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The repairs have transformed the area of Whitchurch canal devastated by December’s catastrophic collapse.

Plus Pictures show incredible progress on Whitchurch's canal collapse

Shrewsbury Crown Court

Plus Lorry driver who made £52k selling drugs with co-dealer is spared jail

Becky Roberts and Ed LLewellyn have worked hard to make the Edgmond Lion a popular pub

Plus Shropshire pub nearly lost to the community is given new life

At Shrewsbury’s Mamma Margherita are Sohail Batooli (right) with his wife Kirsty and his brother Sam.

Watch: We take a look at Shrewsbury's newest pizza restaurant

9 of the best-rated fish and chip shops in Shrewsbury

Plas Yolyn near St Martins

Wedding venue plans for historic house near Wales border

Brothers Nick and Simon Brown at Llanymynech Golf Course

The hidden gem golf club spanning two countries

News

Shrewsbury Crown Court

Plus Shrewsbury man jailed for breaching restraining order against his ex

Hay Castle. Google Streetview.

6 reasons to visit Mid Wales town that’s a dream world for book lovers

The diversion route which will be in place during the closure of the A442 in Telford

Temporary lights and full closure planned for busy Telford road

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy in the hunt as Alex Smalley takes control at US PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy ‘has a chance’ at US PGA Championship in hunt for seventh major

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy races up standings to sit one behind leaders at US PGA Championship

England's women in action

New Zealand level England series as rain affects six-wicket win in Cardiff

Rory McIlroy walks past fans

Rory McIlroy charges through field in third round to chase down US PGA leaders

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill lifts the Scottish Premiership title alongside Callum McGregor

Celtic’s dramatic title win ‘the best feeling in the world’ for Martin O’Neill

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Sutton Hill, Shropshire's most deprived estate

Plus I visited Shropshire's 'most deprived' estate

The Museum of the Gorge in Ironbridge.

National Trust's Ironbridge takeover: Traders excited for the future

Residents living nearby complained the huge structure - comprising of a dormer, loft conversion and skylights - was ruining the character of the neighbourhood.

Man ordered to tear down dormer size of 'football director's box'

The Three Fishes pub in Bayston Hill. Work has started and machinery is on site to rebuild the pub

Repairs finally begin on Shropshire pub wrecked by lorry 18 months ago

Business

Emma and Gareth Glynn, owners of The Shropshire Distillery

Plus Meet the couple crafting spirits and liqueurs at their own distillery

JCB chairman Lord Bamford

The West Midlands' wealthiest revealed in Sunday Times Rich List 2026

University Of Glasgow

Victor Floorcare secures University of Glasgow framework

Luke Pollard MP

Telford's 'time is coming now' as defence contract to create 100 jobs

Nostalgia

This archive photo from December 13, 1982 shows Ellesmere Army Cadets Lance Corporal Wayne Price, Alan Walker, and Michael Wood shows them seemingly trying on their berets. The photographer was Richard Brock.

'Stop removing flags' - Your letters plus two retro pictures from 1982

This picture dated May 21, 1982, features amateur actor Arthur Dunn who turned his thespian skills into a new career - as a hell-fire preacher for the Black Country Museum. Arthur, aged 59, also played village doctor and chemist in the replica village in Tipton Road, Dudley.

Your letters plus two nostalgic pictures from 1982

Major Adrian Coles, right, with his wife Pam, and Mr Simon Kenyon-Slaney, with two hedgehogs trying out the escape ramp in the new cattle grid which was officially opened at Clee Hill - October 18, 1982

Dismay at Green Party’s ‘Zacko Whacko O'Polanski’ - Your letters

The Queen meets well-wishers during her trip to Telford as part of a private visit to COD Donnington on June 4, 1982. She was Colonel in Chief of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps. She officially opened the new Central Processing Building after arriving at RAF Shawbury.

British political establishment is mortally wounded - Your Letters

Willie Carr and Mike Bailey challenge Liverpool's Ray Kennedy. Picture: Wolves Heroes

Plus “I needed a police escort." Wolves-Liverpool remembered 50 years on

Bridgnorth in pictures: 19 nostalgic views of the town

Education

Telford College celebrates the opening of its new library.

Telford College's new £2 million library opens its doors
The college has also invested £15,000 in its new book collection.
Dominic Robertson

What's On

Eurovision Song Contest 2026

Eurovision winner Dara had ‘doubt and anxiety’ about taking part in song contest

Eurovision Song Contest 2026

UK’s Look Mum No Computer last in Eurovision final as Bulgaria wins first trophy

Billy Joel

Billy Joel offers tribute to Vienna during Eurovision final

Alexandra Capitanescu, representing Romania, performs the song Choke Me during the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest in the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria

In Pictures: Eye-catching acts light up Eurovision Song Contest final

Look Mum No Computer from United Kingdom performing the song Eins, Zwei, Drei, during the grand final for the Eurovision Song Contest in the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria

Look Mum No Computer performs in Eurovision final as Israel gets mixed reception

Look Mum No Computer

Look Mum No Computer to perform in Eurovision final amid boycott over Israel

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SodaStream Terra sparkling water maker drops to £56 in Amazon deal saving shoppers 48% (aff)

SodaStream Terra deal cuts fizzy water maker to £56

Amazon has halved the price of the Philips 3000 Series Dual Basket Air Fryer, cutting the popular 9-litre model to £89.98 in a limited-time deal.

