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Shrewsbury man denies bludgeoning his wife with shock absorber before setting fire to their home
A jury is deciding whether a Shrewsbury healthcare worker who set fire to the flat he shared with his wife last year had earlier attempted to kill her during a “brutal attack” with a shock absorber.
Man convicted of bludgeoning wife with shock absorber before setting fire to their home
A healthcare worker has been found guilty of attempting to kill his wife with a shock absorber before setting fire to the flat that they shared in Shrewsbury.
'Disruptive' temporary traffic lights for gas works replaced with road closure
Roadworks to fix a gas leak in Shrewsbury were causing so much disruption that temporary traffic lights have now been replaced by a temporary one-way road closure.
Fresh consultation launched as council tries to satisfy inspectors' local plan concerns
A fresh consultation has been launched into Shropshire Council's delayed Local Plan.
Most unreliable train service revealed in study
Avanti West Coast has been ranked as the least reliable train operator in Britain.
MP’s military housing campaign secures Government pledge
The Government has committed to ensuring that military accommodation reaches the decent homes standard thanks to a tireless campaign from MP Helen Morgan.
Community transport service launches drive for new volunteers
A North Shropshire-based community transport service is launching a campaign to boost its volunteer workforce to ensure its survival.
Sports club hosts to leave after 18 years at the helm
The husband and wife team who manage Prees Cricket & Recreation Club, one of the county’s premier sports and community facilities, will be leaving this summer.
Condover Woodland Park transformed following Severn Trent Community Fund award
A project to improve a community woodland in Condover has been given a boost thanks to Severn Trent’s Community Fund.
New kit to help prevent hair loss – boost for chemo patients
A trio of ladies all in their early 30s or under when diagnosed with breast cancer have given a boost to other patients going through treatment.
Consultation begins into Shropshire’s Local Plan
Shropshire Council has begun an important public consultation regarding the emerging Local Plan for the county.
Shropshire’s cricketers raring to go for NCCA T20 Cup opener against Oxfordshire
Charlie Home will lead a squad of 12 to the picturesque Wormsley Cricket Ground this weekend as he begins his second season as Shropshire County Cricket Club captain.
Colourful cross-country run supports charities
The sun was shining, the air was filled with laughter and a vibrant kaleidoscope of colours adorned the fields of Lower Heath CE Primary School and Nursery on the last day of the spring term.
Forestry England supports measures 'to prevent dangerous parking' at beauty spot plagued by cars
Forestry England says it supports measures "to prevent dangerous parking" at one of the county's popular beauty spots.
Six of the most affordable homes on the market in Shropshire right now
We take a look at some of the beautiful properties in Shropshire that won't break the bank.
Shrewsbury's Doodle Boy picks fellow town lad, 10, to win Darwin drawing competition
A talented 10-year-old artist from Shrewsbury has been chosen as the winner of the prestigious Darwin Doodle competition out of over 250 entries from around the country.
Plaque installed in memory of Shrewsbury market's butcher legend
Shrewsbury's mayor has unveiled a plaque in memory of a popular Shrewsbury Market Hall trader.
More 'lifeline' holiday club sessions for youngsters at Shrewsbury special school
A special school plans to hold more "lifeline" holiday club days this summer after children enjoyed its latest sessions.
Farm machinery leaks fuel onto busy Shrewsbury road causing traffic disruption
An agricultural sprayer leaked oil onto a busy Shrewsbury road, prompting firefighters to be sent out to clean up the mess.
Affordable homes plan approved for border village
A total of ten affordable homes will be built in a border village after planning permission was granted this week.