Ollie Westbury on the collapse of Shrewsbury's takeover Ollie Westbury gives the latest following the news that the proposed takeover of Shrewsbury Town has collapsed

Ollie Westbury on the collapse of Shrewsbury's takeover

Awful April: Every household bill going up from today Household bills are rising.

Households are facing across-the-board increases in their bills as “awful April” takes effect.

Plans revealed for new 70-bed care home in Newport in Shropshire Plans for a new 70-bed dementia care home inside Newport's multi-million pound 'care village' have been revealed.

Plans for a new 70-bed dementia care home inside Newport's multi-million pound 'care village' have been revealed.

We went on a 'pothole safari' around the Black Country - I lost count how many I saw on one street Spring is in the air. The sky is blue, the blazing sun is licking the glistening paintwork of the brown Kia. What glorious weather for a drive out.

Spring is in the air. The sky is blue, the blazing sun is licking the glistening paintwork of the brown Kia. What glorious weather for a drive out.

Revealed: Black Country's most nicked motors – is your car on the list? Car thieves in the West Midlands stole more Fords than any other car brand in the last year, Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster has revealed.

Car thieves in the West Midlands stole more Fords than any other car brand in the last year, Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster has revealed.

New homes planned for Wolverhampton's 25-year empty eyesore New homes are set to be built on an eyesore patch of land in Wolverhampton next to a retail park after lying empty for more than 25 years.

New homes are set to be built on an eyesore patch of land in Wolverhampton next to a retail park after lying empty for more than 25 years.

Could you be the new Miss Shropshire? Find out more as beauty queen launches new pageant event... A beauty queen is looking for a new lady to take over her crown - and chase down the title of Miss England.

A beauty queen is looking for a new lady to take over her crown - and chase down the title of Miss England.

Shrewsbury-born Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard backs growing campaign to save Shirehall A world-reknowned artist has added his voice to calls to save the "modernist icon" Shirehall building in Shrewsbury.

A world-reknowned artist has added his voice to calls to save the "modernist icon" Shirehall building in Shrewsbury.

Shropshire town named on 2025 Sunday Times list of 'best places to live' Two regional gems have made the list for the 2025 Sunday Times 'best places to live'.

Two regional gems have made the list for the 2025 Sunday Times 'best places to live'.

Things are looking up for a 21st century airship revival in Bridgnorth - but this new dawn has beckoned before They're coming back - not that they've ever been away for long. But it would be prudent not to get too carried away just yet, as a new dawn has beckoned for airships many times over the years without…

Could it be different this time? If it is, Bridgnorth-based company Straightline Aviation will be in the vanguard as it has placed a near-£40 million order for a fleet of American-built Z1 hybrid airships.

Cradley Heath pub could be demolished to make way for new shop A Cradley Heath pub could be demolished to make way for a new shop.

A Cradley Heath pub could be demolished to make way for a new shop.

Staffordshire town named on 2025 Sunday Times list of 'best places to live' Two regional gems have made the list for the 2025 Sunday Times 'best places to live'.

Two regional gems have made the list for the 2025 Sunday Times 'best places to live'.

Brewery provides a taste of Indian brewing and living proof of hard work paying off It's a brewery which pays heritage to the Indian community around Birmingham and the West Midlands, as well as showing that failing your exams isn't the end of the world.

It's a brewery which pays heritage to the Indian community around Birmingham and the West Midlands, as well as showing that failing your exams isn't the end of the world.

New tram line will boost Dudley's economy, says transport secretary The Midland Metro will play a 'transformative' role in regenerating Dudley and the Black Country, said Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander as she inspected progress on the new line.

The Midland Metro will play a 'transformative' role in regenerating Dudley and the Black Country, said Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander as she inspected progress on the new line.

Impressive bird's eye view of site of former Brownhills pub as it is transformed into care home Exclusive drone images give a glimpse into a new development on the site of a former pub.

Exclusive drone images give a glimpse into a new development on the site of a former pub.

Best wishes given to Postman Sam as he leaves Halesowen post office after 32 years of service A popular postmaster has spoken of being around the best people and how much he'll miss the customers as he left a post office in Halesowen after 32 years.

A popular postmaster has spoken of being around the best people and how much he'll miss the customers as he left a post office in Halesowen after 32 years.

