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You're McNicked! How prolific Shrewsbury car thief's penchant for McDonald's helped police catch up with him

This is the face of a prolific car thief who was identified by his McDonald's order after leading police on two dangerous chases.

Supporting image for story: You're McNicked! How prolific Shrewsbury car thief's penchant for McDonald's helped police catch up with him

Supporting image for story: Man suffered 'suspected medical episode at the wheel' before crash with barrier over busy A442 in Telford

Man suffered 'suspected medical episode at the wheel' before crash with barrier over busy A442 in Telford

Supporting image for story: Motorcyclist dies after crash with van on B-road near Shrewsbury - appeal launched

Motorcyclist dies after crash with van on B-road near Shrewsbury - appeal launched

Supporting image for story: National Trust to cut 550 staff in bid to slash wage bill following tax hikes

National Trust to cut 550 staff in bid to slash wage bill following tax hikes

Supporting image for story: Villagers' relief after huge 'hair-raising' field fire foiled by 'quick-thinking' farmer and firefighters

Villagers' relief after huge 'hair-raising' field fire foiled by 'quick-thinking' farmer and firefighters

Supporting image for story: Former Mid Wales MP accused of cheating at gambling could face trial in 2028

Former Mid Wales MP accused of cheating at gambling could face trial in 2028

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury gearing up to host '80s music legends this weekend with Let's Rock festival

Shrewsbury gearing up to host '80s music legends this weekend with Let's Rock festival

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Order books open for Peugeot E-3008 and E-5008 dual-motor versions

Lewis Cox's Austria tour diary with West Brom - day four

MINISO set to open in Telford shopping centre - what you need to know

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Supporting image for story: Historic Lancaster bomber to fly over Shropshire this weekend - here's where and when

Historic Lancaster bomber to fly over Shropshire this weekend - here's where and when

$Supporting image for story: Restaurant-goer fractured man's skull in fight outside Telford Indian - before brother was stabbed in revenge$

Restaurant-goer fractured man's skull in fight outside Telford Indian - before brother was stabbed in revenge

Supporting image for story: Four teenagers arrested after drone seen hovering above high-security West Midlands prison

Four teenagers arrested after drone seen hovering above high-security West Midlands prison

Supporting image for story: Six-storey apartment block in Telford's Station Quarter hits construction milestone

Six-storey apartment block in Telford's Station Quarter hits construction milestone

Supporting image for story: Firefighters' warning after bonfire near Bridgnorth got out of control and spread to trees

Firefighters' warning after bonfire near Bridgnorth got out of control and spread to trees

Supporting image for story: Police in CCTV appeal after latest Telford shoplifting incidents including thefts from Asda, Savers and Wickes

Police in CCTV appeal after latest Telford shoplifting incidents including thefts from Asda, Savers and Wickes

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Supporting image for story: Severn Trent says stay safe at reservoirs and open water as temperatures soar once again

Severn Trent says stay safe at reservoirs and open water as temperatures soar once again

Supporting image for story: Palestinian youngsters speak about their everyday lives at Powys event

Palestinian youngsters speak about their everyday lives at Powys event

Supporting image for story: Memory Café at Broseley Library – July Session

Memory Café at Broseley Library – July Session

Supporting image for story: Music and maracas bridge the generations with sing-song at Llangollen Eisteddfod

Music and maracas bridge the generations with sing-song at Llangollen Eisteddfod

Supporting image for story: Thousands of disadvantaged youngsters discover nature for the first time with Shropshire charity

Thousands of disadvantaged youngsters discover nature for the first time with Shropshire charity

Supporting image for story: RSPCA Gonsal Animal Centre in Shropshire braced for busiest day

RSPCA Gonsal Animal Centre in Shropshire braced for busiest day

Sport

Ex-Shrewsbury striker Andy Mangan finally gets coaching move abroad after failed Real Madrid switch

He almost sealed a dream coaching move to Real Madrid, and close to a year later, Andy Mangan has finally got his move abroad - to Brazilian side Botafogo.

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Supporting image for story: Michael Appleton: Shrewsbury ‘close’ to sixth summer signing

Michael Appleton: Shrewsbury ‘close’ to sixth summer signing

Supporting image for story: Wolves goalkeeper eager to maintain squad's positive mentality

Wolves goalkeeper eager to maintain squad's positive mentality

Supporting image for story: Matt Doherty relishing Wolves' pre-season trips

Matt Doherty relishing Wolves' pre-season trips

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen comment: Shot-stoppers key to Wolves' leadership conundrum

Liam Keen comment: Shot-stoppers key to Wolves' leadership conundrum

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury boss pleased with pre-season win but reveals Salop squad has ‘niggles’

