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Shrewsbury plumber admits defrauding customers of thousands of pounds

A Shrewsbury plumber has admitted running a fraudulent business to fund gambling.

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

The Lion, Wellington. Photo: Google

'Shame it could not be saved': Disappointment after Telford pub demolished despite plans to save frontage

Detached homes were most in demand

19 Shropshire neighbourhoods that have decreased the most in price in the last year including Whitchurch

Telford Justice Centre.

Man, 40, denies strangling woman in Craven Arms

'It's really unfair on hardworking businesses' - Shropshire business champion's call to double business rates on empty shops

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Vine & Co in Church Stretton have scooped a major title at the Rural Oscars. Photo: Vine & Co/Google

'Absolutely delighted': South Shropshire shop wins big at the Rural Oscars 2025

The planning application proposes the single-storey building on the corner of Oswald Road and King Street in Oswestry would be demolished. Photo: Google

Demolition planned for Oswestry monument masons to make way for apartments as business looks to relocate

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Could this be TV's next big thing? Heather helps save Shropshire-made Peter Purves comedy drama

Steve Bull: Wolves must remain focused to end the season on a high

Could this be TV's next big thing? Heather helps save Shropshire-made Peter Purves comedy drama

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Birmingham Council House

Midlands has lost 140,000 council workers since 2012, according to recent study

Cleobury Community Hub. Photo: Google

Expansion plans for thriving south Shropshire community hub that has outgrown current home

Stuart Anderson

Shropshire MP calls on businesses to speak up on Trump's tariffs

Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire Anna Turner with Crowsmill Craft Centre founders Mark Chiswell, left, and Dickon Pitt who has now received an invite to the palace

Delight as Shropshire craft centre gets invite to Buckingham Palace

Órla and Heather

Could this be TV's next big thing? Heather helps save Shropshire-made Peter Purves comedy drama

A fox cub brought into Cuan

Wildlife centre issues urgent plea for essential items as warm weather brings in animals in need

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Over 450 people turned out to take part in the most recent Llandrindod Community Events Easter Fun Day

Over 450 people turned out to take part in the most recent Llandrindod Community Events Easter Fun Day

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NOT QUITE SINGING IN THE RAIN!

Intrepid ramblers don their boots for Round and About Walks 2025

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Are you walking your dog dangerously? Animal News Agency

Dog expert's urgent warning to Shropshire owners over common walking habit that could seriously harm your pet

Your World|Apr 24

John Parton and Eileen Shervey

Telford care home residents play their part in designing Bournville Bull for charity art trail

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The Home Instead Wellbeing Event Exhibitors, at Bridgnorth Community Hospital

Bridgnorth community continues to benefit from Wellbeing Information Hub hosted by Home Instead and partners

Your World|Apr 24

Tom and Heather Hughes are the owners of Little Cow House

Shropshire holiday let owners celebrated in national awards programme

Your World|Apr 24

Steve Bull: Wolves must remain focused to end the season on a high

Wolves will be favourites to beat Leicester today but they have to stay focused and professional.

Matt Doherty and Marshall Munetsi of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrate victory with team mates Joao Gomes, Pablo Sarabia and Nelson Semedo after defeating Manchester United 0-1 (Photo by Wolverhampton Wanderers FC/Wolves via Getty Images)

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Shrewsbury Town boss believes squad members 'needed to hear' criticism

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Dylan Hadley celebrates a goal against Lowestoft Town (Picture: Kieren Griffin)

AFC Telford United backed to keep scoring

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'Absolute latest' Michael Appleton sets deadline to discover Shrewsbury Town future

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Matheus Cunha (Photo by Wolverhampton Wanderers FC/Wolves via Getty Images)

Vitor Pereira has say on 'committed' Matheus Cunha amid United links

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Matt Doherty and Marshall Munetsi of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrate victory with team mates Joao Gomes, Pablo Sarabia and Nelson Semedo after defeating Manchester United 0-1 (Photo by Wolverhampton Wanderers FC/Wolves via Getty Images)

Steve Bull: Wolves must remain focused to end the season on a high

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Michael Appleton identifies biggest area Shrewsbury Town need to improve

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Shrewsbury Town boss believes squad members 'needed to hear' criticism

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'Absolute latest' Michael Appleton sets deadline to discover Shrewsbury Town future

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Michael Appleton identifies biggest area Shrewsbury Town need to improve

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Dylan Hadley celebrates a goal against Lowestoft Town (Picture: Kieren Griffin)

AFC Telford United backed to keep scoring

Max Brogan is congratulated by his AFC Telford United team-mates after putting the Bucks 2-0 up against Leiston (Picture: Kieren Griffin Photography)

Loanee recall was a surprise to AFC Telford

AFC Telford preview: Kevin Wilkin wants just one thing from his Bucks side

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Matt Doherty and Marshall Munetsi of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrate victory with team mates Joao Gomes, Pablo Sarabia and Nelson Semedo after defeating Manchester United 0-1 (Photo by Wolverhampton Wanderers FC/Wolves via Getty Images)

Steve Bull: Wolves must remain focused to end the season on a high

Matheus Cunha (Photo by Wolverhampton Wanderers FC/Wolves via Getty Images)

Vitor Pereira has say on 'committed' Matheus Cunha amid United links

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Wolves freeze season ticket prices for 2025/26 season

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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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Wolves legend Steve Bull is celebrating his 60th birthday. He chats to Liam Keen.

Steve Bull at 60: Bully's 6 most memorable goals for Wolves

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Could this be TV's next big thing? Heather helps save Shropshire-made Peter Purves comedy drama

The pilot for a Shropshire-made TV comedy drama has received an endorsement from a second national care provider - and it’s thanks largely to the inspiring personality of one of its unlikely stars.

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The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Shrewsbury plumber admits defrauding customers of thousands of pounds

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Telford College champions careers in IT for young women

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New Telford programme is helping to rehabilitate ex-offenders

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