A drought has been officially declared in the West Midlands - meaning 10 of the 14 English regions are in special measures.
The National Drought Group says despite recent rainfall, there hasn't been enough to replenish rivers and reservoirs to normal levels.
But they insist there's no threat to essential supplies for homes and businesses.
Council justifies chief exec salary
Shropshire Council has justified the huge salary for its new chief executive – saying its the market rate for such an important role.
New commercial park granted
Plans to build a new commercial park on the outskirts of a north Shropshire town have finally been approved.
Potholes issue – task and finish group to be set up
A task and finish group is to be set up to try and sort out the pothole epidemic in Shropshire.
Ludlow Town Council told to fund parking order
Ludlow councillors were left in “stunned silence” after being told the town council will have to fund a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) in the market square.
Eight-figure sum quoted to fix Ledbury station access
A long-standing problem at a Herefordshire railway station could cost £10 million to put right.
Pothole chaos on Shropshire’s rural roads
Potholes are continuing to cause havoc across Shropshire, not least in rural villages where people are struggling to go about their daily lives.
Shropshire Council wants to link up with Telford and Wrekin
Shropshire Council wants to link up with Telford and Wrekin as part of the Government’s aim “to get Britain building again.”
72 roads to be treated across Shropshire
A total of 72 county roads are to have their surfaces sealed, which Shropshire Council say will make them more durable.
