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Craven Arms
Shropshire, West Midlands · population 2,562 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Craven Arms
Craven Arms is a market town and civil parish in Shropshire, England. It is sited on the A49 road and the Welsh Marches railway line, which link it north and south to the larger towns of Shrewsbury and Ludlow respectively. The town is enclosed to the north by the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and to the south is the fortified manor house of Stokesay Castle.
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Hanley city centre masterplan to be considered by council cabinet on 6 October
Stoke-on-Trent City Council will vote on a new Hanley City Centre Masterplan on 6 October, outlining 750 new homes, transport upgrades and a partnership model to drive regeneration.
Hanley5 minutes ago
Lord Lieutenant marks community service and heritage across Warwickshire in September
During September 2026 the Lord-Lieutenant’s team attended a range of events from military commemorations to charity awards, highlighting the county’s diverse civic life and inviting nominations for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
Warwick6 minutes ago
CouncilBirmingham Council's High Court hearing on unauthorised flag attachments – 30 September
Birmingham City Council will return to the High Court on 30 September to seek an interim injunction aimed at stopping unauthorised flag displays on streets and highway fixtures, citing safety and harassment concerns.
Birmingham3 hours ago
CouncilLord Mayor welcomes Ukrainian teens for week-long cultural visit to Birmingham
A group of 12-17-year-old visitors from Zaporizhzhia spent a week in Birmingham, taking part in museum tours, historic trips and community activities arranged by the council and local partners.
Birmingham5 hours ago
CouncilSandwell Council clears fresh fly-tipping at Forge Lane, West Bromwich
Council crews have removed newly dumped waste from Forge Lane and Park Lane just weeks after a joint operation that cleared 17.2 tonnes, and announced new cameras and ongoing investigations.
West Bromwich6 hours ago
Court orders three-month closure of Vape Express, seventh shop shut in Cradley Heath
Sandwell Council’s Trading Standards team secured a three-month court order to shut Vape Express, marking the seventh closure on Cradley Heath High Street as part of a crackdown on illegal tobacco and vape sales.
Cradley8 hours ago
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Welbatch Pit Mound
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Ruined coal mine tramway that closed in 1940's.
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