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Classic car firm in Shropshire behind 200mph Aston Martin goes into liquidation

A Shropshire classic car business that two years ago made headlines after renovating a 45-year-old Aston Martin which went on to break the 200mph speed barrier has been wound up.

Supporting image for story: Classic car firm in Shropshire behind 200mph Aston Martin goes into liquidation

Supporting image for story: Fresh police appeal over sexual assault on Telford pupil walking to school

Fresh police appeal over sexual assault on Telford pupil walking to school

Supporting image for story: Delays as emergency services called to crash in Oswestry

Delays as emergency services called to crash in Oswestry

Supporting image for story: 10 loving dogs desperately looking for their forever homes in Shropshire

10 loving dogs desperately looking for their forever homes in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: 'We have a brilliant life here': Shropshire town ramps up work on Town of Culture bid

'We have a brilliant life here': Shropshire town ramps up work on Town of Culture bid

Supporting image for story: 'Hostile' barriers to stop vehicles driving through crowds at events set for Shropshire market town

'Hostile' barriers to stop vehicles driving through crowds at events set for Shropshire market town

Supporting image for story: Shropshire NHS chiefs considering whether to remove former consultant’s name from hospital ward after he was stripped of MBE

Shropshire NHS chiefs considering whether to remove former consultant’s name from hospital ward after he was stripped of MBE

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Delays as emergency services called to crash in Oswestry

Former Shrewsbury Town assistant Richard O'Donnell joins League One strugglers

First Elan Dark Sky Festival to be held at one of the world’s best stargazing sites on March 27 and 28

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Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town defender Luca Hoole set to miss remainder of the season with ankle injury

Shrewsbury Town defender Luca Hoole set to miss remainder of the season with ankle injury

Supporting image for story: 20 Shropshire eateries get new food hygiene ratings - including a Telford primary school's breakfast club

20 Shropshire eateries get new food hygiene ratings - including a Telford primary school's breakfast club

Supporting image for story: £1.5m in drugs seized by West Mercia Police as they arrest more than 70 people

£1.5m in drugs seized by West Mercia Police as they arrest more than 70 people

Supporting image for story: Plans to build 430 homes in Shropshire town receives over 75 objections

Plans to build 430 homes in Shropshire town receives over 75 objections

Supporting image for story: ‘I was 160 miles away’ - Man who admitted torching ‘murder car’ used in shooting of rapper in Telford 'was in London' at time of killing

‘I was 160 miles away’ - Man who admitted torching ‘murder car’ used in shooting of rapper in Telford 'was in London' at time of killing

Supporting image for story: Protesters to march through Shropshire town centre carrying a giant fish - here's why

Protesters to march through Shropshire town centre carrying a giant fish - here's why

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Supporting image for story: Dobbies’ Gailey store invites local schools, charities and community groups to get involved in gardening initiative

Dobbies’ Gailey store invites local schools, charities and community groups to get involved in gardening initiative

Supporting image for story: Shropshire charity The Field Studies Council announces plans to build nation of adventure learners

Shropshire charity The Field Studies Council announces plans to build nation of adventure learners

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Manor’s Role as ‘Nation’s Safe Box’ reaches Parliament

Shropshire Manor’s Role as ‘Nation’s Safe Box’ reaches Parliament

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The New Saints Foundation launches new "Games Room" project for Shropshire communities

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council partners with visitor behaviour insights provider to measure impact of green space Improvements

Shropshire Council partners with visitor behaviour insights provider to measure impact of green space Improvements

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury gym urges members to turn workouts into meals for children worldwide

Shrewsbury gym urges members to turn workouts into meals for children worldwide

Sport

Shrewsbury Town defender Luca Hoole set to miss remainder of the season with ankle injury

Shrewsbury Town defender Luca Hoole is likely to miss the remainder of the season with an ankle injury.

