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Hundreds of jobs at risk at manufacturing firm in Telford as majority of production moves to France

Hundreds of Shropshire jobs are at risk after a manufacturing firm told staff it is moving around 70 per cent of its production to France.

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Supporting image for story: Two helped from car after two-vehicle crash near Shifnal

Two helped from car after two-vehicle crash near Shifnal

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's baby Ollie doing 'so, so well' in recovery from major US operation says mum

Shropshire's baby Ollie doing 'so, so well' in recovery from major US operation says mum

Supporting image for story: Major Telford hotel to stop housing asylum seekers 'in the coming weeks'

Major Telford hotel to stop housing asylum seekers 'in the coming weeks'

Supporting image for story: The face of a Telford gunman is revealed after he is jailed for five years with co-accused for crimes in Wolverhampton

The face of a Telford gunman is revealed after he is jailed for five years with co-accused for crimes in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Fly-tippers fined over shocking Shropshire lay-by dump as images show huge mound of filthy waste - including stale Madeira cakes

Fly-tippers fined over shocking Shropshire lay-by dump as images show huge mound of filthy waste - including stale Madeira cakes

Supporting image for story: Plans for 300 new houses on edge of Shropshire town lodged

Plans for 300 new houses on edge of Shropshire town lodged

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Two helped from car after two-vehicle crash near Shifnal

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Experience Don Quixote with the Birmingham Royal Ballet

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Supporting image for story: Man and boy charged after bin thrown from bridge over the A442 in Telford hit police vehicle and injured officers

Man and boy charged after bin thrown from bridge over the A442 in Telford hit police vehicle and injured officers

Supporting image for story: Snow and ice warnings issued across the UK - here's the Met Office outlook for Shropshire

Snow and ice warnings issued across the UK - here's the Met Office outlook for Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Teacher admits lying about when he started relationship with 18-year-old student in 2003

Teacher admits lying about when he started relationship with 18-year-old student in 2003

Supporting image for story: 'People didn't receive Christmas cards until the end of January!' Shropshire MP secures Westminster debate on 'unacceptable' postal delays

'People didn't receive Christmas cards until the end of January!' Shropshire MP secures Westminster debate on 'unacceptable' postal delays

Supporting image for story: Jury hears the six gunshots that killed rapper outside Telford gym as alleged murderers tracked to the town on day of shooting

Jury hears the six gunshots that killed rapper outside Telford gym as alleged murderers tracked to the town on day of shooting

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Cliff Railway to close yet again as contractors called in for concrete works - here's when

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway to close yet again as contractors called in for concrete works - here's when

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Supporting image for story: Salop Leisure set to smash fundraising target

Salop Leisure set to smash fundraising target

Supporting image for story: Local charity receives awards from the Lawn Tennis Association

Local charity receives awards from the Lawn Tennis Association

Supporting image for story: The Telford housing market did not slow down, sellers did

The Telford housing market did not slow down, sellers did

Supporting image for story: Shropshire business wins national award for its luxury loos

Shropshire business wins national award for its luxury loos

Supporting image for story: Air Cadets’ 85-year milestone to be celebrated with community thanksgiving in Telford

Air Cadets’ 85-year milestone to be celebrated with community thanksgiving in Telford

Supporting image for story: Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'The birds are here!'

Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'The birds are here!'

Sport

Kevin Berkoe happy to be among familiar faces at Shrewsbury Town

Kevin Berkoe is looking forward to working with some familiar faces after signing for Shrewsbury Town.

Supporting image for story: Kevin Berkoe happy to be among familiar faces at Shrewsbury Town

Supporting image for story: Shrews Views S5 E11: Cowan at the Salop wheel!

Shrews Views S5 E11: Cowan at the Salop wheel!

Supporting image for story: West Brom new recruit's highs and lows including award, national honours and Germany struggle

West Brom new recruit's highs and lows including award, national honours and Germany struggle

Supporting image for story: "Important to invest" - Gavin Cowan delighted to complete first signing at Shrewsbury Town

"Important to invest" - Gavin Cowan delighted to complete first signing at Shrewsbury Town

Supporting image for story: Will Boyle praises rapid buy-in to Gavin Cowan's plan at Shrewsbury Town

Will Boyle praises rapid buy-in to Gavin Cowan's plan at Shrewsbury Town

Supporting image for story: Shock as defending snooker Players Championship king misses out on Telford qualification

Shock as defending snooker Players Championship king misses out on Telford qualification

Supporting image for story: The New Saints legend Adrian Cieslewicz calls time on more than a decade of success at Park Hall

The New Saints legend Adrian Cieslewicz calls time on more than a decade of success at Park Hall

Shrewsbury Town FC

Supporting image for story: Kevin Berkoe happy to be among familiar faces at Shrewsbury Town

Kevin Berkoe happy to be among familiar faces at Shrewsbury Town

Supporting image for story: Shrews Views S5 E11: Cowan at the Salop wheel!

