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Arrests made as police appeal for witnesses to incident in Shrewsbury Police are appealing for witnesses after an altercation outside a public house in the Mount Pleasant area of Shrewsbury last night, Monday 9 March.

Police are appealing for witnesses after an altercation outside a public house in the Mount Pleasant area of Shrewsbury last night, Monday 9 March.

10.03.2026 13:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Lilleshallโ€™s dynamic duo honoured for transforming lives through golf In the traditional world of golf, innovation is often met with a raised eyebrow, but at Lilleshall Hall Golf Club, a husband-and-wife coaching team has turned doubt into a national masterclass in incl...

In the traditional world of golf, innovation is often met with a raised eyebrow, but at Lilleshall Hall Golf Club, a husband-and-wife coaching team has turned doubt into a national masterclass in inclusivity.

10.03.2026 08:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shropshire Council launches new policy to empower town and parish councils Shropshire Council has approved a new Town and Parish Council Asset Transfer Policy, setting out a clear and transparent framework to support the transfer of councilโ€‘owned land and buildings to town a...

Shropshire Council has approved a new Town and Parish Council Asset Transfer Policy, setting out a clear and transparent framework to support the transfer of councilโ€‘owned land and buildings to town and parish councils across the county.

10.03.2026 08:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Severn Valley Railway honoured at Heritage Railway Association awards The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating after receiving the Chairmanโ€™s Special Award at the 2026 Heritage Railway Association awards.

The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating after receiving the Chairmanโ€™s Special Award at the 2026 Heritage Railway Association awards in Llandudno on Saturday, 7 March.

10.03.2026 07:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New emergency care facilities open at RSH as part of redevelopment project Patients needing emergency care at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital will now benefit from improved facilities, as the third phase of the Emergency Department refurbishment opens.

Patients needing emergency care at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital will now benefit from improved facilities, as the third phase of the Emergency Department refurbishment opens.

10.03.2026 07:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Jail for man who supplied drugs across Telford A man has been jailed for 31 months for his role in supplying drugs across Telford as part of a county line.

A man has been jailed for 31 months for his role in supplying drugs across Telford as part of a county line.

09.03.2026 17:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shropshire Arts Group set for international spotlight at Oska Bright Film Festival A local arts collective is heading to the coast this spring as their latest cinematic venture prepares to compete on the international stage.

A local arts collective is heading to the coast this spring as their latest cinematic venture prepares to compete on the international stage.

09.03.2026 09:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Telford & Wrekin Council welcomes milestone as SaTH exits special measures Telford & Wrekin Council has welcomed the announcement that The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has exited special measures.

Telford & Wrekin Council has welcomed the announcement that The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has exited special measures, but has stressed that it wants to see the good progress continue.

09.03.2026 08:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New county-wide mental health text help service launched Residents across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin now have access to a vital new lifeline as a free, 24-hour mental health text support service.

Residents across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin now have access to a vital new lifeline as a free, 24-hour mental health text support service.

09.03.2026 08:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Planning surgeries announced for Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site Telford & Wrekin Council is continuing its commitment to supporting residents in the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site with a new programme of free, preโ€‘bookable oneโ€‘toโ€‘one planning surgeries throu...

Telford & Wrekin Council is continuing its commitment to supporting residents in the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site with a new programme of free, preโ€‘bookable oneโ€‘toโ€‘one planning surgeries throughout 2026.

09.03.2026 08:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Travel News: Emergency services are dealing with an incident on the railway line between Shrewsbury and Telford. Rail replacement buses are due from 8 am onwards.

Belvidere Road in Shrewsbury, near the railway bridge, is also closed. Thank you to Vicki for letting us know.

09.03.2026 07:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Bridgnorthโ€™s iconic St Maryโ€™s faces "15-year survival Window" as community consultation launches One of Shropshireโ€™s most recognisable landmarks is facing a race against time, as a new feasibility study warns that St Maryโ€™s Church could be forced to close its doors within 15 years unless urgent s...

One of Shropshireโ€™s most recognisable landmarks is facing a race against time, as a new feasibility study warns that St Maryโ€™s Church could be forced to close its doors within 15 years unless urgent structural failings are addressed.

09.03.2026 07:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ludlow Town Council introduces new parking signage at historic market square Ludlow Town Council has taken a significant step towards safeguarding the townโ€™s iconic market by installing new parking restriction signage around the square.

Ludlow Town Council has taken a significant step towards safeguarding the townโ€™s iconic market by installing new parking restriction signage around the square.

09.03.2026 07:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Witness appeal after cyclist seriously injured in Shrewsbury Police in Shrewsbury are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving a car and a cyclist on Lancaster Road yesterday.

Police in Shrewsbury are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving a car and a cyclist on Lancaster Road yesterday, Thursday 5 March.

06.03.2026 14:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Clinton Baptiste joins 2026 Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival line-up World-renowned clairvoyant, medium, and psychic comedian Clinton Baptiste is the latest addition to the line-up of the 2026 Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival.

World-renowned clairvoyant, medium, and psychic comedian Clinton Baptiste is the latest addition to the line-up of the 2026 Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival.

