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Permission granted for 57 homes in Shifnal

Nearly 60 homes are to be built in Shifnal, despite many people being against it.

Shifnal|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Permission granted for 57 homes in Shifnal
Supporting image for story: 53 Walsall businesses issued the worst food hygiene ratings in 2025
53 Walsall businesses issued the worst food hygiene ratings in 2025
Walsall|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Tories launch petition against 37.5 per cent increase in 'garden tax' on green waste
Wolverhampton Tories launch petition against 37.5 per cent increase in 'garden tax' on green waste
Wolverhampton|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Reform-led Staffordshire council approves environmental strategy that doesn't mention climate change
Reform-led Staffordshire council approves environmental strategy that doesn't mention climate change
Environment|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Will the West Midlands get a white Christmas in 2025? Weather forecast revealed
Will the West Midlands get a white Christmas in 2025? Weather forecast revealed
Environment|Dec 19
Supporting image for story: Be a binner, not a blocker and don’t let your pipes feel stuffed this Christmas
Be a binner, not a blocker and don’t let your pipes feel stuffed this Christmas
Your World|Dec 19
Supporting image for story: 'This is a dark day for Shropshire’s green belt,' says Wrekin MP as Government announces planning shake-up
'This is a dark day for Shropshire’s green belt,' says Wrekin MP as Government announces planning shake-up
Property|Dec 19

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Supporting image for story: Temperatures forecast to drop across UK next week with potential for snow, Met Office warns
Temperatures forecast to drop across UK next week with potential for snow, Met Office warns
UK News|Dec 17
Supporting image for story: Walsall's £32m super tip dubbed ‘biggest in Europe’ to open in late January
Walsall's £32m super tip dubbed ‘biggest in Europe’ to open in late January
Environment|Dec 17
Supporting image for story: Dudley's carbon-cutting report comes with 'false accounting' warning
Dudley's carbon-cutting report comes with 'false accounting' warning
Environment|Dec 17
Supporting image for story: Yellow fog warning to affect travel across West Midlands and Staffordshire
Yellow fog warning to affect travel across West Midlands and Staffordshire
Environment|Dec 16
Supporting image for story: Electric vehicle supply chain pilot to launch in the West Midlands
Electric vehicle supply chain pilot to launch in the West Midlands
Business|Dec 16
Supporting image for story: Four warnings issued across Staffordshire and the Black Country amid rainy weather forecast
Four warnings issued across Staffordshire and the Black Country amid rainy weather forecast
Environment|Dec 16
Supporting image for story: Disruption from Birmingham bins strike could continue into 2026 as protesters plan third ‘megapicket’
Disruption from Birmingham bins strike could continue into 2026 as protesters plan third ‘megapicket’
Birmingham|Dec 16
Supporting image for story: Severn Trent harnesses satellite technology to tackle floods and protect homes
Severn Trent harnesses satellite technology to tackle floods and protect homes
Your World|Dec 15
Supporting image for story: 'Flooding possible' at two Staffordshire rivers as warnings issued
'Flooding possible' at two Staffordshire rivers as warnings issued
Staffordshire|Dec 15
Supporting image for story: West Midlands hit by heavy rain amid weather warnings across the UK - here’s when the downpours are due in and around Wolverhampton
West Midlands hit by heavy rain amid weather warnings across the UK - here’s when the downpours are due in and around Wolverhampton
Environment|Dec 15

UK News

Supporting image for story: Disruption to Christmas getaway amid queues to ferry and train cancellations
Disruption to Christmas getaway amid queues to ferry and train cancellations
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Armagh Observatory continues centuries-old winter solstice tradition
Armagh Observatory continues centuries-old winter solstice tradition
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: More than 41,000 people have now crossed Channel in small boats this year
More than 41,000 people have now crossed Channel in small boats this year
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Keir Starmer will ‘absolutely’ be PM next Christmas, Labour chairwoman says
Keir Starmer will ‘absolutely’ be PM next Christmas, Labour chairwoman says
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: £20m spent on Commons since IndyRef, SNP says
£20m spent on Commons since IndyRef, SNP says
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Anger as four independent Hampstead Heath cafes handed to Daisy Green group
Anger as four independent Hampstead Heath cafes handed to Daisy Green group
UK News|10 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Viral news|Nov 25
Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Entertainment|Nov 18

World News

Supporting image for story: US seizes second oil tanker as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro
US seizes second oil tanker as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro
World News|14 hours ago
Supporting image for story: US forces seize second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
US forces seize second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
World News|16 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Disabled engineer becomes first wheelchair user to blast off for space
Disabled engineer becomes first wheelchair user to blast off for space
World News|22 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Court sentences ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan and wife to 17 years over state gifts
Court sentences ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan and wife to 17 years over state gifts
World News|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: US military launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters
US military launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters
World News|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Eight dead and dozens wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Odesa port
Eight dead and dozens wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Odesa port
World News|Dec 20
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