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Self-confessed 'paedophile monster' teen who sexually abused boy avoids prison

A self-confessed “paedophile monster” teen who sexually abused a boy has avoided prison.

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Supporting image for story: Rail line reopens day after train crashed into tractor trailer near Leominster

Rail line reopens day after train crashed into tractor trailer near Leominster

Supporting image for story: Leominster train crash: Man arrested after train hit tractor trailer at level crossing is released under investigation

Leominster train crash: Man arrested after train hit tractor trailer at level crossing is released under investigation

Supporting image for story: Aerial footage shows aftermath of horrific train collision with tractor trailer at level crossing

Aerial footage shows aftermath of horrific train collision with tractor trailer at level crossing

Supporting image for story: Axe-brandishing robber who struck at Oswestry jewellers for just £115 is jailed

Axe-brandishing robber who struck at Oswestry jewellers for just £115 is jailed

Supporting image for story: Harrier jump jet among attractions on open day at museum near Bridgnorth

Harrier jump jet among attractions on open day at museum near Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Cleobury Mortimer shop owner criticised over Enoch Powell photo says she will be 'compliant but not defeatist'

Cleobury Mortimer shop owner criticised over Enoch Powell photo says she will be 'compliant but not defeatist'

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Pupils launch promise auction appeal as they raise funds for South American rugby tour

Former AFC Telford United Wembley hero passes away, aged 84

Harrier jump jet among attractions on open day at museum near Bridgnorth

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Supporting image for story: CrossCountry staff to begin industrial action over rest-day working - with impact to West Midlands routes

CrossCountry staff to begin industrial action over rest-day working - with impact to West Midlands routes

Supporting image for story: Telford school forced to close today due to lack of water

Telford school forced to close today due to lack of water

Supporting image for story: 'Our cars were written off by a speeding driver and we're sick of the law not being enforced' say Ludlow residents

'Our cars were written off by a speeding driver and we're sick of the law not being enforced' say Ludlow residents

Supporting image for story: Cancelled: Telford's 2025 Christmas market won't go ahead this year, organisers confirm

Cancelled: Telford's 2025 Christmas market won't go ahead this year, organisers confirm

Supporting image for story: Teenage girl charged over spate of criminal damage in Whitchurch including at town's police station and hospital

Teenage girl charged over spate of criminal damage in Whitchurch including at town's police station and hospital

Supporting image for story: 'So sorry to let down my fans' - Olly Murs cancels Birmingham and Manchester concerts due to voice troubles

'So sorry to let down my fans' - Olly Murs cancels Birmingham and Manchester concerts due to voice troubles

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Care Home Nurses Gifted Care Package by Shropshire Homebuilder

Supporting image for story: The Foxes, commonly known as Calverhall Cricket Club, are off to a flying start in glorious early season sunshine

The Foxes, commonly known as Calverhall Cricket Club, are off to a flying start in glorious early season sunshine

Supporting image for story: Channel 4 is creating an alternative court and are looking for people who would like to resolve their disputes

Channel 4 is creating an alternative court and are looking for people who would like to resolve their disputes

Supporting image for story: A Calverhall promise kept. A prediction realised. A Foxes target missed!

A Calverhall promise kept. A prediction realised. A Foxes target missed!

Supporting image for story: Wem to hold its first Repair Café

Wem to hold its first Repair Café

Supporting image for story: Culinary queens - care home regional directors are named cook off champions

Culinary queens - care home regional directors are named cook off champions

Sport

Shrewsbury Town’s decade in League One: The near miss

One of the best seasons in recent memory for Shrewsbury Town fans will be the 2017-18 campaign.

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Supporting image for story: Vitor Pereira sends message over Wolves recruitment plans

Vitor Pereira sends message over Wolves recruitment plans

Supporting image for story: Wolves v Brentford: Who's out and who's a doubt

Wolves v Brentford: Who's out and who's a doubt

Supporting image for story: "They deserve it" - Wolves defender keen to repay fans

"They deserve it" - Wolves defender keen to repay fans

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town: Richard O’Donnell outlines realistic expectations for new campaign

Shrewsbury Town: Richard O’Donnell outlines realistic expectations for new campaign

Supporting image for story: Five things we learned following Wolves defeat at Crystal Palace

Five things we learned following Wolves defeat at Crystal Palace

Supporting image for story: Richard O’Donnell outlines his career path to Shrewsbury Town

