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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.

National Grid customers in Telford to receive safety check visits National Grid Electricity Distribution is visiting customers’ properties in Telford this month as part of a safety inspection programme.

National Grid Electricity Distribution is visiting customers’ properties in Telford this month as part of a safety inspection programme.

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.

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.

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.

Meeting will discuss pollution on the River Severn in Shrewsbury Residents are being invited to a public meeting in Belle Vue next week to discuss pollution in the River Severn and what can be done to improve local water quality.

Residents are being invited to a public meeting in Belle Vue next week to discuss pollution in the River Severn and what can be done to improve local water quality.

Shropshire primary school heading to national STEM finals for fifth year in a row Pupils from a North Shropshire primary school are celebrating after securing their place at the STEM Racing National Finals for the fifth year in a row.

Pupils from a North Shropshire primary school are celebrating after securing their place at the STEM Racing National Finals for the fifth year in a row.

Shropshire dad’s powerful running mission for Down’s Syndrome charities A Shropshire dad is lacing up his running shoes and taking on a series of major endurance challenges to raise money and awareness for two charities that have supported his family through some of their...

A Shropshire dad is lacing up his running shoes and taking on a series of major endurance challenges to raise money and awareness for two charities that have supported his family through some of their most important moments.

Telford to bid for Town of Culture - celebrating 60 years of the town’s story A compelling expression of interest for Telford to become an official ‘Town of Culture’ in 2028 will be submitted by community leaders after the Government announced the exciting new initiative.

A compelling expression of interest for Telford to become an official ‘Town of Culture’ in 2028 will be submitted by community leaders after the Government announced the exciting new initiative.

Shropshire advocacy charity pulls in more than £100,000 to keep doors open - for now A Shropshire charity under threat of closure due to a funding crisis has received a reprieve thanks to an ongoing successful campaign that has raised over £100,000.

A Shropshire charity under threat of closure due to a funding crisis has received a reprieve thanks to an ongoing successful campaign that has raised over £100,000.

Shropshire’s rail ambitions for direct service to London gain momentum The prospect of a direct rail link between Shropshire and the capital moved a significant step closer yesterday as a high-profile delegation took their case directly to the heart of government.

The prospect of a direct rail link between Shropshire and the capital moved a significant step closer yesterday as a high-profile delegation took their case directly to the heart of government.

Police appeal for information following double stabbing in Ludlow Police are appealing for information after two people were stabbed in a property in Old Street in Ludlow on Friday, 27 February.

Police are appealing for information after two people were stabbed in a property in Old Street in Ludlow on Friday, 27 February.

Motorcyclist dies in collision on A454 near Bridgnorth A man has died following a collision involving a motorbike near Bridgnorth yesterday afternoon, Sunday.

A man has died following a collision involving a motorbike near Bridgnorth yesterday afternoon, Sunday.

MP criticises ‘lack of consultation’ over changes to pylon plans A consultation period over changes to an electricity pylons plan has been extended – as an MP expressed “deep concerns” that residents and landowners had been left out.

A consultation period over changes to an electricity pylons plan has been extended – as an MP expressed “deep concerns” that residents and landowners had been left out.

Jumping for inclusion: 16-year-old Maggie’s skydive for a Shropshire charity close to her heart On 20th June, a local teenager will be taking on an extraordinary challenge in support of a charity that has helped change lives across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

On 20th June, a local teenager will be taking on an extraordinary challenge in support of a charity that has helped change lives across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

New artificial sports pitch to be installed at The Grove School in Market Drayton Work to install a new artificial turf pitch at The Grove School in Market Drayton is set to be carried out later this year.

Work to install a new artificial turf pitch at The Grove School in Market Drayton is set to be carried out later this year after £350,000 of Community Infrastructure Levy funding was allocated to the project.

Telford and Wrekin schools set for breakfast club expansion following successful pilot Hundreds more children across Telford and Wrekin are set to benefit from free breakfast clubs as the government announces a significant expansion of the programme.

Hundreds more children across Telford and Wrekin are set to benefit from free breakfast clubs as the government announces a significant expansion of the programme.

