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New figures from the Department for Education (DoE) have shown that Telford & Wrekin A-level students outperformed Shropshire pupils in the last academic year.
Telford & Wrekin students outperform Shropshire pupils in A-level results
New figures from the Department for Education (DoE) have shown that Telford & Wrekin A-level students outperformed Shropshire pupils in the last academic year.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
New figures from the Department for Education (DoE) have shown that Telford & Wrekin A-level students outperformed Shropshire pupils in the last academic year.
A parking fine issued to a man taking his cancer-stricken wife for a trip out in Shrewsbury has been rescinded.
'It should never have happened': Shrewsbury parking fine dropped for man ticketed while taking cancer stricken-wife for trip out
A parking fine issued to a man taking his cancer-stricken wife for a trip out in Shrewsbury has been rescinded.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A parking fine issued to a man taking his cancer-stricken wife for a trip out in Shrewsbury has been rescinded.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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The NMC has reached a decision regarding a hearing into the conduct of a former RAF nurse in Shropshire
The NMC reaches a decision on an ex-RAF nurse’s conduct in Shropshire over money she received for attending a conference
The NMC has reaced a decision regarding a hearing into the conduct of a former RAF nurse in Shropshire
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November 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The NMC has reached a decision regarding a hearing into the conduct of a former RAF nurse in Shropshire
All three emergency services were called to a road traffic collision in north Shropshire during rush hour on Wednesday evening.
Emergency services respond to rush crash in north Shropshire
All three emergency services were called to a road traffic collision in north Shropshire during rush hour on Wednesday evening.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM
All three emergency services were called to a road traffic collision in north Shropshire during rush hour on Wednesday evening.
Police were called to a car fire in Telford in the early hours of Thursday morning. www.shropshirestar.com/news/2025/11...
Police called to early morning car fire in Telford
Police were called to a car fire in Telford in the early hours of Thursday morning.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Police were called to a car fire in Telford in the early hours of Thursday morning. www.shropshirestar.com/news/2025/11...
A derelict pub in a village near Shrewsbury is set to become two homes after an eight-year planning battle over its future.
'An eyesore in the village': Derelict Shropshire pub to become two homes after eight-year planning dispute
A derelict pub in a village near Shrewsbury is set to become two homes after an eight-year planning battle over its future.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
A derelict pub in a village near Shrewsbury is set to become two homes after an eight-year planning battle over its future.
Cressage’s calm streets and close-knit feel belie the gathering planning storm as developers look to expand the tiny village.
I visited the sleepy Shropshire village in the shadow of the Wrekin, where developers are battling to build more homes
Cressage’s calm streets and close-knit feel belie the gathering planning storm as developers look to expand the tiny village.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Cressage’s calm streets and close-knit feel belie the gathering planning storm as developers look to expand the tiny village.
M&S is searching for new, bigger food store sites as it aims to double the size of its food business - and has its eyes on three Shropshire locations.
Are you in line for new M&S? Retailer reveals the three Shropshire towns on 'wish list' for new stores
M&S is searching for new, bigger food store sites as it aims to double the size of its food business - and has its eyes on three Shropshire locations.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
M&S is searching for new, bigger food store sites as it aims to double the size of its food business - and has its eyes on three Shropshire locations.
Emergency services attended a crash in Newport on Tuesday morning after a car slipped on ice. www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-h...
Crash after car 'slips on ice' near Shropshire heritage site - police and fire services rush to scene
Emergency services attended a crash in Newport on Tuesday morning after a car slipped on ice.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Emergency services attended a crash in Newport on Tuesday morning after a car slipped on ice. www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-h...
A council has approved plans to turn a former hotel in Shrewsbury town centre into three apartments. www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-h...
Former Shrewsbury hotel set to become town centre apartments
A council has approved plans to turn a former hotel in Shrewsbury town centre into three apartments.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:16 AM
A council has approved plans to turn a former hotel in Shrewsbury town centre into three apartments. www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-h...
He has been a fixture in Bishop's Castle life for more than 20 years and butcher Andrew Pugh is still making the cut as he turns 70.
'I love 99.9 per cent of my customers': Bishop's Castle butcher still making the cut as he turns 70
He has been a fixture in Bishop's Castle life for more than 20 years and butcher Andrew Pugh is still making the cut as he turns 70.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
He has been a fixture in Bishop's Castle life for more than 20 years and butcher Andrew Pugh is still making the cut as he turns 70.
It's a pub which has become the focal point for community activities within the Shropshire village it's based in, as well as being one of the jewels of the estate which owns the land.
We visited a Shropshire countryside pub with a homely feeling, a warm welcome and community spirit
It's a pub which has become the focal point for community activities within the Shropshire village it's based in, as well as being one of the jewels of the estate which owns the land.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
It's a pub which has become the focal point for community activities within the Shropshire village it's based in, as well as being one of the jewels of the estate which owns the land.
A family-run bakery has announced the closure of its north Shropshire store as the building goes up for sale.
Family bakery announces closure of north Shropshire shop as building goes up for sale
A family-run bakery has announced the closure of its north Shropshire store as the building goes up for sale.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
A family-run bakery has announced the closure of its north Shropshire store as the building goes up for sale.
