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Latest Articles

Shropshire crash which killed teens 'caused by naive driver'

A crash which claimed the lives of three teenagers and left another with life-changing injuries was "caused by the naïve actions of a young, inexperienced, newly-qualified driver", a coroner has concluded.

By Ellen Knight
7th July 2025 • BBC News

Ex Slade and Waterboys roadie opens Wem music shop

Alex Harris could never have imagined a chance encounter with Slade guitarist Dave Hill would lead to 20 years as a roadie for some of rock's biggest names.

By Ellen Knight
4th July 2025 • BBC News

Shropshire farmer refuses to pay council tax on flooded house

A dairy farmer says he and his family are refusing to pay council tax on their home which was badly damaged by floodwater in October.

By Ellen Knight
2nd July 2025 • BBC News

Shropshire RAF veteran urges people to seek early help for PTSD

An RAF veteran is urging people to seek help for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as early as possible.

By Ellen Knight
27th June 2025 • BBC News

Shrewsbury artist outraged by second home tax bill on only house

A woman unable to move into her new home during repairs received a bill for £3,000 in extra council tax because the local authority deemed her a second home owner.

By Ellen Knight
26th June 2025 • BBC News

Model with Down's syndrome 'beyond excited' to join Malory Towers

A woman who made history as the first model with Down's syndrome to feature on the front cover of Vogue said she was honoured to be making her acting debut.Ellie Goldstein, from Essex, plays Nancy in the new series of Malory Towers on CBBC.Doctors said the 23-year old would never …

By Charlie Jones
24th June 2025 • BBC News

University of Northampton student wins prestigious footwear award

A university student's footwear collection has been awarded a prestigious industry prize.

By Poppy Jacobs
22nd June 2025 • BBC News

Hot weather boosts Wellington businesses as heatwave looms

Businesses say the hot weather is attracting more customers - with shops selling garden furniture and barbecue food benefitting in particular.

By Ellen Knight
19th June 2025 • BBC News

Widow thanks builders completing husband's home project

A mother-of-six whose husband died while renovating their home to help their disabled son said she was "so thankful" to volunteers who will complete the work.Sarah Fletcher, 46, who lives in Foulden, Norfolk, said her husband Shaun kept his mental health issues hidden before he took his own life on …

By Charlie Jones
18th June 2025 • BBC News

Victoria Embankment Paddling Pool visitors want better toilets

Visitors to a children's paddling pool in Nottingham have criticised the lack of permanent toilets or changing facilities nearby.

By Ben Mellor
18th June 2025 • BBC News

University of Nottingham cuts target language teaching staff

A decision to cut casual staff at the University of Nottingham's Language Centre will diminish its status as a "global university", critics have said.

By Ben Mellor
15th June 2025 • BBC News

Redundancy fears as Little Nippers Pre-school told to relocate

A pre-school in Nottinghamshire has been told to relocate into a "considerably smaller" building, leaving its manager "heartbroken" at the prospect of having to make staff redundant.

By Ben Mellor
14th June 2025 • BBC News

Cruel' letter suggests teaching assistant pay cut

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust wrote to higher paid members of staff on 3 June about a proposal to standardise TA payments and roles.

By Ben Mellor
13th June 2025 • BBC News

Shropshire blood donors frustrated by lack of appointments

People in Shropshire have said they are "very frustrated" by a campaign for more blood donors, as they are finding it near-impossible to find somewhere to donate themselves.

By Ellen Knight
11th June 2025 • BBC News

Concerns raised over Upton Magna lithium-ion battery site plan

Villagers opposing plans for a large battery storage plant have raised safety and traffic concerns.

By Ellen Knight
10th June 2025 • BBC News

Mobility scooters face 4mph shopping centre limit in Sutton-in-Ashfield

Idlewells Shopping Centre in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, placed notices on its entrance doors in May aiming to improve the safety of shoppers.

By Ben Mellor
9th June 2025 • BBC News

Beloved Nottinghamshire tram cat returns home for the final time

The memorial of a cat at a tram stop where he frequently cuddled up to commuters has now been returned to his former owners in an apparent "stroke of luck".

By Ben Mellor
7th June 2025 • BBC News

New Telford surgery ward carries out almost 5,000 operations

A new hospital unit has cut waiting lists for surgeries by carrying out 5,000 operations in its first year, it has claimed.

By Ellen Knight
6th June 2025 • BBC News

Stapleford car park makes changes after criticism over fines

A Nottinghamshire car park criticised for issuing "heavy-handed" fines has made changes to its payment system in an effort to build goodwill with motorists.

By Ben Mellor
4th June 2025 • BBC News

'Cycling naked is nothing compared to tumour pain'

"I would happily go cycle naked around the capital 100 times in a row than go through having my brain tumour again."

By Ben Mellor
2nd June 2025 • BBC News

Secret Lives of Mormon Wives on swinging scandals, friendship fallouts and religious backlash

From allegations of infidelity to swinging scandals, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives offers a look into a version of Mormon life far removed from traditional public perception.Set in suburban Utah, the TV series follows a group of Mormon women – most of whom rose to fame on TikTok and …

By Yasmin Rufo
2nd June 2025 • BBC News

Secret Lives of Mormon Wives on swinging scandals, friendship fallouts and religious backlash

From allegations of infidelity to swinging scandals, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives offers a look into a version of Mormon life far removed from traditional public perception.Set in suburban Utah, the TV series follows a group of Mormon women – most of whom rose to fame on TikTok and …

By Yasmin Rufo
2nd June 2025 • BBC News

HBO Harry Potter: What was it like auditioning to be part of the new TV series?

Almost every child has dreamed, if only for a moment, of living in the world of Harry Potter.When the cast was announced for the films back in the early 2000s, I remember feeling a pang of jealousy – Emma Watson was fine, but wasn't I the real Hermione Granger? I …

By Yasmin Rufo
31st May 2025 • BBC News

Shrewsbury: Disposable vape ban 'will bring in more business'

A ban on disposable vapes will boost business, claims a specialist shop in Shropshire.

By Ellen Knight
30th May 2025 • BBC News

'Watching paint dry isn't boring, we invented some', Nottingham scientists say

The antimicrobial paint, which contains the disinfectant Chlorhexidine, has been found to kill bacteria which is usually resistant to disinfectants - including standalone Chlorhexidine.

By Ben Mellor
29th May 2025 • BBC News

Much Wenlock farm shop owners determined to rebuild after fire

The owners of a farm shop that was "completely destroyed" in a fire have said they are determined to rebuild their business "bigger and stronger" than before.

By Ellen Knight
28th May 2025 • BBC News

Much Wenlock farm shop owners 'heartbroken' after fire

On Monday morning, everything changed for Peter and Alison Themans when they woke up to find their Shropshire farm shop on fire.

By Ellen Knight
27th May 2025 • BBC News

'Anger' as Arnold's last public toilets often closed

The block at King George V Recreation Ground recently became the only toilet provision in Arnold after the closure of the Wood Street toilets because of "lewd behaviour".

By Ben Mellor
27th May 2025 • BBC News

Young actors revealed for Harry Potter TV series

HBO has announced the young actors who will play the lead trio in its TV series adaption of JK Rowling's book series, Harry Potter.Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout have been cast as Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley.An open casting call for the roles was announced last …

By Yasmin Rufo
27th May 2025 • BBC News

Oswestry food bank seeing 'steady increase' in demand

A food bank in Oswestry has said it is spending more than £70,000 a year on buying supplies.

By Ellen Knight
26th May 2025 • BBC News