Shrews Views S5 E11: Cowan at the Salop wheel!

Supporting image for story: Former Shrewsbury Town man who made 50 appearances departs TNS and heads back to Northern Ireland

Former Shrewsbury Town man who made 50 appearances departs TNS and heads back to Northern Ireland

AFC Telford United

Supporting image for story: 'The lads need to be honest with me' - Kevin Wilkin open to resting tired AFC Telford United stars

'The lads need to be honest with me' - Kevin Wilkin open to resting tired AFC Telford United stars

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United preview: Spennymoor-bound Bucks look to bounce back from FA Trophy disappointment

AFC Telford United preview: Spennymoor-bound Bucks look to bounce back from FA Trophy disappointment

Supporting image for story: “They put a squeeze on us" - AFC Telford United boss reacts to cup defeat

“They put a squeeze on us" - AFC Telford United boss reacts to cup defeat

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Supporting image for story: Liam Keen comment: Tricky transfer window comes to a close with Wolves given chance to avoid embarrassment by May

Liam Keen comment: Tricky transfer window comes to a close with Wolves given chance to avoid embarrassment by May

Supporting image for story: Angel Gomes on being reunited with Rob Edwards and taking his Wolves chance

Angel Gomes on being reunited with Rob Edwards and taking his Wolves chance

Supporting image for story: “I’m so proud and honoured" - New Wolves signing raring to go after making switch

“I’m so proud and honoured" - New Wolves signing raring to go after making switch

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Supporting image for story: 'Solid start': Luke Powell analysis as Shrewsbury kick off Gavin Cowan era with point against Barnet

'Solid start': Luke Powell analysis as Shrewsbury kick off Gavin Cowan era with point against Barnet

Supporting image for story: Watch: Key takeaways from new Shrewsbury Town boss Gavin Cowan's first press conference

Watch: Key takeaways from new Shrewsbury Town boss Gavin Cowan's first press conference

Supporting image for story: Latest Shrewsbury Town update: Gavin Cowan appointed head coach

Latest Shrewsbury Town update: Gavin Cowan appointed head coach

Supporting image for story: Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s defeat at Cambridge United

Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s defeat at Cambridge United

Supporting image for story: Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s heavy defeat at MK Dons

Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s heavy defeat at MK Dons

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Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town's crucial win over Harrogate Town

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Entertainment

Experience Don Quixote with the Birmingham Royal Ballet

The UK’s leading touring ballet company, the Birmingham Royal Ballet will be bringing the heat of sultry Spain to their home venue, the Birmingham Hippodrome, this month with the incomparable Carlos Acosta’s stunning production of “Don Quixote.”

Supporting image for story: Experience Don Quixote with the Birmingham Royal Ballet

Supporting image for story: Get Jerky Rally North Wales 2026 returns to Welshpool with new format

Get Jerky Rally North Wales 2026 returns to Welshpool with new format

Supporting image for story: Robbie Williams’ Long 90's Tour at The Halls in Wolverhampton – tickets, times, setlist and more

Robbie Williams’ Long 90's Tour at The Halls in Wolverhampton – tickets, times, setlist and more

Supporting image for story: New children's attraction opening at Shrewsbury Museum this month

New children's attraction opening at Shrewsbury Museum this month

Supporting image for story: Everybody's Talking About Jamie as show prepares to come to Wolverhampton Grand for 10th anniversary

Everybody's Talking About Jamie as show prepares to come to Wolverhampton Grand for 10th anniversary

Supporting image for story: How much is the hosting a state of the Tour de France cycling race cost Powys council?

How much is the hosting a state of the Tour de France cycling race cost Powys council?

