Polling stations are opening this morning in the parliamentary by-election for the North Shropshire constituency.
It follows the resignation of Tory MP Owen Paterson last month.
There are fourteen candidates taking part in the by-election.
Polling stations will be open between 8am and 8pm.
MP raises concerns over future of Post Office network
Stuart Anderson MP has raised new concerns over the future of the Post Office network following a government review exploring the removal of minimum branch requirements.
County ‘needs to stop using this chemical’ says North Herefordshire MP
North Herefordshire MP Ellie Chowns has urged county chiefs to stop using a “probable carcinogen” in public spaces.
Statue of Lord Hill on The Column to be repaired
Essential repairs to the statue of Lord Hill in Shrewsbury will begin next month, with work expected to finish in the autumn.
Ludlow concerts draw 40,000 people
Ludlow Castle has just hosted its most successful Live at Ludlow Castle series yet, drawing 40,000 people over two weekends.
Power company ‘tripling capacity’ of overhead lines to ‘reinforce’ network
Power lines are being upgraded across Shropshire to “reinforce” the network and prepare for “new and future demand”.
Church to take “enforcement action” against council
Enforcement action is to be taken against Ludlow Town Council (LTC) over a long-standing dispute regarding a collapsed wall.
Lorry driver taken to hospital after crash
Emergency crews rushed to the B4368 near Munslow this morning after a collision between a HGV and a hatchback.
Agencies campaign to prevent heart-wrenching water tragedies
Agencies across West Mercia have relaunched the Home and Dry campaign on World Drowning Prevention Day, aiming to raise water safety awareness and prevent future tragedies.
