jan 30

Assurance that education service staff restructure will not hit ALN teams

Centuries of tradition for Shropshire brewery which remains one of famous four brewhouses and serves guests from across West Midlands

More Cost of living Stories

Revealed: £300-a-week pay gap between Telford and London

Politics|Jan 30

A funding boost of £3.8 million to boost bus services in Powys is not affordable for the council

Kington residents will have to pay an extra 4.9 per cent for the town council’s part of the council tax for 2025/26.

UK families owed thousands in council tax refunds due to overpayments - check your home

Police precept to rise by 8.6 per cent

Shropshire countryside pub on John O'Groats trail which aims to be a pub for all people

Sky Mobile announces pre-order pricing for the hotly-anticipated Samsung S25

Affiliates|Jan 26

Household Support Fund: UK homes to get £300 DWP cost of living payment in 2025 and air fryers - how to apply

Politics|Jan 24

Severn Trent to increase shareholder dividends as water bills rise

Knighton residents are facing a 57 per cent increase in the town council portion of their council tax this year.

Man charged with murder of one-month-old son released on bail

UK News|Just now

Doctors must be accountable for failures in killer’s care, victim’s family say

UK News|Just now

Two dogs killed and two homes destroyed in separate e-bike and e-scooter fires

UK News|Just now

Number of UK deaths specifically caused by alcohol reaches new record high

UK News|Just now

Alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland reach 15-year high

UK News|Just now

Trump’s comments on US-owned Gaza ‘concerning’ – Irish foreign affairs minister

UK News|Just now

Groom in tears as he sees his grandparents walk down the aisle instead of flower girls in heart-warming video

Burns Night guests show what is ‘truly great’ about Scotland, says McNeill

Viral news|Jan 19

WATCH: Dog who lost more than half her body weight and had to be put down after owner left her starving

Watch: Man tries to swig lager while being arrested for drink driving

Brigit Festival to celebrate women of all ages and from all walks of life

Viral news|Jan 13

Royal award for ‘selfless’ teenager who supported fellow young cancer patients

Viral news|Jan 6

Iranian government praises US for cutting foreign aid funding

World News|Just now

More than 100 Indian migrants deported by US return home

World News|Just now

Trump’s suggestion US ‘take over’ Gaza rejected by allies and adversaries alike

World News|2 hours ago

Sweden’s worst mass shooting leaves at least 11 dead

World News|3 hours ago

Deadly shooting at Ohio cosmetics warehouse

World News|3 hours ago

Philippine legislators back move to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte

World News|3 hours ago