Local News
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New council civic centre is ‘golden opportunity’ says deputy leader
Plans to relocate Shropshire Council’s headquarters have created a “golden opportunity” for a new Shrewsbury town centre base, the authority’s deputy leader has said.
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Flood warnings and alerts remain in force
Flood warnings and alerts are in force across Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Monmouthshire and Shropshire this morning.
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Flood warning issued on River Teme
A flood warning has been issued on the River Teme at Stanford Bridge.
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Council extends free school meals support for Herefordshire children
Over 3,200 primary and secondary school pupils in Herefordshire are set to receive free school meals support during the February and Easter half term holidays.
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Environment Agency plan Tenbury scheme phone briefing
Tenbury residents will be able to take part in a phone briefing session as the Environment Agency continues its consultation on the new flood defence scheme.
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Hedge cutting works in Ludlow
Ludlow Town Council will carry out hedge cutting works this week.
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Still time to have your say in Shropshire Council’s budget consultation
Shropshire Council is reminding residents that they are still able to comment on its annual budget consultation, which covers the period from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.
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Shropshire woman’s appeal after both parents die from COVID-19
A woman from Shropshire who lost both of her parents to COVID-19 has described losing family to the virus as “devastating” and urged people to be vigilant in protecting each other from the virus.
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Business grants scheme open to provide help for county’s firms
Shropshire businesses impacted by the current coronavirus lockdown will be supported through a new round of grants.
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Council criticised over plans to take over town’s children service
Bromyard councillors have blasted Herefordshire Council for planning a ‘power grab’ to integrate children services which are independently run in the town.
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Walk-through COVID-19 testing centre to open in Ludlow
A new walk-through COVID-19 testing facility for those with symptoms will open in Ludlow this week.
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Bridgnorth housing plans rejected
Plans to demolish the former Bridgnorth District Council headquarters and build 30 houses in its place have been rejected.
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Town council opposes ‘eco’ homes
Town councillors have unanimously objected to plans to build 10 ‘eco-friendly’ homes in Kington.
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Shobdon Food & Flying Festival cancelled
This year's Shobdon Food & Flying Festival has been cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic.
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Shropshire councillors: Remote working could allow "outer-region" residents to work for Combined Authority
A regional body should take advantage of the growth of remote working and recruit people who live further away from its Birmingham base, a Shropshire councillor has argued.
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Plans to convert former church into wine bar rejected
Plans to convert a former Methodist church into a wine bar in Ledbury have been rejected by Herefordshire Council.
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Rough sleepers ‘attracted’ to Shropshire says council leader
The leader of Shropshire Council has come under fire for saying a rise in homelessness in the county is because rough sleepers are treated “too well”.
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Rethink urged on Big Town Plan in light of pandemic
A rethink has been urged over major plans to regenerate Shrewsbury town centre in light of changes to the way people live, work and shop as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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50 ewes dead after sheep worrying incident
Police are appealing for information after more than 50 sheep were found dead on farmland in Monmouthshire.
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Multiple crews tackling barn fire
Firefighters are tackling a large barn fire in the Kings Pyon area.
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Shrewsbury boss recovering after spending time in intensive care with coronavirus
Shrewsbury manager Steve Cotterill is recovering in hospital after spending time in intensive care with coronavirus.
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Calls for local plan consultation to be paused during lockdown
Calls have been made for a consultation into where 30,000 houses should be built in Shropshire to be paused until the current lockdown ends.
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Region’s police responsible for fifth of mask fines
The region’s police force has been responsible for handing out more than a fifth of all fines for not wearing a face mask.
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Man taken to hospital after car overturns
A man has been taken to hospital after single-vehicle collision in North Herefordshire.
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Bereaved families and victims of road crashes to receive vital support
Bereaved families and injured victims affected by incidents on the roads will soon benefit from support.
