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March 22, 2025

NFU Cymru President and Deputy President meet Wales Office Minister Nia Griffith to discuss a range of issues currently impacting the agricultural sector

Cabinet Secretary visits state-of-the-art business centre in Llandrindod Wells

Belfast’s Wallet Experiment: A lesson in community and honesty - but could residents in Telford or Wolverhampton say the same?

Wolverhampton|Mar 22

Ukrainian refugee filmmaker to premiere new documentary telling stories of children fleeing war-torn nation to Shropshire

March 21, 2025

NHS waiting times at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust fall short of Goverment targets - here's by how much

Opposition councillors want extraordinary Powys council meeting to discuss scrapping controversial recycling centre booking system and charges

March 20, 2025

PIP assessment points: new eligibility questions for daily living and benefits assessment criteria - scoring

Politics|Mar 20

The Family Farm Tax: another nail in the coffin of agriculture in Wales?

March 19, 2025

'It is unacceptable that the station is still not accessible': MP renews call for lift at Whitchurch Railway Station

Powys community council says Labour Government’s family farm tax grab is ‘abhorrent’

How to future-proof your family budget: The smart way to stay ahead of rising bills

Affiliates|Mar 19

New chief constable formally confirmed for West Mercia Police

West Mercia Police station cells could be used to hold prisoners due to overcrowding

Pop legend Feargal Sharkey to throw support behind Shropshire clean rivers campaigners at Shrewsbury event

'I saw so much care and compassion' - minister Kinnock hints at extra funding for hospice sector during visit to Stafford's Katharine House

March 18, 2025

Powys MP Holds Meeting Over Park Home Residents' Concerns

Final chance for comments on plan for thousands of new homes up to 2040

'It’s the biggest issue for people in my constituency': Shropshire MP calls for more bus funding

Over 1000 drop off Powys' housing register during last three months of 2024

Critcism of council decisions on social media don't represent the silent majoirty

Market Drayton residents invited to ask questions and share concerns at annual town meeting

Councillor in charge of Powys housing wants to stop using B&Bs to put up homeless people

Tackling poverty will be a priority for Lib Dem/Labour administrations next two years

Shropshire's youngest council candidate set to take on county's former youngest mayor in town where youth matters

March 17, 2025

Shropshire MP writes to Health Secretary with fears 1,000 pharmacies could shut due to underfunding

Oswestry Town Council to raise concerns over energy pylon project

Environment|Mar 17

'Hugely frustrating' - Shropshire Council tells planning inspectors of disappointment over local plan

A team of Welsh chefs cooked up a selection of delicacies, inspired by top quality food and drink products from Wales, at a St David’s Day reception held at 10 Downing Street, London

Proposals to alter how a Powys dual-campus secondary school delivers education will be scrutinised next week

Shropshire MPs' column - the latest from the county's representatives in Westminster

Full list of confirmed top-tier council tax rises across the West Midlands and Shropshire

Politics|Mar 17

Shropshire MP questions funding for local councils highlighting 'woefully inadequate' sports facilities in Market Drayton

Local plan: Shropshire Council expects increase in 'speculative' proposals but stresses 'it is not a total free for all'

Covid five years on: How the awful reality unfolded in just a few weeks

Long Reads|Mar 17

March 15, 2025

'The greatest threat to is the climate politicians spouting nonsense' - Toby Neal talks pylon plans in the countryside

Toby Neal|Mar 15

March 14, 2025

Residents 'hopelessly let down' by developers and water companies after raw sewage enters properties - county MP

NFU Cymru has welcomed the First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan MS, out on to farm to discuss issues affecting Welsh farmers

Number of licence applications processed by Shropshire Council revealed

Is controversial merger of councils in Staffordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire good for our region - or simply 'number crunching'?

Telford pub demolished to turn into homes despite hopes to save historic frontage

Wellington|Mar 14

March 13, 2025

Events This Week to Discuss Plans for Banc Y Celyn Energy Park near Builth Wells

Full list of Shropshire Council's electoral divisions following notice of election

Politics|Mar 13

Powys County Council Deputy Leader's column this month

'We need to use technology to streamline our justice system' says Telford MP

March 12, 2025

Veteran Shropshire Conservative councillor suffocated to death after placing plastic bag over his head in sex game, an inquest hears

Peter Rhodes on scams, spies and something missing from UK's Eurovision entry

Councillor being 'bullied' over collapsed Ludlow wall saga

Politics|Mar 12

Peter Rhodes on Trump's weakness, Boris's predictions and our soaring population

Politics|Mar 12

No need for outright ban on smartphones in Mid Wales schools, new report states

Mid Wales|Mar 12

'Openness, and transparency are not something the council recognises' - Councillor slams 'scandalous' handling of Shrewsbury’s North West Relief Road

Transport|Mar 12