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Councillors have agreed to form a new committee to scrutinise Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service and pay whoever chairs the body a ‘special responsibility allowance’ of £2,259.

Police are appealing for witnesses after concern was raised for a woman in Leominster last Thursday.

West Mercia Police is offering free training to staff who work in hotels across Shopshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire to help them spot the signs of child sexual exploitation.

One of Herefordshire’s largest social landlords is consulting with staff on cutting a number of jobs.

Councillors hope to ‘draw a line in the sand’ over the issue of liability for a collapsed section of Ludlow’s 13th century castle wall.

A Reform UK election candidate has denied that he has any financial interest in his party’s backing for an £85 million county waste proposal.

Nervous dogs could soon get a place to go for walks in peace and quiet if a planning application gets tails wagging at the council.

Wednesday 16 April is National Offer Day when the allocation of school places to children across the country is made.

A village’s bid to be more sustainable could see the installation of more than 400 solar panels in an unused orchard.

West Mercia Police is offering free training to staff who work in hotels across Shopshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire to help them spot the signs of child sexual exploitation.

Take the first steps towards a healthier lifestyle with the 'Walk This May Challenge', organised by Herefordshire's local Wellbeing Walks groups and Worcestershire Health Walks.

Lidl is planning to build a new supermarket on the old Meco site in St John’s.

A brand-new building is set to open at the University of Worcester, marking a major milestone in the development of the University’s Severn Campus for Health, Well-Being and Inclusive Sport.

Environment body Natural Resources Wales (NRW) will be asked to provide more comment on conditions to be placed on controversial plans to build homes in Caersws on land at risk of flooding.

Councillors have agreed to form a new committee to scrutinise Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service and pay whoever chairs the body a ‘special responsibility allowance’ of £2,259.

A 35-year-old man has been charged in relation to drugs supply in Telford. 

West Mercia Police is offering free training to staff who work in hotels across Shopshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire to help them spot the signs of child sexual exploitation.

A man was on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs by officers from Telford, earlier today.

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33 high-street shops across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire have been raided in a major crackdown on money laundering and modern slavery.

"There's a code that you don't speak to the police, so you have to find another way to protect yourself," says Daniel.

Two worlds will collide in London today as the UK and the US lobby other countries with very different visions for the future of energy security.

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"There's a code that you don't speak to the police, so you have to find another way to protect yourself," says Daniel.

Donald Trump has claimed a deal to end Russia's war on Ukraine is "very close" as he heaped pressure on Volodymyr Zelenskyy to "get it done".

Donald Trump wants to emulate Vladimir Putin and "govern his own country in a similar fashion", his former national security adviser has said.

How to describe the moment when you see the open coffin of Pope Francis? 

Gary Neville says Manchester United have been desperate for a signing in the mould of Matheus Cunha since letting Marcus Rashford go.

Conor Benn has demanded a small ring for Saturday's showdown with Chris Eubank Jr, to ensure "a tear-up".

Rory McIlroy says triumphing at The Masters after the toughest round of golf in his life has strengthened his belief in his ability to deliver when it matters most.

Andrew Flintoff says he is "getting there slowly" and is "probably in a better place" after reliving the life-altering car crash that he thought had killed him.

Liverpool will draw back level with Manchester United's record 20 top-flight trophies if they secure an almost inevitable Premier League title this season, but who actually has the bigger honours board?

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Counter terror police are assessing a video reported to be from a concert by Irish-language rappers Kneecap.

The retrial of Harvey Weinstein has begun in New York - with a prosecutor telling the court the former Hollywood mogul used "dream opportunities as weapons" to prey on the three women accusing him of sexual abuse.

Charli XCX, Dua Lipa, Raye and Ghetts are among the artists nominated for this year's Ivor Novello Awards for songwriting, along with a nod for Wham!'s Last Christmas.

US country music star Jelly Roll is seeking a pardon to wipe his criminal convictions from the record, after spending time behind bars as a teenager.

Two worlds will collide in London today as the UK and the US lobby other countries with very different visions for the future of energy security.

Bite marks on a Roman-era skeleton found in York are the first physical evidence gladiators fought animals, experts have said.

Meta was too slow to act during the UK's riots last summer, according to the US tech giant's independent review body.

A new blood test that uses AI to detect signs of a dozen cancers long before symptoms develop is to be tested on NHS patients.

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New analysis of a letter fragment has possibly shed light on William Shakespeare's marriage - suggesting it may have been less fractious than previously suggested.

Forty years on from the film that made them immortal, there are just 303 DeLorean cars left on Britain's roads.

Robots have raced against humans in a half-marathon for the first time.

Donald Trump has claimed a deal to end Russia's war on Ukraine is "very close" as he heaped pressure on Volodymyr Zelenskyy to "get it done".

"There's a code that you don't speak to the police, so you have to find another way to protect yourself," says Daniel.

The city of Hangzhou is one of the most historic and beautiful in China.

Robert Jenrick has vowed to "bring this coalition together" to ensure that Conservatives and Reform UK are no longer fighting each other for votes by the time of the next election, according to a leaked recording obtained by Sky News.