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Telford man, 53, caught with 1,000 child sex abuse pictures claimed he bought 'second hand hard drive' and didn't know what he was clicking on Instagram

A man who was caught with more than 1,000 child sex abuse pictures claimed that he had them because his hard drive was second hand.

Supporting image for story: Telford man, 53, caught with 1,000 child sex abuse pictures claimed he bought 'second hand hard drive' and didn't know what he was clicking on Instagram

Supporting image for story: Major West Midlands rail disruption as all lines closed between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury due to 'emergency incident'

Major West Midlands rail disruption as all lines closed between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury due to 'emergency incident'

Supporting image for story: I visited the Telford academy that once united rival schools and today creates rising stars while impressing Elton John

I visited the Telford academy that once united rival schools and today creates rising stars while impressing Elton John

Supporting image for story: Foreign Office updates travel advice for three countries including UAE as Middle East war continues

Foreign Office updates travel advice for three countries including UAE as Middle East war continues

Supporting image for story: Revealed - the first image of how a man, whose body was found in a Powys reservoir, may have looked

Revealed - the first image of how a man, whose body was found in a Powys reservoir, may have looked

Supporting image for story: AI tool Grok slammed over 'sickening' posts regarding death of Wolves and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota

AI tool Grok slammed over 'sickening' posts regarding death of Wolves and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota

Supporting image for story: Jail for man who made two bizarre robbery attempts within minutes in Telford - pretending to be a policeman and having a foot race for £20

Jail for man who made two bizarre robbery attempts within minutes in Telford - pretending to be a policeman and having a foot race for £20

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Foreign Office updates travel advice for three countries including UAE as Middle East war continues

AI tool Grok slammed over 'sickening' posts regarding death of Wolves and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota

Knighton venue to host a special film screening as part of the Borderlines Film Festival

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Supporting image for story: Four flights cancelled at Birmingham Airport as Iran conflict enters tenth day

Four flights cancelled at Birmingham Airport as Iran conflict enters tenth day

Supporting image for story: Machynlleth residents to pay the highest Council Tax bills in Powys

Machynlleth residents to pay the highest Council Tax bills in Powys

Supporting image for story: The unhappy teenager who went into a Shropshire hospital to ask about special shoes and came out the following year six inches shorter

The unhappy teenager who went into a Shropshire hospital to ask about special shoes and came out the following year six inches shorter

Supporting image for story: Is Dubai Airport open now? Latest update as Emirates pledges to resume all flights

Is Dubai Airport open now? Latest update as Emirates pledges to resume all flights

Supporting image for story: 'Signs of frustration on North West Relief Road' - Your letters, plus when John Cleese filmed in a Shropshire field

'Signs of frustration on North West Relief Road' - Your letters, plus when John Cleese filmed in a Shropshire field

Supporting image for story: MPs to be sent condoms by tradesmen - here’s why

MPs to be sent condoms by tradesmen - here’s why

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Supporting image for story: International Women’s Day: Celebrating the women behind Age UK’s Help at Home Service

International Women’s Day: Celebrating the women behind Age UK’s Help at Home Service

Supporting image for story: Luxury Staffordshire playbarn offers £2 tickets to celebrate its 2nd birthday

Luxury Staffordshire playbarn offers £2 tickets to celebrate its 2nd birthday

Supporting image for story: Clairvoyant, medium and psychic comedian Clinton Baptiste added to 2026 Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival line-up with his own show

Clairvoyant, medium and psychic comedian Clinton Baptiste added to 2026 Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival line-up with his own show

Supporting image for story: Ludlow launches collaborative bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028

Ludlow launches collaborative bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028

Supporting image for story: High Sheriff presents award to HR Dept Shropshire for youth engagement

High Sheriff presents award to HR Dept Shropshire for youth engagement

Supporting image for story: Telford pupils shine in recycling and reuse competition this World Book Day

Telford pupils shine in recycling and reuse competition this World Book Day

Sport

‘Really positive’ - Gavin Cowan on Shrewsbury Town’s 13-point gap to relegation

Even a grounded Gavin Cowan admitted it was “hard not to get excited” after Shrewsbury Town dramatically secured a third consecutive away win.

Supporting image for story: ‘Really positive’ - Gavin Cowan on Shrewsbury Town’s 13-point gap to relegation

Supporting image for story: ‘Been waiting for this moment’ - Trey Ogunsuyi on scoring his first professional goals at Shrewsbury Town

‘Been waiting for this moment’ - Trey Ogunsuyi on scoring his first professional goals at Shrewsbury Town

Supporting image for story: Wolves Fans' Verdict v Liverpool: Wolves well beaten in FA Cup tie

Wolves Fans' Verdict v Liverpool: Wolves well beaten in FA Cup tie

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Shrewsbury Town’s stunning turnaround rolls on with dramatic away win

Analysis: Shrewsbury Town’s stunning turnaround rolls on with dramatic away win

Supporting image for story: Luke Powell's Shrewsbury Town player ratings vs Chesterfield: Two 9s after brilliant away win

