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Shrewsbury dog killer back in court to receive restraining order after threatening to 'smash' ex's door in

Shrewsbury dog killer Richard Forbes was back in court after telling his ex-partner if she didn’t let her into his house he would “smash the door in”.

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'Significant' cannabis farm worth thousands of pounds discovered in Telford

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Car destroyed in late-night fire in Market Drayton

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That'll cost more than a penny! Police catch 'oblivious' man urinating in Newport churchyard 'in full view of the public'

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Town centre car park to lose 30 spaces as Telford Theatre remodel gets underway

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‘The law needs to change,’ says Telford sexual abuse victim denied compensation

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Plot of land in Shrewsbury for sale - with permission to build stunning home including pool, sauna and car lift

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Headteacher of 13 years celebrates another glowing Ofsted report as primary school rated 'Outstanding' across the board

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Heroic actions by Newport rugby player help save the life of an opposition coach who suffered cardiac arrest

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'I'm truly sorry' - Gardener caught driving under influence of cannabis has lost his job

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'Losing my friend so young was horrendously devastating' - Teenager prepares to take on courageous abseil challenge to raise funds for hospice

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Kington Town Council will ask the police for more details when they give a report to the body’s meetings.

Kington Town Council will ask the police for more details when they give a report to the body’s meetings.

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That'll cost more than a penny! Police catch 'oblivious' man urinating in Newport churchyard 'in full view of the public'

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'Significant' cannabis farm worth thousands of pounds discovered in Telford

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A drug driver has been warned he will go to prison unless he changes his attitude, after being given a suspended prison sentence.

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Llanwrtyd man's court case adjourned for further consideration of the issues

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Shropshire entrepreneur proves disability is not a barrier to success following recognition

Vicki Wilson, the founder of Vicki Admin Fairy, based in Oswestry, has been named a Small Business Sunday (#SBS) winner by retail magnate Theo Paphitis—a prestigious recognition for outstanding small businesses across the UK.

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Caretaker needed to help improve appearance of Llandrindod Wells

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Fordhall Farm agrees new food supply deal with Edgbaston Stadium

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