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April 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firefighters rush to hamlet near Bridgnorth after fire involving solar panels

Firefighters rush to hamlet near Bridgnorth after fire involving solar panels

Supporting image for story: 'I want to put smiles on faces again' - Ian Long returns to management stepping into Rushall hot-seat

'I want to put smiles on faces again' - Ian Long returns to management stepping into Rushall hot-seat

April 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: More than 140 properties in Bridgnorth experience power outage

More than 140 properties in Bridgnorth experience power outage

Supporting image for story: Northern One West play-off previews - Hednesford Town and Chasetown prepare for play-off semi-finals

Northern One West play-off previews - Hednesford Town and Chasetown prepare for play-off semi-finals

Supporting image for story: Inside the Albrighton primary school working to improve the community and with love, courage and forgiveness at its heart

Inside the Albrighton primary school working to improve the community and with love, courage and forgiveness at its heart

April 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Step four preview: Hednesford Town hoping to win Northern One West title in final game of the season

Step four preview: Hednesford Town hoping to win Northern One West title in final game of the season

Supporting image for story: Brown promises biggest party Kidderminster Harriers have seen if National League North title is secured

Brown promises biggest party Kidderminster Harriers have seen if National League North title is secured

Supporting image for story: 'After the presentation, the bullying stopped' - Albrighton girl, 11, spreads word on rare condition which she says makes her beautiful

'After the presentation, the bullying stopped' - Albrighton girl, 11, spreads word on rare condition which she says makes her beautiful

April 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police appeal after trailer stolen from sailing club near Bridgnorth

Police appeal after trailer stolen from sailing club near Bridgnorth

April 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Warning issued by firefighters after unattended camp fire spreads along Bridgnorth hiking trail

Warning issued by firefighters after unattended camp fire spreads along Bridgnorth hiking trail

Supporting image for story: Non-league previews: Play-offs out of reach but Darlaston still hungry to finish on a high

Non-league previews: Play-offs out of reach but Darlaston still hungry to finish on a high

April 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We have a duty to give it our best' says Rushall boss Sneekes ahead of Kidderminster clash

'We have a duty to give it our best' says Rushall boss Sneekes ahead of Kidderminster clash

Supporting image for story: Telford & Wrekin Council leader renews calls for M54/M6 link road after multi-million pound boost for road projects

Telford & Wrekin Council leader renews calls for M54/M6 link road after multi-million pound boost for road projects

April 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘It is a great feeling’ - delight for Swann as Chasetown win Staffordshire Senior Cup for first time

‘It is a great feeling’ - delight for Swann as Chasetown win Staffordshire Senior Cup for first time

April 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Region's finest tee it up at Staffordshire golf club as part of series that Rory McIlroy once played in

Region's finest tee it up at Staffordshire golf club as part of series that Rory McIlroy once played in

Supporting image for story: Watch: Friends prepare for fancy dress charity walk between West Midlands football grounds

Watch: Friends prepare for fancy dress charity walk between West Midlands football grounds

April 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police warning after rogue traders in Newport taking cash but not doing the job

Police warning after rogue traders in Newport taking cash but not doing the job

April 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Non-league previews: Kitching's delight as Stafford have shot at securing safety after impressive run

Non-league previews: Kitching's delight as Stafford have shot at securing safety after impressive run

Supporting image for story: Non-league previews: Award-winning Harriers hope to end weekend top of the standings

Non-league previews: Award-winning Harriers hope to end weekend top of the standings

April 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lilleshall fatal road collision: Woman dies and man airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after crash

Lilleshall fatal road collision: Woman dies and man airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after crash

Supporting image for story: Works continue to bring historic canal building in Newport back into community use

Works continue to bring historic canal building in Newport back into community use

April 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Repairs to devastating landslip on Severn Valley Railway given green light - as huge cost is revealed

Repairs to devastating landslip on Severn Valley Railway given green light - as huge cost is revealed

April 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Council addresses 'false claims' over asylum seekers and Bridgnorth community building

Council addresses 'false claims' over asylum seekers and Bridgnorth community building

Supporting image for story: In pictures: Firefighters battle car fire in village near Bridgnorth

In pictures: Firefighters battle car fire in village near Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Man in his 30s dies after crash near Bridgnorth

Man in his 30s dies after crash near Bridgnorth

April 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Historic 'Poundland' mansion in Shropshire village still up for sale after price tag slashed

Historic 'Poundland' mansion in Shropshire village still up for sale after price tag slashed

