On Monday 4 September 2017 at Telford Magistrates Court, Jeremy Harris was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment after pleading guilty to 10…
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Shropshire businessman given custodial sentence after pleading guilty to operating businesses for fraudulent purpose
Advice to help stop you falling victim to scams or rogue traders

Shropshire Council’s public protection team has offered the following advice to residents to help prevent them falling victim to scams or rogue…
Results of the Big Conversation 2016/17 now published

Shropshire Council has published the results of its Big Conversation 2016/17. Residents and organisations across Shropshire were invited to give their views…
New home in Bridgnorth adjudged the best new building in the West Midlands

Shropshire builder, Mike Owen of Huramic Builders Ltd, is celebrating after being awarded the ‘Best Individual’ new home category at the recent…
Team Wem seeking volunteers for Wem Community Clean-Up Day this Saturday

Team Wem is seeking volunteers and well-wishers to come and join them this Saturday 8 July 2017 for the Wem Community Clean-Up…
Shropshire Council and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service reassure residents following Grenfell Tower fire

Shropshire Council and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service want to reassure local communities following the shocking fire at Grenfell Tower in London…
How you can help to stop scams and doorstep crime?

Scams and doorstep crime affect the lives of millions of people across the UK and effect every age group. In addition to…
Two Telford private hire drivers prosecuted for illegally plying for hire
Shropshire Council’s Trading Standards and Licensing service has welcomed two separate successful prosecutions of private hire drivers who were found to be…
Smuggled tobacco and hand rolling tobacco seized at a shop in Oswestry
Smuggled and counterfeit cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco with an equivalent high street value of over £43,000 have been seized from premises…
Shropshire retailers fined for selling alcohol and cigarettes to minors

Shropshire Council’s trading standards officers have warned businesses to remain vigilant after two local retailers were fined for selling alcohol and cigarettes…