Luke Powell's Shrewsbury Town player ratings vs Chesterfield: Two 9s after brilliant away win

Supporting image for story: Gavin Cowan hails ‘incredible’ Shrewsbury Town after late win makes it six from seven

Gavin Cowan hails ‘incredible’ Shrewsbury Town after late win makes it six from seven

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United praised for 'character' in comeback win

AFC Telford United praised for 'character' in comeback win

Shrewsbury Town FC

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Shrewsbury Town’s stunning turnaround rolls on with dramatic away win

Analysis: Shrewsbury Town’s stunning turnaround rolls on with dramatic away win

Supporting image for story: ‘Been waiting for this moment’ - Trey Ogunsuyi on scoring his first professional goals at Shrewsbury Town

‘Been waiting for this moment’ - Trey Ogunsuyi on scoring his first professional goals at Shrewsbury Town

Supporting image for story: ‘Really positive’ - Gavin Cowan on Shrewsbury Town’s 13-point gap to relegation

‘Really positive’ - Gavin Cowan on Shrewsbury Town’s 13-point gap to relegation

AFC Telford United

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United praised for 'character' in comeback win

AFC Telford United praised for 'character' in comeback win

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United 4 Alfreton 1: Trio of second half goals wraps up emphatic victory

AFC Telford United 4 Alfreton 1: Trio of second half goals wraps up emphatic victory

Supporting image for story: "I was very surprised with how they embraced me" - Telford star credits 'shock' off-field friendships with on-field success

"I was very surprised with how they embraced me" - Telford star credits 'shock' off-field friendships with on-field success

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Supporting image for story: AI tool Grok slammed over 'sickening' posts regarding death of Wolves and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota

AI tool Grok slammed over 'sickening' posts regarding death of Wolves and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota

Supporting image for story: Wolves Fans' Verdict v Liverpool: Wolves well beaten in FA Cup tie

Wolves Fans' Verdict v Liverpool: Wolves well beaten in FA Cup tie

Supporting image for story: "That has to be our cup final" - Rob Edwards calls on Wolves to fight in remaining fixtures

"That has to be our cup final" - Rob Edwards calls on Wolves to fight in remaining fixtures

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Supporting image for story: 'Scenes': Luke Powell analysis after stunning Shrewsbury Town comeback in latest victory

'Scenes': Luke Powell analysis after stunning Shrewsbury Town comeback in latest victory

Supporting image for story: Latest Shrewsbury Town update after Gavin Cowan's pre-Chesterfield press conference

Latest Shrewsbury Town update after Gavin Cowan's pre-Chesterfield press conference

Supporting image for story: 'Ran out of steam': Luke Powell and Jonny Drury analysis after Shrewsbury's run ends against Walsall

'Ran out of steam': Luke Powell and Jonny Drury analysis after Shrewsbury's run ends against Walsall

Supporting image for story: Tables have turned - George Bennett and Luke Powell preview Shrewsbury vs Walsall

Tables have turned - George Bennett and Luke Powell preview Shrewsbury vs Walsall

Supporting image for story: Luke Powell analysis as Shrewsbury Town make it five wins on the bounce

Luke Powell analysis as Shrewsbury Town make it five wins on the bounce

Supporting image for story: Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s win over Accrington Stanley

Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s win over Accrington Stanley

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Entertainment

Knighton venue to host a special film screening as part of the Borderlines Film Festival

A Knighton venue is hosting a special film screening as part of the Borderlines Film Festival

Supporting image for story: Knighton venue to host a special film screening as part of the Borderlines Film Festival

Supporting image for story: The film The Ballad of Wallis Island will be shown in Presteigne later this month

The film The Ballad of Wallis Island will be shown in Presteigne later this month

Supporting image for story: The music of early Genesis will be performed again at a Mid Wales venue this month

The music of early Genesis will be performed again at a Mid Wales venue this month

Supporting image for story: Crufts 2026: Utility dogs group winners announced and sixth finalist for Best in Show

Crufts 2026: Utility dogs group winners announced and sixth finalist for Best in Show

Supporting image for story: Telford zoo confirms sad news about mother of Cinnamon the world's most famous capybara

Telford zoo confirms sad news about mother of Cinnamon the world's most famous capybara

Supporting image for story: Meet the Midlands women leading the way in their chosen fields as we celebrate International Women's Day

Meet the Midlands women leading the way in their chosen fields as we celebrate International Women's Day

Supporting image for story: We visit a countryside pub near Shropshire which is a destination venue for diners and drinkers alike

We visit a countryside pub near Shropshire which is a destination venue for diners and drinkers alike

Supporting image for story: Five stunning National Trust spots to explore in Shropshire this spring - including details on exciting new addition

Five stunning National Trust spots to explore in Shropshire this spring - including details on exciting new addition

Supporting image for story: Wellington celebrates Charter Day - and most importantly appointment of new ale taster

Wellington celebrates Charter Day - and most importantly appointment of new ale taster

Supporting image for story: Popular picture-perfect Shrewsbury bakery announces closure date as customers react with disappointment

Popular picture-perfect Shrewsbury bakery announces closure date as customers react with disappointment