Supporting image for story: Review: Ed Byrne at the Festival Drayton Centre

Review: Ed Byrne at the Festival Drayton Centre

Brand new single for The Puppini Sisters ahead of upcoming album

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway freezes prices for the year in a commitment to 'offer great-value experiences'

Severn Valley Railway freezes prices for the year in a commitment to 'offer great-value experiences'

Supporting image for story: Rising comedy star Connor Burns bringing razor-sharp wit to Birmingham with new tour

Rising comedy star Connor Burns bringing razor-sharp wit to Birmingham with new tour

Supporting image for story: Nordic walking project launches to help more Shropshire communities live well in winter

Nordic walking project launches to help more Shropshire communities live well in winter

Supporting image for story: Powerful stage production West is coming to Builth Wells next week

Powerful stage production West is coming to Builth Wells next week

Supporting image for story: Review: Much Wenlock treated to an evening of quiet intensity by Naissance

Review: Much Wenlock treated to an evening of quiet intensity by Naissance

Supporting image for story: Ales From Wales: Beer festival on rails returns

Ales From Wales: Beer festival on rails returns

Supporting image for story: Flights in historic Supermarine Spitfire coming to Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport

Flights in historic Supermarine Spitfire coming to Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport

Crime

Supporting image for story: The face of a Telford gunman is revealed after he is jailed for five years with co-accused for crimes in Wolverhampton

The face of a Telford gunman is revealed after he is jailed for five years with co-accused for crimes in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Man and boy charged after bin thrown from bridge over the A442 in Telford hit police vehicle and injured officers

Man and boy charged after bin thrown from bridge over the A442 in Telford hit police vehicle and injured officers

Supporting image for story: Fly-tippers fined over shocking Shropshire lay-by dump as images show huge mound of filthy waste - including stale Madeira cakes

Fly-tippers fined over shocking Shropshire lay-by dump as images show huge mound of filthy waste - including stale Madeira cakes

Supporting image for story: 'What is anti-social behaviour like where you live?': Police open survey on community crime in Shropshire

'What is anti-social behaviour like where you live?': Police open survey on community crime in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: West Mercia Police officer faces a gross misconduct hearing over access to arrest records

West Mercia Police officer faces a gross misconduct hearing over access to arrest records

Supporting image for story: Jury hears the six gunshots that killed rapper outside Telford gym as alleged murderers tracked to the town on day of shooting

Jury hears the six gunshots that killed rapper outside Telford gym as alleged murderers tracked to the town on day of shooting

Business

Supporting image for story: Hundreds of jobs at risk at manufacturing firm in Telford as majority of production moves to France

Hundreds of jobs at risk at manufacturing firm in Telford as majority of production moves to France

Supporting image for story: Salop Leisure set to smash fundraising target

Salop Leisure set to smash fundraising target

Supporting image for story: The Telford housing market did not slow down, sellers did

The Telford housing market did not slow down, sellers did

Supporting image for story: Shropshire business wins national award for its luxury loos

Shropshire business wins national award for its luxury loos

Supporting image for story: West Midlands drinks wholesaler goes into liquidation - with creditors required to act fast to get paid

West Midlands drinks wholesaler goes into liquidation - with creditors required to act fast to get paid

Supporting image for story: Porterbrook acquires West Midlands Trains fleet

Porterbrook acquires West Midlands Trains fleet

Education

Supporting image for story: Moment schoolboys fall out of window from top deck of moving bus in Walsall - bus company launches investigation

Moment schoolboys fall out of window from top deck of moving bus in Walsall - bus company launches investigation

Supporting image for story: Shropshire college delegation set for House of Lords reception

Shropshire college delegation set for House of Lords reception

Supporting image for story: Oswestry organisation creates free resource pack to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month

Oswestry organisation creates free resource pack to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month

Supporting image for story: Teacher admits lying about when he started relationship with 18-year-old student in 2003

Teacher admits lying about when he started relationship with 18-year-old student in 2003

Supporting image for story: Students take centre stage as UK and European education leaders gather in Wales

Students take centre stage as UK and European education leaders gather in Wales

Supporting image for story: Powys mayor wants to encourage junior councillors after 'humbling' award presentation to two extraordinary under 18 year-olds

Powys mayor wants to encourage junior councillors after 'humbling' award presentation to two extraordinary under 18 year-olds

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What is ‘Fuel Finder’ and how will it help motorists?

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Scottish Government ‘committed to dualling A96’ despite fiscal challenges

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Lamborghini Urus gets Brabus makeover with the ‘900 Mint’

Supporting image for story: Hyundai Kona Electric now eligible for government’s Electric Vehicle Grant

Hyundai Kona Electric now eligible for government’s Electric Vehicle Grant

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Bentley heads into the wilderness with Bentayga ‘X’ Concept

Supporting image for story: Long-term review: We take keys to BYD Seal 6 Touring to experience the Chinese takeover

Long-term review: We take keys to BYD Seal 6 Touring to experience the Chinese takeover