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Woman, 41, sentenced for role in £1.5m cannabis growing network

A woman is the third defendant to be punished after £1.5 million of drugs was seized in 'one of West Mercia Police's biggest' busts

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Blackburn’s Kristi Montgomery brought in to Scotland squad as duo withdraw

Kenny McLean and Kieran Tierney have been forced to pull out.

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Warning issued to West Midlands parents after illegal scooters seized

Two illegal e-scooters have been seized in Wolverhampton.

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40 per cent increase in complaints recorded by health leaders in Shropshire

Officials at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin noted an increase from 171 complaints in 2024/25 to 239 in the part year from April 2025 to February 24, 2026.

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Dual Derby-placed Lazy Griff euthanised following injury

‘Everyone will remember the good days and take those memories with them’.

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Jordan James excited to face former Wolves midfielder on international duty

Vitinha and Ruben Neves in the Portugal squad along with Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Shropshire town to lose one of its final cash machines

The bank has set a date for the service to cease operating

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Klaus Zellmer leaves Skoda to become Volvo CEO

Former boss of Czech company has overseen a huge period of transformation for the brand.

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Businesses tasked with 'escaping' Shrewsbury Prison for hospice fundraiser

Severn Hospice is asking local professionals to beg for bail money at its cooperation fundraising event at Shrewsbury Prison

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New kennel building given approval at Shropshire animal rescue and rehoming centre

Telford and Wrekin Council planners approved the five new kennels.

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Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, owner of Mtoto, dies aged 76

‘Simply outstanding owner and breeder’ also responsible for the like of Almaqam and Addeybb.

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New Shropshire theatre company to make debut with charity concert

Phoenix Productions Shropshire will stage its first performance in Shrewsbury in aid of the Lingen Davies Sunflower Appeal.

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Shropshire Society in London holds annual gala at Lilleshall House

The society's annual dinner brought members and their guests together at the historic Shropshire venue.

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Comedian Mark Thomas brings 40 years of stand-up to Shrewsbury

The comedian, writer and campaigner will look back on four decades of comedy and activism at Theatre Severn.

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Jose Mourinho prints out ‘red card’ incidents after Madrid derby loss

Real Madrid boss showed A4 sheet of paper at press conference after Atletico won 2-1 on Sunday.

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Powys man who sexually assaulted a woman five years ago given suspended prison sentence

Powys man who sexually assaulted a woman five years ago given suspended prison sentence

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Niall McCullagh given 14-day ban for mistaking winning post at Listowel

Veteran rider was beaten a head aboard Iamimmaculate on day two of the Harvest Festival.

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Four jailed over £13.8 million cannabis smuggling plot at Birmingham Airport

The couriers were among 11 people arrested by Border Force officers in August 2024 after 460kg of the Class B drug was discovered packed into 22 suitcases

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Former Wolves winger receiving specialist hospital treatment after 'serious accident'

The winger was a Wolves player between 2014 and 2020.

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2026 “Let’s Talk: Living in Powys” Survey Launches

2026 “Let’s Talk: Living in Powys” Survey Launches

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No ‘quick fix’ for Newport flooding problems, mayor warns

The 1950s network is struggling to cope with modern issues

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Hope Rising for Snowden Goodwood winner on Wednesday

Cheltenham-winning trainer making hay on the Flat with prolific mare.

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Town council and chamber of trade look to join forces to offer free parking in Powys town

Town council and chamber of trade look to join forces to offer free parking in Powys town

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Woman arrested after drugs seized in North Shropshire raid

Officers said the warrant was executed after they received ‘intelligence’ about the activity

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BT appeals against council’s Telford street hub adverts refusal

A planning inspector will decide the issue on the basis of an exchange of written statements at a future date.

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North Shropshire post office seeks to extend hours

Prees Daily Limited has recently purchased the post office, and is seeking to carry out a significant refurbishment.

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'It has been an absolute honour and privilege' - Landlords' emotional goodbye as popular Shifnal pub closes

“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you”

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Watch: 4x4 drivers who damaged protected beauty spot caught out by own TikTok videos

The vehicles left tyre marks and caused damage to peat and blanket bog habitats, which are rare and environmentally sensitive.

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Plenty of positives for Dods to take despite Arapaho reverse

Previously unbeaten gelding could go to Ascot next.

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Rehan Ahmed gets England opportunity in Adil Rashid’s absence

Ahmed, 16 years younger than Rashid, will lead the spin line in England’s opening ODI against Sri Lanka in Chester-le-Street.

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Wellington face uphill battle in play-off finale

The top two teams in the four-team County League play-off group will be promoted to the Birmingham & District Premier Cricket League.

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Powys can't trust a Health Board that won't listen, politician says

Powys can't trust a Health Board that won't listen, politician says

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Shifnal meeting being held by MP over 'deep concerns' about housing plans

The planned meeting will discuss the scale of development planned for Shifnal

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Adam Armstrong explains Wolves’ key promotion ingredient after derby day delight

Armstrong praised Wolves’ “grind” and determination in their Black Country derby victory.

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33-year-old man charged following bus incident in Madeley

A 33-year-old man has been charged following an incident in Madeley, Telford, on Friday evening that saw a bus driver assaulted and a stolen vehicle driven into multiple cars.

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Lack of rain giving Skelton grounds for concern in record bid

Champion trainer is chasing down Martin Pipe’s best of 243 winners.

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Germany’s Merz struggling to stay on track after regional election defeat

Voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania inflicted two more defeats on his Christian Democratic Union party.

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Telford Tigers start season with tough double defeats

Telford Tigers endured a difficult weekend to open the new NIHL season.

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Buses, football, security and more: Readers have their say – plus memories from the archive

A selection of readers’ letters, plus a glimpse into the Shropshire Star archive

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Cole Palmer and Declan Rice among five withdrawals from England squad

Marcus Rashford also misses out on the four Nations League matches in this international break.