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Former police officer avoids jail for downloading indecent images of children as young as one

A former police officer with West Mercia Police has avoided jail after more than 140 indecent images were found on devices in his home.

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Birmingham Airport drama as Ryanair flight aborts take-off on runway

Shrewsbury woman faces sentencing for strangling the family cat

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Emergency services called to two vehicle crash in Bridgnorth

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Shropshire youngsters dance their way to success - Market Drayton has two Irish Dancing world champions

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Shropshire Council reveals 62,000 households sign up to controversial garden waste scheme - earning approximately nearly £3.5 million

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Turning back the clock to look at Shropshire in the 2000s

Nostalgia|6 hours ago

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Royalty returns to Shropshire - The Duke of Gloucester tours Market Drayton’s gingerbread factory, Festival Drayton Centre and learns how to pour the perfect pint

Shrewsbury game postponed during international break

It's FIVE STARS for the unique "Come From Away" at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

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Emergency services called after car ends up on its side on road near Telford

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Shrewsbury team reach new heights in memory of kind-hearted Riley

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'Bureaucratic madness!' Bridgnorth residents at tipping point as recycling centre booking system goes live

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'Worrying' fish deaths at Shrewsbury pool explained... and the innocent pursuit which 'may be a problem'

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Married carer, 62, found dead near Oswestry country house after going missing for nearly three months

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'There's been good times and bad - but the good times were some of the best!' Shrewsbury man clocks up 40 years in the Navy

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Rhayader's war memorial will be re-dedicated on Remembrance Sunday

Kington council away day was worthwhile, Deputy Mayor has said

The Man from U.N.C.L.E will be shown in Llanfair Waterdine on November 16

A Joni Mitchell tribute will be performed at a Llandrindod Wells venue this month

Four groups lined up to run Kington charity shop this month

A Mercury prize nominee and Songlines Award winner is set to perform at Gregynog Hall as the culmination of a fabulous folk series.

Shropshire Farming Talk: Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice

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Bradford Estates undertakes work at historic wharf

Farming|4 hours ago

Shropshire farmers' views sought for new research on the impact of rural crime

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Shropshire Farming Talk: Celebrating the BGS Grassland Farmer of the Year

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Shropshire Farming Talk: Choose reliability when it comes to maize varieties

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River Wye protestors stressed the role of farming at a water demo

Farming lobby in London in response to budget plans which will have a devastating impact on Welsh family farms.

Farming families urged to seek expert advice following “disastrous” Budget

Partnership looks to put sustainability at the heart of the dairy industry

Welsh red meat industry hopes for present at Christmas

Shrewsbury game postponed during international break

Shrewsbury Town's trip to Reading during the international break has been postponed.

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Five Shrewsbury Town gaffers and their first games in charge

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Kevin Wilkin wants Telford winger to take inspiration from team mate

AFC Telford United|11 hours ago

TNS keeper Connor Roberts relishing next European steps

The New Saints|11 hours ago

Gary O'Neil urging caution as four key Wolves players in danger of suspension

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Shamrock v TNS: Saints eye back to back European wins

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Carlos Corberan confident despite West Brom goal woes

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Shrewsbury Town FC

Shrewsbury game postponed during international break

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Five Shrewsbury Town gaffers and their first games in charge

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Sean McAllister reflects on Shrewsbury Town's FA Youth Cup win

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AFC Telford United

Kevin Wilkin wants Telford winger to take inspiration from team mate

AFC Telford United|11 hours ago

Kevin Wilkin to 'squeeze more' from AFC Telford United ahead of double top end battle

Kevin Wilkin finds 'areas to improve' despite AFC Telford United win

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Wolves boss full of praise for experienced defender

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Gary O'Neil urging caution as four key Wolves players in danger of suspension

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Wolves boss highlights areas to improve for talented midfielder

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

Shrewsbury Town FC|Nov 6

Ollie Westbury previews Shrewsbury's FA Cup trip to Salford

Shrewsbury Town FC|Nov 1

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

Wolves video|Oct 29

West Brom v Cardiff preview with Lewis Cox

Football|Oct 25

Ollie Westbury on Shrewsbury's defeat against Bristol Rovers

Shrewsbury Town video|Oct 22

Keen & Judah show: 3 up and 3 down vs Liverpool

Wolves video|Oct 1

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It's FIVE STARS for the unique "Come From Away" at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Amid the horrors of 9/11 comes a ray of light in the form of the musical “Come From Away” at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre this week.

Entertainment|Nov 6

Clay subsoil spelt doom for Percy Thrower's magnificent Magnolias

Part of rare WWII aircraft found in the sea after 70 years to go on display at RAF Museum soon

Attractions|Nov 5

Girl From The North Country will be shown twice at the Wyeside Arts Centre in November and December

The Man from U.N.C.L.E will be shown in Llanfair Waterdine on November 16

A Joni Mitchell tribute will be performed at a Llandrindod Wells venue this month

A Mercury prize nominee and Songlines Award winner is set to perform at Gregynog Hall as the culmination of a fabulous folk series.

A man has been banned from contacting a former Knighton vicar for a year, after being acquitted of harassing her

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A Knighton man’s community order has been changed to take off unpaid work because of ill health.

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'You're lucky this knife does not go into your head' - Telford man threatened his wife and threw cake at her

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Shrewsbury woman faces sentencing for strangling the family cat

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Shrewsbury man accused of having weapons stash including machete and throwing knives

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'I've had a rough time of late' - Big fine for Telford drink driver caught speeding at nearly twice the limit

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Shropshire marketing agency celebrates milestone

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Company relocates to iconic Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

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New dog walking field planned for small village north of Telford

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Shropshire's most-popular McDonald's in Shrewsbury retail park re-opens after refurbishment - take a look inside

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Shropshire quantity surveyors return to the classroom

Start Tech celebrates after receiving special award in Berlin

Firefighters called to Telford nursery and infant school after fire breaks out

Shropshire secondary school welcomes back students after closure over safety concerns

More than 500 teachers and school staff come together for annual conference in Telford

Five Powys schools have benefitted from green energy systems to make them more sustainable

Watch as schools' calendar project is celebrated in Market Drayton

Telford children's play centre boss 'devastated' over Ofsted closing down Halloween workshop 'for no reason'

A Powys car park review is set to be “reconsidered” by cabinet.

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Bridgnorth funeral director's campaign to be debated in Parliament after election delay

Bridgnorth|11 hours ago

Planning agent shares 'four issues of concern' after council cancel hearings

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Powys' health board is close to special measures as Government raises the scrutiny level

Watch: Telford's Labour MP Shaun Davies calls for 'foreign criminals' to be deported rather than jailed

Rules for public speaking at Powys Planning committee have been changed