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The HGV on the crossing at Craven Arms

Train was 'two seconds' from hitting HGV on railway line into Powys

A general view of the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shropshire.

A general view of the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shropshire.

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital outpatients entrance to close from next week

Firefighters were alerted to a tractor fire on Friday evening.

Firefighters were alerted to a tractor fire on Friday evening.

Firefighters tackle telehandler fire on Powys border farm

Undated video grab image issued by Dispatches/Channel 4 of an ambulance crew leaving a patient in the ambulance reception area at the Emergency Department of the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Undated video grab image issued by Dispatches/Channel 4 of an ambulance crew leaving a patient in the ambulance reception area at the Emergency Department of the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Channel 4 show to reveal "patients' suffering" at main hospital serving Powys

Fourteen arrested for drugs and money laundering offences after raids

Fourteen arrested for drugs and money laundering offences after raids

Fourteen arrests after drug and money laundering raids in Powys and Shropshire

The crash happened outside the Cross Guns Inn, Pant.

The crash happened outside the Cross Guns Inn, Pant.

Multi-vehicle crash closes busy main road in Powys border village

Van man fined for Shropshire offences

Van man fined for Shropshire offences

Van man caught driving without licence and insurance appears in court

The burglaries happened between July 2023 and March 2024.

The burglaries happened between July 2023 and March 2024.

Six men named after being charged with conspiracy to burgle in Powys

Fire damage at a property in the Clunton area near the Powys border.

Fire damage at a property in the Clunton area near the Powys border.

Occupants escape house fire after kitchen fills up with smoke

Montgomery Waters, Church Stretton (Google)

Montgomery Waters, Church Stretton (Google)

Powys drinks company set to expand as plans for warehouse and lorry park go in

The attack happened near Shrewsbury Railway Station on December 12, 2021.

The attack happened near Shrewsbury Railway Station on December 12, 2021.

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Man lost RAF career after being 'viciously' attacked by Welshpool thug

Paul Delves, inset, has quit his role with Shrewsbury Town FC.

Paul Delves, inset, has quit his role with Shrewsbury Town FC.

Shrewsbury Town

Powys businessman Paul Delves steps down as Shrewsbury Town FC vice-chairman

The proposed Royal Shrewsbury Hospital has been approved.

The proposed Royal Shrewsbury Hospital has been approved.

Shrewsbury Hospital development plan gets planning permission

Texel and Charollais ewes from Neil Vance’s pure bred flock which will be sold later this month.

Texel and Charollais ewes from Neil Vance’s pure bred flock which will be sold later this month.

Renowned Powys border sheep breeder selling pedigree flock in dispersal sale

Police are investigating the burglaries which happened earlier this month.

Police are investigating the burglaries which happened earlier this month.

'Brazen' thieves target Powys farms in January crime spree

A general view of the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shropshire. Picture: PA

A general view of the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shropshire. Picture: PA

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Government says Powys patients must be considered in major hospital shake-up

Halls auctioneer Henry Hyde selling at last year’s successful Christmas poultry auction at Shrewsbury Auction Centre.

Halls auctioneer Henry Hyde selling at last year’s successful Christmas poultry auction at Shrewsbury Auction Centre.

Powys poultry farmers invited to traditional Christmas auction

Artists at a demonstration at Darwin's Oak in Shrewsbury to protest its potential felling. The tree - named after naturalist Charles Darwin who lived in the area - could be felled to make way for the Shrewsbury North West Relief Road.

Artists at a demonstration at Darwin's Oak in Shrewsbury to protest its potential felling. The tree - named after naturalist Charles Darwin who lived in the area - could be felled to make way for the Shrewsbury North West Relief Road.

Powys artist joins group to protest against cutting historic oak tree

The road will be closed for a year.

The road will be closed for a year.

Local government

Letter: Landslide on Powys border road is no surprise to former residents

Alberbury Cricket Club's Richard Jones.

Alberbury Cricket Club's Richard Jones.

Lifetime achievement recognition for Alberbury Cricket Club volunteer

Heather Kidd, Shropshire councillor for Chirbury and Worthen, with her eldest daughters Fiona Douzi and Eleanor Simmons after being made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) during an Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on October 24,

Heather Kidd, Shropshire councillor for Chirbury and Worthen, with her eldest daughters Fiona Douzi and Eleanor Simmons after being made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) during an Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on October 24,

Prominent councillor receives MBE from Princess Anne

A Wales Air Ambulance was one of two helicopters sent to the scene.

A Wales Air Ambulance was one of two helicopters sent to the scene.

Driver airlifted to hospital in critical condition after car hits tree

Firefighters battled a fire that broke out at a barn in Cleobury Mortimer

Firefighters battled a fire that broke out at a barn in Cleobury Mortimer

Barn fire that killed around 17 animals started 'accidently', say firefighters

The yellow weather warning will be in place across Shropshire for over 24 hours and comes into force at 9pm on Thursday (October 12).

The yellow weather warning will be in place across Shropshire for over 24 hours and comes into force at 9pm on Thursday (October 12).

Weather warning issued for Powys with heavy rain and flooding to continue

The crash happened on the A458 near Rowton Castle

The crash happened on the A458 near Rowton Castle

Teenager killed after Range Rover collides with group of motorcyclists

The road on Sunday afternoon after a recovery took place.

The road on Sunday afternoon after a recovery took place.

Busy Powys to Shrewsbury road reopens after fatal motorcycle crash

Children and staff at Newcastle CofE Primary School celebrating the good Ofsted report in 2023

Children and staff at Newcastle CofE Primary School celebrating the good Ofsted report in 2023

School becomes area's first to allow pupils to study from home part-time

Ladybugs Nursery and Pre-School had been based at Wattlesborough Village Hall.

