The local authority says that, had the existing Local Government funding policies “been broadly retained” for a further year, it would be facing a balanced budget position for 2025/26. Instead, the ...

A Shrewsbury man who began downloading indecent images of children following the death of his partner has been ordered to complete 160 hours of unpaid work.

The death of Mr Crockson, who in his eighties, was announced by the local library, where he worked from for many years. In a statement, Bridgnorth Library and Visitor Information Point said: “It is ...

The latest incident saw swastikas painted on a footpath in the town. West Mercia Police said: "The graffiti first appeared in the town on Thursday (January 9) on Innage Lane, where white spray paint ...

The comments come from inspectors Louise Crosby and Elaine Worthington, who are carrying out the examination of Shropshire's proposed local plan. The Local Plan is one of the council's most important ...

A man who was convicted in his absence three years ago for his part in an illegal puppy farm operation in Telford has finally been sentenced for his crimes - but has avoided prison.

Jade Davies, 25, and of Woodlands Park Road in Birmingham, was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court on Friday (January 17), with the judge also making a decision on the fate of the illegal dog. Davies, ...

Police have issued a warning after a parking advisory notice was stuck on a car in Telford as a deterrent. PCSO John Bowen said Donnington, Trench & Wrockwardine Safer neighbourhood Team was contacted ...

Green Party councillors have responded with outrage to Shropshire Council’s announcement that carbon emissions from the controversial Shrewsbury North West Relief Road (NWRR) are set to double, ...

A Shropshire MP has challenged the Government over policing in rural areas, arguing that there are not enough police available in towns and villages due to a flawed funding formula.

The Government confirmed on Monday (January 20) that the H5N1 strain of the disease had been detected at a premises near Wem. "All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled," a statement said.

A private boarding school near Shrewsbury is set to demolish two of its underused buildings to build a new 60-room boarding house and dining hall after plans were approved.