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New apartments at former Wellington YMCA building completed
The upper floors of the historic former YMCA building at 1 Walker Street in Wellington have been handed over to Telford & Wrekin Council following a major refurbishment programme.
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Criminal group sentenced for illegal steroid supply
Six people have been sentenced for their role in supplying illegal anabolic steroids across the UK and abroad.
Shropshire unites in blue for Youth Awareness Day
Shropshire is spearheading a new Youth Awareness Day today, October 16, with over two-thirds of secondary and many primary schools signed up as well as several venues set to light up and turn the county blue.
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MP calls for tougher action to combat floods menace
A Shropshire MP says a new and ‘hard-hitting’ report on flood prevention makes ‘bold and ambitious’ calls upon the Government to ‘take tougher action’ to combat the threat of rising river levels.
Telford chef crowned ‘the best’ at Prestigious Curry Life Awards 2025
Chef Lutfur Rahman, owner and head chef of Village Spice Takeaway in Telford, has secured a major national accolade, being named one of the country's top nine chefs at the highly regarded Curry Life Awards 2025.
Shropshire golf club hailed as ‘Restart a Heart Hero’ for creative defibrillator solution
As the nation today marks Restart a Heart Day, a Shropshire golf club is being celebrated for its ingenious approach to safeguarding its community.
AFC Telford United Pan-Disability team get new kit, thanks to sponsorship deal
AFC Telford United’s pan-disability football team has been kitted out in brand new playing shirts, thanks to sponsorship from 7 Elite Academy in Liverpool.
Shrewsbury Town Council signs Memorandum of Understanding with Shropshire Council
Shrewsbury Town Council has formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Shropshire Council, marking a significant step forward in strengthening partnership working and exploring new opportunities for local service delivery.
Parking restrictions to be introduced on Somerby Drive in Shrewsbury
Parking restrictions are to be introduced on Somerby Drive in Shrewsbury in response to safety concerns raised by local residents.
Hikers help raise £50,000 through iconic Titty Trail
Hundreds of hikers have helped make a “true difference at a time it’s most needed” by heading to the hills and raising £50,000.
Consultation event for future housing development in Admaston
People will be able to view and comment on plans for 37 new high-quality and sustainable homes in Telford at a consultation event later this week.
Major school improvements completed across Telford and Wrekin
Telford & Wrekin Council has completed a series of major school improvement and expansion projects over the summer, creating hundreds of new school places.
RSPCA launches urgent ‘adoptober’ plea as 1,700 cats Wait for homes
The RSPCA has issued an urgent plea to the public to adopt a rescue cat, revealing a national cat crisis with a record high of approximately 1,700 cats currently in the charity’s national care.
Alveley and Romsley parish residents invited to vote on closing Village Hall Trust
Residents of the Alveley and Romsley parish area will vote on the future of the Alveley Village Hall Trust, as part of wider plans to establish a community interest company and build a new community centre.
Shrewsbury School welcomes Prestfelde into expanding family
Shrewsbury School and Prestfelde School have announced a major partnership, confirming that Prestfelde has officially become the newest member of the Shrewsbury family of schools.
Month-long closure for key route connecting Marton and Baschurch
Marton Road, a key route connecting Marton and Baschurch, is scheduled for a prolonged closure starting later this month to allow for essential landslip repair work.
Two arrested for poaching deer in Telford
Two men have been arrested following reports of deer being poached in Telford in the early hours of Monday.
Emergency services rush to scene after car flips in crash near Whitchurch
Crews from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, along with police and ambulance teams, were called to Steel Heath near Tilstock
Martin Lewis's plea for desperate people who have to 'break the rules'
Martin Lewis is urging banks and finance companies to help people who, in "desperate times" feel their only way to access food is to "break the rules".
State Pension boost due for millions as new figures 'higher than expected’
New figures show the new state pension and the basic state pension is likely to rise by 4.8% next April