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Weather alert issued for Shropshire as thunder is on the way - here is when it may strike

A weather alert has been issued for Shropshire as thunderstorms have been predicted to hit the county.

Supporting image for story: Weather alert issued for Shropshire as thunder is on the way - here is when it may strike

Supporting image for story: Children evacuated from Telford primary school after small electrical fire

Children evacuated from Telford primary school after small electrical fire

Supporting image for story: Five suspicious photos of shoplifting incidents in Telford at stores including B&M, Asda and a BP garage released by police

Five suspicious photos of shoplifting incidents in Telford at stores including B&M, Asda and a BP garage released by police

Supporting image for story: Poundland confirms locations of 25 stores set to close under its restructuring plan - full list

Poundland confirms locations of 25 stores set to close under its restructuring plan - full list

Supporting image for story: Four men plead guilty over 'serious violence' outside Welshpool pub

Four men plead guilty over 'serious violence' outside Welshpool pub

Supporting image for story: 'She led with warmth, dedication and a deep commitment to every child': Shropshire school says farewell to headteacher who is retiring after 16 years

'She led with warmth, dedication and a deep commitment to every child': Shropshire school says farewell to headteacher who is retiring after 16 years

Supporting image for story: Police appeal to find this Shrewsbury cyclist who they believe was 'deliberately' driven at by car driver

Police appeal to find this Shrewsbury cyclist who they believe was 'deliberately' driven at by car driver

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Firefighters rush to put out fire 'caused by children' in woodland near Shifnal

WATCH: Wolves-bound Jhon Arias says goodbye to the Fluminense fans

Staffordshire Hoard viewings are opening at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery - full details

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Supporting image for story: In pictures: 'Unforgettable' night as The Script open Ludlow's run of major castle concerts

In pictures: 'Unforgettable' night as The Script open Ludlow's run of major castle concerts

Supporting image for story: Repair work begins on a derelict pub that has been a 'blight' on a Shropshire town centre

Repair work begins on a derelict pub that has been a 'blight' on a Shropshire town centre

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton quarry given go-ahead after operating hours limited so prisoners can sleep in on Saturdays

Market Drayton quarry given go-ahead after operating hours limited so prisoners can sleep in on Saturdays

Supporting image for story: Waiting for a pothole fix? Here's the seven roads that Shropshire Council's 'multihogs' are repairing in August - including exact date work will take place

Waiting for a pothole fix? Here's the seven roads that Shropshire Council's 'multihogs' are repairing in August - including exact date work will take place

Supporting image for story: Fear for future of Ludlow racecourse and 100 jobs over gambling tax hike

Fear for future of Ludlow racecourse and 100 jobs over gambling tax hike

Supporting image for story: Former councillor found behind wheel of Range Rover after drinking 'enormous' amount of wine gets driving ban

Former councillor found behind wheel of Range Rover after drinking 'enormous' amount of wine gets driving ban

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Supporting image for story: Shropshire restaurant Zizzi to give away free ice cream sundaes– here’s how to claim one

Shropshire restaurant Zizzi to give away free ice cream sundaes– here’s how to claim one

Supporting image for story: Shropshire FA team announces walkathon for British Heart Foundation

Shropshire FA team announces walkathon for British Heart Foundation

Supporting image for story: Ludlow care home resident celebrates 99th birthday

Ludlow care home resident celebrates 99th birthday

Supporting image for story: Anwyl helps remove barriers to work experience at Attingham Park

Anwyl helps remove barriers to work experience at Attingham Park

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury personal trainer wins gold at British Masters Weightlifting Championship

Shrewsbury personal trainer wins gold at British Masters Weightlifting Championship

Supporting image for story: A summer of childhood and play, from stilts to retro computer games, at Ironbridge Valley of Invention

A summer of childhood and play, from stilts to retro computer games, at Ironbridge Valley of Invention

Sport

Michael Appleton picks out positives from Shrewsbury’s midweek victory

Michael Appleton believes there were a number of positives from Shrewsbury’s midweek win over Telford - despite describing the last 20 minutes as ‘useless’.

Supporting image for story: Michael Appleton picks out positives from Shrewsbury’s midweek victory

Supporting image for story: Wolves to match donations for Molineux tribute to Diogo Jota

Wolves to match donations for Molineux tribute to Diogo Jota

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen comment: Stand-outs from Wolves' training in Portugal pre-season camp

Liam Keen comment: Stand-outs from Wolves' training in Portugal pre-season camp

Supporting image for story: Staking a claim and is it their time? Four West Brom players looking to shine in front of fans

Staking a claim and is it their time? Four West Brom players looking to shine in front of fans

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town check in for team bonding and training at Carden Park

Shrewsbury Town check in for team bonding and training at Carden Park

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town: Who is injured and when could they return?

Shrewsbury Town: Who is injured and when could they return?

