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Grand National winning owner John Hales defends race

The Shropshire owner of Grand National winner Neptune Collonges today launched a staunch defence of the world’s most famous steeplechase after two horses died in the showpiece race.


Thieves net diesel and power tools in Uffington yard raid

Thieves siphoned diesel from lorries and smashed into storage containers to steal power tools and other equipment at a haulage yard near Shrewsbury.


Shrewsbury rugby player jailed after assaulting pair

A rugby player from Shropshire who admitted butting a youth and hitting a second with a coal scuttle has been jailed for 20 months.


Shropshire triathlon champion’s £7,000 bikes stolen

A triathlon champion from Shropshire who has represented Great Britain since 2005 today said she had been left ‘horrified’ after two competition bikes worth £7,000 were stolen from her home.


Drivers caught in M54 crash tailbacks

Drivers were caught up in huge tailbacks between Shrewsbury and Telford during rush hour today after a van overturned on the A5.


Death crash driver given three years

A Shropshire driver has been jailed for three years after a motorcyclist was killed in a 60mph head-on collision.

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