Call to action for Shrewsbury Railway Station volunteers Volunteers are being sought to help improve and maintain the appearance of Shrewsbury Railway Station – with a little tender loving care.

Volunteers are being sought to help improve and maintain the appearance of Shrewsbury Railway Station – with a little tender loving care.

Ludlow Town Council launches community survey to shape future local services Ludlow Town Council has launched a survey inviting residents to share their views on the services they value most and the priorities they believe should guide the town over the coming years.

Ludlow Town Council has launched an important new community survey inviting residents to share their views on the services they value most and the priorities they believe should guide the town over the coming years.

Views sought on future of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site Telford & Wrekin Council, together with partners across the Ironbridge Gorge, is inviting residents, businesses, organisations and visitors to help shape the next 10-year World Heritage Site Managemen...

Telford & Wrekin Council, together with partners across the Ironbridge Gorge, is inviting residents, businesses, organisations and visitors to help shape the next 10-year World Heritage Site Management Plan.

Krazy Races announces Lingen Davies Cancer Support as charity partner for Telford Town Park event Lingen Davies Cancer Support has been announced as the official charity partner for Krazy Races, when the award‑winning soapbox derby arrives at Telford Town Park this summer.

Lingen Davies Cancer Support has been announced as the official charity partner for Krazy Races, when the award‑winning soapbox derby arrives at Telford Town Park this summer.

New footpath to connect RAF Museum Midlands and Cosford railway station A new footpath is to be constructed along the road from RAF Museum Midlands to Cosford railway station.

A new footpath is to be constructed along the road from RAF Museum Midlands to Cosford railway station, after Shropshire Council secured the £350,000 required from Active Travel England.

Charity vows they are “still here to help” after significant loss of funding Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin remains committed to supporting older people and is working hard to reassure everyone that its services are still available, despite losing a significant amount of f...

Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin remains committed to supporting older people and is working hard to reassure everyone that its services are still available, despite losing a significant amount of funding.

New Comfort Café launches to support those affected by cancer A new monthly café designed to provide comfort, compassion and understanding for people affected by cancer is launching in Shropshire.

A new monthly café designed to provide comfort, compassion and understanding for people affected by cancer is launching in Shropshire.

Steam trains set the pace for new multi-sport challenge in the Severn Valley The Severn Valley Railway is supporting an exciting new multi-sport event, Steaming Down the Valley, taking place at Severn Valley Country Park on Saturday 6 June 2026.

The Severn Valley Railway is supporting an exciting new multi-sport event, Steaming Down the Valley, taking place at Severn Valley Country Park on Saturday 6 June 2026.

High Sheriff issues call for new Magistrates to tackle Shropshire court backlog The High Sheriff of Shropshire has issued an urgent appeal for residents to step forward and serve as magistrates, warning that a significant backlog of court cases is causing "unacceptable delays" to...

The High Sheriff of Shropshire has issued an urgent appeal for residents to step forward and serve as magistrates, warning that a significant backlog of court cases is causing “unacceptable delays” to the local justice system.

Telford & Wrekin Council has approved a landmark budget for the 2026/27 financial year, pledging that 70p of every pound spent will be dedicated to supporting the borough’s most vulnerable residents.

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MP demands action as Royal Mail bosses summoned to Parliament over delivery failures MP Mark Pritchard has welcomed a decision by the Business and Trade Select Committee to haul Royal Mail executives before Parliament, following what has been described as a "systemic failure" in lette...

MP Mark Pritchard has welcomed a decision by the Business and Trade Select Committee to haul Royal Mail executives before Parliament, following what has been described as a “systemic failure” in letter deliveries across the country.

Nine per cent Shropshire Council Tax increase approved

Residents in the Shropshire Council area are facing a record-breaking hike in their annual bills after the Cabinet formally approved an unprecedented 8.99% increase in council tax today.

Leader of Shropshire Council slams Government funding settlement Cllr Heather Kidd, Leader of Shropshire Council, has slammed news that Shropshire will receive £4.3 million less in Government funding in 2026/27.

Cllr Heather Kidd, Leader of Shropshire Council, has slammed as ‘deeply unfair’ the Government news that Shropshire will receive £4.3 million less in Government funding in 2026/27.