Lesley Speed, aged 44 of Rushbury Road, Rushbury, Wall under Heywood, near Church Stretton, has been charged with the murder of Archie Spriggs.
She will appear at Telford Magistrates Court today.
Police were called to a property on Rushbury Road last Thursday evening.
Officers attended the address where the 7 year old child was found deceased.
What happened to council’s e-bikes worth £90K?
Mystery remains over the fate of 27 specialist e-bikes which Herefordshire Council intended would lure people in Hereford out of their cars.
Did you witness an assault outside B&M in Malvern?
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted on Edith Walk in Malvern last month.
Town’s revived historic hotel to host late nights.
The new owners attempting to revive a dilapidated hotel in the heart of Herefordshire town are seeking a licence to serve drinks at its reinstated bar till 1am.
All the schools where you will be fined for parking.
Herefordshire drivers will shortly face fines for parking at peak times outside many county schools and other public buildings.
Cabins to fund village pub revival.
A couple who have taken on a long-abandoned Herefordshire village pub have revealed how they intend to fund its reopening.
Shropshire Council supports Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Day 2026.
Today (Wednesday 4 November 2026) is Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Day and Shropshire Council is supporting the ManKind Initiative campaign by raising awareness of male victims and encourage anyone experiencing domestic abuse to recognise the signs and reach out for support.
Operation Lockstream sees 31 arrests and 26 vehicles seized across West Mercia.
Officers across West Mercia joined forces with partner agencies throughout October as part of Operation Lockstream, a national effort to tackle organised immigration crime and the exploitation often linked to it.
Fantastic Weekend for Pegasus as Ladies and Men Climb to Second
It was a memorable weekend for Pegasus, with both our Ladies and Men’s First Teams recording impressive victories to move into second place in their respective leagues.
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