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A developer has apologised for any disruption caused after residents at a Shrewsbury housing estate reported a foul stench from a sewage pump station this week.
‘We have taken urgent steps to investigate and rectify the issue’: Developer apologises after Shrewsbury housing estate’s drainage system leaves residents with 'awful smell'
A developer has apologised for any disruption caused after residents at a Shrewsbury housing estate reported a foul stench from a sewage pump station this week.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
A developer has apologised for any disruption caused after residents at a Shrewsbury housing estate reported a foul stench from a sewage pump station this week.
Boxing legend Richie Woodhall has weighed in to help the mother of fellow Telford boxer Liam Davies, in her fight against breast cancer.
Richie Woodhall is asking fans to help save the life of fellow Telford boxer Liam Davies's mother. Here's how
Boxing legend Richie Woodhall has weighed in to help the mother of fellow Telford boxer Liam Davies, in her fight against breast cancer.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Boxing legend Richie Woodhall has weighed in to help the mother of fellow Telford boxer Liam Davies, in her fight against breast cancer.
Shropshire Council is considering a “grace period” for Blue Badge holders after a spike in applications means long delays in permits being reissued.
‘I face being isolated at Christmas due to the wait’: Council considers ‘grace period’ for Blue Badge holders due to delays
Shropshire Council is considering a “grace period” for Blue Badge holders after a spike in applications means long delays in permits being reissued.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Shropshire Council is considering a “grace period” for Blue Badge holders after a spike in applications means long delays in permits being reissued.
An aspiring rapper who was dealing drugs in Shrewsbury has avoided prison - thanks in part to her work urging “vulnerable” young women to “avoid the pitfalls”.
Court: Aspiring rapper, 26, avoids jail after dealing cocaine in Shrewsbury
An aspiring rapper who was dealing drugs in Shrewsbury has avoided prison - thanks in part to her work urging “vulnerable” young women to “avoid the pitfalls”.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:12 AM
An aspiring rapper who was dealing drugs in Shrewsbury has avoided prison - thanks in part to her work urging “vulnerable” young women to “avoid the pitfalls”.
Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash in south Shropshire on Friday night. www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-h...
Emergency services called to Ludlow two-vehicle crash
Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash in south Shropshire on Friday night.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash in south Shropshire on Friday night. www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-h...
A driver was left stranded outside West Midlands Safari Park overnight while waiting for the RAC after breaking down after a family day out
RAC apologises to a man left stranded outside West Midlands Safari Park overnight following a family day out after breaking down
A driver was left stranded outside West Midlands Safari Park overnight while waiting for the RAC after breaking down after a family day out
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December 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
A driver was left stranded outside West Midlands Safari Park overnight while waiting for the RAC after breaking down after a family day out
I visted a welcoming village near Shrewsbury that proves small places can have the biggest community spirit
Elderly man who died after being hit by car outside Shrewsbury Morrison's was retired army officer
An elderly man who died after being hit by a car in Shrewsbury has been named.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I visted a welcoming village near Shrewsbury that proves small places can have the biggest community spirit
Pensioner, 83, who died after being hit by car outside Shrewsbury supermarket was retired army officer
Elderly man who died after being hit by car outside Shrewsbury Morrison's was retired army officer
An elderly man who died after being hit by a car in Shrewsbury has been named.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Pensioner, 83, who died after being hit by car outside Shrewsbury supermarket was retired army officer
The family of a Telford man with one leg ordered to repay £36,000 in disability benefits after the Department of Work and Pensions filmed him playing cricket, have launched a petition to urge the DWP to change its mind.
‘The unjust decision threatens our family’: Petition launched for one-legged Telford man ordered to repay £36,000 to DWP after he was filmed playing cricket
The family of a Telford man with one leg ordered to repay £36,000 in disability benefits after the Department of Work and Pensions filmed him playing cricket, have launched a petition to urge the DWP…
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December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The family of a Telford man with one leg ordered to repay £36,000 in disability benefits after the Department of Work and Pensions filmed him playing cricket, have launched a petition to urge the DWP to change its mind.
An A-road in north Shropshire was closed on Wednesday after a collision involving a lorry.
BREAKING: North Shropshire A-road closed after lorry 'left road and collided with hedge' - emergency services on scene
An A-road in north Shropshire was closed on Wednesday after a collision involving a lorry.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:58 AM
An A-road in north Shropshire was closed on Wednesday after a collision involving a lorry.