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town defender Luca Hoole set to miss remainder of the season with ankle injury

Supporting image for story: Former Shrewsbury Town assistant Richard O'Donnell joins League One strugglers

Former Shrewsbury Town assistant Richard O'Donnell joins League One strugglers

Supporting image for story: Watch: Latest Shrewsbury Town update - Luca Hoole injury blow with updates on John Marquis and Bradley Ihionvien

Watch: Latest Shrewsbury Town update - Luca Hoole injury blow with updates on John Marquis and Bradley Ihionvien

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town boss Gavin Cowan named League Two Manager of the Month

Shrewsbury Town boss Gavin Cowan named League Two Manager of the Month

Supporting image for story: "We can do it" - Wolves forward still believing in Premier League great escape

"We can do it" - Wolves forward still believing in Premier League great escape

Supporting image for story: West Brom injury update for Hull, 'headaches' on players going again and change of scene offered after draw setback

West Brom injury update for Hull, 'headaches' on players going again and change of scene offered after draw setback

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town boss Gavin Cowan on potential changes to the pitch dimensions at the Meadow

Shrewsbury Town boss Gavin Cowan on potential changes to the pitch dimensions at the Meadow

Shrewsbury Town FC

Supporting image for story: Former Shrewsbury Town assistant Richard O'Donnell joins League One strugglers

Former Shrewsbury Town assistant Richard O'Donnell joins League One strugglers

Supporting image for story: Luke Powell's predicted Shrewsbury Town team to face Cheltenham Town

Luke Powell's predicted Shrewsbury Town team to face Cheltenham Town

Supporting image for story: Anthony Scully proud to be Her Game Too ambassador with Shrewsbury Town to raise awareness of campaign

Anthony Scully proud to be Her Game Too ambassador with Shrewsbury Town to raise awareness of campaign

AFC Telford United

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United preview: Inconsistent Bucks must find their feet ahead of National League North run-in

AFC Telford United preview: Inconsistent Bucks must find their feet ahead of National League North run-in

Supporting image for story: Play-offs or painfully close? National League North supercomputer predicts AFC Telford United's fate

Play-offs or painfully close? National League North supercomputer predicts AFC Telford United's fate

Supporting image for story: Bucks may be beaten, but will take confidence from defeat

Bucks may be beaten, but will take confidence from defeat

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Supporting image for story: "We can do it" - Wolves forward still believing in Premier League great escape

"We can do it" - Wolves forward still believing in Premier League great escape

Supporting image for story: 'It just has to be sorted': The huge issue Wolves have to make their big priority for next season

'It just has to be sorted': The huge issue Wolves have to make their big priority for next season

Supporting image for story: 13 of the best pictures as Wolves prepare to continue Premier League form in tough Brentford trip

13 of the best pictures as Wolves prepare to continue Premier League form in tough Brentford trip

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Supporting image for story: Watch: Latest Shrewsbury Town update - Luca Hoole injury blow with updates on John Marquis and Bradley Ihionvien

Watch: Latest Shrewsbury Town update - Luca Hoole injury blow with updates on John Marquis and Bradley Ihionvien

Supporting image for story: 'Scenes': Luke Powell analysis after stunning Shrewsbury Town comeback in latest victory

'Scenes': Luke Powell analysis after stunning Shrewsbury Town comeback in latest victory

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Latest Shrewsbury Town update after Gavin Cowan's pre-Chesterfield press conference

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'Ran out of steam': Luke Powell and Jonny Drury analysis after Shrewsbury's run ends against Walsall

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Tables have turned - George Bennett and Luke Powell preview Shrewsbury vs Walsall

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Luke Powell analysis as Shrewsbury Town make it five wins on the bounce

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First Elan Dark Sky Festival to be held at one of the world’s best stargazing sites on March 27 and 28

The first ever Elan Dark Sky Festival be held on March 27 and 28, at one of the world’s best stargazing sites

Supporting image for story: First Elan Dark Sky Festival to be held at one of the world’s best stargazing sites on March 27 and 28

Supporting image for story: Peaky Blinders returns with new series: Open casting call for extras in West Midlands city

Peaky Blinders returns with new series: Open casting call for extras in West Midlands city

Supporting image for story: Mid Wales choir has missed out on a 2026 RPS Inspiration Award

