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New plans for thousands of homes and business park

Almost 3,000 homes and a "Midlands Tech Park" are proposed for land off the M54.

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New plans for thousands of homes and business park

Almost 3,000 homes and a "Midlands Tech Park" are proposed for land off the M54.

  • 4h4 hours ago
  • Shropshire
Donna Ockenden

Major baby deaths review draws to close

Three months after exposing NHS failures in Shropshire, the inquiry lead says action is being taken.

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Go-slow fuel price protest held on motorway

Tailbacks of 10 miles are reported as motorists show their anger at rising prices at the pumps.

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tractor crashed through house

'The crashes at our house make me very angry'

The Jones family have suffered crashes involving a tractor, car and lorry in recent years.

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Drinkers in a pub

Pub numbers fall to lowest on record

The West Midlands saw the biggest number of pub closures, research suggests.

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Road closure warning ahead of resurfacing work

Sections of the A442 Eastern Primary improvement project will be closed overnight from Monday.

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Artist's impression of the site

New plans for thousands of homes and business park

Almost 3,000 homes and a "Midlands Tech Park" are proposed for land off the M54.

  • 4h4 hours ago
  • Shropshire
Donna Ockenden

Major baby deaths review draws to close

Three months after exposing NHS failures in Shropshire, the inquiry lead says action is being taken.

  • 17h17 hours ago
  • Shropshire
BBC

Go-slow fuel price protest held on motorway

Tailbacks of 10 miles are reported as motorists show their anger at rising prices at the pumps.

  • 24ha day ago
  • Shropshire
tractor crashed through house

'The crashes at our house make me very angry'

The Jones family have suffered crashes involving a tractor, car and lorry in recent years.

  • 1da day ago
  • Shropshire
Drinkers in a pub

Pub numbers fall to lowest on record

The West Midlands saw the biggest number of pub closures, research suggests.

  • 1da day ago
  • Business
  • Comments
A442

Road closure warning ahead of resurfacing work

Sections of the A442 Eastern Primary improvement project will be closed overnight from Monday.

  • 2d2 days ago
  • Shropshire
Elizabeth Glinka

Listen: Politics Midlands podcast

Donna Ockenden

Major baby deaths review draws to close

Three months after exposing NHS failures in Shropshire, the inquiry lead says action is being taken.

  • 17h17 hours ago
  • Shropshire
BBC

Go-slow fuel price protest held on motorway

Tailbacks of 10 miles are reported as motorists show their anger at rising prices at the pumps.

  • 24ha day ago
  • Shropshire
tractor crashed through house

'The crashes at our house make me very angry'

The Jones family have suffered crashes involving a tractor, car and lorry in recent years.

  • 1da day ago
  • Shropshire
Drinkers in a pub

Pub numbers fall to lowest on record

A442

Road closure warning ahead of resurfacing work

Elizabeth Glinka

Listen: Politics Midlands podcast

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  1. Posted at 7:067:06

    New plans for thousands of homes and business park

    Artist's impression of the site

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  2. Posted at 18:53 4 Jul18:53 4 Jul

    The New Saints v Linfield (Tue)

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    Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League qualifying game between The New Saints and Linfield.

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  3. Posted at 18:01 4 Jul18:01 4 Jul

    Major baby deaths review draws to close

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    Three months after exposing NHS failures in Shropshire, the inquiry lead says action is being taken.

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  4. Posted at 17:37 4 Jul17:37 4 Jul

    Accrington Stanley re-sign midfielder Whalley

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    Accrington Stanley sign midfielder Shaun Whalley on a two-year deal from fellow League One side Shrewsbury Town.

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  5. Posted at 14:58 4 Jul14:58 4 Jul

    Bristol City loan Moore to Shrewsbury for season

    New Shrewsbury loan signing Taylor Moore has made 60 first team appearances for Bristol City

    Shrewsbury Town make their sixth summer signing with the arrival of Bristol City defender Taylor Moore on a season-long loan.

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  6. Posted at 11:11 4 Jul11:11 4 Jul

    Go-slow fuel price protest held on motorway

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  7. Posted at 5:09 4 Jul5:09 4 Jul

    'The crashes at our house make me very angry'

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    The Jones family have suffered crashes involving a tractor, car and lorry in recent years.

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  8. Posted at 13:32 2 Jul13:32 2 Jul

    Road closure warning ahead of resurfacing work

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  9. Posted at 13:14 2 Jul13:14 2 Jul

    Saints signings 'good for league' - Limbrick

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    Head coach Anthony Limbrick says The New Saints have made a "statement" with their summer signings.

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  10. Posted at 15:01 1 Jul15:01 1 Jul

    Thunderstorms cause flash flooding in Shropshire

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  11. Posted at 14:27 1 Jul14:27 1 Jul

    Two pet dogs killed in house fire

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    A Collie and a Jack Russell died after the blaze at a family home in Telford on Thursday.

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  12. Posted at 13:30 1 Jul13:30 1 Jul

    Footage reveals drivers' ordeal on flooded roads

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    Drivers faced tricky conditions and queues on Thursday due to deep surface water on Shropshire roads.

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  13. Posted at 5:31 1 Jul5:31 1 Jul

    Buzz as rare bumblebee awards meadow nectar points

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  14. Posted at 17:04 30 Jun17:04 30 Jun

    Drug-driver jailed after woman, 79, hurt in crash

    David Painter, 43, from Clunbury, Shropshire, admitted drug-driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving

    David Painter veered across the road into a car in which a woman was a sleeping passenger.

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  15. Posted at 16:52 30 Jun16:52 30 Jun

    Van driver took cocaine before head-on crash

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  16. Posted at 12:56 30 Jun12:56 30 Jun

    Pupils get teaching assistant to take GCSE exam

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  17. Posted at 12:54 30 Jun12:54 30 Jun

    Shrewsbury cancel friendly with side from Qatar

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    Shrewsbury Town cancel their planned pre-season friendly against a side from Qatar.

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  18. Posted at 12:41 30 Jun12:41 30 Jun

    Shrewsbury sign O'Brien on two-year contract

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    Republic of Ireland striker Aiden O'Brien signs for League One side Shrewsbury Town on a two-year contract.

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  19. Posted at 8:10 30 Jun8:10 30 Jun

    Warwickshire sign Barnard from Worcestershire

    England Lions all-rounder Ed Barnard began his career with his native Shropshire

    Warwickshire sign Worcestershire's England Lions all-rounder Ed Barnard for the 2023 season on a three-year contract.

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  20. Posted at 5:10 30 Jun5:10 30 Jun

    'Para hockey is my massive second chance'

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    Naomi Jenks began playing sledge ice hockey following a snowboarding accident.

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