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Man arrested after £100,000 worth of drugs seized in Telford

A man has been arrested after £100,000 worth of drugs were discovered at a property in Telford.

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Supporting image for story: Drink driver, 38, who was treble the limit in Oswestry gets long road ban and unpaid work

Drink driver, 38, who was treble the limit in Oswestry gets long road ban and unpaid work

Supporting image for story: 'Truly devastated': Suspected bird flu in Newport swans rescued as eggs after tragic death of parents

'Truly devastated': Suspected bird flu in Newport swans rescued as eggs after tragic death of parents

Supporting image for story: Two 'abandoned' cars seized by police in north Shropshire village car park

Two 'abandoned' cars seized by police in north Shropshire village car park

Supporting image for story: 'Merry Christmas' sign won’t go up over this bridge in Telford this year - here's why

'Merry Christmas' sign won’t go up over this bridge in Telford this year - here's why

Supporting image for story: Search resumes in Romania for missing Shropshire teen after avalanche concerns

Search resumes in Romania for missing Shropshire teen after avalanche concerns

Supporting image for story: 'Our hands are tied': Shropshire town council explains its position on mayor's drink-drive conviction

'Our hands are tied': Shropshire town council explains its position on mayor's drink-drive conviction

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Wolves attacker being lined up for January loan move

Shrewsbury bar launches new 'Panic at the Bus Stop' beer to poke fun at gyratory scheme

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Supporting image for story: ‘Animals are starving behind closed doors’: RSPCA warning as pet neglect on the rise in Shropshire

‘Animals are starving behind closed doors’: RSPCA warning as pet neglect on the rise in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Horror crash in Telford caught on camera as a biker taken to hospital with serious injuries

Horror crash in Telford caught on camera as a biker taken to hospital with serious injuries

Supporting image for story: Emergency services called to roundabout crash after HGV and van collide

Emergency services called to roundabout crash after HGV and van collide

Supporting image for story: Fire crews called to road near Shawbury after smoke seen coming from lorry

Fire crews called to road near Shawbury after smoke seen coming from lorry

Supporting image for story: Person pulled free from car stuck in Oswestry floodwater

Person pulled free from car stuck in Oswestry floodwater

Supporting image for story: Fixing Shrewsbury's flawed gyratory scheme 'not that simple' admits councillor

Fixing Shrewsbury's flawed gyratory scheme 'not that simple' admits councillor

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Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury fundraising group celebrates 40 years of life-changing support for Guide Dogs

Shrewsbury fundraising group celebrates 40 years of life-changing support for Guide Dogs

Supporting image for story: Howden reopens North Pole mail service for letters to Santa

Howden reopens North Pole mail service for letters to Santa

Supporting image for story: School’s 450th anniversary continues with Christmas carols celebration

School’s 450th anniversary continues with Christmas carols celebration

Supporting image for story: Pupils and older people get together to showcase songs and stories

Pupils and older people get together to showcase songs and stories

Supporting image for story: A pantomime in Oswestry? Oh yes there is!

A pantomime in Oswestry? Oh yes there is!

Supporting image for story: Shropshire communities are encouraged to get active for winter with the launch of two new strength and balance classes

Shropshire communities are encouraged to get active for winter with the launch of two new strength and balance classes

Sport

Josh Ruffels opens up on 'calm and sensible' responsibilities as Shrewsbury's versatile option

Josh Ruffels is revelling in his new ”calm and sensible” midfield role and enjoying being Shrewsbury Town’s Mr Versatile.

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Supporting image for story: Wolves attacker being lined up for January loan move

Wolves attacker being lined up for January loan move

Supporting image for story: "We've got to be living like a winner" - Wolves boss sends clear message to struggling side

"We've got to be living like a winner" - Wolves boss sends clear message to struggling side

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen comment: Inconsistency, Wolves relying on youth and VAR impact

Liam Keen comment: Inconsistency, Wolves relying on youth and VAR impact

Supporting image for story: "We don't want to go out with a whimper" - Wolves boss' honest assessment after poor defeat

"We don't want to go out with a whimper" - Wolves boss' honest assessment after poor defeat