Amazon cuts Philips dual air fryer to £89.98 in huge deal

Amazon has cut the price of its Ember 40-inch 2-Series Fire TV by 40%, bringing the Alexa-enabled smart television down to £179.99 in a limited-time deal.

Amazon Fire TV drops to £179.99 in major smart TV deal

The best e.l.f SPF products to add to your summer beauty routine (aff)

The ultimate SPF lineup for glowing skin this summer

Politics

Former Councillor Usman Ahmed as Mayor of Wellington.

Former mayor’s resignation opens two Telford parish council vacancies

Welsh Liberal Democrat Powys County Councillor Glyn Preston has written to newly appointed Welsh Health and Social Care Minister Mabon ap Gwynfor raising a number of urgent healthcare issues affecting residents in Llanidloes and across Mid Wales

New Welsh Minister urged to tackle Mid Wales healthcare concerns

A representative selection of the youngsters who have worked on the tiles for the Croseo site with Builth Wells Mayor Councillor Mark Hammond centre, Deputy Mayor Councillor Alan Waller on the left, Isaac Coe and Alex and Blue Macaskill.

Former eyesore Builth Wells site now brought back to life

“It has been an immense privilege to represent the County Council,” Powys chairman Councillor William Powell says

A final view from the Chairman of Powys

Cllr Gareth E Jones of the Powys Independents group, represents Llanelwedd at Powys County Council.

Temporary milage increase for Powys council due to Middle East war

Grant bid in for money to improve Builth Wells’ public places

Grant bid in for money to improve Builth Wells’ public places

Pictured from left to right are: Emma Palmer, Chief Executive; Cllr Danny Bebb, Vice Chair; Cllr Geoff Morgan the new Chair of Powys County Council; Cllr William Powell, outgoing Chair; Cllr Jake Berriman, Leader of Powys County Council; and Cllr Peter James, Assistant Vice Chair.

New Chair of Powys County Council appointed

Farming

Crowds watching Meirion Owen and his Quackers at a previous show.

Extra biosecurity measures introduced at Llanbister Show

Rob Taylor QPM, Wales Wildlife & Rural Crime Police Co-ordinator, pictured with NFU Cymru Rural Affairs Board Chair Gary Yeomans and fellow board members after this week’s meeting

Rural crime lead addresses NFU Cymru members

Cwm Farm, Clun offers total privacy in the Welsh Marches.

Small South Shropshire farm on offer for £800,000

North Shropshire Farmers Day announced for charity’s fundraising drive

Firefighters working hard to rescue the cow which had become stuck in mud

Firefighters rescue trapped cow in Welshpool

Mervyn Price with a thank you cake for 20 years of tractor runs.

Mervyn honoured for 20 years of tractor runs

Opinion

Many women had made banners to bring on the march

PCOS becoming PMOS improves awareness - but will it improve treatment? Kirsty-Louise Card

Nigel Farage enjoys his moment in the spotlight

Why voters decided to give ruling parties a hiding in the elections

Marks & Spencer has agreed to buy a warehouse from Asos in Staffordshire in a move that will see it create another 600 jobs and support plans to double online sales.

Why Marks & Spencer is bringing 600 jobs to the West Midlands Mark Drew

Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe MP David Chadwick

Lib Dems will not stop fighting for farming communities, Powys MP says

Your World

Garrison Sergeant Major Andrew (Vern) Stokes OBE, MVO, DL

Royal event planner to tell extraordinary life story at Shrewsbury event

Adam Youens and apprentice Tomas Ankers

From school leaver to Shanghai: Apprentice to represent Team UK at WorldSkills

Kim Tyson, has reached an extraordinary milestone - raising a total of £10,000 to support the charity’s work

Cuan Wildlife Rescue Celebrates Kim Tyson’s Remarkable £10,000 Fundraising Mile...

Poster

Charity fund raising event for Severn Hospice.

Environment

Councillor Andrew Eade speaking at a meeting of Telford & Wrekin Council cabinet on May 14, 2026.

‘No evidence’ of fly tip rise after recycling centre ban -councillor

Cllr Jackie Charlton - Liberal Democrat - Llangattock and Llangynidr.

A vote of no confidence in Powys County Councillor is blocked

Llandrindod Wells Town Council secures one grant to maintain toilets as it applies for another for public realm work.

Powys town council secures a grant to help maintain toilets

The River Wye at Glasbury bridge near Hay-on-Wye.

Cabinet set to adopt River Wye charter to protect it from pollution

Weather heatwave: What has the Met Office said, what is the average UK temperature in May? Photo: AFP via Getty Images

Temperatures could climb into mid-20s by bank hol says Met Office