Prees3 Aug 2024Butterfly count at 14-year low - conservationistA conservationist urges people to take part in the Big Butterfly Count to help monitor the species.3 Aug 20245 Oct 2023Haulier who donated £1m to save GP practice diesRay Grocott grew up in Prees and was described as an "intelligent and positive" by his family.5 Oct 202328 Apr 2023Cattle ban over animal cruelty offencesDerek Whittle admitted seven charges including causing unnecessary suffering to calves.28 Apr 20233 Feb 2023Bid for faster trains on England-Wales borderRural areas are being "held back", says a transport body as it releases proposals for more services.3 Feb 20232 Aug 2022Fire service push for rural on-call firefightersShropshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched a recruitment appeal.2 Aug 202217 May 2022Jackie Weaver stars in parish council campaignThe viral sensation says it is "hugely important" people engage with their town and parish councils.17 May 202226 Mar 2021Jackie Weaver: Don't stop virtual council meetingsThe council officer says more people get involved with council meetings when they take place online.26 Mar 202110 Feb 2021Zoom parish council mayor faces no-confidence voteBarry Burkhill "did not intervene in bullying" in the meeting hosted by Jackie Weaver, it is claimed.10 Feb 20216 Feb 2021Jackie Weaver 'chuffed' to be meeting Strictly starJackie became an internet sensation after a video recording of her parish council meeting went viral.6 Feb 2021