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Megan Jones

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December 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Happy ever after for tortoise rescued from Newport shop in harrowing RSPCA case

Happy ever after for tortoise rescued from Newport shop in harrowing RSPCA case

December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Santa and his sleigh set off on Shropshire Newport tour - here's when and where to see Father Christmas and his elves

Santa and his sleigh set off on Shropshire Newport tour - here's when and where to see Father Christmas and his elves

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Flood alert update: River Severn set to peak midweek after yellow weather warning

Flood alert update: River Severn set to peak midweek after yellow weather warning

Supporting image for story: Rescuers search for Shropshire teen missing in Romanian mountains

Rescuers search for Shropshire teen missing in Romanian mountains

November 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newport Town Council launches community speedwatch programme

Newport Town Council launches community speedwatch programme

November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: M&S reveals the West Midlands and Black Country locations on 'wish list' for new stores

M&S reveals the West Midlands and Black Country locations on 'wish list' for new stores

November 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: I visited Trentham’s magical winter lights trail and found a whimsical wonderland worth braving the cold for

I visited Trentham’s magical winter lights trail and found a whimsical wonderland worth braving the cold for

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Winter wonderland returns to Staffordshire's Trentham Estate with mile-long light trail

Winter wonderland returns to Staffordshire's Trentham Estate with mile-long light trail

Supporting image for story: I visited Staffordshire's thriving 'dog-walking village' full of friendly faces and wagging tails

I visited Staffordshire's thriving 'dog-walking village' full of friendly faces and wagging tails

November 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Three vehicles involved in crash on A-road near Bridgnorth - police, firefighters and ambulance called to scene

Three vehicles involved in crash on A-road near Bridgnorth - police, firefighters and ambulance called to scene

November 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Mercia Police focus on retailers and youth intervention during anti-knife crime week

West Mercia Police focus on retailers and youth intervention during anti-knife crime week

Supporting image for story: Cold weather warning issued for West Midlands as 'Arctic flow' brings risk of snow and ice this week

Cold weather warning issued for West Midlands as 'Arctic flow' brings risk of snow and ice this week

November 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 20mph zone and speed bumps planned for outside Shifnal school

20mph zone and speed bumps planned for outside Shifnal school

Supporting image for story: Full day of road closures planned for Newport Christmas celebration

Full day of road closures planned for Newport Christmas celebration

November 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newport GP practice rated 'good' by CQC inspectors after being told to improve

Newport GP practice rated 'good' by CQC inspectors after being told to improve

Supporting image for story: Two weeks of overnight closures planned for A41 near Newport with 13-mile diversion in place

Two weeks of overnight closures planned for A41 near Newport with 13-mile diversion in place

November 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Harper Adams University named Specialist Institution of the Year at Times Higher Education awards

Harper Adams University named Specialist Institution of the Year at Times Higher Education awards

Supporting image for story: Former Newport nursery could become dental surgery and apartments in new development plan - full details here

Former Newport nursery could become dental surgery and apartments in new development plan - full details here

November 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent given green light to use river water to top up reservoirs amid ongoing drought

Severn Trent given green light to use river water to top up reservoirs amid ongoing drought

Supporting image for story: 'Bigger, brighter and more magical than ever': Newport Christmas lights event 'transformed' for 2025

'Bigger, brighter and more magical than ever': Newport Christmas lights event 'transformed' for 2025

November 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We now move into an exciting new era' - Co-ed plans for prestigious Shrewsbury girls' school under new ownership

'We now move into an exciting new era' - Co-ed plans for prestigious Shrewsbury girls' school under new ownership

November 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans for free-range egg farm off 'extremely narrow' roads near Newport under fire from locals

Plans for free-range egg farm off 'extremely narrow' roads near Newport under fire from locals

October 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Portrait by Telford art student to become part of Weston Park's permanent exhibition

Portrait by Telford art student to become part of Weston Park's permanent exhibition

October 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Nine new family homes planned for 'eyesore' fly-tipping hotspot behind Newport high street

Nine new family homes planned for 'eyesore' fly-tipping hotspot behind Newport high street

October 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth road to close for five days for resurfacing