'It might cost me a few quid!' Oldbury cafe owner ready to honour free sausage sandwich promise after West Brom signing An Oldbury cafe owner is getting ready to honour a promise he made to give away free sausage sandwiches if his beloved Baggies signed a Premier League striker.

An Oldbury cafe owner is getting ready to honour a promise he made to give away free sausage sandwiches if his beloved Baggies signed a Premier League striker.

'Save our Leather Museum!': Protesters take to Walsall town centre with call to axe plans to move 'top visited' attraction Protesters walked the streets of Walsall to campaign for the axing of plans to move Walsall Leather Museum.

Protesters walked the streets of Walsall to campaign for the axing of plans to move Walsall Leather Museum.

We ask Wolverhampton shoppers 'what's so great about Aldi?' as supermarket rated cheapest fourth year in a row Aldi has yet again won 'Cheapest Supermarket' - for the fourth year in a row.

Aldi has yet again won 'Cheapest Supermarket' - for the fourth year in a row.

'Just happy to be alive': Black Country expat tells how his home has been devasted by the Los Angeles wildfires A Black Country ex-pat who has lost his house in the 'devastating' wildfires which have killed 16 people in California said he and his family will have to start again.

A Black Country ex-pat who has lost his house in the 'devastating' wildfires which have killed 16 people in California said he and his family will have to start again.

The big freeze is ending in the West Midlands - here's what the Met Office has forecast next Temperatures are set to rise to double figures on Monday as the country’s bitter cold snap comes to an end – but the thaw could lead to some flooding.

Temperatures are set to rise to double figures on Monday as the country’s bitter cold snap comes to an end – but the thaw could lead to some flooding.

'Mo was in extremely poor condition' - Willenhall woman banned from owning pets after leaving starving dog to 'suffer' A Willenhall woman has been banned from owning animals for 15 years after her dog was left to suffer in an emaciated state

A Willenhall woman has been banned from owning animals for 15 years after her dog was left to suffer in an emaciated state

Dudley darts ace to line up on PDC Pro Tour alongside Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen A Dudley darts player will be lining up against the likes of Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen on the PDC Tour for the next two years.

A Dudley darts player will be lining up against the likes of Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen on the PDC Tour for the next two years.

Brewery with family history, green ambition and excellent beer right in the heart of Shropshire countryside Set among the Shropshire/Wyre Forest border is a family-run brewery with green ambitions and a beer brewed from the finest local ingredients.

Set among the Shropshire/Wyre Forest border is a family-run brewery with green ambitions and a beer brewed from the finest local ingredients.

Around 150 potholes are filled in every day by Staffordshire road repair workers as 'significant progress' is made Staffordshire's road crews have been carrying out more than 150 pothole repairs per day as part of an ongoing programme.

Staffordshire's road crews have been carrying out more than 150 pothole repairs per day as part of an ongoing programme.

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre pays tribute to much-loved drag queen who died aged 32 Tributes have poured in for a much-loved drag queen and performer who has passed away, aged 32.

James Lee Williams, known as drag artist The Vivienne, passed away age 32.

Dudley semi-pro darts player jailed after conning customers out of nearly £69k while running landscaping business A Dudley semi-professional darts player has been jailed for 34 months after conning customers of his gardening and landscaping business out of nearly £69,000.

A Dudley semi-professional darts player has been jailed for 34 months after conning customers of his gardening and landscaping business out of nearly £69,000.

Junior football team kicks of training session in Slade singer's new kit A junior football team was rocking its new look as the team had their first training session sporting a new kit bought by rock legend Noddy Holder.

A junior football team was rocking its new look as the team had their first training session sporting a new kit bought by rock legend Noddy Holder.
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'We're putting fine dining on the map for Telford' - Refurbed and renamed pub reopens The new bosses behind a Telford pub that has undergone a luxurious £1m refurbishment have explained what customers new and old can expect.

The new bosses behind a Telford pub that has undergone a luxurious £1m refurbishment have explained what customers new and old can expect.
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More details revealed for plan to build almost 300 homes on edge of Shrewsbury More details have emerged about plans to build 283 homes on the edge of Shrewsbury.

More details have emerged about plans to build 283 homes on the edge of Shrewsbury.
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