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February 26, 2026

Supporting image for story: Meet Nieve Ella: Albrighton’s shining indie pop talent

Meet Nieve Ella: Albrighton’s shining indie pop talent

February 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: Audience invited to judge historic coroner cases in Albrighton talk

Audience invited to judge historic coroner cases in Albrighton talk

February 22, 2026

Supporting image for story: New 30mph limit planned near RAF Cosford museum to support new walking route for visitors

New 30mph limit planned near RAF Cosford museum to support new walking route for visitors

February 19, 2026

Supporting image for story: Plans to allow pubs to open late for home nations World Cup knockout games hailed as a 'real boost' in the West Midlands

Plans to allow pubs to open late for home nations World Cup knockout games hailed as a 'real boost' in the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: The one thing gardeners should do in February, according to a David Austin Roses expert

The one thing gardeners should do in February, according to a David Austin Roses expert

February 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: Eight flood alerts issued across Staffordshire and Shropshire as 'yellow' weather warnings remain in place across UK

Eight flood alerts issued across Staffordshire and Shropshire as 'yellow' weather warnings remain in place across UK

February 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Military personnel to give advice at Jobcentres, skills minister announces at Cosford visit

Military personnel to give advice at Jobcentres, skills minister announces at Cosford visit

February 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: Air ambulance charity announces return of popular Easter 'Eggsperience' in Cosford

Air ambulance charity announces return of popular Easter 'Eggsperience' in Cosford

February 7, 2026

Supporting image for story: Midlands Heroes: No sign of chequered flag yet for Suzi Perry

Midlands Heroes: No sign of chequered flag yet for Suzi Perry

February 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire MPs to meet with postal minister to discuss Royal Mail's 'catastrophic failure'

Shropshire MPs to meet with postal minister to discuss Royal Mail's 'catastrophic failure'

February 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: Local historian presents talk on Garden City movement this evening

Local historian presents talk on Garden City movement this evening

February 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: Delays after car tips over in two-car crash on Albrighton A-road

Delays after car tips over in two-car crash on Albrighton A-road

Supporting image for story: Disruption cleared on train line at Albrighton after Network Rail staff coax horse off track

Disruption cleared on train line at Albrighton after Network Rail staff coax horse off track

January 27, 2026

Supporting image for story: Thousands sign petition objecting to plans for huge 200k bird broiler unit on Shropshire and Staffordshire border

Thousands sign petition objecting to plans for huge 200k bird broiler unit on Shropshire and Staffordshire border

January 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: Car rolls over on M54 - emergency services called to scene

Car rolls over on M54 - emergency services called to scene

Supporting image for story: MP hosts 'rural crime summit' with chief constable and council leaders to look at how to make areas safer

MP hosts 'rural crime summit' with chief constable and council leaders to look at how to make areas safer

January 20, 2026

Supporting image for story: Albrighton crash leaves one vehicle in a hedge with police, fire and ambulance in attendance

Albrighton crash leaves one vehicle in a hedge with police, fire and ambulance in attendance

January 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: Nine dead dogs found at unlicensed West Midlands boarding kennels after police attend animal welfare check

Nine dead dogs found at unlicensed West Midlands boarding kennels after police attend animal welfare check

Supporting image for story: MP meets Royal Mail executives after mail not delivered in Albrighton, Shifnal and Newport

MP meets Royal Mail executives after mail not delivered in Albrighton, Shifnal and Newport

January 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: West Midlands-raised Tory Robert Jenrick sacked and suspended from party over 'plotting' claims

West Midlands-raised Tory Robert Jenrick sacked and suspended from party over 'plotting' claims

January 14, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'No post since Christmas': Shropshire MP to meet Royal Mail chief after raising problems with delays in Commons

'No post since Christmas': Shropshire MP to meet Royal Mail chief after raising problems with delays in Commons

January 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Royal Mail is not delivering letters' - Shropshire MP demands explanation after mail fails to reach Shifnal, Albrighton and Newport

'Royal Mail is not delivering letters' - Shropshire MP demands explanation after mail fails to reach Shifnal, Albrighton and Newport

January 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: Plans to tighten laws on shotguns show that Labour does not understand the countryside, says Wrekin MP

Plans to tighten laws on shotguns show that Labour does not understand the countryside, says Wrekin MP

January 7, 2026

Supporting image for story: Huge 200,000-bird broiler unit planned on Shropshire/Wolverhampton border

Huge 200,000-bird broiler unit planned on Shropshire/Wolverhampton border

January 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: Firefighters called to two-car crash on Shropshire/Staffordshire border

