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more storiesShrewsbury could make even more signings
Shrewsbury Town manager Micky Mellon today refused to rule out any more new signings after snapping up No 16.
Shrewsbury Town vow not to rely on loans
Shrewsbury Town chief executive Matt Williams today vowed the club will not rely on the loan market this season.
Video: Crossbar Challenge for Shrewsbury
Watch Shrewsbury Town boss Micky Mellon and assistant Mike Jackson have a go at a 'Crossbar Challenge' when they visited a local soccer school.
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more storiesPubs not facing last orders yet
Popular wisdom has it that the British pub is a dying institution, an industry crumbling into dust as British people’s appetite for drink changes, and supermarkets become the main source of alcoholic refreshment.
Fans' paintings to inspire Shrewsbury Town players
Young Shrewsbury Town fans unleashed their creativity with the help of manager Micky Mellon as they worked on paintings to motivate their idols.
Shropshire teens flying high over theatre roles
Two Shropshire teenagers are set to take to the stage in a major upcoming production.
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Fans' paintings to inspire Shrewsbury Town players
Shropshire teens flying high over theatre roles
Pictures from the past - July 25
Lakes adventure in memory of Lucian from Telford
Wem youngsters given awards by Rotary Club
Three women treated after Oswestry town centre blaze
Trapped horse? Neigh problem for firefighters
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more stories£3m settles tycoon damages claim
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has agreed to pay £3 million to settle civil damages claims brought by property tycoon Vincent Tchenguiz arising from his arrest and the searches of his home and businesses three years ago.
Accountants to face Comet probe
Three Deloitte accountants are to be investigated over the way they handled the collapse of retailer Comet, business secretary Vince Cable said today.
Whiplash case fraud measures urged
Car crash victims with minor whiplash injuries should receive medical care rather than cash in order to help combat fraud and bring down the cost of premiums generally, a major insurer has urged.
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Video: Crossbar Challenge for Shrewsbury
Whitchurch haulier completes warehouse in £11m investment
Shrewsbury Town stars back new blind football team
History of Robber’s Grave helps Shrewsbury's Wood scoop crier competition
Feed the birds . . . feathered friends a comfort to patient
Sports field building destroyed in Newport arson attack
Look - no driver!
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more storiesLetter: This proposed supermarket has little attraction for market town
I should like to respond to the proposal put forward by Blackfriars developers and a public relations organisation called Community Connect to build a supermarket and petrol station at Rocks Green, Ludlow.
Letter: Bedroom tax mess
So Lib Dem Danny Alexander has finally admitted that the rehousing policy he helped to bring in is not workable and has simply put ordinary people into debt.
Letter: Owen did his utmost
One day our grandchildren will ask how anyone in their right mind could stand in the way of a reduction in numbers of a pest which causes more than 25,000 cattle to be slaughtered each year.
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more storiesStar Comment: Change is revitalising industry
When is a pub not a pub?
Star Comment: Building on big chance for young
It seems to have been taken for granted with all the various infrastructure projects and construction projects which are currently in the pipeline that there will be the skilled workers around to build this new Britain.
Star Comment: Power is new crop of choice
In the coming weeks, months, and years, Salopians are going to have to get used to a new crop appearing in the countryside and having a far-reaching effect.
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