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Boris Johnson outside 10 Downing Street

West Midlands MPs call for PM to go

Telford Tory MP Lucy Allan is among the backbenchers calling on Boris Johnson to step down.

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New plans for thousands of homes and business park

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

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Major baby deaths review draws to close

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Boris Johnson outside 10 Downing Street

West Midlands MPs call for PM to go

Telford Tory MP Lucy Allan is among the backbenchers calling on Boris Johnson to step down.

  • 10h10 hours ago
  • Stoke & Staffordshire
A general view of The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Fresh critical incident declared at hospital trust

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust says it is working to manage exceptional pressures.

  • 19h19 hours ago
  • Shropshire
Eli Wilkinson

Woman launches awards for people with dyslexia

Eli Wilkinson, who herself has dyslexia, says she wants to recognise dyslexic people's achievements.

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Protest in Shrewsbury

Fresh relief road protest amid local plan debate

It comes amid a fortnight-long examination of the county's Local Plan.

  • 1da day ago
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Artist's impression of the site

New plans for thousands of homes and business park

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

  • 1da day ago
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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.

  • 2d2 days ago
  • Shropshire
Elizabeth Glinka

Listen: Politics Midlands podcast

A general view of The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Fresh critical incident declared at hospital trust

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust says it is working to manage exceptional pressures.

  • 19h19 hours ago
  • Shropshire
Eli Wilkinson

Woman launches awards for people with dyslexia

Eli Wilkinson, who herself has dyslexia, says she wants to recognise dyslexic people's achievements.

  • 22ha day ago
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Protest in Shrewsbury

Fresh relief road protest amid local plan debate

It comes amid a fortnight-long examination of the county's Local Plan.

  • 1da day ago
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New plans for thousands of homes and business park

Donna Ockenden

Major baby deaths review draws to close

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  1. Posted at 7:31 6 Jul7:31 6 Jul

    Fresh critical incident declared at hospital trust

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    Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust says it is working to manage exceptional pressures.

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  2. Posted at 5:03 6 Jul5:03 6 Jul

    Woman launches awards for people with dyslexia

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  3. Posted at 19:52 5 Jul19:52 5 Jul

    TNS claim Champions League win over Linfield

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    The New Saints claim victory in their Champions League first qualifying round first leg against Linfield thanks to Ryan Brobbel's second-half goal.

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  4. Posted at 13:28 5 Jul13:28 5 Jul

    New plans for thousands of homes and business park

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  5. Posted at 13:13 5 Jul13:13 5 Jul

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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Posted at 11:11 4 Jul11:11 4 Jul

    Go-slow fuel price protest held on motorway

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

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

    'The crashes at our house make me very angry'

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

    Road closure warning ahead of resurfacing work

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  12. 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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  13. Posted at 15:01 1 Jul15:01 1 Jul

    Thunderstorms cause flash flooding in Shropshire

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  14. 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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    Footage reveals drivers' ordeal on flooded roads

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

    Buzz as rare bumblebee awards meadow nectar points

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  17. 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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    Van driver took cocaine before head-on crash

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

    Pupils get teaching assistant to take GCSE exam

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    Shrewsbury cancel friendly with side from Qatar

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