Bridgnorth road to close for five days for resurfacing

October 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: In pictures: Chester Zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered Bornean orangutan

In pictures: Chester Zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered Bornean orangutan

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent handed top rating for environmental performance

Severn Trent handed top rating for environmental performance

October 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Storm Benjamin: 40mph winds and heavy rain expected in the Black Country and West Midlands

Storm Benjamin: 40mph winds and heavy rain expected in the Black Country and West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway 'crafting something truly magical' for two new Christmas events

Severn Valley Railway 'crafting something truly magical' for two new Christmas events

October 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Trains cancelled between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury for engineering work this weekend

Trains cancelled between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury for engineering work this weekend

October 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pub landlords step into city centre life with Joules' latest venture in Birmingham

Pub landlords step into city centre life with Joules' latest venture in Birmingham

October 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'The pain of what happened is excruciating' - Couple on the tragic death of their two-year-old daughter and gruelling fundraisers in her memory

'The pain of what happened is excruciating' - Couple on the tragic death of their two-year-old daughter and gruelling fundraisers in her memory

October 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Car stolen from Shifnal property after break-in - two people seen fleeing scene

Car stolen from Shifnal property after break-in - two people seen fleeing scene

October 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway to deliver frightful journeys this Halloween

Severn Valley Railway to deliver frightful journeys this Halloween

September 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Seven fun and fabulous photos as Shifnal's inaugural scarecrow festival in full swing ahead of harvest fair

Seven fun and fabulous photos as Shifnal's inaugural scarecrow festival in full swing ahead of harvest fair

September 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway’s autumn steam gala featuring nighttime schedule hailed 'resounding success'

Severn Valley Railway’s autumn steam gala featuring nighttime schedule hailed 'resounding success'

Supporting image for story: Plans to build 69 new homes on agricultural land in Shifnal revealed

Plans to build 69 new homes on agricultural land in Shifnal revealed

September 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Albrighton road to close for two weeks for resurfacing

Albrighton road to close for two weeks for resurfacing

September 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway unveils restored 1920s coach as fully accessible buffet and saloon car

Severn Valley Railway unveils restored 1920s coach as fully accessible buffet and saloon car

Supporting image for story: Firefighters called to single-car crash near Bridgnorth

Firefighters called to single-car crash near Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: I spent the perfect rainy afternoon at one of the West Midlands' most impressive country mansions - for free

I spent the perfect rainy afternoon at one of the West Midlands' most impressive country mansions - for free

September 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It's a real privilege': Harper Adams graduate named new Newport Show president

'It's a real privilege': Harper Adams graduate named new Newport Show president

September 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Justice delayed is justice denied': Case backlog at record levels as Jay Blades rape trial lays bare crown court crisis

'Justice delayed is justice denied': Case backlog at record levels as Jay Blades rape trial lays bare crown court crisis

September 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: I learned the secrets of perfect porridge from a former Bake Off star ahead of her Golden Spurtle contest debut

I learned the secrets of perfect porridge from a former Bake Off star ahead of her Golden Spurtle contest debut

September 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Met Office issues 22-hour weather warning for strong winds of up to 70mph in the Black Country

Met Office issues 22-hour weather warning for strong winds of up to 70mph in the Black Country

September 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'A devoted and loving family man': Fundraiser launched in memory of Telford firefighter who served in Shropshire and the West Midlands

'A devoted and loving family man': Fundraiser launched in memory of Telford firefighter who served in Shropshire and the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: I visited a thriving Staffordshire village just a few minutes from Newport that's full of friendly locals

I visited a thriving Staffordshire village just a few minutes from Newport that's full of friendly locals

Supporting image for story: Shifnal traveller family can stay on 'green belt' land after four-year battle for their home, inspector rules

Shifnal traveller family can stay on 'green belt' land after four-year battle for their home, inspector rules

September 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Wetter, windier and cooler': Met Office weather update for week ahead in Shropshire and West Midlands

'Wetter, windier and cooler': Met Office weather update for week ahead in Shropshire and West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Readers' pictures: Total lunar eclipse 'Blood Moon' rises over Shropshire and the West Midlands

Readers' pictures: Total lunar eclipse 'Blood Moon' rises over Shropshire and the West Midlands