Supporting image for story: Alex Mowatt's 'got to be' target for West Brom - and is buzzing at 'confidence man's' return

Alex Mowatt's 'got to be' target for West Brom - and is buzzing at 'confidence man's' return

Shrewsbury Town FC

Supporting image for story: Michael Appleton picks out positives from Shrewsbury’s midweek victory

Michael Appleton picks out positives from Shrewsbury’s midweek victory

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town check in for team bonding and training at Carden Park

Shrewsbury Town check in for team bonding and training at Carden Park

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town: Who is injured and when could they return?

Shrewsbury Town: Who is injured and when could they return?

AFC Telford United

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United dealt triple injury blow as new signings set to miss Shifnal Town friendly

AFC Telford United dealt triple injury blow as new signings set to miss Shifnal Town friendly

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United confirm friendly changes with behind-closed-doors switch and venue alteration

AFC Telford United confirm friendly changes with behind-closed-doors switch and venue alteration

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United star set to return to the club after overcoming injury concerns

AFC Telford United star set to return to the club after overcoming injury concerns

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Wolves-bound Jhon Arias says goodbye to the Fluminense fans

WATCH: Wolves-bound Jhon Arias says goodbye to the Fluminense fans

Supporting image for story: Wolves in Portugal: Jhon Arias to Wolves latest with Liam Keen and Nathan Judah

Wolves in Portugal: Jhon Arias to Wolves latest with Liam Keen and Nathan Judah

Supporting image for story: Wolves to match donations for Molineux tribute to Diogo Jota

Wolves to match donations for Molineux tribute to Diogo Jota

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Supporting image for story: WATCH: Wolves-bound Jhon Arias says goodbye to the Fluminense fans

WATCH: Wolves-bound Jhon Arias says goodbye to the Fluminense fans

Supporting image for story: Wolves in Portugal: Jhon Arias to Wolves latest with Liam Keen and Nathan Judah

Wolves in Portugal: Jhon Arias to Wolves latest with Liam Keen and Nathan Judah

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Santa Clara 2 Wolves 1 - Liam Keen and Nathan Judah analysis

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen and Nathan Judah on Jhon Arias and the return of Yerson Mosquera and Sasa Kalajdzic

Liam Keen and Nathan Judah on Jhon Arias and the return of Yerson Mosquera and Sasa Kalajdzic

Supporting image for story: 'A genius of a footballer and an even better human being' Liam Keen and Nathan Judah pay tribute to Diogo Jota

'A genius of a footballer and an even better human being' Liam Keen and Nathan Judah pay tribute to Diogo Jota

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Keen and Judah Show: Who should be the next Wolves captain?

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Staffordshire Hoard viewings are opening at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery - full details

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery has announced a series of exclusive sessions to see the Staffordshire Hoard - here’s when

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire Hoard viewings are opening at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery - full details

Supporting image for story: Review: The Script light up Ludlow Castle with an extra special night for one starstruck fan

Review: The Script light up Ludlow Castle with an extra special night for one starstruck fan

Supporting image for story: In pictures: 'Unforgettable' night as The Script open Ludlow's run of major castle concerts

In pictures: 'Unforgettable' night as The Script open Ludlow's run of major castle concerts

Supporting image for story: Award-winning Shropshire horticulturist set to open beautiful country garden for charity - here's where and when

Award-winning Shropshire horticulturist set to open beautiful country garden for charity - here's where and when

Supporting image for story: Creative workshops are being offered by Builth Pottery HWB to help tackle teenage anxiety and mental health issues

Creative workshops are being offered by Builth Pottery HWB to help tackle teenage anxiety and mental health issues

Supporting image for story: Llandrindod Wells market which gave artisans a shop window for their work, closes immediately

Llandrindod Wells market which gave artisans a shop window for their work, closes immediately

Supporting image for story: Quirky north Shropshire garden beloved by frogs, newts and dragonflies opening for charity this weekend

Quirky north Shropshire garden beloved by frogs, newts and dragonflies opening for charity this weekend

Supporting image for story: Shropshire restaurant Zizzi to give away free ice cream sundaes– here’s how to claim one

Shropshire restaurant Zizzi to give away free ice cream sundaes– here’s how to claim one

Supporting image for story: A summer of childhood and play, from stilts to retro computer games, at Ironbridge Valley of Invention

A summer of childhood and play, from stilts to retro computer games, at Ironbridge Valley of Invention

Supporting image for story: British Touring Shakespeare brings enchantment and gothic thrills to Shropshire’s Soulton Hall

British Touring Shakespeare brings enchantment and gothic thrills to Shropshire’s Soulton Hall

Supporting image for story: RJAH Tumour Team launch virtual 5k for Sarcoma Awareness Month

RJAH Tumour Team launch virtual 5k for Sarcoma Awareness Month

Supporting image for story: Shirehall: Exhibition dedicated to 'iconic' Shrewsbury building set to end this Saturday

