For the first time in both Shropshire and the West Mercia Police area, automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras are going up in three villages this week in a bid to deter speeding drivers, following the award of an £18,600 grant from West Mercia PCC. Pontesbury, Minsterley and Great Hanwood parish councils made a successful…

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Shropshire residents and businesses urged to share experience of 2022 floods to build case for flood protection  Last week Shropshire was once again hit by very serious flooding affecting hundreds of homes and businesses across the county. For many this will be at least the third time in just three years, they have been flooded….