Richard O’Donnell outlines his career path to Shrewsbury Town

Shrewsbury Town FC

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town’s decade in League One: The near miss

Shrewsbury Town’s decade in League One: The near miss

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town winger departs on a permanent transfer

Shrewsbury Town winger departs on a permanent transfer

Supporting image for story: Hednesford Town complete the signing of former Walsall and Shrewsbury veteran

Hednesford Town complete the signing of former Walsall and Shrewsbury veteran

AFC Telford United

Supporting image for story: Former AFC Telford United Wembley hero passes away, aged 84

Former AFC Telford United Wembley hero passes away, aged 84

Supporting image for story: The secrets behind AFC Telford's play-off final triumph

The secrets behind AFC Telford's play-off final triumph

Supporting image for story: 'Their success has united Telford' - AFC Telford United honoured by council after promotion win

'Their success has united Telford' - AFC Telford United honoured by council after promotion win

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Supporting image for story: Vitor Pereira sends message over Wolves recruitment plans

Vitor Pereira sends message over Wolves recruitment plans

Supporting image for story: Wolves v Brentford: Who's out and who's a doubt

Wolves v Brentford: Who's out and who's a doubt

Supporting image for story: "They deserve it" - Wolves defender keen to repay fans

"They deserve it" - Wolves defender keen to repay fans

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WATCH: AFC Telford players celebrate promotion

Supporting image for story: Play-off final - Kettering 2 AFC Telford United 4: Dan Stacey and Lewis Cox analysis

Play-off final - Kettering 2 AFC Telford United 4: Dan Stacey and Lewis Cox analysis

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Shrewsbury Town 1 Crawley Town 2 - Luke Powell analysis

Supporting image for story: 'The right move': Jonny Drury view on Michael Appleton's permanent Shrewsbury Town deal

'The right move': Jonny Drury view on Michael Appleton's permanent Shrewsbury Town deal

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United 3 Halesowen Town 2: Ollie Westbury and Dan Stacey analysis

AFC Telford United 3 Halesowen Town 2: Ollie Westbury and Dan Stacey analysis

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Ollie Westbury verdict as Shrewsbury pick up rare victory at Barnsley

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Entertainment

Harrier jump jet among attractions on open day at museum near Bridgnorth

A unique sound is set to reverberate around Bridgnorth this Sunday when a Harrier jump jet is fired up as part of an annual open day.

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Supporting image for story: Save on supermarket prices with this deal on a gorgeous Glenlivet whisky

Save on supermarket prices with this deal on a gorgeous Glenlivet whisky

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Grab a 42% discount on this bourbon cask Jura Scotch whisky

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Amazon's best-selling robot vacuum is an insane price thanks to triple discount

Supporting image for story: Floral dresses under £30 from Amazon perfect for the hot summer weather, beach days and special occasions

Floral dresses under £30 from Amazon perfect for the hot summer weather, beach days and special occasions

Supporting image for story: Classic C.S. Lewis tale sweeps into the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre

Classic C.S. Lewis tale sweeps into the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre

Supporting image for story: Cancelled: Telford's 2025 Christmas market won't go ahead this year, organisers confirm

Cancelled: Telford's 2025 Christmas market won't go ahead this year, organisers confirm

Supporting image for story: The crew behind the Netflix smash hit series Adolescence are joining Joe Lycett and Matthew Horne from Gavin & Stacey in the West Midland for an inspiring reason

The crew behind the Netflix smash hit series Adolescence are joining Joe Lycett and Matthew Horne from Gavin & Stacey in the West Midland for an inspiring reason

Supporting image for story: 'So sorry to let down my fans' - Olly Murs cancels Birmingham and Manchester concerts due to voice troubles

'So sorry to let down my fans' - Olly Murs cancels Birmingham and Manchester concerts due to voice troubles

Supporting image for story: TV legend Terry Christian bringing stand-up show to Shrewsbury Comedy festival - here's where and when

TV legend Terry Christian bringing stand-up show to Shrewsbury Comedy festival - here's where and when

Supporting image for story: RAF Museum partners with defence company to fund refurbishment of 1930s hangar and 'help tell the story of the RAF'

RAF Museum partners with defence company to fund refurbishment of 1930s hangar and 'help tell the story of the RAF'

Supporting image for story: Film Talk: Latest reviews - Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Lilo & Stitch and The Phoenician Scheme

Film Talk: Latest reviews - Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Lilo & Stitch and The Phoenician Scheme