Shrewsbury boss pleased with pre-season win but reveals Salop squad has ‘niggles’

Supporting image for story: 'It always has been': Josh Griffiths' journey to becoming West Brom No.1

'It always has been': Josh Griffiths' journey to becoming West Brom No.1

Shrewsbury Town FC

Supporting image for story: Ex-Shrewsbury striker Andy Mangan finally gets coaching move abroad after failed Real Madrid switch

Ex-Shrewsbury striker Andy Mangan finally gets coaching move abroad after failed Real Madrid switch

Supporting image for story: Michael Appleton: Shrewsbury ‘close’ to sixth summer signing

Michael Appleton: Shrewsbury ‘close’ to sixth summer signing

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town reveal away kit for 2025-26 campaign

Shrewsbury Town reveal away kit for 2025-26 campaign

AFC Telford United

Supporting image for story: "It's not ideal" - Kevin Wilkin reacts to departing AFC Telford United secretary

"It's not ideal" - Kevin Wilkin reacts to departing AFC Telford United secretary

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United discover fixtures for their return to National League North

AFC Telford United discover fixtures for their return to National League North

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United release new kits ahead of 2025-26 season

AFC Telford United release new kits ahead of 2025-26 season

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Supporting image for story: Nottingham Forest preparing Morgan Gibbs-White approach complaint as Wolves sell on clause revealed

Nottingham Forest preparing Morgan Gibbs-White approach complaint as Wolves sell on clause revealed

Supporting image for story: Wolves goalkeeper eager to maintain squad's positive mentality

Wolves goalkeeper eager to maintain squad's positive mentality

Supporting image for story: Matt Doherty relishing Wolves' pre-season trips

Matt Doherty relishing Wolves' pre-season trips

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Supporting image for story: 'A genius of a footballer and an even better human being' Liam Keen and Nathan Judah pay tribute to Diogo Jota

'A genius of a footballer and an even better human being' Liam Keen and Nathan Judah pay tribute to Diogo Jota

Supporting image for story: Keen and Judah Show: Who should be the next Wolves captain?

Keen and Judah Show: Who should be the next Wolves captain?

Supporting image for story: 'Confident': Isaac Price outlines key West Brom changes since making January switch

'Confident': Isaac Price outlines key West Brom changes since making January switch

Supporting image for story: 'A good start': Shrewsbury Town transfer view after early business completed

'A good start': Shrewsbury Town transfer view after early business completed

Supporting image for story: WATCH: AFC Telford players celebrate promotion

WATCH: AFC Telford players celebrate promotion

Supporting image for story: Play-off final - Kettering 2 AFC Telford United 4: Dan Stacey and Lewis Cox analysis

Play-off final - Kettering 2 AFC Telford United 4: Dan Stacey and Lewis Cox analysis

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Entertainment

MINISO set to open in Telford shopping centre - what you need to know

Telford Centre is set to welcome a new store soon - here’s everything you need to know.

Supporting image for story: MINISO set to open in Telford shopping centre - what you need to know

Supporting image for story: The Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector recommended by hair experts is now on sale in the Amazon Prime Day

The Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector recommended by hair experts is now on sale in the Amazon Prime Day

Supporting image for story: Amazon Prime Day Deal: 44% off Kono 6-Piece lightweight travel luggage set – now £106.99

Amazon Prime Day Deal: 44% off Kono 6-Piece lightweight travel luggage set – now £106.99

Supporting image for story: Modern three-bed dormer bungalow for sale in Telford for £385,000

Modern three-bed dormer bungalow for sale in Telford for £385,000

Supporting image for story: Broadcaster Dei Tomos to officially open the 2025 Royal Welsh Show

Broadcaster Dei Tomos to officially open the 2025 Royal Welsh Show

Supporting image for story: Princess Anne to tour the showground and attend meeting during visit to Royal Welsh Show

Princess Anne to tour the showground and attend meeting during visit to Royal Welsh Show

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury gearing up to host '80s music legends this weekend with Let's Rock festival

Shrewsbury gearing up to host '80s music legends this weekend with Let's Rock festival

Supporting image for story: Toxic blue-green algae found at Powys lake prompts warning for users

Toxic blue-green algae found at Powys lake prompts warning for users

Supporting image for story: Newly revamped pub in Shropshire market town to reopen with a family fun day

Newly revamped pub in Shropshire market town to reopen with a family fun day

Supporting image for story: Historic Lancaster bomber to fly over Shropshire this weekend - here's where and when

Historic Lancaster bomber to fly over Shropshire this weekend - here's where and when

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth announces its Christmas lights switch-on

Bridgnorth announces its Christmas lights switch-on

Supporting image for story: Arts trail takes over Shrewsbury with Picasso, Chagall and even signed Banksy prints on show

