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'Risking tragedy': Cars seen with people on bonnets and doing doughnuts in car parks

Firefighters were called to Hawkstone Hall in Hodnet on Tuesday afternoon, but the incident was a false alarm

Firefighters were called to Hawkstone Hall in Hodnet on Tuesday afternoon, but the incident was a false alarm

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

This is why firefighters raced to a Grade I north Shropshire mansion

Tributes have been paid to husband, father and son, Kuljit Singh Uppal, who died in a crash on the A41 last week

Tributes have been paid to husband, father and son, Kuljit Singh Uppal, who died in a crash on the A41 last week

West Mercia Police

Tributes to man called 'devoted husband and father' killed in Shropshire crash

Severe weather warning issued for heavy showers and thunderstorms

West Mercia Police and Trading Standards have confirmed that officers seized over £2,000 in illicit tobacco and cigarettes

West Mercia Police and Trading Standards have confirmed that officers seized over £2,000 in illicit tobacco and cigarettes

Police seize over £2,000 worth of illicit cigarettes and tobacco from Whitchurch shop

Rebecca Hurst is planning on keeping her business going despite the recent crumbling of the front wall of her shop on the High Street

Rebecca Hurst is planning on keeping her business going despite the recent crumbling of the front wall of her shop on the High Street

Whitchurch pet shop carrying on online after part of wall of building crumbles away

Police confirm why a section of Wem town centre was cordoned off by officers

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West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion

West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion

Young people given opportunity to shape the future of transport

The Marches School pupils celebrated as they picked up their GCSE results in 2025

The Marches School pupils celebrated as they picked up their GCSE results in 2025

North Shropshire GCSE Results 2026: Student achievements and school reaction

You can find out more about road closures, planning applications and more

You can find out more about road closures, planning applications and more

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The free tool that keeps you informed about changes in the north Shropshire area

Smart motorway drivers have been hit with criminal convictions and more than £100,000 in fines, court costs and victim surcharges this year for ignoring “red X” lane closure signs

Smart motorway drivers have been hit with criminal convictions and more than £100,000 in fines, court costs and victim surcharges this year for ignoring “red X” lane closure signs

Smart motorways

Drivers face £100,000 in costs for breaking motorway rule introduced 12 years ago

The UK has recorded more than 200 cases of salmonella in the last year, including one death

The UK has recorded more than 200 cases of salmonella in the last year, including one death

Food Standards Agency

UK salmonella outbreak kills 1 and affects 200 more and 'could be linked to eggs'

Pet company Years has issued a recall on its Signature Meals amid reports of eye issues in dogs

Pet company Years has issued a recall on its Signature Meals amid reports of eye issues in dogs

Pet owners warned as popular dog food brand recalled after reports of eye issues

Council confirms 25-minute diversion to be in place while bridge is repaired

File photo of people looking at homes for sale in an estate agents window.

File photo of people looking at homes for sale in an estate agents window.

Homes in Shropshire are joint slowest to sell in West Midlands, Zoopla reveals

A poppy waterfall at a church in mid Wales, similar to that intended for Calverhall.

A poppy waterfall at a church in mid Wales, similar to that intended for Calverhall.

Call for poppies to create 'waterfall' tribute at Shropshire church

UK high street retail giant collapsed with 168 stores closed and 1,800 jobs lost owing £46m

UK high street retail giant collapsed with 168 stores closed and 1,800 jobs lost owing £46m

High street giant with Whitchurch store collapsed with 1,800 jobs lost and owing £46m

Nearly 5,000 jobs were lost at Morrisons last year, new figures have revealed

Nearly 5,000 jobs were lost at Morrisons last year, new figures have revealed

Almost 5,000 jobs lost at Bradford supermarket chain amid cost-cutting

Events to mark Ellesmere-born co-founder of Save the Children 150th birthday

When asked if they believed the UK motorway speed limit should be changed, drivers were divided

When asked if they believed the UK motorway speed limit should be changed, drivers were divided

UK drivers divided on proposed motorway rule change in place for 59 years

Ronan Keating at Deva Fest 2026 at Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire.

Ronan Keating at Deva Fest 2026 at Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire.

Deva Fest celebrates after it draws 10,000 people a day in 'record-breaking' turnout

Lily-May Vaughan pictured with her mother Leanne, was killed in a crash in 2023.

Lily-May Vaughan pictured with her mother Leanne, was killed in a crash in 2023.

