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Pervert who bought dashcams to film children in playgrounds in jailed

A pervert who breached a court order by buying dashcams so he could film children in Shropshire playgrounds has been jailed.

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Geoffrey Jones was sentenced to three years in prison in 2018 and has been jailed again

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Telford man kicked 10-year-old stepson repeatedly in 'lapse of judgment' leaving him curled up in a ball

Damien Breeze, manager at Wellington Orbit

Behind the scenes at Wellington Orbit as work begins on major renovation

First look inside new Market Drayton pub by Joule's Brewery that can be rented out for free

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Wellington Market, Telford

Sneak-peek inside multi-million pound refurbishment plan for Wellington Market - this is what we think

Abuser's sexual assault on friend when they were teens in Telford comes to light after victim learned of his other sick crimes

Castle Street in Shrewsbury. Picture; Google

'We’re not a nightclub' - Shrewsbury bagel bar boss promises residents

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Vitor Pereira working to crack the 'Da Vinci Code' as Wolves take on Manchester City

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Ellison's aunty, Louise Groves who is running the Great North Run to raise funds for Hope House Children's Hospices.

Aunty of boy receiving care at Shropshire hospice to run world's biggest half marathon just years after breaking her back

Thornes Hall, Shrewsbury

Decision expected on new Shrewsbury bagel bar after lengthy licence hearing

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Three new shops planned for historic former Bridgnorth restaurant will 'support business growth' in town

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'Time will tell if I did the right thing' - Shropshire author took a sometimes rocky road to achieve his mill home dream

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Shrewsbury Town Council are appealing to businesses to order a hanging basket.

Businesses invited to help 'Town of Flowers' hopefully win Britain in Bloom UK finals

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History talk will focus on Oswestry 700 years ago

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Lord Newborough welcomed Fortnum and Mason to Rhug Estate

Organic farm estate forges new partnership with iconic department store

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John Richards at last year's Abseil with Wolves Foundation Health Officer Steve Maiden.

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Hope Bagot Dog Show in full swing

Hope Bagot Fete and Dog Show

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Gamers launch Kickstarter campaign for innovative new punk rock playing cards

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Cats need extra care during a heatwave - Animal News Agency

Cat expert's urgent heatwave danger warning to Shropshire owners

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Shrewsbury Town's talks with Michael Appleton progress as he closes in on signing new deal

Talks between Michael Appleton and Shrewsbury have advanced, and it is highly likely he will become the club's next permanent head coach, the Shropshire Star understands.

Sport|15 hours ago

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Ollie Westbury comment: Four current players who could be integral to Shrewsbury in League Two

Dan Stacey and Ollie Westbury

AFC Telford United 3 Halesowen Town 2: Ollie Westbury and Dan Stacey analysis

AFC Telford United|14 hours ago

Kevin Wilkin (AFC Telford United Manager)

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AFC Telford boss Kevin Wilkin heaps praise on players after play-off win

Sport|20 hours ago

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Vitor Pereira: "My journey to Wolves, family life and how I almost ended up at Baggies"

Sport|13 hours ago

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'Behind the eight ball already' - Michael Appleton on Shrewsbury plans for next season

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Manchester City star set to miss out on Wolves clash

Sport|17 hours ago

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Shrewsbury v Crawley preview: The end is nigh

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Shrewsbury Town's talks with Michael Appleton progress as he closes in on signing new deal

Sport|15 hours ago

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Ollie Westbury comment: Four current players who could be integral to Shrewsbury in League Two

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Jordan Piggott with Telford fans celebrating a 3-2 win over Halesowen to take them to the play-off final v Kettering Town (Kieren Griffin Photography)

Our supporters were our 12th man, says Telford’s Kevin Wilkin

Dan Stacey and Ollie Westbury

AFC Telford United 3 Halesowen Town 2: Ollie Westbury and Dan Stacey analysis

AFC Telford United|14 hours ago

Kevin Wilkin (AFC Telford United Manager)

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AFC Telford boss Kevin Wilkin heaps praise on players after play-off win

Sport|20 hours ago

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Vitor Pereira (Photo by Wolverhampton Wanderers FC/Wolves via Getty Images)

Vitor Pereira working to crack the 'Da Vinci Code' as Wolves take on Manchester City

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Manchester City v Wolves preview: Vitor Pereira focused on Wolves' style ahead of Etihad trip

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Steve Bull: Wolves can rise to the occasion against Manchester City

Dan Stacey and Ollie Westbury

AFC Telford United 3 Halesowen Town 2: Ollie Westbury and Dan Stacey analysis

AFC Telford United|14 hours ago

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Ollie Westbury verdict as Shrewsbury pick up rare victory at Barnsley

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Ollie Westbury analyses Shrewsbury's 3-1 home defeat to Reading

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Ollie Westbury analyses Shrewsbury's point at promotion chasing Wycombe

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This clever £12 hand fan is all you need to cool off on a hot day

Perfect for beating the heat, this portable fan is likely to sell quickly this week

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Temperatures could rise into the high 20s in parts of the UK this week, so a cooling fan is a very wise investment

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Castle Street in Shrewsbury. Picture; Google

'We’re not a nightclub' - Shrewsbury bagel bar boss promises residents

Ellison's aunty, Louise Groves who is running the Great North Run to raise funds for Hope House Children's Hospices.

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The Bache Arms in Highley

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Hope Bagot Dog Show in full swing

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The supremely talented Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings at Shire Folk, Bridgnorth

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Abuser's sexual assault on friend when they were teens in Telford comes to light after victim learned of his other sick crimes

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

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Pupils at Lower Heath CofE Primary School in Prees enjoyed the annual colour run event. They raised more than £900.

Shropshire primary school colour run raises hundreds for local charities and new library books

The Sidney Nolan Trust, at The Rodd near Presteigne, is celebrating a grant of £19,804 from the National Lottery Community Fund in Wales to support its popular MAKE arts programme for seven to 11-year-olds for two years

A Creative Arts Programme for children in and around Presteigne receives £19.8k funding from the National Lottery Community Fund

A major review of post-16 education in Powys will be revealed next month - and could see new centres set up in two Powys towns

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