Arts trail takes over Shrewsbury with Picasso, Chagall and even signed Banksy prints on show

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Steam Rally 2025: Dates, tickets and what to expect as the golden age of Victorian farming goes on show

Shrewsbury Steam Rally 2025: Dates, tickets and what to expect as the golden age of Victorian farming goes on show

Supporting image for story: 'Beloved' Telford town park amphitheatre could be 'restored to former glory' as part of new cultural strategy

'Beloved' Telford town park amphitheatre could be 'restored to former glory' as part of new cultural strategy

Supporting image for story: The Salt Path author pulls out of joint Shrewsbury gig amid book controversy - but majority keep tickets

The Salt Path author pulls out of joint Shrewsbury gig amid book controversy - but majority keep tickets

Crime

Supporting image for story: Telford police seize vehicle after uninsured driver failed to put child in a car seat

Telford police seize vehicle after uninsured driver failed to put child in a car seat

Supporting image for story: You're McNicked! How prolific Shrewsbury car thief's penchant for McDonald's helped police catch up with him

You're McNicked! How prolific Shrewsbury car thief's penchant for McDonald's helped police catch up with him

Supporting image for story: Four teenagers arrested after drone seen hovering above high-security West Midlands prison

Four teenagers arrested after drone seen hovering above high-security West Midlands prison

Supporting image for story: Former Mid Wales MP accused of cheating at gambling could face trial in 2028

Former Mid Wales MP accused of cheating at gambling could face trial in 2028

Supporting image for story: Police officer and cadet leader caught with indecent images of children would have been sacked, hearing rules

Police officer and cadet leader caught with indecent images of children would have been sacked, hearing rules

Supporting image for story: Police in CCTV appeal after latest Telford shoplifting incidents including thefts from Asda, Savers and Wickes

Police in CCTV appeal after latest Telford shoplifting incidents including thefts from Asda, Savers and Wickes

Business

Supporting image for story: A motion to establish a DOGE style role at Powys council is rubbished a Reform UK gimmick

A motion to establish a DOGE style role at Powys council is rubbished a Reform UK gimmick

Supporting image for story: MINISO set to open in Telford shopping centre - what you need to know

MINISO set to open in Telford shopping centre - what you need to know

Supporting image for story: £250,000 sale of the council's Gwalia building in Llandrindod Wells has fallen through

£250,000 sale of the council's Gwalia building in Llandrindod Wells has fallen through

Supporting image for story: Six-storey apartment block in Telford's Station Quarter hits construction milestone

Six-storey apartment block in Telford's Station Quarter hits construction milestone

Supporting image for story: British Weightlifting backs new gym plans after Oswestry business returns with new proposal

British Weightlifting backs new gym plans after Oswestry business returns with new proposal

Supporting image for story: Industrial park near Shifnal goes up for sale for 'offers around £3m'

Industrial park near Shifnal goes up for sale for 'offers around £3m'

Education

Supporting image for story: From Willy Wonka to Henry VIII - Wellington primary pupils shine in annual talent show

From Willy Wonka to Henry VIII - Wellington primary pupils shine in annual talent show

Supporting image for story: Cabinet to consider proposal to close Llandinam C.P. School

Cabinet to consider proposal to close Llandinam C.P. School

Supporting image for story: Powys primary school youngsters who took over their village shop to encourage the community to learn Welsh, have won a gold award

Powys primary school youngsters who took over their village shop to encourage the community to learn Welsh, have won a gold award

Supporting image for story: Powys youngsters are being invited to explore the story garden in this summer's reading challenge

Powys youngsters are being invited to explore the story garden in this summer's reading challenge

Supporting image for story: Hundreds of pounds raised by Telford secondary school pupils for child bereavement charity

Hundreds of pounds raised by Telford secondary school pupils for child bereavement charity

Supporting image for story: 'Rapidly taking shape' - Update on new Telford town centre apartments as work continues on Station Quarter

'Rapidly taking shape' - Update on new Telford town centre apartments as work continues on Station Quarter

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Supporting image for story: Order books open for Peugeot E-3008 and E-5008 dual-motor versions

Order books open for Peugeot E-3008 and E-5008 dual-motor versions

Supporting image for story: Sporty saloon seals the deal for BYD

Sporty saloon seals the deal for BYD

Supporting image for story: UK Drive: Is Volkswagen’s Transporter still a do-it-all contender?

UK Drive: Is Volkswagen’s Transporter still a do-it-all contender?

Supporting image for story: These are some of the highlights from this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed

These are some of the highlights from this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed

Supporting image for story: Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 N makes debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 N makes debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Supporting image for story: How can I stay safe when driving in a heatwave?

How can I stay safe when driving in a heatwave?