Supporting image for story: Darlaston Town celebrate as ground awarded step four accreditation meaning they avoid possible relegation

Darlaston Town celebrate as ground awarded step four accreditation meaning they avoid possible relegation

Supporting image for story: Non-league previews: Stourbridge's season the 'rollercoaster' boss McDonald anticipated

Non-league previews: Stourbridge's season the 'rollercoaster' boss McDonald anticipated

Supporting image for story: Non-league previews: Lye Town 'so close yet so far' says boss Ball as his side continue fight for survival

Non-league previews: Lye Town 'so close yet so far' says boss Ball as his side continue fight for survival

Supporting image for story: 'It may be the best country park, but the road access is appalling' - Volunteer's fury at pothole ravaged lane near Bridgnorth

'It may be the best country park, but the road access is appalling' - Volunteer's fury at pothole ravaged lane near Bridgnorth

April 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'They thought it was an April fools joke' - Staffordshire border town café owner describes shocking moment when car crashes into building

'They thought it was an April fools joke' - Staffordshire border town café owner describes shocking moment when car crashes into building

April 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent issues apology to Shifnal residents experiencing no supply, poorer pressure or discoloured water

Severn Trent issues apology to Shifnal residents experiencing no supply, poorer pressure or discoloured water

Supporting image for story: Dramatic picture captures the moment car crashes into a car park wall in a Shropshire market town

Dramatic picture captures the moment car crashes into a car park wall in a Shropshire market town

March 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Hurren bemoans ‘poor’ referee as 10-men Hednesford lose to Trafford in thriller

Hurren bemoans ‘poor’ referee as 10-men Hednesford lose to Trafford in thriller

March 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Non-league previews: Harriers boss Brown praises his side's character when they have been 'slaughtered'

Non-league previews: Harriers boss Brown praises his side's character when they have been 'slaughtered'

Supporting image for story: Non-league previews: Hurren says Hednesford have leaders Widnes looking over their shoulder but admits title is a 'big ask'

Non-league previews: Hurren says Hednesford have leaders Widnes looking over their shoulder but admits title is a 'big ask'

March 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Three Puma RAF helicopters to fly over West Midlands tomorrow on farewell tour

Three Puma RAF helicopters to fly over West Midlands tomorrow on farewell tour

Supporting image for story: Watch Puma RAF helicopters fly over West Midlands airbase on farewell tour

Watch Puma RAF helicopters fly over West Midlands airbase on farewell tour

March 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch: 'No farmers, no food' - Angry Shropshire farmers stage protest outside Telford council offices

Watch: 'No farmers, no food' - Angry Shropshire farmers stage protest outside Telford council offices

March 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Non-League Previews: Darlaston Town continue to ride high after historic week

Non-League Previews: Darlaston Town continue to ride high after historic week

Supporting image for story: Non-League previews: Halesowen looking to continue winning form on 'Non-League Day'

Non-League previews: Halesowen looking to continue winning form on 'Non-League Day'

Supporting image for story: Enticing Non-League Day fixtures for football fans to get stuck into across the West Midlands this weekend

Enticing Non-League Day fixtures for football fans to get stuck into across the West Midlands this weekend

March 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Stunning former mill near Bridgnorth hits the market - 'ideal holiday home'

Stunning former mill near Bridgnorth hits the market - 'ideal holiday home'

March 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Third teenager dies after tragic crash near Shifnal - police name three young victims

Third teenager dies after tragic crash near Shifnal - police name three young victims

March 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Second teenager dies after collision near Shifnal on Friday

Second teenager dies after collision near Shifnal on Friday

March 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Non-league previews: In-form Rangers meet high-flying Chasetown in Staffordshire derby

Non-league previews: In-form Rangers meet high-flying Chasetown in Staffordshire derby

Supporting image for story: Non-league previews: 'I have a group who can handle the pressure' says Brown

Non-league previews: 'I have a group who can handle the pressure' says Brown

March 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Learn the secrets of the Severn Valley Railway at a special Open House Weekend

Learn the secrets of the Severn Valley Railway at a special Open House Weekend

March 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Grade II listed barn with a lake up one of the West Midlands' latest £1 million properties on the market

Grade II listed barn with a lake up one of the West Midlands' latest £1 million properties on the market

March 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Non-league previews: Halesowen targeting the top as Penn celebrates a year in charge

Non-league previews: Halesowen targeting the top as Penn celebrates a year in charge

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