Firefighters called to two-car crash on Shropshire/Staffordshire border

January 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: Watch: Thieves snatch three motorbikes from festive garage display near Wolverhampton

Watch: Thieves snatch three motorbikes from festive garage display near Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Albrighton GP practice handed 'good' CQC rating

Albrighton GP practice handed 'good' CQC rating

January 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Vehicle removed from hedge after second crash on Albrighton road in less than 24 hours

Vehicle removed from hedge after second crash on Albrighton road in less than 24 hours

Supporting image for story: Two cars overturn on West Midlands roads overnight after snow and ice hits region

Two cars overturn on West Midlands roads overnight after snow and ice hits region

December 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We need to fight back': Albrighton hunt's message to government as hundreds turn out to watch traditional Boxing Day meeting

'We need to fight back': Albrighton hunt's message to government as hundreds turn out to watch traditional Boxing Day meeting

Supporting image for story: Jailed in 2025: 19 of the worst West Midlands offenders who were locked up this year including revenge killers, elderly abusers and paedophiles

Jailed in 2025: 19 of the worst West Midlands offenders who were locked up this year including revenge killers, elderly abusers and paedophiles

December 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Grinch stole the show at Wolverhampton 'breakfast with Santa' event

The Grinch stole the show at Wolverhampton 'breakfast with Santa' event

December 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'They'll clear the road when they see me coming!' Watch Christmas wish come true for 101-year-old as she enjoys dream ride in Rolls-Royce

'They'll clear the road when they see me coming!' Watch Christmas wish come true for 101-year-old as she enjoys dream ride in Rolls-Royce

December 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'This is a dark day for Shropshire’s green belt,' says Wrekin MP as Government announces planning shake-up

'This is a dark day for Shropshire’s green belt,' says Wrekin MP as Government announces planning shake-up

December 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Developer accused of 'bullying' councillors into approving controversial plan scheme for 800 homes in Albrighton

Developer accused of 'bullying' councillors into approving controversial plan scheme for 800 homes in Albrighton

December 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Britain is a sitting duck' :Wrekin MP calls for missile-defence shield to protect against Russian attack

'Britain is a sitting duck' :Wrekin MP calls for missile-defence shield to protect against Russian attack

Supporting image for story: Protesters celebrate as plans for 800 homes in village near Wolverhampton rejected

Protesters celebrate as plans for 800 homes in village near Wolverhampton rejected

December 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Developer behind controversial plans for 800 homes in village near Wolverhampton gives 'robust' warning as scheme recommended for refusal

Developer behind controversial plans for 800 homes in village near Wolverhampton gives 'robust' warning as scheme recommended for refusal

December 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cosford and Albrighton memories: 17 pictures of faces from the past - see who you remember!

Cosford and Albrighton memories: 17 pictures of faces from the past - see who you remember!

December 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Huge 800-home green belt development in the West Midlands set for decision as council reveals its recommendation - here's when

Huge 800-home green belt development in the West Midlands set for decision as council reveals its recommendation - here's when

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We'd love to see you' - Christmas trees of real quality and a warm welcome promised by Albrighton nursery

'We'd love to see you' - Christmas trees of real quality and a warm welcome promised by Albrighton nursery

November 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: M54 lane closure to remain in place 'for several days' following multi-vehicle crash

M54 lane closure to remain in place 'for several days' following multi-vehicle crash

Supporting image for story: Lane closure still in place and delays remain following 'serious' crash on M54 near Wolverhampton

Lane closure still in place and delays remain following 'serious' crash on M54 near Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Albrighton-born award-winning actor Jason Watkins who starred in Netflix's The Crown delivers masterclass to aspiring TV production students in West Midlands

Albrighton-born award-winning actor Jason Watkins who starred in Netflix's The Crown delivers masterclass to aspiring TV production students in West Midlands

November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lane remains closed following 'serious' M54 crash near Wolverhampton

Lane remains closed following 'serious' M54 crash near Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Celebrate the festive season with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Santa Experience

Celebrate the festive season with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Santa Experience

Supporting image for story: Drivers warned of delays following 'serious' M54 crash between Wolverhampton and Albrighton

Drivers warned of delays following 'serious' M54 crash between Wolverhampton and Albrighton

November 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lane reopened on M54 after 'multi-vehicle' collision - but drivers warned of delays

Lane reopened on M54 after 'multi-vehicle' collision - but drivers warned of delays

Supporting image for story: '80s and '90s goalkeeping legend lines up to help save Shropshire village’s green space

'80s and '90s goalkeeping legend lines up to help save Shropshire village’s green space

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Decision on 800-home Albrighton plans delayed

Decision on 800-home Albrighton plans delayed