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Leominster has been awarded £1.8million from the government.

The construction of a new supermarket on the outskirts of Ludlow has today been given the final green light.

The owner of a campsite has been criticised for flouting planning refusal to increase the number of tent pitches and put up “garden shed” style glamping pods.

Householders in the Shropshire Council area are being thanked for their recycling efforts.

The police and crime commissioner still believes there is a case for bringing the region’s fire brigades under his office’s control, despite the government suspending the process until next summer.

A climate strategy will be drawn up for Shropshire’s public sector pension fund following mounting pressure for it to stop investing in fossil fuel companies.

Police investigating a fatal collision in North Herefordshire are continuing to appeal for witnesses.

People who consistently flout the new coronavirus rules will be fined, West Mercia’s police and crime commissioner has said.

A man has been charged with two counts of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury.

Plans to extend a city centre bike and car ban have been called “embarrassing” by campaigners.

Bosses at a county prison have been told it ‘cannot be considered safe’ in a damning report.

Putting electric car charging points in two of Powys’ major towns will be done in a second phase of the project, if more funding is found.

Worcester's overstretched accident and emergency department will receive an extra £2.5 million to help prepare for the winter.

The UK has reported 6,874 new cases of COVID-19, a rise of 240 from Thursday, meaning the overall number of confirmed cases confirmed is now 423,236.

The coronavirus 'R number' for the UK is estimated to be between 1.2 and 1.5, say government advisers.

A police officer has been shot dead inside a custody centre in south London, apparently when he opened a cell door to speak to a suspect.

A draft list has been published showing who is likely to be at the front of the queue for a jab when a coronavirus vaccine is approved in the UK.

A police officer has been shot dead inside a custody centre in south London, apparently when he opened a cell door to speak to a suspect.

The coronavirus 'R number' for the UK is estimated to be between 1.2 and 1.5, say government advisers.

London appears set to be added to the national coronavirus watchlist, while more areas in England and Wales are heading for new restrictions from this weekend.

The UK has reported 6,874 new cases of COVID-19, a rise of 240 from Thursday, meaning the overall number of confirmed cases confirmed is now 423,236.

Gareth Bale says he "grew up" during his time with Real Madrid and has "no regrets" having departed the Spanish club to return to Tottenham.

Lewis Hamilton believes Formula 1's future is in good hands following the appointment of Stefano Domenicali as the sport's new boss.

Valtteri Bottas outpaced Lewis Hamilton in second practice for the Russian GP as Mercedes stormed clear, with the Finn enjoying the perfect start to a weekend on which his team-mate is chasing records.

Anthony Joshua still "loves knocking people out" and plans a "demolition job" of Tyson Fury, says Eddie Hearn.

Frank Lampard says Edouard Mendy will not start for Chelsea against West Brom and plans to hold talks with Kepa Arrizabalaga in the next 24 hours.

Selena Gomez has revealed a scar on her inner thigh, which was left following a kidney transplant three years ago.

Evel Knievel's son is suing Disney over a daredevil character in the animated film Toy Story 4.

They're one of the biggest pop bands on the planet, with millions of record sales, number ones, awards and sold-out shows at arenas around the world under their belts.

Paloma Faith has revealed she is pregnant after a "struggle" with IVF.

Michael Kiwanuka has won this year's Mercury Prize with his self-titled third album.

Amazon has unveiled a flying camera drone which can be used inside the home to stream video to residents' phones in case of a break-in.

Novavax has started its Phase 3 trial of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine in the UK.

An NHS coronavirus contact-tracing app has launched across England and Wales.

The world's first hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft has taken to the skies above Bedfordshire.

Evel Knievel's son is suing Disney over a daredevil character in the animated film Toy Story 4.

Scientists studying the world's deepest diving mammal were left twiddling their thumbs when timing a dive off the coast of North Carolina.

A humpback whale that made a wrong turn and entered a crocodile-infested river in Australia has managed to escape back to sea.

A football match in West Yorkshire was forced to stop for around 20 minutes after an alpaca invaded the pitch.

The Treasury borrowed the third-highest sum for any month on record in August, according to official figures - as the chancellor prepares to unleash his latest support for the coronavirus-hit economy.

French terrorism authorities are investigating an attack that wounded two journalists near the former offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in Paris.

A minister has denied that the chancellor's message to "live without fear" during the pandemic was a suggestion people do not have to follow the coronavirus rules.

Rishi Sunak has unveiled a new scheme to support wages during the pandemic but admitted that it will leave many facing an uncertain future.