Hunt starts for firm to run Shropshire Council's leisure centres Shropshire Council is seeking a business to run its leisure centres when the current deal ends.

Hunt starts for firm to run leisure centres

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Telford teacher gets marathon inspiration from her pupils Rachael Ganderton is attempting to run the London Marathon a week after the Manchester Marathon.

Teacher gets marathon inspiration from her pupils

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Plans for 450-home estate opposed by Shrewsbury residents Pat Jones says traffic in the area is already very busy.

Plans for 450-home estate opposed by residents

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Coffee or tea? Builders A survey by Barratt and David Wilson Homes in Worcestershire finds coffee is the top brew for builders, with chocolate Hobnobs named favourite…

Coffee or tea? Builders' on-site brew preference revealed

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'Oldest WW2 veteran' from Malvern dies aged 109 Frank Chester is praised by his family following his death nine days after his birthday.

'Oldest WW2 veteran' dies aged 109

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Worcestershire police officer A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a female police officer was stabbed in the neck at Clifton, near Kempsey.

Worcestershire police officer 'stabbed in neck' as man arrested for attempted murder

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Shropshire woman who struggled to leave house eyes charity walk Caroline Murphy is to undertake a 22-mile course after spending years of her life indoors due to illness.

Woman who struggled to leave house eyes huge walk

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Traders reminded to keep market area tidy after waste and litter concerns Traders are to be reminded that they need to keep a Ludlow market area tidy following concerns that waste and litter are being left around.

Traders reminded to keep market area tidy after waste and litter concerns

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Community pool celebrates one year under new management Tenbury Community Pool is celebrating one year under Halo Leisure, with nearly 12,000 visits, major upgrades, and expanded community programmes.

Community pool celebrates one year under new management

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Bridgnorth fire prompts police plea for drivers to park 'considerately' Shropshire Fire and Rescue got to the Bridgnorth blaze but "often faces challenges" in narrow roads.

Police call for 'considerate' parking after fire

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Popular brewery celebrates 20 years with free family friendly open day Ludlow Brewing Company celebrates its 20th anniversary with a free family-friendly open day at The Railway Shed on Sunday, May 3.

Popular brewery celebrates 20 years with free family friendly open day

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Telford couple open Little Footprints in the Sky memorial garden Shaun Pickering and Katie Stuart, who lost a baby in 2024, cut the ribbon at the memorial.

Couple open town's baby memorial garden

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Parkrun cancelled again due to ongoing works Ludlow parkrun was cancelled again on April 18 due to ongoing nearby roadworks, forcing runners to travel to events elsewhere.

Parkrun cancelled again due to ongoing works

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Top prices achieved at Shrewsbury plant and machinery auction TWO Claas forage harvesters stole the show at the Shrewsbury Plant and Machinery Sale, fetching bumper prices

Top prices achieved at Shrewsbury plant and machinery auction

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Madeley event to mark 110 years since Battle of the Somme The project is being organised by the Madeley branch of the Royal British Legion.

Event to mark 110 years since Battle of the Somme

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Ludlow residents invited to meet local policing team at drop-in event Meet Ludlow’s local policing team at a drop-in event on April 19, for crime prevention advice, community chats and Neighbourhood Matters.

Ludlow residents invited to meet local policing team at drop-in event

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Business celebrates three years of helping people live independently Better Together Services celebrates three years of supporting independent living across Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, offering companionship…

Business celebrates three years of helping people live independently

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How Oswestry restaurateur overcame racism to become a 'legend' George Miah reflects on early challenges running his restaurant ahead of its 50th anniversary.

'I won round racist customers and became a legend'

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Firefighters' Wrekin climb for colleague with cancer The Tweedale crew will climb The Wrekin each hour, for 24 hours, in full firefighting gear.

Firefighters' hill climb for colleague with cancer

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Bank burglars made off in German-brand car after early-hours break-in A HUNT has been launched for bank burglars driving a German-brand car after entry was forced to a building in Ludlow.

Bank burglars made off in German-brand car after early-hours break-in

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Work to remove pool pollution after tanker fire in Telford The Environment Agency says tests indicate the majority of pollutants have been contained in two pools.

Work to remove pool pollution after tanker fire

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Burglary investigation underway after town bank cordoned off A burglary investigation is underway after police cordoned off a Ludlow bank.

Burglary investigation underway after town bank cordoned off

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Shropshire Council could consider closing libraries Shropshire Council's finances pose "a significant challenge to maintain library services".

Council could consider closing libraries

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Live- town centre bank cordoned off with police called NatWest bank in Ludlow has reportedly been cordoned off by police this morning. More to follow.

Live- town centre bank cordoned off with police called

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Sunshine to follow rain in Ludlow weekend forecast THE Met Office has forecast a mix of rain and sunshine for Ludlow this weekend

Sunshine to follow rain in Ludlow weekend forecast

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Gardening group given £9,300 grant to develop shared green space A community gardening group has secured a £9,300 grant to develop a shared green space.

Gardening group given £9,300 grant to develop shared green space

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Telford baby memorial garden created by couple set to open Shaun Pickering says it will give families "a place to remember their loved ones".

Baby memorial garden created by couple set to open

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Plea to delay Shropshire Council food waste collections to 2039 Shropshire Council says it cannot afford to fund the service, despite it being made mandatory.

Council plea to delay food waste collection to 2039

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Calls for speed limit and parking restriction outside primary school A councillor is seeking a term-time speed limit outside a Tenbury primary school after concerns were raised by residents and parents of…

Calls for speed limit and parking restriction outside primary school

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Two south Shropshire towns bid to be named Britain Two south Shropshire towns are in the running for a major national culture award and have been backed by the region's MP.

Two south Shropshire towns bid to be named Britain's town of culture

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