06.03.2026 13:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Driver released from car following head-on collision on A53 near Market Drayton A male driver is recovering in hospital after a head-on collision involving a car and a large goods vehicle on the A53 near Market Drayton yesterday afternoon.

A male driver is recovering in hospital after a head-on collision involving a car and a large goods vehicle on the A53 near Market Drayton yesterday afternoon.

06.03.2026 10:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Competition to lead Midlands Air Ambulance Charityโ€™s 2026 Bike4Life Ride Out launches Motorcycle enthusiastsย are being given the chance to lead more than 3,500 bikes in one of the biggest and most popular biker events in the region.

Motorcycle enthusiasts are being given the chance to lead more than 3,500 bikes in one of the biggest and most popular biker events in the region.

06.03.2026 09:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Four Ellesmere trees set to be replaced with new seating and planters Shropshire Council is proposing to remove four trees on the Promenade area on Cross Street, Ellesmere due to โ€˜root heaveโ€™* causing uneven footway surfaces and trip hazards.

Shropshire Council is proposing to remove four trees on the Promenade area on Cross Street, Ellesmere, due to โ€˜root heaveโ€™ causing uneven footway surfaces and trip hazards.

06.03.2026 08:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shropshire Military veteransย honoured with national award Army veteran David Rowley fromย Ludlow, and RAF veteran Pete White fromย Newport, have been awarded by veteransโ€™ mental health charity Combat Stress.

Army veteran David Rowley from Ludlow, and RAF veteran Pete White from Newport, have been awarded by veteransโ€™ mental health charity Combat Stress, for their tireless dedication to raising awareness of military trauma.

06.03.2026 08:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Charity launch will help ensure A Better Tomorrow for those in need A new charity will enhance the support a dedicated team provides for adults affected by issues such as addiction, domestic abuse, homelessness and mental ill health.

A new charity will enhance the support a dedicated team provides for adults affected by issues such as addiction, domestic abuse, homelessness and mental ill health.

06.03.2026 07:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shaun Davies MP meets Transport Minister to press case for direct Telford-London rail link Shaun Davies MP has met with the Minister of State at the Department for Transport, to discuss proposals for a new direct to London rail service.

Shaun Davies MP met this week with Lord Hendry, Minister of State at the Department for Transport, to discuss the latest proposals for a new direct rail service between Wrexham and London via Telford.

05.03.2026 10:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New Pump Track opens in Meole Brace following Shrewsbury Town Council investment Shrewsbury Town Council has redeveloped the pump track on Mary Webb Road in Meole Brace, as part of the latest investment in providing play provision for young people across Shrewsbury.

Shrewsbury Town Council has redeveloped the pump track on Mary Webb Road in Meole Brace, as part of the latest investment in providing play provision for young people across Shrewsbury.

05.03.2026 10:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New visual guide helps children feel calmer in hospital A play practitioner at SaTH has created a new visual tool to help children and their families feel calmer during scans and other procedures.

A play practitioner at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has created a new visual tool to help children and their families feel calmer during scans and other procedures.

05.03.2026 10:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cancer awareness initiative surpasses 1,000 'Champions' A regional drive to train cancer champion volunteers, encourage more everyday cancer conversations, and increase the uptake of cancer screening invitations has surpassed the 1,000 recruitment mark.

A regional drive to train cancer champion volunteers, encourage more everyday cancer conversations, and increase the uptake of cancer screening invitations has surpassed the 1,000 recruitment mark.

05.03.2026 09:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Serial shoplifter sentenced to prison for defying court order in Telford A woman has been handed a 25-week custodial sentence for breaching her Criminal Behaviour Order after she was caught stealing from shops in Telford.

A woman has been handed a 25-week custodial sentence for breaching her Criminal Behaviour Order after she was caught stealing from shops in Telford.

05.03.2026 09:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme set to close The much-loved Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme, which has helped countless numbers of people to furnish their homes, is regrettably to close.

The much-loved Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme, which has helped countless numbers of people to furnish their homes over the past 32 years, has announced its closure.

04.03.2026 09:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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National Grid customers in Telford to receive safety check visits National Grid Electricity Distribution is visiting customersโ€™ properties in Telford this month as part of a safety inspection programme.

National Grid Electricity Distribution is visiting customersโ€™ properties in Telford this month as part of a safety inspection programme.

04.03.2026 08:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Newport Show unveils plans for 2026 event Newport Show, judged the Best Rural or Farming Event of the Year in 2025, has unveiled the latest plans for its 2026 event.

Newport Show, judged the Best Rural or Farming Event of the Year in 2025, has unveiled the latest plans for its 2026 event.

04.03.2026 08:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New Nature Reserves designated in Telford on World Wildlife Day Telford & Wrekin Council has announced the legal designation of two new Local Nature Reserves, and the extension of one existing Reserve.

To celebrate World Wildlife Day yesterday, Telford & Wrekin Council has announced the legal designation of two new Local Nature Reserves, and the extension of one existing Reserve.

04.03.2026 07:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Man arrested following sexual assault in Woodside A man was arrested on Monday morning, 2 March, following a sexual assault on Wellsfield in Woodside shortly before 8.30 am.

A man was arrested on Monday morning, 2 March, following a sexual assault on Wellsfield in Woodside shortly before 8.30 am.

04.03.2026 07:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0