Supporting image for story: The film Dead Of Winter will be shown at a Knighton cinema

The film Dead Of Winter will be shown at a Knighton cinema

Supporting image for story: A bluegrass band from Northern England will be playing at a Presteigne venue later this month

A bluegrass band from Northern England will be playing at a Presteigne venue later this month

Supporting image for story: Dan Morris: Pastry perfection is tonic to tales of our troubled times

Dan Morris: Pastry perfection is tonic to tales of our troubled times

Supporting image for story: We visited an independent shop selling crystals and gifts that's offering a safe space in the heart of Shrewsbury

We visited an independent shop selling crystals and gifts that's offering a safe space in the heart of Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: 9 brilliant Shropshire hidden gems steeped in history and nature you need to visit this Spring

9 brilliant Shropshire hidden gems steeped in history and nature you need to visit this Spring

Crime

Supporting image for story: Jail for man who made two bizarre robbery attempts within minutes in Telford - pretending to be a policeman and having a foot race for £20

Jail for man who made two bizarre robbery attempts within minutes in Telford - pretending to be a policeman and having a foot race for £20

Supporting image for story: Telford man, 53, caught with 1,000 child sex abuse pictures claimed he bought 'second hand hard drive' and didn't know what he was clicking on Instagram

Telford man, 53, caught with 1,000 child sex abuse pictures claimed he bought 'second hand hard drive' and didn't know what he was clicking on Instagram

Supporting image for story: Revealed - the first image of how a man, whose body was found in a Powys reservoir, may have looked

Revealed - the first image of how a man, whose body was found in a Powys reservoir, may have looked

Supporting image for story: Lengthy prison sentences for West Midlands cash machine theft gang which struck across the UK - including Shropshire

Lengthy prison sentences for West Midlands cash machine theft gang which struck across the UK - including Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Watch: West Midlands thieves caught on camera using angle grinders to break into cashpoints across the UK

Watch: West Midlands thieves caught on camera using angle grinders to break into cashpoints across the UK

Supporting image for story: Black Country cash machine thieves jailed after nearly £700,000 stolen in raids at banks and shops across the UK

Black Country cash machine thieves jailed after nearly £700,000 stolen in raids at banks and shops across the UK

Business

Supporting image for story: Telford Apple Mac leasing company wins customer service award

Telford Apple Mac leasing company wins customer service award

Supporting image for story: Shropshire engineering consultancy celebrates two decades in business

Shropshire engineering consultancy celebrates two decades in business

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury shop owner recognised with national award at Houses of Parliament

Shrewsbury shop owner recognised with national award at Houses of Parliament

Supporting image for story: Much Wenlock pub owner launches fresh bid to convert failed business into home after two decades of repeated closures

Much Wenlock pub owner launches fresh bid to convert failed business into home after two decades of repeated closures

Supporting image for story: Popular picture-perfect Shrewsbury bakery announces closure date as customers react with disappointment

Popular picture-perfect Shrewsbury bakery announces closure date as customers react with disappointment

Supporting image for story: We visited an independent shop selling crystals and gifts that's offering a safe space in the heart of Shrewsbury

We visited an independent shop selling crystals and gifts that's offering a safe space in the heart of Shrewsbury

Education

Supporting image for story: I visited the Telford academy that once united rival schools and today creates rising stars while impressing Elton John

I visited the Telford academy that once united rival schools and today creates rising stars while impressing Elton John

Supporting image for story: 'Warm' Shropshire primary school with 'happy' pupils praised in latest Ofsted report

'Warm' Shropshire primary school with 'happy' pupils praised in latest Ofsted report

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury youngsters enjoy the magic of reading as they dress up for World Book Day

Shrewsbury youngsters enjoy the magic of reading as they dress up for World Book Day

Supporting image for story: College staff get behind-the-scenes look at new Telford A-level centre

College staff get behind-the-scenes look at new Telford A-level centre

Supporting image for story: Telford pupils shine in recycling and reuse competition this World Book Day

Telford pupils shine in recycling and reuse competition this World Book Day

Supporting image for story: Telford primary school joins Shrewsbury-based multi-academy trust

Telford primary school joins Shrewsbury-based multi-academy trust

Motors

Supporting image for story: Lotus aims to broaden Eletre’s appeal with new hybrid model

Lotus aims to broaden Eletre’s appeal with new hybrid model

Supporting image for story: Major West Midlands rail disruption as all lines closed between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury due to 'emergency incident'

Major West Midlands rail disruption as all lines closed between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury due to 'emergency incident'

Supporting image for story: An electric statement from Lexus

An electric statement from Lexus

Supporting image for story: Electrification is not the ‘only solution for the future’ says Mazda boss

Electrification is not the ‘only solution for the future’ says Mazda boss

Supporting image for story: More than 50 iconic Ford models set to go under the hammer this month

More than 50 iconic Ford models set to go under the hammer this month

Supporting image for story: Volvo launches ‘multi-adaptive’ seatbelt technology in EX60 SUV

Volvo launches ‘multi-adaptive’ seatbelt technology in EX60 SUV