Mother of 17-year-old killed by dangerous driver slams early release scheme

21-year-old arrested after police chase involving lorry to appear in court

Firefighters extinguished a bonfire in Whixall this morning which was close to

Firefighters extinguished a bonfire in Whixall this morning which was close to

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Firefighters extinguish bonfire that was close to "other combustibles"

Firefighters who saved 'wee hedgehog' by digging through concrete thanked by charity

Sport

Wrexham midfielder Matty James in action at Cardiff

Wrexham boss Parkinson hoping he's not been dealt another injury blow

Action from Whitchurch Alport's defeat to Brocton.

Action from Whitchurch Alport's defeat to Brocton.

Whitchurch Alport’s unbeaten start ended by disputed spot-kick

Nantwich's Michael Owen is heading to Burghley.

Nantwich's Michael Owen is heading to Burghley.

Cheshire rider Michael Owen ready for 13th Burghley Horse Trials

Whitchurch Rugby Club players celebrate promotion.

Whitchurch Rugby Club players celebrate promotion.

Oswestry and Whitchurch rugby clubs face wait for league return

Heath Road will lose the saeson finale.

Heath Road will lose the saeson finale.

Whitchurch hosts Shropshire's final NCCA Championship match

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Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said the Manchester City disciplinary case was not top of the list of topics raised when other clubs talk to him (Ben Whitley/PA)

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said the Manchester City disciplinary case was not top of the list of topics raised when other clubs talk to him (Ben Whitley/PA)

Man City disciplinary case not main issue other clubs raise – Richard Masters

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has signed a new long-term deal (David Davies/PA)

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has signed a new long-term deal (David Davies/PA)

Max Verstappen ends switch speculation by signing new long-term Red Bull deal

Celtic’s Camilo Duran celebrates scoring their side’s second goal (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Celtic’s Camilo Duran celebrates scoring their side’s second goal (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Martin O’Neill full of praise for Camilo Duran after Celtic defeat LASK

Harry Kane says the “itch” to return to England “isn’t there as much” (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Harry Kane says the “itch” to return to England “isn’t there as much” (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Harry Kane says the ‘itch’ to return to English football has lessened

Celtic’s Camilo Duran (centre) celebrates scoring their side’s third goal of the game with team-mates during the UEFA Champions League play-off first leg match at Celtic Park, Glasgow. Picture date: Wednesday August 19, 2026.

Celtic’s Camilo Duran (centre) celebrates scoring their side’s third goal of the game with team-mates during the UEFA Champions League play-off first leg match at Celtic Park, Glasgow. Picture date: Wednesday August 19, 2026.

Camilo Duran steps up to the mark to aid Celtic victory over LASK

Ollie Robinson showing a cricket ball sliced in two (Rory Dollard/PA)

Ollie Robinson showing a cricket ball sliced in two (Rory Dollard/PA)

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue split match ball after putting Pakistan to sword

Marcus Rashford expressed his desire to focus on playing football (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Marcus Rashford expressed his desire to focus on playing football (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Marcus Rashford thanks Jamie Carragher for shutting down Gary Neville question

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The Duchess and Duke of Sussex moved to the US more than six years ago (Aaron Chown/PA)

The Duchess and Duke of Sussex moved to the US more than six years ago (Aaron Chown/PA)

Meghan ‘taking one for the team’ in Sussexes’ move back to UK – commentator

Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior working royals in 2020 (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior working royals in 2020 (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Harry and Meghan’s return: How the drama unfolded in the years since Megxit

Principal of St Mary’s Christian Brothers’ Grammar School, Belfast Brendan McComb, with students receiving their GCSE results (PA)

Principal of St Mary’s Christian Brothers’ Grammar School, Belfast Brendan McComb, with students receiving their GCSE results (PA)

Slight rise in percentage of students receiving top GCSE grades in NI

A local resident stands next to destroyed cars after an overnight Russian attack on Kyiv, Ukraine (Francisco Seco/AP)

A local resident stands next to destroyed cars after an overnight Russian attack on Kyiv, Ukraine (Francisco Seco/AP)

Russian missile and drone barrage kills at least 14 in Ukraine’s Kyiv region

Pupils collect their GCSE results in Eaglescliffe, North Yorkshire (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Pupils collect their GCSE results in Eaglescliffe, North Yorkshire (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Top GCSE grades rise but key pass rate returns to pre-pandemic levels

Some houses were severely damaged in the storm (Thomas Frey/dpa via AP)

Some houses were severely damaged in the storm (Thomas Frey/dpa via AP)

One woman killed and others injured as storms batter Germany

The longstanding lead enjoyed by girls over boys for the top grades at GCSE has narrowed again (David Davies/PA)

The longstanding lead enjoyed by girls over boys for the top grades at GCSE has narrowed again (David Davies/PA)

GCSE results: Key numbers and trends

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