Proposals for a direct rail link between Shropshire and London have been resubmitted five months after their rejection - with plans for an additional stop in the county.
WSMR resubmits plans for direct rail link between Shropshire and London - with new county stop added
Proposals for a direct rail link between Shropshire and London have been resubmitted five months after their rejection - with plans for an additional stop in the county.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Proposals for a direct rail link between Shropshire and London have been resubmitted five months after their rejection - with plans for an additional stop in the county.
Shropshire's courts were busy in November, with several of the county's criminals being banged up behind bars.
11 of Shropshire's worst criminals locked up in November - including killers, perverts and a neighbour from hell
Shropshire's courts were busy in November, with several of the county's criminals being banged up behind bars.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Shropshire's courts were busy in November, with several of the county's criminals being banged up behind bars.
A footpath in Shrewsbury has been closed to the public amid safety concerns over part of a wall.
Safety fears force emergency closure of footpath in Shrewsbury
A footpath in Shrewsbury has been closed to the public amid safety concerns over part of a wall.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:08 PM
A footpath in Shrewsbury has been closed to the public amid safety concerns over part of a wall.
Firefighters are hoping to track down a woman who helped at the scene of a collision last month.
Firefighters seek hero woman who sprang into action after a car collided with Shropshire home and caught fire
Firefighters are hoping to track down a woman who helped at the scene of a collision last month.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Firefighters are hoping to track down a woman who helped at the scene of a collision last month.
Fast food giants Burger King have dropped out of plans to move into one of three new takeaway units being built off a roundabout in Oswestry.
Burger King pulls out of plans for new takeaway units on outskirts of Oswestry
Fast food giants Burger King have dropped out of plans to move into one of three new takeaway units being built off a roundabout in Oswestry.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Fast food giants Burger King have dropped out of plans to move into one of three new takeaway units being built off a roundabout in Oswestry.
More than 1,000 sausage dogs and their owners descended on a north Shropshire attraction for the return of a much-loved festive event.
11 adorable photos of sausage dogs taking over Shropshire attraction as popular Christmas Dachshund Extravaganza returns
More than 1,000 sausage dogs and their owners descended on a north Shropshire attraction for the return of a much-loved festive event.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
More than 1,000 sausage dogs and their owners descended on a north Shropshire attraction for the return of a much-loved festive event.
Youngsters clutching a range of lanterns they had made joined Santa’s parade through Llandrindod Wells on Friday night.
Eye catching lanterns lit up Llandrindod Wells’ Christmas light switch on event
Youngsters clutching a range of lanterns they had made joined Santa’s parade through Llandrindod Wells on Friday night.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Youngsters clutching a range of lanterns they had made joined Santa’s parade through Llandrindod Wells on Friday night.
A "charming" period home in the Shropshire countryside with a self-contained annexe and extensive equestrian facilities has been listed for sale.
'Charming' period Shropshire home offering the 'best of country living' with annexe and equestrian facilities up for sale
A "charming" period home in the Shropshire countryside with a self-contained annexe and extensive equestrian facilities has been listed for sale.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:08 PM
A "charming" period home in the Shropshire countryside with a self-contained annexe and extensive equestrian facilities has been listed for sale.
Shropshire Council has said changes made to the traffic light system at its controversial gyratory scheme in Shrewsbury have resulted in improvements to traffic flow.
'Traffic has improved' says council after changes to lights at controversial Shrewsbury gyratory system that saw fire engines delayed
Shropshire Council has said changes made to the traffic light system at its controversial gyratory scheme in Shrewsbury have resulted in improvements to traffic flow.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Shropshire Council has said changes made to the traffic light system at its controversial gyratory scheme in Shrewsbury have resulted in improvements to traffic flow.
It is one of Shropshire's most prestigious and historic institutions; a school whose alumni include explorers, actors, writers, national leaders - and one Charles Darwin. www.shropshirestar.com/news/educati...
Inside Shrewsbury School: The 473-year-old institution which taught Darwin and likes to 'do things well' but isn't 'stuffy'
It is one of Shropshire's most prestigious and historic institutions; a school whose alumni include explorers, actors, writers, national leaders - and one Charles Darwin.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:07 AM
It is one of Shropshire's most prestigious and historic institutions; a school whose alumni include explorers, actors, writers, national leaders - and one Charles Darwin. www.shropshirestar.com/news/educati...
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.