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A Shropshire children’s home where it is alleged a child was dragged across the floor by a member of staff has been closed down by its operator after being branded ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the A4103 at Bransford.

Police in North Herefordshire are appealing for information after an incident on Friday night.

A terminally ill man from Shropshire who campaigned to change the law on assisted dying has died aged 71 after making a decision to remove his ventilator, a campaign group has said.

Police are reminding those using private e scooters of the legislation currently in place governing their use.

The COVID-19 PCR testing site in Ludlow is due to close tomorrow to allow the car park to return to its former use.

The Euros are here! As the Sunshine Radio Region settles down for a feast of football. We have compiled this handy guide for this years tournament,

Shrewsbury Town FC’s manager, Steve Cotterill, advises people living in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin to have the COVID-19 vaccination as soon as they can.

COVID-19 cases increase 34% in Shropshire in the last week.

A fish pass is being planned for a weir on the River Teme which flows through Knighton.

Herefordshire Walking Festival to take place in less than two weeks.

A recommendation that plans for 1,000 houses on the former Ironbridge Power Station site should be approved next week has been met with “horror”.

A Medieval gold ring found in North Herefordshire has been declared as treasure.

A Kempsey man has been charged with murder.

A man from Bromyard has died following a collision near Worcester.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Telford that occurred earlier today.

Councillor John Rumsey has been elected as the new Mayor of Leominster.

Rail passengers in Herefordshire and Monmouthshire will see an increase in seating from next year.

West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin has encouraged local people to get on the starting blocks to take part in next year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Leominster is set to benefit from part of a £95 million initiative.

Police have confirmed the identity of a body found in the River Wye.

Horse Bridge, which carries the B4387 over the Rea Brook, is to be closed to enable the bridge to be inspected later this month.

Over 100 properties have been left without power in Bromyard.

House buyers could be receiving false assurances from Shropshire Council about work carried out to their new properties, it has been revealed.

This year's Nozstock Festival near Bromyard has been postponed.

A van driver has died and two other people have been injured in a road traffic collision in North Herefordshire.

The Emergency Department (ED) at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) is undergoing a £9.3million transformation as part of a programme of work to improve patient care.

Shropshire will be promoted as a first class tourist destination attracting visitors from far and wide as the county emerges from the coronavirus pandemic.

Visiting will be extended at the antenatal and postnatal wards at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford after the Trust which runs the hospital eased restrictions introduced in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Volunteers can apply for 13,000 Commonwealth Games roles from today.

Philip Dunne MP is encouraging women across South Shropshire to share their experiences through the Government’s consultation to reshape the future of women’s healthcare.

New plans for more than 40 homes behind a village chip shop will be decided next week after previously rejected proposals were re-drawn.

A caravan and glamping site in north Shropshire is set to expand under plans expected to be approved next week.

Shropshire Council has put plans in place to react quickly if any new virus variants of concern start to spread in the county.

Plans for a new affordable housing development are set to be approved next week despite opposition from councillors and nearby residents.

Plans to expand an intensive chicken farm near Oswestry are set to be rejected.

A motorbike rider has died following a crash near Builth Wells.

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.