Council to Remove Flags from Lampposts Over Safety Concerns
Shropshire Council announces removal of St George's and Union flags from public property due to safety hazards and financial costs, while planning alternative community initiatives.
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Council Removes Union Jack Flags Over Safety Concerns
Shropshire Council has launched a £13,000 operation to remove Union Jack and St George's flags from lampposts, citing safety risks after storm damage. The move has sparked protests and a fundraising campaign.
Homeless Man Convicted of Murdering Ex-London Chef
A homeless alcoholic has been convicted of murdering a former head chef who worked at prestigious London restaurants including Claridge's. The victim, Alexis De Naray, was found dead in an abandoned building in Shrewsbury.
Rare Sherlock Holmes Book Found in Oxfam Sells for £11,520
A first edition of 'The Sign of Four' discovered in an Oxfam charity shop has sold at auction for £11,520, with proceeds supporting humanitarian work worldwide.
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Sherlock Holmes First Edition Sells for Over £11,500
A first edition of Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Sign of Four' discovered in an Oxfam shop has sold at auction for £11,520, with proceeds supporting humanitarian work.
Ex-London Chef Murdered in Derelict Building After Homelessness
A former head chef from top London restaurants was found murdered in a Shrewsbury derelict building after becoming a homeless alcoholic, Stafford Crown Court hears. The victim suffered 17 fractured ribs and severe head injuries.
Iran War's Brain Impact: Trauma Expert's Warning for Brits
Dr Waheed Arian, an Afghan-born trauma specialist, explains how the Iran conflict is affecting civilians, including expats and tourists, with lasting psychological scars from war zones.
Shepherdess, 80, Loses Gate Fight, Faces Huge Court Costs
An 80-year-old shepherdess has been ordered to pay substantial legal costs after a six-year dispute with neighbours over a gate that allegedly hindered their Land Rover reversing.
Joe Hart Returns to Shrewsbury as Temporary Coach
Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart made a surprise one-off return to Shrewsbury Town as a goalkeeper coach, but the Match of the Day pundit has no plans to leave broadcasting for a full-time coaching role.
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Joe Hart Back at Shrewsbury Town for One-Night Coaching Role
Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart temporarily rejoined his boyhood club Shrewsbury Town as a goalkeeper coach for their League Two match against Salford City.
Daughter's Horror Watching Blaze Kill Mum in Shrewsbury
Jessica Richards witnessed the inferno that killed her mother Rose Roberts, 81, in the 14th-century Perches House. The historic property, used in A Christmas Carol, was her mother's life's work.
Woman Dies in Shrewsbury Fire at Historic 16th Century Building
Rose Roberts, in her 80s, died in a blaze at her Windsor Place home in Shrewsbury, a historic timber-framed building featured in A Christmas Carol. Her daughter pays tribute.
Shrewsbury Flat Fire: Woman in 80s Dies in Historic Building Blaze
A woman in her 80s has died after a devastating fire tore through her ground floor flat in Shrewsbury's historic town centre. Emergency services were called to the large blaze in the early hours.
Mum Dies After Cervical Screening Error: Hospital Admits Delay
Kerry Pugh died from stage four cervical cancer after doctors wrongly told her smear test results were normal. University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust has admitted failings that caused a 15-month diagnostic delay.
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BMW Rams Police Station in 'Suicide by Cop' Incident
A Massachusetts man deliberately drove his BMW SUV into Shrewsbury Police Department, causing massive damage and apologising repeatedly. No injuries reported.
Hospital Admits Delay in Cancer Diagnosis Caused Death
A mother died from cervical cancer after doctors wrongly reported her smear test as normal. The hospital admitted a 15-month delay prevented a cure.
Handyman jailed for stealing £100k from pensioner
A handyman who stole over £100,000 from an elderly woman, making a final £15k payment as she lay dying, has been jailed. Read the shocking details of this breach of trust.
Lucas's first healthy Christmas after transplant
Lucas Lesley, 11, celebrates his first Christmas out of hospital after a liver transplant. Over 8,000 people, including 250 children, await transplants. Join the NHS Organ Donor Register.
Severn's deadly transformation after Storm Claudia
The River Severn reveals its raw power as Storm Claudia's deluge creates dangerous conditions. Discover how flooding reshapes the landscape and what it means for communities.
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Soldier jailed for fatal stabbing of love rival
Kai Sainz-Stafford, 24, has been sentenced to over six years for manslaughter after stabbing Sam Siviter through the heart while on bail for another knife attack. Read the full story.
Shrewsbury: The Affordable UK Staycation Destination
Looking for an affordable weekend escape? This charming medieval town in Shropshire offers historic streets, independent shops, and cosy pubs at prices that will surprise you.
Storm Amy: Rivers Burst Banks in UK Flood Chaos
Dramatic images reveal UK rivers transforming into raging torrents as Storm Amy brings torrential downpours, with more severe weather expected across Britain.
Historic UK Jail Cell Transformed Into Holiday Home
Discover the ultimate lock-in experience at this former Shrewsbury prison cell, now a unique self-catering accommodation blending Victorian history with modern comforts for an unforgettable UK getaway.
Shrewsbury home with hidden nuclear bunker for sale
A seemingly ordinary three-bedroom house in Shrewsbury is captivating the property market with an extraordinary hidden feature: a fully-equipped, 25-foot deep nuclear bunker, a relic from the Cold War era, now on sale for £399,000.
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Council bankrupt over £50m relief road that never existed
Shropshire Council faces financial collapse after investing millions in a relief road project that was never built, with leader revealing devastating impact on local services.
Dog walker finds charred human remains in woodland
A major police investigation is underway in Shropshire after a dog walker made a horrifying discovery of burnt human remains in a secluded woodland. Forensic teams are working to identify the victim and establish the circumstances.
Shropshire's £312m NHS Hospital Rebuild In Crisis
A critical £312 million NHS hospital transformation in Shropshire faces collapse after government housing targets were dramatically reduced, threatening a decade of planning and leaving health services in crisis.
Mum's agony after son dies in Wales crash on first holiday
The mother of 17-year-old Harvey Owen, who died alongside three friends in a catastrophic car crash in North Wales, has issued an emotional tribute, revealing her anguish after he lied about the trip being a supervised camping expedition.
Shrewsbury rejects Clive of India statue
Shrewsbury becomes the latest UK town to oppose a statue of Robert Clive, citing his controversial colonial legacy, as Britain continues to grapple with its imperial past.
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Jay Blades in court over alleged assault
BBC's The Repair Shop star Jay Blades appears in court over an alleged assault in Shrewsbury, with the case adjourned for further evidence.
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