Mid Wales choir has missed out on a 2026 RPS Inspiration Award

Supporting image for story: Welsh food, lessons and music at Powys St David's Day event

Welsh food, lessons and music at Powys St David's Day event

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This sleep tech bundle promising better rest is 25% off for World Sleep Day

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Beauty fans rushing to try new e.l.f concealer that promises crease-free coverage

Supporting image for story: 'It is essential not to demonise all young men' - Birmingham expert warns amid viral Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere documentary release on Netflix

'It is essential not to demonise all young men' - Birmingham expert warns amid viral Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere documentary release on Netflix

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Interactive game for visitors launched by Mid Wales businesses

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Oscars 2026: All you need to know ahead of the biggest night in Hollywood

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£240,000 Shrewsbury auction success as buyers invest in silver, jewellery and watches

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'Remarkable' pianist educated in Shropshire returning to perform in venue with 'unique aura'

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US alternative metal band Dayseeker to play two major shows at KK’s Steel Mill

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We discovered the secrets behind some of the tastiest steak dishes in Birmingham at a hidden gem restaurant meat lovers won’t want to miss

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Eccentric former Brexit Opportunities Minister Jacob Rees-Mogg bringing 'no-holds-barred' speaking tour to Shropshire

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Wolverhampton’s KK’s Steel Mill hosts Belgian heavy-rock trio Gnome

Crime

Supporting image for story: Fresh police appeal over sexual assault on Telford pupil walking to school

Fresh police appeal over sexual assault on Telford pupil walking to school

Supporting image for story: Llandrindod Wells man accused of a sexual offence with a child will stand trial in 2027

Llandrindod Wells man accused of a sexual offence with a child will stand trial in 2027

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Four young lambs have been killed in a Powys dog attack

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£1.5m in drugs seized by West Mercia Police as they arrest more than 70 people

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Drink driver, 35, caught in Ludlow town centre gets road ban and four-figure court bill

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Shoplifter, 38, who stole laundry products from Telford Co-op is ordered to pay compensation

Business

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Shrewsbury's firm's staff taking on mud run for charity

Supporting image for story: Classic car firm in Shropshire behind 200mph Aston Martin goes into liquidation

Classic car firm in Shropshire behind 200mph Aston Martin goes into liquidation

Supporting image for story: New self-storage business to open on site of former tractor dealership in Newport next month

New self-storage business to open on site of former tractor dealership in Newport next month

Supporting image for story: 20 Shropshire eateries get new food hygiene ratings - including a Telford primary school's breakfast club

20 Shropshire eateries get new food hygiene ratings - including a Telford primary school's breakfast club

Supporting image for story: Retail unit that is home to M&S Foodhall in Oswestry goes up for sale

Retail unit that is home to M&S Foodhall in Oswestry goes up for sale

Supporting image for story: Care home near Shropshire border named among top 20 in the West Midlands

Care home near Shropshire border named among top 20 in the West Midlands

Education

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Award winner Ruth’s mission to get more people speaking Welsh in the workplace

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Telford college welcomes Education Secretary to new sixth form centre on town visit

Supporting image for story: Education Secretary visits Telford Park School during education tour

Education Secretary visits Telford Park School during education tour

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Inside Telford's newest primary school as Education Secretary drops in to check progress

Supporting image for story: 'Remarkable' pianist educated in Shropshire returning to perform in venue with 'unique aura'

'Remarkable' pianist educated in Shropshire returning to perform in venue with 'unique aura'

Supporting image for story: Reopening date for crash-hit Shropshire youth centre

Reopening date for crash-hit Shropshire youth centre

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Porsche Cayenne Electric range expands with ‘S’ variant

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Toyota GR Yaris gets even more driver-focused with several upgrades

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Denza Z9GT to kick-start ‘Flash Charging’ network in Europe

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Ferrari’s Amalfi gains new drop-top Spider version

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Ford Capri range receives updates including new ‘Collection’ edition

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Volkswagen ID.3 to gain new ‘ID.3 Neo’ nameplate for model’s upcoming refresh