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Teenager caught with hunting knife at major Shropshire events venue learns his punishment

A teenager who was caught in possession of a hunting knife at Telford International Centre has been sentenced in court.

Supporting image for story: Teenager caught with hunting knife at major Shropshire events venue learns his punishment

Supporting image for story: I see history in every corner of this Shropshire town – now it's time it was named Town of Culture

I see history in every corner of this Shropshire town – now it's time it was named Town of Culture

Supporting image for story: Man, 21, who sent picture of gun to someone in Bridgnorth as a threat gets suspended jail term

Man, 21, who sent picture of gun to someone in Bridgnorth as a threat gets suspended jail term

Supporting image for story: Shoplifter, 38, who stole cleaning products from Shropshire Poundstretcher shop is fined

Shoplifter, 38, who stole cleaning products from Shropshire Poundstretcher shop is fined

Supporting image for story: New signs go up to stop errant parking from hampering south Shropshire town's market

New signs go up to stop errant parking from hampering south Shropshire town's market

Supporting image for story: Motorist, 34, caught driving in Telford after taking cannabis gets road ban

Motorist, 34, caught driving in Telford after taking cannabis gets road ban

Supporting image for story: Developers reheating Telford’s historic AGA site housing plan, hearing told

Developers reheating Telford’s historic AGA site housing plan, hearing told

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Developers reheating Telford’s historic AGA site housing plan, hearing told

Harry Burgoyne to become new Shrewsbury Town goalkeeper coach

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway to close on Monday for twice-delayed maintenance works

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Supporting image for story: Conversion plan for flood-prone rural pub on Shropshire border is knocked back

Conversion plan for flood-prone rural pub on Shropshire border is knocked back

Supporting image for story: Man, 23, found with cocaine in Oswestry is fined hundreds of pounds

Man, 23, found with cocaine in Oswestry is fined hundreds of pounds

Supporting image for story: Pick-up truck driver, 46, who was caught after taking cocaine in Shrewsbury gets road ban

Pick-up truck driver, 46, who was caught after taking cocaine in Shrewsbury gets road ban

Supporting image for story: 18 pictures: A nostalgic look across Shropshire to give you that Friday feeling

18 pictures: A nostalgic look across Shropshire to give you that Friday feeling

Supporting image for story: Crime victims facing 'inhumane' waits for justice with thousands of trials listed for 2028 - and some slated for 2030

Crime victims facing 'inhumane' waits for justice with thousands of trials listed for 2028 - and some slated for 2030

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Cliff Railway to close on Monday for twice-delayed maintenance works

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway to close on Monday for twice-delayed maintenance works

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Distinguished legal figures to gather in Shropshire for Magna Carta talk

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Churches unite to host Meet the Senedd Candidates event in Llanfyllin

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Ludlow unveils packed programme of events for 2026

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Sofía Ros dazzles at Newport Music Club concert

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Sport

Harry Burgoyne to become new Shrewsbury Town goalkeeper coach

Former player Harry Burgoyne is to become Shrewsbury Town’s new goalkeeper coach.

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Supporting image for story: “He’s done so well” - Joe Hart hails Matt Cox after Shrewsbury Town's fifth straight win

“He’s done so well” - Joe Hart hails Matt Cox after Shrewsbury Town's fifth straight win

Supporting image for story: Gavin Cowan salutes 'monster performance' and bench impact in Shrewsbury Town's comeback victory

Gavin Cowan salutes 'monster performance' and bench impact in Shrewsbury Town's comeback victory

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town losses fall by £1m after ‘most challenging’ circumstances

Shrewsbury Town losses fall by £1m after ‘most challenging’ circumstances

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Wolves boss hails 'brilliant' Aston Villa as he eyes derby success

Supporting image for story: Wolves star Mateus Mane given message ahead of international decision

Wolves star Mateus Mane given message ahead of international decision

Supporting image for story: "He was upset and angered" - Wolves rallying around Tolu Arokodare after social media racist abuse

"He was upset and angered" - Wolves rallying around Tolu Arokodare after social media racist abuse

Shrewsbury Town FC

Supporting image for story: Harry Burgoyne to become new Shrewsbury Town goalkeeper coach

Harry Burgoyne to become new Shrewsbury Town goalkeeper coach

Supporting image for story: “He’s done so well” - Joe Hart hails Matt Cox after Shrewsbury Town's fifth straight win

“He’s done so well” - Joe Hart hails Matt Cox after Shrewsbury Town's fifth straight win

Supporting image for story: Gavin Cowan salutes 'monster performance' and bench impact in Shrewsbury Town's comeback victory

Gavin Cowan salutes 'monster performance' and bench impact in Shrewsbury Town's comeback victory

AFC Telford United

Supporting image for story: Craig earns praise following his return to AFC Telford United

