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Fresh commitment to improve safety on the A41 in Shropshire due to higher rates of fatal collisions after plans for more speed cameras rejected

Senior council and police figures have pledged to strengthen joint working to improve safety on the dangerous A41.

Supporting image for story: Fresh commitment to improve safety on the A41 in Shropshire due to higher rates of fatal collisions after plans for more speed cameras rejected

Supporting image for story: In pictures: Latest winning snaps from Newport Photographic Club's competition

In pictures: Latest winning snaps from Newport Photographic Club's competition

Supporting image for story: Sick thieves steal artificial grass donated to Shropshire golf centre to help injured veterans

Sick thieves steal artificial grass donated to Shropshire golf centre to help injured veterans

Supporting image for story: Newport volunteers recognised for long service

Newport volunteers recognised for long service

Supporting image for story: New home plans near Newport thrown out by councillors

New home plans near Newport thrown out by councillors

Supporting image for story: Harper Adams University could open facilities in Telford after exit of Wolverhampton University

Harper Adams University could open facilities in Telford after exit of Wolverhampton University

Supporting image for story: 'I began selling jewellery at parties 10 years ago - now I design my own bracelets and necklaces at my shop in Newport'

'I began selling jewellery at parties 10 years ago - now I design my own bracelets and necklaces at my shop in Newport'

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Fresh commitment to improve safety on the A41 in Shropshire due to higher rates of fatal collisions after plans for more speed cameras rejected

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About Newport

Newport is a market town and is the main hub of the farming community on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border. The Lilleshall National Sports and Conferencing Centre is home to several Team GB squads including the gymnastic team. It names a hugely successful carnival, Victoria Park and Shrewsbury Canal among its highlights. While a thriving night life also attracts students from the Harper Adams University.