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Community vaccination to commence in South West Shropshire
Philip Dunne MP for the Ludlow constituency today confirmed his understanding of the rollout of the COVID vaccination programme in South Shropshire.
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Body found believed to be missing Ludlow Man
A body has been recovered from the River Teme and is believed to be Daniel Berry from Ludlow.
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Six GP surgery staff test positive for COVID-19
Six staff members at a GP surgery group in North Herefordshire have tested positive for coronavirus.
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AONB motocross enforcement action upheld by inspector
Motocross events will have to cease on land in Shropshire’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty after a planning inspector backed the council’s enforcement action.
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Wanted man arrested after high-speed chase
A wanted man has been arrested following a high-speed chase through Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
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Objections to licence application for community pavilion
Villagers have voiced their concerns over plans for an alcohol and music licence at a community pavilion.
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"Creepy" doctor struck off by tribunal, after case hearings in December and November
A doctor has been struck off after a panel found he sexually assaulted female colleagues and behaved “aggressively” towards another.
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Consultation launched on proposed specialist provision at Cleobury Mortimer school
A secondary school has revealed plans to create a new specialist provision for up to 20 pupils with additional needs.
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Emergency services called to collision near Leominster
Emergency services responded to a two-vehicle crash near Leominster earlier.
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Campaign started to take back control of Clyro Primary School finance
Parents and governors of Clyro Church in Wales Primary School near Hay-on-Wye, have started a campaign, in a bid to take back control of the school finances.
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"Tiny number" of 2nd doses given to Shropshire residents
A “tiny” number of Shropshire residents have already been given both of their coronavirus vaccination jabs, but a county health boss has stressed this was purely to prevent doses going to waste.
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New Special Constables join West Mercia Police
Communities across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire are set to benefit from 24 new Special Constables joining their Patrol and Safer Neighbourhood Team colleagues for the first time from today.
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People urged to stay local and not travel to Shropshire beauty spots
Shropshire Council is urging people to follow Government guidelines and not travel to beauty spots across the county for exercise. Instead people should stay local.
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Tributes paid to local man
Tributes are being paid to John Coxill who has passed away.
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One person taken to hospital after crash on A456
Emergency services were called to a collision on the A456 last night.
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£10m in unclaimed business grants to be returned to government
Almost £10 million of coronavirus grant funding available to Shropshire businesses will be returned to central government after it was left unclaimed.
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Malvern, Evesham and Tenbury MIUs temporarily closed
Malvern, Evesham and Tenbury Minor Injury Units will temporarily close until the end of February.
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Virus continues to damage the Shropshire economy
Trading restrictions, lockdowns and growing uncertainties about the future are taking their toll on the Shropshire economy, a new survey reveals.
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Fraud targeting younger people in Shropshire
Criminals pretending to be police officers are again attempting to defraud people in Shropshire, in a scam known as ‘Courier Fraud’.
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Woman cut free from vehicle
A woman had to be cut free from a car involved in a collision in North Herefordshire this morning.
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Snowball fight not a 'justifiable reason to be out of your house', police say
People throwing snowballs in Shropshire have been warned they could be fined under COVID-19 regulations.
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Plans for The Judge's Lodging Museum in Presteigne are dropped
Planning applications for a cafe and holiday accommodation at one of Presteigne’s most recognisable buildings, have been withdrawn.
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Two men arrested after sheep stolen
Two men have been arrested in Shropshire after sheep were stolen and an appeal has been launched to find the animals’ owner.
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Plans for new radiology building at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
One of the county’s two main hospitals is to get a new CT and MRI scanning building to increase the capacity of its radiology department.
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Yellow warning for ice
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice tomorrow.
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Sargeants goes contactless
Bus users in Herefordshire can now make contactless payments when using Sargeants Buses.
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New Food and Drink group launched at online event
A new group to help food and drink businesses across the Marches work more closely together, develop international markets and access specialist support has been launched at an online event.
Today's Weather
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