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Latest planning application for 250 new homes in Lawley is out for consultation

Developers behind a scheme for 250 new homes in Telford have lodged a planning application.

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Judge decides fate of pit bull that bit police officer

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Shrewsbury road closure to continue as workers tackle gas leak

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Plea for action on crash-prone Shrewsbury road where motorist has had two cars written off

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Shifnal campaigners fear Shropshire's local plan bombshell will turn development focus back on the town

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Police share photos of people they want to speak to over latest Telford shoplifting cases including £600 toy shop theft

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Major project to transform and 'revitalise' Wellington town centre now under way

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Telford rogue landlord gets £7,000 court bill for ignoring council requests to maintain properties

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Cleobury Mortimer shops to become flats after sitting empty for six years

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Rail union calls off two strike days while Avanti West Coast talks continue

Formerly struggling Oswestry pub named CAMRA Pub of the Year

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Co-op closure confirmed - this is when Oswestry branch will shut

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Stolen quad bike recovered and 'several' drivers handed tickets in Telford police road safety operation

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Memories of 'innocent, care-free days' at Woore Primary School - are you in this photo?

Your World|Jan 16

Shrewsbury community invited to apply for a share of £5,000

Your World|Jan 16

Local photographer achieves international acclaim

Your World|Jan 16

Rotarians celebrate new 'community asset' and look forward to future fundraising

Your World|Jan 16

Bovine TB update given to NFU Cymru members in Montgomeryshire

Farming|6 hours ago

Pupils learn more about farming machinery at city event

Farming|12 hours ago

New chief named at Hybu Cig Cymru

Farming|17 hours ago

Shropshire Farming Talk: Farmers and landowners in limbo

Applications open for new intake of next generation farm group members

NFU highlights calls to "stop family farm tax" at LAMMA in Birmingham

Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes Government increase in firearms licensing fees

Shropshire MP calls for crackdown on illegal meat imports amid foot and mouth disease threat

Police visit farm in Telford to 'strengthen communication' as crackdown on rural crime continues

Livestock data in fascinating new fact book

Shrewsbury Town interested in former Wycombe midfielder

Shrewsbury Town are interested in signing former Wycombe Wanderers midfielder Dominic Gape, the Shropshire Star understands.

Sport|10 hours ago

Emotional appointment as West Brom hero Tony Mowbray makes return 16 years on

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Chris Brunt on full circle with Tony Mowbray after boss makes emotional West Brom return

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Wembley, Wolves wins & a title: A look back at Tony Mowbray's first spell in charge at West Brom

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'They found that extra yard' - Phil Parkinson reflects on Wrexham's defeat at Shrewsbury Town

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AFC Telford sign midfielder on loan

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Shrewsbury Town FC

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Shrewsbury Town interested in former Wycombe midfielder

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Shrewsbury Town debrief: A night for the ages, the epic front two, and a new-found resilience

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AFC Telford United

AFC Telford sign midfielder on loan

Sport|6 hours ago

AFC Telford boss Kevin Wilkin on why he wants 'boring games'

Sport|17 hours ago

AFC Telford preview: Bucks ready for another battle with the Daniels

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Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Mario Lemina U-Turn and Cunha latest - Liam Keen and Nathan Judah's Chelsea preview

Wolves|7 hours ago

Mario Lemina apologises amid Wolves fallout

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FA Cup: Wolves and Aston Villa selected for live TV coverage

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'The wrong call?' Ollie Westbury on Tom Bloxham's departure & Shrewsbury transfer window latest

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Ollie Westbury gives the latest on Shrewsbury Town's takeover

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'I stayed in a Boeing 747 hotel and got to sleep in the cockpit with sole access to the first class cabin'

A couple of plane spotters spent the night in a plane hotel [https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/topic/hotel] - and got to sleep in the cockpit of a Boeing 747 aircraft.

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Judge decides fate of pit bull that bit police officer

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Telford rogue landlord gets £7,000 court bill for ignoring council requests to maintain properties

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A beloved tearoom and guest house will reopen this year following investment and improvements.

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Formerly struggling Oswestry pub named CAMRA Pub of the Year

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