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen's Wolves player ratings v Nottingham Forest following Molineux defeat

Liam Keen's Wolves player ratings v Nottingham Forest following Molineux defeat

Supporting image for story: What Shrewsbury Town prospect Isaac England must focus on in the eyes of Michael Appleton as boss makes 'huge' claim

What Shrewsbury Town prospect Isaac England must focus on in the eyes of Michael Appleton as boss makes 'huge' claim

Shrewsbury Town FC

Supporting image for story: Josh Ruffels opens up on 'calm and sensible' responsibilities as Shrewsbury's versatile option

Josh Ruffels opens up on 'calm and sensible' responsibilities as Shrewsbury's versatile option

Supporting image for story: What Shrewsbury Town prospect Isaac England must focus on in the eyes of Michael Appleton as boss makes 'huge' claim

What Shrewsbury Town prospect Isaac England must focus on in the eyes of Michael Appleton as boss makes 'huge' claim

Supporting image for story: Dave Edwards: Positives for Shrewsbury Town despite late frustration

Dave Edwards: Positives for Shrewsbury Town despite late frustration

AFC Telford United

Supporting image for story: Telford boss happy with the point - but not the officials

Telford boss happy with the point - but not the officials

Supporting image for story: Bucks dig in for a deserved reward on the road

Bucks dig in for a deserved reward on the road

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United rescue late point thanks to Matty Stenson strike

AFC Telford United rescue late point thanks to Matty Stenson strike

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Supporting image for story: Wolves attacker being lined up for January loan move

Wolves attacker being lined up for January loan move

Supporting image for story: "We've got to be living like a winner" - Wolves boss sends clear message to struggling side

"We've got to be living like a winner" - Wolves boss sends clear message to struggling side

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen comment: Inconsistency, Wolves relying on youth and VAR impact

Liam Keen comment: Inconsistency, Wolves relying on youth and VAR impact

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Luke Powell analysis after Shrewsbury Town's unbeaten run ends at Crewe

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Shrewsbury Town update: Jonny Drury on Crewe trip, team selection and score prediction

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Dan Stacey analysis as Shrewsbury Town concede late equaliser at Oldham

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'A turning point: Shrewsbury Town view after back to back home victories

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Shrewsbury bar launches new 'Panic at the Bus Stop' beer to poke fun at gyratory scheme

A bar near Shrewsbury railway station has added some light-hearted humour to the chaos caused by the town's gyratory scheme with a new beer.

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury bar launches new 'Panic at the Bus Stop' beer to poke fun at gyratory scheme

Supporting image for story: Winners of the Knighton Town Silver Band 100 Club draw have been selected for December

Winners of the Knighton Town Silver Band 100 Club draw have been selected for December

Supporting image for story: A Christmas concert with The Carnival Band will take place in New Radnor on Saturday, December 13 at 7.30pm

A Christmas concert with The Carnival Band will take place in New Radnor on Saturday, December 13 at 7.30pm

Supporting image for story: Children's Christmas party at a Mid Wales venue

Children's Christmas party at a Mid Wales venue

Supporting image for story: The Last Pioneers - from The Enemy to fundraising heroes

The Last Pioneers - from The Enemy to fundraising heroes

Supporting image for story: Pupils and older people get together to showcase songs and stories

Pupils and older people get together to showcase songs and stories

Supporting image for story: A pantomime in Oswestry? Oh yes there is!

A pantomime in Oswestry? Oh yes there is!

Supporting image for story: Shropshire communities are encouraged to get active for winter with the launch of two new strength and balance classes

Shropshire communities are encouraged to get active for winter with the launch of two new strength and balance classes

Supporting image for story: A winter land of teeming wildlife - we explore the joys of nature you can see in Shropshire this December

A winter land of teeming wildlife - we explore the joys of nature you can see in Shropshire this December

Supporting image for story: Deck the halls, but not the landfill! We get ready for Christmas with one of Shropshire's 'zero waste' pioneers

Deck the halls, but not the landfill! We get ready for Christmas with one of Shropshire's 'zero waste' pioneers

Supporting image for story: Comedian Alan Carr confirms Shrewsbury dates as The Celebrity Traitors star announces new tour

