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Latest Shropshire river levels as flood barriers go up along the River Severn

After a week of snow and a series of heavy downpours, river levels around the country are continuing to rise.

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Woman, 60, is jailed for causing crash that killed 'loving' father 'who would go above and beyond for anyone'

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Shrewsbury's landmark 'Scrooge's Gravestone' smashed to pieces in mindless attack

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'Scrooge Gravestone' destruction - Shrewsbury police appeal for information

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Car leaks 30 litres of diesel onto road near Bridgnorth - firefighters called to assist

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'Sorry if this tradition upsets you': Town's bell ringers hit back after resident complains about late-night chimes

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More than 150 properties in Telford and Bridgnorth left without power

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Oswestry marketing expert to guide charity sector on promoting its work

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Knighton Christmas light switch-on event for all the family

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Telford man who threw missiles at police and demanded visit from Rishi Sunak in eight-hour 'siege' is jailed

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Busy A-road near Market Drayton to close for two days for surface repairs

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Shropshire Archives to cut public opening days and pause volunteer projects while records are moved out of Shirehall

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Man denies causing death of three-week-old baby in crash

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Police appeal for info after fire started on Shrewsbury canal towpath spreads to fences

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'The fact is there are some people who don't have a choice' - Shropshire foodbanks ready to help as winter descends

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Knighton Christmas light switch-on event for all the family

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Festive welcome at Colemere this weekend

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Scouts launch volunteering programme with HSBC UK to help more young people learn key money skills

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'Santa Paws' is coming to town: Dachshund Extravaganza heading to Whitchurch this weekend

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Live wrestling is back in Oswestry this weekend

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Telford recycling plant welcomes school for ‘first of its kind’ tour, led by popular kids’ TV presenter

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Harper Adams criminologist appears on Countryfile to put spotlight on agricultural fraud

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The 34th Royal Welsh Winter Fair got underway in sunshine and beefy showers on Monday.

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Inheritance tax: More than 250,000 back farmers' campaign to overturn Labour's ‘family farm tax’

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Severn Trent encourages farmers to be prepared

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Tractor users’ views sought for survey

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Forage analysis flags nutritional shortfalls at Wynnstay event

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Shropshire Farming Talk: Adjusting to the seasonal weather

NFU Cymru Brecon & Radnor Annual General meeting

Shropshire YFC members organise first careers fair - and it's a great success

Business events|Nov 22

Shropshire road users warned about danger of mud on roads after cyclist slips and is injured near Oswestry

Gareth Ainsworth will continue to be 'authentic' as Shrewsbury boss

Shrewsbury Town head coach Gareth Ainsworth says he will continue to be 'authentic' on the touchline.

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Shrewsbury Town get a plum away tie in the Women's FA Cup

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Shrewsbury v Birmingham City - Ollie Westbury's player ratings

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Non-league round-up: Debutant helps Market Drayton Town to a big win

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Wolves Fans' Verdict v Fulham: A remarkable away win

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Shrewsbury Town FC

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AFC Telford United

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Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Wolves Fans' Verdict v Fulham: A remarkable away win

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Shrewsbury Town FC|Nov 23

Gareth Ainsworth press unveiling: Ollie Westbury and Nathan Judah analysis

Shrewsbury Town video|Nov 14

Burton v Shrewsbury - Ollie Westbury match preview

Shrewsbury Town FC|Nov 8

Who could fit the bill?: Potential Shrewsbury head coach candidates discussed

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Ollie Westbury previews Shrewsbury's FA Cup trip to Salford

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Keen & Judah Show: Three up & three down vs Brighton

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Knighton Christmas light switch-on event for all the family

Knighton will celebrate Christmas with a light switch-on event, festive music and gifts from Santa for children.

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Film about an unlikely action hero to be shown at a Kington venue.

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Festive welcome at Colemere this weekend

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The 34th Royal Welsh Winter Fair got underway in sunshine and beefy showers on Monday.

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A Llandrindod Wells venue is preparing for a bumper Christmas with several events planned.

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'Santa Paws' is coming to town: Dachshund Extravaganza heading to Whitchurch this weekend

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Live wrestling is back in Oswestry this weekend

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Woman, 60, is jailed for causing crash that killed 'loving' father 'who would go above and beyond for anyone'

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Man arrested after police found him with hundreds of cannabis plants worth £173,000 in Telford raid

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Man denies causing death of three-week-old baby in crash

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Appeal after thieves break into van using metal cutters and steal tools

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Police appeal for info after fire started on Shrewsbury canal towpath spreads to fences

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'Scrooge Gravestone' destruction - Shrewsbury police appeal for information

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Oswestry marketing expert to guide charity sector on promoting its work

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Telford College officially launches new engineering centre

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Vote a Shropshire market for your favourite in Britain - Shrewsbury targeting the quadruple and for three years in a row

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Telford recycling plant welcomes school for ‘first of its kind’ tour, led by popular kids’ TV presenter

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Azets toasts tradition and raises money for charity in the process

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Telford College officially launches new engineering centre

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Road safety campaign targets young drivers and riders across local high schools.

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Newport school pupils to promote IT recycling initiative

Your World|Nov 22

Inheritance tax: More than 250,000 back farmers' campaign to overturn Labour's ‘family farm tax’

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Plans for travellers site on green belt land in Shropshire set for rejection despite community support

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Market Drayton town councillors to consider the installation of a floral display at a meeting where next year's budget will be discussed

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Peter Rhodes on Prescott, punches and what to do with a runaway bus

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Comment: 'Countryside Clobberer' Kier Starmer's inheritence tax plan means hard working people with pay the price for the public purse

Ten times more people died on rural roads than motorways last year - Shropshire MP calls for safety improvements