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Pensioner's 'outrage' at solar panel rejection

Social housing resident Frank Taylor says he wanted to install panels to cut his rising energy bill.

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Frank Taylor by his house

Pensioner's 'outrage' at solar panel rejection

Social housing resident Frank Taylor says he wanted to install panels to cut his rising energy bill.

  • 5h5 hours ago
  • Shropshire
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UK heatwave: Baby hedgehogs 'disorientated'

A farmer, flower grower and animal rescue centre worker speak about the challenges of the conditions.

  • 9h9 hours ago
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Shrewsbury Flower Show site

Fireworks cancelled at popular flower show

The Met Office has issued its highest alert for fire severity over the weekend.

  • 14h14 hours ago
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Chief constable rescues 'panting' dog from hot car

Pippa Mills says it was "simple cruelty" to leave a dog in a hot car during the hot weather.

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Booster change 'horrific' for disabled daughter

Mother Nicky Clark says she does not understand why Emily did not get a booster jab in spring.

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Frank Taylor by his house

Pensioner's 'outrage' at solar panel rejection

Social housing resident Frank Taylor says he wanted to install panels to cut his rising energy bill.

  • 5h5 hours ago
  • Shropshire
Baby hedgehog
2:46
Video 2 minutes 46 seconds

UK heatwave: Baby hedgehogs 'disorientated'

A farmer, flower grower and animal rescue centre worker speak about the challenges of the conditions.

  • 9h9 hours ago
  • UK
Shrewsbury Flower Show site

Fireworks cancelled at popular flower show

The Met Office has issued its highest alert for fire severity over the weekend.

  • 14h14 hours ago
  • Shropshire
Chief Constable Pippa Mills

Chief constable rescues 'panting' dog from hot car

Pippa Mills says it was "simple cruelty" to leave a dog in a hot car during the hot weather.

  • 18h18 hours ago
  • England
Emily

Booster change 'horrific' for disabled daughter

Mother Nicky Clark says she does not understand why Emily did not get a booster jab in spring.

  • 1da day ago
  • Shropshire
Combine on fire

Combine harvester fire in field at manor house

Fire crews contained the blaze that spread from the vehicle to a field of straw.

  • 1da day ago
  • Shropshire
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Baby hedgehog
2:46
Video 2 minutes 46 seconds

UK heatwave: Baby hedgehogs 'disorientated'

A farmer, flower grower and animal rescue centre worker speak about the challenges of the conditions.

  • 9h9 hours ago
  • UK
Shrewsbury Flower Show site

Fireworks cancelled at popular flower show

The Met Office has issued its highest alert for fire severity over the weekend.

  • 14h14 hours ago
  • Shropshire
Chief Constable Pippa Mills

Chief constable rescues 'panting' dog from hot car

Pippa Mills says it was "simple cruelty" to leave a dog in a hot car during the hot weather.

  • 18h18 hours ago
  • England
Emily

Booster change 'horrific' for disabled daughter

Combine on fire

Combine harvester fire in field at manor house

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Earlier bin collections in place during heatwave

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  1. Posted at 5:185:18

    Pensioner's 'outrage' at solar panel rejection

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  3. Posted at 20:14 11 Aug20:14 11 Aug

    Fireworks cancelled at popular flower show

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  4. Posted at 10:23 11 Aug10:23 11 Aug

    Combine harvester fire in field at manor house

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  5. Posted at 10:08 11 Aug10:08 11 Aug

    Booster jab wait 'horrific' for disabled daughter

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    Mother Nicky Clark says she does not understand why Emily did not get a booster jab in spring.

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  6. Posted at 15:08 10 Aug15:08 10 Aug

    Earlier bin collections in place during heatwave

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    Ahead of a four-day amber weather warning, councils are bringing forward bin collections.

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  7. Posted at 9:08 10 Aug9:08 10 Aug

    Driver arrested after motorcyclist killed in crash

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    A second person has life-threatening injuries after the crash in Telford on Tuesday evening.

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  8. Posted at 5:11 10 Aug5:11 10 Aug

    Farmer 'may have to get rid of cows' if no rain

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    James Thompson says the dry weather has reduced the amount of grass his herd can eat.

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  9. Posted at 21:01 9 Aug21:01 9 Aug

    Shrewsbury Town 3-2 Carlisle United

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    Chey Dunkley scores a late winner as Shrewsbury come from behind to beat Carlisle in the Carabao Cup first round.

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  10. Posted at 13:37 9 Aug13:37 9 Aug

    Heatwave sparks diesel switch for heritage railway

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    Severn Valley Railway moves away from steam to avoid causing lineside fires sparked by cinders.

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  11. Posted at 11:58 9 Aug11:58 9 Aug

    Huge fire rips through scrapyard

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    Residents near Clun were advised to shut their windows due to large amounts of smoke in the area.

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  12. Posted at 9:26 9 Aug9:26 9 Aug

    Shrewsbury's Flanagan wins red-card appeal

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    The Football Association rescind a red card shown to Shrewsbury defender Tom Flanagan following an appeal.

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  13. Posted at 14:52 8 Aug14:52 8 Aug

    Families forced to spend thousands on dental care

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    A BBC investigation revealed nine in 10 NHS dental practices are not accepting new adult patients.

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  14. Posted at 12:43 8 Aug12:43 8 Aug

    Rising costs affect popular flower show

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    Thousands of visitors are expected at Shrewsbury's Quarry Park for the 133rd flower show.

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  15. Posted at 5:47 8 Aug5:47 8 Aug

    Meringue firm ends EU exports over Brexit

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    Leanne Crowther says customers "understood" the difficulties it was having.

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  16. Posted at 16:41 6 Aug16:41 6 Aug

    Shrewsbury Town 0-1 Accrington Stanley

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    Tommy Leigh scores the winner as Accrington snatch a battling away win over 10-man Shrewsbury.

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  17. Posted at 12:08 6 Aug12:08 6 Aug

    Fresh dig at manor site to find more artefacts

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    A team is back at Soulton Hall to dig deeper into a moat possibly dating back to the 13th century.

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  18. Posted at 22:03 5 Aug22:03 5 Aug

    Listen: Non-league commentaries

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    Listen to BBC radio commentary from Saturday's action in the National League, National League North & National League South.

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  19. Posted at 5:19 5 Aug5:19 5 Aug

    Hot weather cost family flower farm over £20k

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    Shropshire Petals hoped to welcome visitors to a "carpet of colour" during a two-week flower festival.

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  20. Posted at 5:20 4 Aug5:20 4 Aug

    Norman tower not identified after castle dig

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    Excavation at Shrewsbury Castle had been looking for evidence of the site's days as a timber fortress.

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