10+ hour, 15+ min ago  (662+ words) Dragon boat races, lion dances and other festivities marked the Dragon Boat Festival on Friday across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The more than 2, 000-year-old holiday is best known for its sporting events, but its origins are rooted in…...

8+ hour, 47+ min ago  (698+ words) The SNP will "consider the implications" of its defeat in the Aberdeen South by-election, leader John Swinney has said, as he admitted the Tories seized the seat from his party after capturing "understandable anger" in the area over the future…...

11+ hour, 52+ min ago  (408+ words) Shropshire are aiming to secure their place in the National Counties T20 Cup Super 12s. The side will complete their group fixtures against Northumberland at Orleton Park in Wellington this Sunday. Among the players hoping to help them get over the line…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (627+ words) Five men have been convicted for their part in a kidnapping plot which saw the victim escape in Whitchurch. During the two-week trial at Shrewsbury Crown Court It was heard heard how on December 29 at around 2. 18pm four masked men dragged…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (262+ words) Nearly "9, 000 of illicit tobacco and cigarettes were seized after a raid by police in Whitchurch. West Mercia Police have confirmed a joint operation between the force's Whitchurch Safer Neighbourhood Team and Shropshire Council's Trading standards saw nearly 700 packs of cigarettes…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (264+ words) A school has been named a School of Sanctuary in recognition of its commitment to inclusivity and support for refugees. St Peter's School in Wem received the award for its efforts to create a safe and welcoming environment, particularly for…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (425+ words) England full-back Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the World Cup and replaced by Trevoh Chalobah on the eve of their opener against Croatia. Thomas Tuchel's side have been forced into a late squad change ahead of Wednesday's Group…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (602+ words) Millions of households are bracing for higher energy bills this summer, with new figures revealing a huge spike in people searching for help as costs continue to climb. Energy bills are forecast to rise by 13% from July, adding around "221 a…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (432+ words) An MP has criticised a "staggering lack of urgency" around rail accessibility. Helen Morgan, the Liberal Democrat MP for North Shropshire, accused the Government of delaying progress after it refused to support amendments to the Railways Bill that would have…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (559+ words) Paula Fraser, from Whitchurch, was diagnosed in 2022 after years of symptoms including fatigue and bone pain. She is now working with the Hollies Tennis Club to organise a 24-hour Tennisathon, which will raise funds for DKMS UK and Cancer Research…...