Petition plea for farmer charged over River Lugg works

An online petition has been launched urging support for a Herefordshire farmer who carried out river works along the protected River Lugg.

Video: First World War shell detonated in Harper Adams field

Bomb disposal experts have used a field at Harper Adams University to detonate a First World War shell found in a garden in Newport, Shropshire.

Dog attack in Telford

At about 9.45am on Saturday 12 February a woman was walking her Labrador cross dog on its lead near The Fields, Donnington when it was attacked by a German shepherd dog which was off-lead.

Safety of horse riders on the agenda in West Mercia

High-vis vests are being supplied to a number of stables where riders use the local roads to help raise awareness of the issue of close passes and also promote the Operation Snap initiative.

Safety of horse riders on the agenda in West Mercia

Horse riders have the same right to be on the road as motorists, cyclists or any other user group and using the roads is sometimes a necessity for many horse riders. Horses can be unpredictable and sensitive to sounds or sudden movement so motorists need to ensure they pass slowly and quietly and give at least 2 metres passing distance.

Land Rover Defender stolen from farm yard near Powys border

The theft at the farm in Norbury is the first reported theft in the Bishop’s Castle area.

Man arrested after dog theft in Malvern

The man, who is in his 30s, was arrested on Sunday 6 March on suspicion of theft after a one-year-old French Bulldog was stolen on Elgar Avenue on Thursday 3 March at around 12.20pm.

Dog reunited with owner after it was stolen in Malvern

The owner of a French Bulldog has been reunited with her beloved pet after it was stolen yesterday (Thursday 3 March).

Village halls hailed as 'essential meeting places' for rural Shropshire communities

Essential, brilliant and a focal point – some of the words used this week to sum up the vital role village halls play in Shropshire's rural community.

Land Rover Stolen In Shropshire

This vehicle was stolen overnight in the Baschurch area in Shropshire. Please share and make it too hot to handle! Any sightings please call police and quote 00057 I 02032022.

Partners continue to support communities in Worcestershire

Earlier this week a major incident was declared in the county as water levels along the River Severn continued to rise.

Young farmer fined after destructive rampage

A young farmer who took part in a destructive rampage at a farm in Shropshire has been ordered to pay £1,386 by magistrates.

Dozens of lambs stolen from farm near Shrewsbury

Police have received a report of 40 lambs being stolen from a farm near Shrewsbury.

Police appeal after youths spotted looking through outbuildings

Police have alerted residents to be on the lookout after youths were spotted looking through car windows and outbuildings in Telford.