Craig earns praise following his return to AFC Telford United

Supporting image for story: Boss Wilkin frustrated as AFC Telford draw a blank

Boss Wilkin frustrated as AFC Telford draw a blank

Supporting image for story: Oxford City 0 AFC Telford United 0: Bucks fire a blank, but still close the gap on rivals

Oxford City 0 AFC Telford United 0: Bucks fire a blank, but still close the gap on rivals

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Supporting image for story: Wolves star Mateus Mane given message ahead of international decision

Wolves star Mateus Mane given message ahead of international decision

Supporting image for story: "He was upset and angered" - Wolves rallying around Tolu Arokodare after social media racist abuse

"He was upset and angered" - Wolves rallying around Tolu Arokodare after social media racist abuse

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen's video update ahead of Wolves v Aston Villa

Liam Keen's video update ahead of Wolves v Aston Villa

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Bridgnorth Cliff Railway to close on Monday for twice-delayed maintenance works

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway is to close for five days to allow concreting works to take place.

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Cliff Railway to close on Monday for twice-delayed maintenance works

Supporting image for story: Llanymynech am-dram group to stage evening of dark comedy

Llanymynech am-dram group to stage evening of dark comedy

Supporting image for story: Ludlow unveils packed programme of events for 2026

Ludlow unveils packed programme of events for 2026

Supporting image for story: Have you always wanted to have a go at being an Archaeologist? Well now you can….

Have you always wanted to have a go at being an Archaeologist? Well now you can….

Supporting image for story: Young voices take centre stage as Barnardo’s National Choir Competition returns to Birmingham

Young voices take centre stage as Barnardo’s National Choir Competition returns to Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Sofía Ros dazzles at Newport Music Club concert

Sofía Ros dazzles at Newport Music Club concert

Supporting image for story: Meet Nieve Ella: Albrighton’s shining indie pop talent

Meet Nieve Ella: Albrighton’s shining indie pop talent

Supporting image for story: Aberedw YFC crowned entertainment champions at Radnor YFC entertainment competition

Aberedw YFC crowned entertainment champions at Radnor YFC entertainment competition

Supporting image for story: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire students in Powys concert

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire students in Powys concert

Supporting image for story: Too early to talk Christmas? Shropshire town unveils refreshed plans for festive lights switch-on for 2026 - ahead of Easter

Too early to talk Christmas? Shropshire town unveils refreshed plans for festive lights switch-on for 2026 - ahead of Easter

Supporting image for story: Wedding fair to be held in 15th-century Newport building

Wedding fair to be held in 15th-century Newport building

Supporting image for story: Magic of Lego set to fill Telford International Centre with major event: How to get tickets and everything you need to know

Magic of Lego set to fill Telford International Centre with major event: How to get tickets and everything you need to know

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Judas Priest guitar legend Glenn Tipton donates to support Parkinson’s research

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The Prince and Princess of Wales will celebrate community spirit ahead of St David’s Day on a visit to Powys

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When will the refurbished Y Lanfa in Welshpool re-open - councillor asks

Crime

Supporting image for story: Man, 21, who sent picture of gun to someone in Bridgnorth as a threat gets suspended jail term

Man, 21, who sent picture of gun to someone in Bridgnorth as a threat gets suspended jail term

Supporting image for story: Teenager caught with hunting knife at major Shropshire events venue learns his punishment

Teenager caught with hunting knife at major Shropshire events venue learns his punishment

Supporting image for story: Shoplifter, 38, who stole cleaning products from Shropshire Poundstretcher shop is fined

Shoplifter, 38, who stole cleaning products from Shropshire Poundstretcher shop is fined

Supporting image for story: Crime victims facing 'inhumane' waits for justice with thousands of trials listed for 2028 - and some slated for 2030

Crime victims facing 'inhumane' waits for justice with thousands of trials listed for 2028 - and some slated for 2030

Supporting image for story: Motorist, 34, caught driving in Telford after taking cannabis gets road ban

Motorist, 34, caught driving in Telford after taking cannabis gets road ban

Supporting image for story: Man, 23, found with cocaine in Oswestry is fined hundreds of pounds

Man, 23, found with cocaine in Oswestry is fined hundreds of pounds

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Final line-up confirmed for Shropshire Business Festival

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Ocean Telecom supports Shropshire's Youth Awareness Fund

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Workshop to increase business resilience and green growth across the Marches

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'Young people won’t be able to afford the homes': Concerns raised over major Church Stretton housing development

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Developers confirm preparations to lodge plans for up to 1,500 homes north of Telford on farm land - latest details here

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Final days for Whitchurch home and garden store as town centre site hits the market

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Supporting image for story: Telford primary school closed due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

Telford primary school closed due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

Supporting image for story: Careers Connections pilot links Mid Wales learners with local employers

Careers Connections pilot links Mid Wales learners with local employers

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Supporting image for story: Splitting Ysgol Calon Cymru into distinct Welsh and English medium schools will happen as councillors vote to continue the process

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