Ladybugs Nursery and Pre-School had been based at Wattlesborough Village Hall.

Shropshire Council

Nursery finds new home after double blow when losing previous premises

Clarkson was expected to be sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court on Friday, August 18.

Clarkson was expected to be sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court on Friday, August 18.

Shrewsbury Crown Court

Judge warns Welshpool man he should 'lock him up now' after brutal beating

Bustin will be sentenced next month at Mold Crown Court

Bustin will be sentenced next month at Mold Crown Court

Man changes plea for making threats to kill, stalking, fraud and assaults

Shrewsbury Crown Court

Shrewsbury Crown Court

Welshpool man repeatedly punched then kicked vulnerable man in Shrewsbury

Welshpool driver fined for carrying too many passengers in Ford Fiesta

Welshpool driver fined for carrying too many passengers in Ford Fiesta

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Welshpool driver fined for carrying too many passengers in Ford Fiesta

Police are appealing for witnesses of a fatal accident over the Powys border

Police are appealing for witnesses of a fatal accident over the Powys border

West Mercia Police

Police appeal for witnesses to fatal three car accident over the Powys border

Natalie Dean, 34, was found in the River Severn near Llanidloes

Natalie Dean, 34, was found in the River Severn near Llanidloes

'Murder victim' found by police had been missing for 16 hours, inquest told

Drunk mourner 'wanted to be arrested' after being left stranded miles from home

Drunk mourner 'wanted to be arrested' after being left stranded miles from home

Drunk mourner 'wanted to be arrested' after being left stranded miles from home

The alleged affray happened in the Bellstone area of Shrewsbury

The alleged affray happened in the Bellstone area of Shrewsbury

Powys man appears in court accused of threatening violence with knife in Shrewsbury

The tractor overturned between Montgomery and Chirbury

The tractor overturned between Montgomery and Chirbury

Emergency services rush to help overturned tractor driver after crash near Montgomery

Natalie Deans, 34, was from the Ford area in Shropshire

Natalie Deans, 34, was from the Ford area in Shropshire

Police say enquiries continue into River Severn murder investigation

Bishop's Castle Hospital.

Bishop's Castle Hospital.

People urged to have their say at Bishop's Castle Hospital meeting

A coastguard helicopter was sent to rescue the climber near Llanymynech Rocks

A coastguard helicopter was sent to rescue the climber near Llanymynech Rocks

Climber hit by falling rock in air rescue from popular Powys climbing spot

Kate Thomas, Macmillan Regional Fundraising Manager – West Midlands with Ron Gale of the Coracle World Championships organising committee; Adrian Ellam, Finance and Operations Director, and Glyn Jones, Technical Director at Invertek Drives; and Jayney

Kate Thomas, Macmillan Regional Fundraising Manager – West Midlands with Ron Gale of the Coracle World Championships organising committee; Adrian Ellam, Finance and Operations Director, and Glyn Jones, Technical Director at Invertek Drives; and Jayney

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Powys company backs Coracle World Championship to raise funds for Macmillan

Fire crews were called to a Powys border village after a shed fire got out of control.

Fire crews were called to a Powys border village after a shed fire got out of control.

Fire Crews called out after shed fire spreads to hedge, trees and quad bike

West Mercia Police have confirmed a two year old child sustained

West Mercia Police have confirmed a two year old child sustained

Two-year-old child in crash near Welshpool suffered 'life-changing injuries'

Woman and child airlifted for life threatening injuries after crash outside Welshpool

Woman and child airlifted for life threatening injuries after crash outside Welshpool

Woman and child airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after crash

A458 from Welshpool to Shrewsbury to be closed for several hours after accident

A458 from Welshpool to Shrewsbury to be closed for several hours after accident

A458 from Welshpool to Shrewsbury to be closed 'for several hours' after crash

Gweni Roberts, 11, will embark on her first ever 10K run for two local causes.

Gweni Roberts, 11, will embark on her first ever 10K run for two local causes.

Powys schoolgirl to embark first ever 10K to fundraise new fish tank

Drug driver had his car 'smashed up by locals' after police arrest

Drug driver had his car 'smashed up by locals' after police arrest

Drug driver had his car 'smashed by locals' after police arrest

Jury discharged in case of GP accused of indecent assaults on female patients

Jury discharged in case of GP accused of indecent assaults on female patients

Jury discharged in case of GP accused of indecent assaults on female patients

Firefighters called out to Powys border road after car overturned

Firefighters called out to Powys border road after car overturned

Firefighters called out to Powys border road after car overturned

Brook House Farm near Binweston

Brook House Farm near Binweston

Grade II listed farm with nearly 200 acres up for sale

The Crown Inn, Newcastle, near Clun.

The Crown Inn, Newcastle, near Clun.

Historic pub announces closure due to rising costs and fewer customers

Fundraiser Bekki Fardoe (right) with Alan Lewis from Adrenaline Sporting Events with the medal for the Welshpool 10K.

Fundraiser Bekki Fardoe (right) with Alan Lewis from Adrenaline Sporting Events with the medal for the Welshpool 10K.

Hope House launch new triple 10K fundraiser

Shrewsbury Town College and University Education Manager Calvin latham and Education Mentor John Fletcher with Welshpool High School Headteacher Jon Arnold.

Shrewsbury Town College and University Education Manager Calvin latham and Education Mentor John Fletcher with Welshpool High School Headteacher Jon Arnold.

Shrewsbury Town

Sports-related degrees to be offered by Welshpool school in football club tie-up

A patient transport ambulance outside the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shropshire. PA Photo. Shrewsbury. Photo credit: Jacob King/PA Wire.

A patient transport ambulance outside the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shropshire. PA Photo. Shrewsbury. Photo credit: Jacob King/PA Wire.

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Dying Powys man had to wait over 40 hours for a bed in hospital