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‘Divorce settlement’ between councils still costs Telford taxpayers £1million every year

Taxpayers in Telford are continuing to stump up more than £1 million a year to pay Shropshire Council for their separation.

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Dramatic images of Bridgnorth Recycling Centre blaze show fire crews in action

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Tributes to Telford businessman whose petition against plans for road charging attracted nearly two million signatures

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Telford sex offender spared jail after hiding criminal history from new partner and her children

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Love Your School: 'I never wake up and think that I don't want to go to work' - Shrewsbury headteacher shares her love for the profession

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'He is embarrassed and ashamed' - Shrewsbury man began downloading indecent images after death of partner, court hears

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Gareth Ainsworth reveals timeline for Shrewsbury Town incomings

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Northern Soul play 'Do I Love You?' comes to Theatre Severn in April

'Do I Love You?' is an hilarious dance-fuelled play from the award-winning writer of 'Bouncers' and 'Teechers' John Godber, which is coming to Shrewsbury in April.

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Entertainment|Jan 19

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Food and Drink|Jan 19

Police warning after rogue trader causes distress to elderly residents in South Shropshire village

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Education|Jan 19

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Environment|Jan 19

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