Comedian Alan Carr confirms Shrewsbury dates as The Celebrity Traitors star announces new tour

Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth youth centre to close unless new trustees step forward

Bridgnorth youth centre to close unless new trustees step forward

Supporting image for story: RAC apologises to a man left stranded outside West Midlands Safari Park overnight following a family day out after breaking down

RAC apologises to a man left stranded outside West Midlands Safari Park overnight following a family day out after breaking down

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Full list of Christmas Day posting deadlines - one is just 10 DAYS away

Crime

Supporting image for story: Two 'abandoned' cars seized by police in north Shropshire village car park

Two 'abandoned' cars seized by police in north Shropshire village car park

Supporting image for story: Man arrested after £100,000 worth of drugs seized in Telford

Man arrested after £100,000 worth of drugs seized in Telford

Supporting image for story: Drink driver, 38, who was treble the limit in Oswestry gets long road ban and unpaid work

Drink driver, 38, who was treble the limit in Oswestry gets long road ban and unpaid work

Supporting image for story: 'Our hands are tied': Shropshire town council explains its position on mayor's drink-drive conviction

'Our hands are tied': Shropshire town council explains its position on mayor's drink-drive conviction

Supporting image for story: ‘Animals are starving behind closed doors’: RSPCA warning as pet neglect on the rise in Shropshire

‘Animals are starving behind closed doors’: RSPCA warning as pet neglect on the rise in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Drug dealer, 41, caught with nearly £400 of crack cocaine a stone's throw from Shrewsbury police station avoids prison

Drug dealer, 41, caught with nearly £400 of crack cocaine a stone's throw from Shrewsbury police station avoids prison

Business

Shrewsbury couple's bike brand expands range for Christmas

Supporting image for story: Telford business backs Christmas present appeal hoping to bring festive magic to families in need

Telford business backs Christmas present appeal hoping to bring festive magic to families in need

Supporting image for story: Former health shop in Ludlow sells to commercial buyer

Former health shop in Ludlow sells to commercial buyer

Supporting image for story: 'Many pubs simply won’t survive': Ludlow publicans blast Budget measures to help pubs as 'meaningless'

'Many pubs simply won’t survive': Ludlow publicans blast Budget measures to help pubs as 'meaningless'

Supporting image for story: Telford manufacturer launches new wheelchair lift

Telford manufacturer launches new wheelchair lift

Supporting image for story: Community Resource awarded NAVCA LIQA accreditation – a mark of excellence in supporting local communities

Community Resource awarded NAVCA LIQA accreditation – a mark of excellence in supporting local communities

Education

Supporting image for story: New primary schools trust looks to ‘strengthen links’ with Telford parish council

New primary schools trust looks to ‘strengthen links’ with Telford parish council

Supporting image for story: Customer service apprentice scoops top award at college ceremony

Customer service apprentice scoops top award at college ceremony

Supporting image for story: New vocational learning centre opens in Shrewsbury

New vocational learning centre opens in Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: College commended for transformative Tanzania project in national awards

College commended for transformative Tanzania project in national awards

Supporting image for story: Year 9 students explore careers with the Royal Signals

Year 9 students explore careers with the Royal Signals

Supporting image for story: 'Support young people to develop life skills': Care company applies to use Telford house for supported living - application details here

'Support young people to develop life skills': Care company applies to use Telford house for supported living - application details here

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Mazda looking into ‘Mobile Carbon Capture’ technology for future models

First Drive: Can the Alpine A390 deliver this brand’s usual fun-factor?

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These were the best-selling cars in November

Supporting image for story: 'He was escorted out of the office': Award-winning car designer Gerry McGovern 'sacked' by JLR after 24 years

'He was escorted out of the office': Award-winning car designer Gerry McGovern 'sacked' by JLR after 24 years

Supporting image for story: Renault 5, R4 and Alpine A290 receive government’s full £3,750 Electric Car Grant

Renault 5, R4 and Alpine A290 receive government’s full £3,750 Electric Car Grant

Supporting image for story: Mercedes hints of G-Class Cabriolet SUV under testing

Mercedes hints of G-Class Cabriolet SUV under testing