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March 25, 2025

The shop was prosecuted after a sting operation using a 15-year-old volunteer.

Newport vape store fined for selling E-cigarette to undercover 15-year-old child

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March 24, 2025

Man appears in court charged with nine offences - including assault in Newport

Welcome to the jungle - reptile expert drops in on Bridgnorth to open new shop

March 22, 2025

The building was 'totally destroyed' in the incident. Picture: Bridgnorth Fire Station

Firefighters give update on barn fire near Bridgnorth that 'totally destroyed' building

March 21, 2025

More disruption expected this weekend as M54 to close between Shifnal and Wolverhampton

Staffordshire town named on 2025 Sunday Times list of 'best places to live'

March 20, 2025

Kabaddi tournament violence was behind fatal DPD worker ambush, court heard

March 19, 2025

West Mercia Police's new Chief Constable Richard Cooper, with West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion.

New chief constable formally confirmed for West Mercia Police

Simon Evans

'Simon would do anything to help anyone': Family of teen killed in Shifnal crash pay tribute to 'loving and kind gentleman'

Flying high: Watch the RAF Cosford Museum team suspended 100ft in the air cleaning classic aircraft

Dog walker picked up alleged murder weapons discarded after ambush and took them home, court told

March 18, 2025

Tributes at the scene of the shocking tragedy.

Tributes grow at site of tragic road crash near Shifnal which killed three teenagers and seriously injured another

March 14, 2025

Developers urge approval for controversial 800 home Albrighton scheme 'without delay'

March 13, 2025

6880 'Betton Grange' will appear at the SVR's Spring Steam Gala in April. Picture: Paul Appleton

Severn Valley Railway unveils star guest at Spring Steam Gala

March 12, 2025

Lovingly restored Shifnal pub set to reopen for first time since the pandemic

March 10, 2025

Telford & Wrekin Council issued this picture following the fine.

£1,000 fly tipping fine for 'forgotten' items left in Telford house move

March 5, 2025

Detective sacked from force for sending 'racist and offensive' memes on WhatsApp

February 28, 2025

Richard Cooper.

West Mercia Police set to appoint first permanent chief constable since 2023

Council responds to calls for compulsory purchase of Bridgnorth's historic disused market hall

The Severn Valley figures from Modelu.

Severn Valley Railway volunteers recreated as stunning models to help landslip fundraising

February 26, 2025

Louis Watkiss' parents, Natalie and Chris.

'The world has been robbed of a lovely lad': Parents of boy who died at birthday party speak after SnowDome sentenced

SnowDome activity centre sentenced for failings in toboggan death of 12-year-old boy at birthday party

February 21, 2025

Emergency services called to two vehicle crash on the M54

February 20, 2025

Bridgnorth crash driver disqualified after rejecting police request to analyse blood sample taken while unconscious

February 17, 2025

Ricky Balshaw, 38, surpassed his goal of £15,000 to fundraise for private surgery after comedy host Wayne Beese, 44, gave him a shout out after his performance on Sunday night (Feb 2). Video from the comedy night at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall shows Wayne getting up on stage and explaining that Ricky had £1,410 left to go to receive surgery that would save him from paralysis. Wayne put in £110 himself then asked the 400-person audience to contribute what they could via a QR code to Ricky's GoFundMe and, just 20 minutes later, they had surpassed Ricky's goal.

Comedian hits fundraising goal for life-changing surgery at Sutton Coldfield show

Councillor Barry Panter. Picture: Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council

Tributes to Staffordshire mayor who died after crash with tractor on A road

February 14, 2025

West Midlands gang targeted Shropshire homes to steal 'high-performance' BMWs and Audis from driveways while owners slept

Gang targeted Shropshire to steal 'high-performance' BMWs and Audis from driveways while owners slept

February 10, 2025

Bore holes are being used to investigate the land slip on the Severn Valley Railway. Picture: Gary Essex.

Engineers digging bore holes to investigate cause of Severn Valley Railway's landslip

Looking back at how catastrophic floods almost put an end to the Severn Valley Railway in 2007

February 9, 2025

Chris Bond, the railway's infrastructure manager, at the site of the landslip. Picture: Steve Leath

Severn Valley Railway hails 'amazing' public response to landslip as it faces up to huge repair bill

February 4, 2025

Shropshire Council will look at sites for 1,500 new houses - potentially on green belt - as it looks to salvage its local plan

West Mercia Police.

Case alleging corruption against county police officer sent to crown court

January 31, 2025

The Unicorn. Picture: Sidney Phillips

Black Country Ales continues Shropshire expansion with purchase of historic town pub

The landslide on the Severn Valley Railway, near to the Astbury Gold Course and Bridgnorth. Half of the edging stones on a bridge have gone aswel as the land. On some pics is local worker: Alex Stevens, he saw the landslide and was the one that called it in to the railway.

Landslip 'likely to cause months of disruption' for Severn Valley Railway

Driver error the likely reason for horror crash which killed man on A41

January 29, 2025

Closing: Wolverhampton University's Telford Innovation Campus

University of Wolverhampton's decision to abandon Telford campus after 30 years 'disappointing'

January 27, 2025

The fire has devastated the home, destroying clothing, bedding, toys and furniture. Picture: Bridgnorth Fire Station.

Thousands raised for mother and young daughter after their first home is devastated by fire

January 26, 2025

Emergency services called after vehicle hits mobile phone mast

The Hundred House Hotel has been given permission for the application. Picture: Google Streetview

Award-winning wedding venue given permission for new building to replace temporary marquee

January 21, 2025

Date confirmed for re-opening of popular Black Country Ales pub after big refurbishment

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January 20, 2025

An artist's impression of how the Weston site would look.

3,000 home development would 'solve shortcomings of Shropshire local plan'

World-renowned expert and top Oswestry businessman dies aged 88

January 17, 2025

Shrewsbury Crown Court

Judge decides fate of pit bull that bit police officer

January 16, 2025

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Hospitals 'accepting the unacceptable' with patients dying on corridors - West Midlands nurses share heartbreaking reality of A&E crisis

January 13, 2025

'We have serious concerns' - Inspectors deliver major blow to Shropshire Council over 'unsound' local plan

The latest addition to the fleet started operating this month.

Latest air ambulance comes into service

January 9, 2025

Hettie and Hamish the tortoises getting ready for wildlife centre's reopening next week

January 8, 2025

Domestic abuse protection notices and orders

Survivors of Telford abuse scandal 'stand by Jess' after Elon Musk's attack on minister

Church and scout treasurer faces court date over allegations of £170k fraud