Shropshire’s fire service has been hit by an un-anticipated £400,000 increase in its rates bill after work at Telford’s fire station increased the value of the property, a meeting was told.
Shropshire fire service hit by £400k increase in rates following major Telford station refurb
Shropshire’s fire service has been hit by an un-anticipated £400,000 increase in its rates bill after work at Telford’s fire station increased the value of the property, a meeting was told.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Shropshire’s fire service has been hit by an un-anticipated £400,000 increase in its rates bill after work at Telford’s fire station increased the value of the property, a meeting was told.
It is nearly six years since Ironbridge Power Station's landmark cooling towers disappeared from the Shropshire horizon and the future of the giant site is now taking shape. www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-h...
IN PICTURES: See the latest as houses go up on the site of Ironbridge's former power station
It is nearly six years since Ironbridge Power Station's landmark cooling towers disappeared from the Shropshire horizon and the future of the giant site is now taking shape.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:16 AM
It is nearly six years since Ironbridge Power Station's landmark cooling towers disappeared from the Shropshire horizon and the future of the giant site is now taking shape. www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-h...
A south Shropshire recruitment firm has been hit with a hefty fine by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for defaulting on its tax bills.
Shropshire recruitment firm ordered to pay more than £90,000 by HMRC for deliberately defaulting on its bills
A south Shropshire recruitment firm has been hit with a hefty fine by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for defaulting on its tax bills.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
A south Shropshire recruitment firm has been hit with a hefty fine by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for defaulting on its tax bills.
Twenty-nine Shropshire businesses have been awarded new food hygiene ratings following inspections carried out by the Food Standards Agency in recent weeks.
North Shropshire takeaway told 'major improvement necessary' as 29 businesses handed new food hygiene ratings
Twenty-nine Shropshire businesses have been awarded new food hygiene ratings following inspections carried out by the Food Standards Agency in recent weeks.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Twenty-nine Shropshire businesses have been awarded new food hygiene ratings following inspections carried out by the Food Standards Agency in recent weeks.
Staff who have left Shropshire Council in the last two years have reportedly received payouts totalling £16.4 million.
£16.4m paid out to departing Shropshire Council staff in the last two years
Staff who have left Shropshire Council in the last two years have reportedly received payouts totalling £16.4 million.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Staff who have left Shropshire Council in the last two years have reportedly received payouts totalling £16.4 million.
An army veteran caught with more than £5,000 worth of crack cocaine and heroin in her knickers while driving between Liverpool and Oswestry with her drug dealer has avoided jail.
‘Oswestry is beset with drugs supplied from Liverpool’ judge tells dealer and army veteran who hid drugs in her underwear
An army veteran caught with more than £5,000 worth of crack cocaine and heroin in her knickers while driving between Liverpool and Oswestry with her drug dealer has avoided jail.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:12 AM
An army veteran caught with more than £5,000 worth of crack cocaine and heroin in her knickers while driving between Liverpool and Oswestry with her drug dealer has avoided jail.
A county lines dealer who sold a range of drugs on the streets of Telford and was paid in electrical items and chocolates has been jailed for six years.
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Telford drug dealer who got paid in cosmetics, electrical items and chocolates is jailed for six years
A county lines dealer who sold a range of drugs on the streets of Telford and was paid in electrical items and chocolates has been jailed for six years.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
A county lines dealer who sold a range of drugs on the streets of Telford and was paid in electrical items and chocolates has been jailed for six years.
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River campaigners have called for the outgoing CEO of Severn Trent Water to do the "decent thing" and take responsibility for the "emergent mess" they say she has overseen.
'Do the decent thing': Shropshire river campaigners urge outgoing Severn Trent CEO to repay bonuses amid 'emergent mess'
River campaigners have called for the outgoing CEO of Severn Trent Water to do the "decent thing" and take responsibility for the "emergent mess" they say she has overseen.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
River campaigners have called for the outgoing CEO of Severn Trent Water to do the "decent thing" and take responsibility for the "emergent mess" they say she has overseen.
A goalkeeping legend has been lined up for a fundraising event as residents try to raise enough cash to fight a planning application for 800 homes in their village.
'80s and '90s goalkeeping legend lines up to help save Shropshire village’s green space
A goalkeeping legend has been lined up for a fundraising event as residents try to raise enough cash to fight a planning application for 800 homes in their village.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A goalkeeping legend has been lined up for a fundraising event as residents try to raise enough cash to fight a planning application for 800 homes in their village.
Opponents of plans to build 166 homes south of Newport are set to marshal their forces for a big push in advance of a looming public consultation deadline.
Opponents plotting big push against plan for 166 homes near Newport
Opponents of plans to build 166 homes south of Newport are set to marshal their forces for a big push in advance of a looming public consultation deadline.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Opponents of plans to build 166 homes south of Newport are set to marshal their forces for a big push in advance of a looming public consultation deadline.
New drone footage offers a fresh look at how the 1,100-home Priorslee East development is taking shape nearly a decade after plans were first approved.
Drone footage reveals progress on 1,100-home Telford development - more than a decade after plans were revealed
New drone footage offers a fresh look at how the 1,100-home Priorslee East development is taking shape nearly a decade after plans were first approved.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:12 AM
New drone footage offers a fresh look at how the 1,100-home Priorslee East development is taking shape nearly a decade after plans were first approved.