Co-op Shoplifter Alex Bull Banned from All County Branches and Sentenced to Jail Tuesday, February 24, 2026 shoplifting theft conviction ban co-op shropshire sentencing criminalbehaviourorder retailcrime policing Alex Bull, 40, has been banned from every Co-op store across Shropshire following his conviction for multiple thefts. The county-wide ban remains in effect until February 2029. Bull was sentenced to 16 weeks in jail after … Read More
Midlands Council to Receive Record £121 Million Support to Enhance Frontline Services Monday, February 23, 2026 shropshire croydon warrington haringey localgovernment funding deprivation education austerity budget A total of 37 financially struggling councils across the country have been approved to receive exceptional financial support aimed at improving frontline services, with a special emphasis on aiding deprived communities. … Read More
'Underrated' Midlands Town Telford Named One of the Best Places to Live in the UK Monday, February 23, 2026 telford midlands shropshire living greenspace safety community happiness population qualityoflife Telford, a town in Shropshire often overlooked when thinking of the Midlands' highlights, has been named among the best places to live in the UK according to a recent study. Despite not immediately coming to mind as a … Read More
Midlands Towns Face Significant Council Tax Increases Saturday, February 14, 2026 counciltax westmidlands worcestershire shropshire localgovernment taxation infrastructure finances reform council Local councils across the West Midlands are planning significant increases in council tax, seeking Government approval to raise bills by up to 9%. Normally capped at a 5% increase without special permission, these proposed … Read More
80-Year-Old Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murder After 84-Year-Old Woman's Death Tuesday, January 27, 2026 murder arrest investigation shropshire police homicide hospital elderly crime suspect A tragic death has sparked a murder investigation after an 84-year-old woman was found dead at a home in Prees Higher Heath, Shropshire. West Mercia Police responded to reports of concern for safety at a property on Woodlands … Read More
Met Office Issues New Snow Warning for Midlands Starting Sunday Saturday, January 3, 2026 metoffice snow midlands weather warning ice staffordshire shropshire forecast accumulation The Met Office has issued a new yellow snow and ice warning for the Midlands, set to take effect from Sunday through Monday. This alert follows recent snowfall that affected the region overnight into Friday. The warning … Read More