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'We are bringing it back to life' - Much-loved hotel and restaurant in heart of Shropshire town will reopen this month

A much-loved historic hotel and restaurant in Much Wenlock is set to be brought back to life and reopened after extensive refurbishment.

Supporting image for story: 'We are bringing it back to life' - Much-loved hotel and restaurant in heart of Shropshire town will reopen this month

Supporting image for story: Drink driver offered helpers £3,000 not to call the police after crash on A442 near Bridgnorth

Drink driver offered helpers £3,000 not to call the police after crash on A442 near Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Stalker who bombarded woman with 'vile' messages avoids jail after judge admits prison had not helped in the past

Stalker who bombarded woman with 'vile' messages avoids jail after judge admits prison had not helped in the past

Supporting image for story: 'We have come to a regretful decision' - Sad day for Bridgnorth pub popular with bikers and classic car owners as it goes up for sale

'We have come to a regretful decision' - Sad day for Bridgnorth pub popular with bikers and classic car owners as it goes up for sale

Supporting image for story: 'I opened a shop just for dogs in a very dog-friendly West Midlands town where people come to treat their pets to a day out and we've got so many treats for them'

'I opened a shop just for dogs in a very dog-friendly West Midlands town where people come to treat their pets to a day out and we've got so many treats for them'

Supporting image for story: 'A great day out' - Final preparations under way for Newport Show 2025

'A great day out' - Final preparations under way for Newport Show 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I was so impressed with the exceptional health care I received in Shropshire during my traumatic pregnancy that I'm training to become a mdiwife'

'I was so impressed with the exceptional health care I received in Shropshire during my traumatic pregnancy that I'm training to become a mdiwife'

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Watch: Firefighters remain on scene in south Shropshire day after huge hillside wildfire

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Morners gather for footballer Diogo Jota's public wake in Portugal

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The landlord of Newport's smallest pub is bringinging a popular beer festival back to town - here's what to expect at the popular event

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Supporting image for story: 'We are bringing it back to life' - Much-loved hotel and restaurant in heart of Shropshire town will reopen this month

'We are bringing it back to life' - Much-loved hotel and restaurant in heart of Shropshire town will reopen this month

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Supporting image for story: 'We are bringing it back to life' - Much-loved hotel and restaurant in heart of Shropshire town will reopen this month

'We are bringing it back to life' - Much-loved hotel and restaurant in heart of Shropshire town will reopen this month

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