Shirehall: Exhibition dedicated to 'iconic' Shrewsbury building set to end this Saturday

Supporting image for story: Councillors grant time extension for live music and refreshment at Maes M on the Royal Welsh Showground

Councillors grant time extension for live music and refreshment at Maes M on the Royal Welsh Showground

Supporting image for story: Hockerhill unveils plans for its second summer of fun

Hockerhill unveils plans for its second summer of fun

Supporting image for story: Be part of Shakespeare in the making: 'The Tempest Retold' world premiere

Be part of Shakespeare in the making: 'The Tempest Retold' world premiere

Crime

Supporting image for story: Four men plead guilty over 'serious violence' outside Welshpool pub

Four men plead guilty over 'serious violence' outside Welshpool pub

Supporting image for story: Former Wolves and England captain Paul Ince banned from driving and ordered to pay more than £7,000

Former Wolves and England captain Paul Ince banned from driving and ordered to pay more than £7,000

Supporting image for story: Police appeal to find this Shrewsbury cyclist who they believe was 'deliberately' driven at by car driver

Police appeal to find this Shrewsbury cyclist who they believe was 'deliberately' driven at by car driver

Supporting image for story: Former councillor found behind wheel of Range Rover after drinking 'enormous' amount of wine gets driving ban

Former councillor found behind wheel of Range Rover after drinking 'enormous' amount of wine gets driving ban

Supporting image for story: 144 drivers to be contacted by police after taking pictures of M54 lorry crash on mobile phones

144 drivers to be contacted by police after taking pictures of M54 lorry crash on mobile phones

Supporting image for story: Man arrested after car 'deliberately' driven at cyclist before assault in Shrewsbury - police seeking victim

Man arrested after car 'deliberately' driven at cyclist before assault in Shrewsbury - police seeking victim

Business

Supporting image for story: Poundland confirms Shrewsbury store among 25 locations set to close under its restructuring plan

Poundland confirms Shrewsbury store among 25 locations set to close under its restructuring plan

Supporting image for story: Poundland confirms locations of 25 stores set to close under its restructuring plan - full list

Poundland confirms locations of 25 stores set to close under its restructuring plan - full list

Supporting image for story: Llandrindod Wells market which gave artisans a shop window for their work, closes immediately

Llandrindod Wells market which gave artisans a shop window for their work, closes immediately

Supporting image for story: Telford firm Aviramp backs government review into aircraft accessibility for disabled passengers

Telford firm Aviramp backs government review into aircraft accessibility for disabled passengers

Supporting image for story: Shropshire marketing agency sets sights on Manchester after opening new offices

Shropshire marketing agency sets sights on Manchester after opening new offices

Supporting image for story: 'Keep smiling Newport' - Popular takeaway closes down after 7 years in town

'Keep smiling Newport' - Popular takeaway closes down after 7 years in town

Education

Supporting image for story: Powys school teacher congratulated on national teaching honour after preparing pupils for higher education

Powys school teacher congratulated on national teaching honour after preparing pupils for higher education

Supporting image for story: Children evacuated from Telford primary school after small electrical fire

Children evacuated from Telford primary school after small electrical fire

Supporting image for story: Creative workshops are being offered by Builth Pottery HWB to help tackle teenage anxiety and mental health issues

Creative workshops are being offered by Builth Pottery HWB to help tackle teenage anxiety and mental health issues

Supporting image for story: Shropshire choir adds New York to concert venues after prestige of Vatican performance

Shropshire choir adds New York to concert venues after prestige of Vatican performance

Supporting image for story: 'She led with warmth, dedication and a deep commitment to every child': Shropshire school says farewell to headteacher who is retiring after 16 years

'She led with warmth, dedication and a deep commitment to every child': Shropshire school says farewell to headteacher who is retiring after 16 years

Supporting image for story: Station Quarter: Telford's new £7m sixth-form centre 'progressing well' ahead of 2026 opening

Station Quarter: Telford's new £7m sixth-form centre 'progressing well' ahead of 2026 opening

Motors

Supporting image for story: Getting under the skin of the new Renault 5

Getting under the skin of the new Renault 5

Subaru’s Uncharted arrives as brand’s latest electric SUV

Supporting image for story: Skoda goes with popular vote for new colour schemes

Skoda goes with popular vote for new colour schemes

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire theme park Alton Towers urged to ‘supercharge’ EV infrastructure

Staffordshire theme park Alton Towers urged to ‘supercharge’ EV infrastructure

Supporting image for story: Chery’s Tiggo 7 confirmed for UK arrival

Chery’s Tiggo 7 confirmed for UK arrival

Supporting image for story: Kia’s EV4 Fastback hits UK roads priced from £40,895

Kia’s EV4 Fastback hits UK roads priced from £40,895