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Tyler Fairman, 26, was one of five people struck by a Vauxhall Astra in Market Place, Arnold, on 9 May. He died in hospital three days later.
Cows arrive in Shrewsbury for yearly conservation grazing
Twenty cows have arrived in an urban nature reserve to carry out annual conservation grazing.
'I spent my teenage years caring for my sick dad - we need more support'
Beckett, from Leicestershire, lost his dad Nick in February from a suspected progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare neurological condition which presents similar symptoms to Parkinson's.
'I've helped find 1,000 caves under Nottingham but I'm not done'
The city is built on soft sandstone, making caves relatively easy to carve out, which led to many being used by private households and businesses throughout history.
Shrewsbury fire death caused by phone battery, inquest hears
A fire that killed an 81-year-old woman in Shrewsbury started because of an overheated phone battery, an inquest has heard.
Killer jailed for ‘brutal and sustained assault’ on chef in Shrewsbury
A man who murdered a chef in Shrewsbury has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 16 years.
Taunton man challenges council tax change for disabled people
A man with a number of physical and mental health conditions has begun a legal challenge in the High Court against a council's decision to remove his exemption from paying council tax.Andy Mitchell, from Taunton in Somerset, along with many others in the country, has recently been moved from "legacy" …
Newton Linford garden digs reveal 6,000-year-old artefact
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Shrewsbury beaver family 'very healthy' and busy building dams
Their arrival marked the end of a 400-year absence of beavers in Shropshire - and the birth of the pair's kit that winter was another big milestone.
Bristol fatal explosion: Woman killed 'a truly lovely person'
A friend of a woman killed in a house explosion has described her as a "truly lovely person" who was part of the local community.
Renters' Rights Act success 'depends on proper council funding'
The success of the Renters' Rights Act depends on long-term funding for councils to properly enforce the rules, housing campaigners have warned.
'We'd rather live in a tent than a homeless hostel'
Alan Cook, 39, and Hannah Ali, 32, have camped at a park in Derby since November, having overcome their heroin addictions, which followed significant trauma.
Over 850 tonnes of food waste collected in Leicestershire
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, Blaby District Council, Oadby and Wigston Borough Council and Rutland County Council (RCC) started collections in either March or April.
Council approves £2.2m sale of De Montfort University building
De Montfort University (DMU) has leased the Innovation Centre, in Oxford Street, from the council since its construction in 1995, according to council documents.
How free Ludlow yoga classes are helping cancer patients
Shropshire's Lingen Davies cancer charity has paid for a number of wellbeing sessions across the county, including yoga.
Parents urge UK government to act after son detained by Israel
The parents of a British man detained on a flotilla delivering aid to Gaza have called on the UK government to condemn Israel's actions.
Garden digs to find 'hidden history under our feet' in Charnwood
The digs are being led by Prof Carenza Lewis, from the University of Lincoln, in collaboration with University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) and Charnwood Forest Geopark.
Shifnal farmer calls for 'common sense' over Telford tip dispute
A farmer has said he fears an increase in fly-tipping after a council banned non-residents from using its recycling centres.
London Marathon final finisher says race was a huge privilege
"I was battling a lot of emotions on Sunday; it was so much harder than I thought it would be. But to be the last person to cross that line feels really special, and I'm proud of myself," she said.
How do you restore Shropshire's wild spaces?
A plan to improve Shropshire's wild spaces has been unveiled, aiming to restore habitats and protect wildlife.
Bristol Airport wants could expand again - what does it mean?
Plans to expand Bristol Airport are back on the table - promising jobs and new destinations - but raising fresh concerns about noise, traffic and climate impact.
Mum to run London Marathon in tribute to husband who died
Sarah Fletcher's world fell apart when her husband Shaun took his life on Christmas Eve 2024.The mum-of-six had no idea how much he was struggling with his mental health.
The women drawn to stress-busting American Football
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Whitchurch still hit with endemic post delays, councillor says
Residents and businesses in Whitchurch have reported they are continuing to face delays in getting post, missing the likes of medical appointments as a result.
Council failing led to tree swing death of girl, 12, inquest hears
A 12-year-old girl was killed by a falling branch while playing on a rope swing which should have been removed by the council, an inquest has heard.Brooke Wiggins was just days away from her 13th birthday on 9 November 2024 when she was fatally injured at Grove Place, near the …
Grieving father pleads youth to 'put knives down'
A grieving father of a 16-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed has urged young people to "put down knives" and learn from the tragedy.Baye Bireme Fall died after an incident in Riseholme near the Ortongate Shopping Centre in Peterborough just before 19:00 BST on 12 April.A peace event was held …
'Courier scammers took £11k - they can target anyone'
The scammers kept Samantha on the phone for a total of four hours, despite collecting her bank cards within the first.She said the fake NatWest fraud team member rushed through password changes, phone ID changes, and other "security steps", including providing her PIN to "prove the bank cards belonged to …
Bristol boys wearing stab vests to get their hair cut
The Knives Down Guards Up project offers self-defence and mentoring to tackle knife crime.
Two locations shortlisted for Great British Railways HQ in Derby
The new public body will own the rail infrastructure, procure passenger services and set most fares and timetables.