Supporting image for story: Olly Murs apologises after walking off stage due to voice troubles ahead of Birmingham and Manchester gigs

Olly Murs apologises after walking off stage due to voice troubles ahead of Birmingham and Manchester gigs

Supporting image for story: What to expect as Ironbridge WWII Weekend returns to Dale End Park this week

What to expect as Ironbridge WWII Weekend returns to Dale End Park this week

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Arts Trail returns with several renowned sculptors and artists and with environmental theme

Shrewsbury Arts Trail returns with several renowned sculptors and artists and with environmental theme

Crime

Supporting image for story: A man from West Bromwich has been jailed for his part in a pro-Islamic State WhatsApp group

A man from West Bromwich has been jailed for his part in a pro-Islamic State WhatsApp group

Supporting image for story: Strimmer stolen in late-night barn burglary near Much Wenlock

Strimmer stolen in late-night barn burglary near Much Wenlock

Supporting image for story: Leominster train crash: Man arrested after train hit tractor trailer at level crossing is released under investigation

Leominster train crash: Man arrested after train hit tractor trailer at level crossing is released under investigation

Supporting image for story: Teenage girl charged over spate of criminal damage in Whitchurch including at town's police station and hospital

Teenage girl charged over spate of criminal damage in Whitchurch including at town's police station and hospital

Supporting image for story: Axe-brandishing robber who struck at Oswestry jewellers for just £115 is jailed

Axe-brandishing robber who struck at Oswestry jewellers for just £115 is jailed

Supporting image for story: Watch: Father and son assault water bailiffs at Shropshire fishery after being asked for a rod licence

Watch: Father and son assault water bailiffs at Shropshire fishery after being asked for a rod licence

Business

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My trade deals will protect 95,000 jobs in the West Midlands, says Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Supporting image for story: 'Our beloved theatres are under threat' - Why closure of Cannock's Prince of Wales could be just the start

'Our beloved theatres are under threat' - Why closure of Cannock's Prince of Wales could be just the start

Supporting image for story: 'Too many services have already been taken away': Petition to save Oswestry Post Office presented in House of Commons

'Too many services have already been taken away': Petition to save Oswestry Post Office presented in House of Commons

Supporting image for story: National Beer Garden Day: How many pubs and bars have closed in Shropshire?

National Beer Garden Day: How many pubs and bars have closed in Shropshire?

Supporting image for story: 'We're a couple of tattoo artists from council estates - now we own our own studio in Shrewsbury and we couldn't be happier'

'We're a couple of tattoo artists from council estates - now we own our own studio in Shrewsbury and we couldn't be happier'

Supporting image for story: Action needed to repair 'eyesore' Ludlow building

Action needed to repair 'eyesore' Ludlow building

Education

Supporting image for story: Pupils launch promise auction appeal as they raise funds for South American rugby tour

Pupils launch promise auction appeal as they raise funds for South American rugby tour

Supporting image for story: Telford school forced to close today due to lack of water

Telford school forced to close today due to lack of water

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury primary school praised for 'radical improvements'

Shrewsbury primary school praised for 'radical improvements'

Supporting image for story: 'Leaders plan valuable learning experiences' - Market Drayton nursery upgraded from 'inadequate' by Ofsted

'Leaders plan valuable learning experiences' - Market Drayton nursery upgraded from 'inadequate' by Ofsted

Supporting image for story: The 20 best performing secondary schools in Shropshire based on latest GCSE English and Maths grades

The 20 best performing secondary schools in Shropshire based on latest GCSE English and Maths grades

Supporting image for story: 'A very special place' - Telford specialist school praised for making a difference to lives in glowing Ofsted report

'A very special place' - Telford specialist school praised for making a difference to lives in glowing Ofsted report

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Mazda CX-30 upgrade offers more power and efficiency

Supporting image for story: Aston Martin’s Valhalla makes dynamic debut ahead of Monaco GP

Aston Martin’s Valhalla makes dynamic debut ahead of Monaco GP

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First drive: Smart #5 electric SUV is a very grown up ‘Smart Car’

Supporting image for story: Volvo and Google expand partnership with new Gemini AI connectivity

Volvo and Google expand partnership with new Gemini AI connectivity

Supporting image for story: Dacia Bigster scores just three stars in latest round of Euro NCAP safety tests

Dacia Bigster scores just three stars in latest round of Euro NCAP safety tests

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Peugeot celebrates Pride with unique E-3008 and E-5008