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Former Shrewsbury shop director sentenced for illegal vape and tobacco sales

The director of a former Shrewsbury shop has been sentenced for the illegal sale of counterfeit tobacco and oversized disposable vapes, plus the sale of a disposable nicotine vape to someone under 18.

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Supporting image for story: Help offered to hundreds of Ricoh staff at risk after firm's 'unsettling' decision to move production from Telford to France

Help offered to hundreds of Ricoh staff at risk after firm's 'unsettling' decision to move production from Telford to France

Supporting image for story: Telford man who slapped baby girl and burst blood vessel in her eye is ordered to do unpaid work

Telford man who slapped baby girl and burst blood vessel in her eye is ordered to do unpaid work

Supporting image for story: Two cars made safe after crash in rural area of Shrewsbury

Two cars made safe after crash in rural area of Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: Met Office issues Shropshire with 40-hour weather warning for heavy rain

Met Office issues Shropshire with 40-hour weather warning for heavy rain

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Labour councillors blast cost of living grant scheme

Shrewsbury Labour councillors blast cost of living grant scheme

Supporting image for story: 'He's a very talented young player' - the Telford schoolboy star given a rare chance at Wolves

'He's a very talented young player' - the Telford schoolboy star given a rare chance at Wolves

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Two cars made safe after crash in rural area of Shrewsbury

West Brom boss makes 'long and hard think' admission about set-up in survival fight

Pigs but no feathers fly for first Radnorshire agricultural show of the season

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Two people taken to hospital after two-car crash near the Shropshire border

Supporting image for story: Future uncertain for Newport café after owner makes 'hard decision' to hand over the keys

Future uncertain for Newport café after owner makes 'hard decision' to hand over the keys

Supporting image for story: Police appeal for help to find man with links to Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton

Police appeal for help to find man with links to Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Firefighters called to Telford primary school to help child with hand stuck in door mechanism

Firefighters called to Telford primary school to help child with hand stuck in door mechanism

Supporting image for story: PM ‘sorry for believing Mandelson’s lies’ as he apologises to Epstein’s victims

PM ‘sorry for believing Mandelson’s lies’ as he apologises to Epstein’s victims

Supporting image for story: Shropshire MPs demand answers over Mandelson appointment amid Epstein probe

Shropshire MPs demand answers over Mandelson appointment amid Epstein probe

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Drug and alcohol treatment charity launches ‘Saving Lives, Together’ campaign to expand life-saving health services

Supporting image for story: Church Stretton care home achieves 'Good' rating from care regulator

Church Stretton care home achieves 'Good' rating from care regulator

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Housing Plus Group becomes official access point for Stop Loan Sharks

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Market Drayton Air Cadet raises £5,300 in 100km challenge

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Uncover a royal mystery in Market Drayton this February

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Last chance for oil heated homes in Shropshire as consultation responses hit 12,000

Sport

Goalkeeper coach Brian Jensen leaves Shrewsbury Town

Goalkeeper coach Brian Jensen has left Shrewsbury Town after more than six-and-a-half years at the club.

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Supporting image for story: Gavin Cowan confident Shrewsbury Town have enough to secure Football League status

Gavin Cowan confident Shrewsbury Town have enough to secure Football League status

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Deal agreed for sale of Wolves defender

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Why Shrewsbury Town's clash with Colchester United will kick-off one minute late this weekend

Supporting image for story: The New Saints make it a hat-trick of new signings in 2026

The New Saints make it a hat-trick of new signings in 2026

Supporting image for story: 'I feel confident' - Jamie Tolley backs Gavin Cowan passion to drive Shrewsbury Town revival

'I feel confident' - Jamie Tolley backs Gavin Cowan passion to drive Shrewsbury Town revival

Supporting image for story: Wolves summer signing edging closer to move away

Wolves summer signing edging closer to move away

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Supporting image for story: Goalkeeper coach Brian Jensen leaves Shrewsbury Town

Goalkeeper coach Brian Jensen leaves Shrewsbury Town

Supporting image for story: 'I feel confident' - Jamie Tolley backs Gavin Cowan passion to drive Shrewsbury Town revival

'I feel confident' - Jamie Tolley backs Gavin Cowan passion to drive Shrewsbury Town revival

Supporting image for story: Gavin Cowan confident Shrewsbury Town have enough to secure Football League status

Gavin Cowan confident Shrewsbury Town have enough to secure Football League status

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Supporting image for story: 'Plenty to play for' but AFC Telford United boss refuses to get carried away

'Plenty to play for' but AFC Telford United boss refuses to get carried away

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United boss proud of reaction from his squad options as stunning form goes on

AFC Telford United boss proud of reaction from his squad options as stunning form goes on

Supporting image for story: Kevin Wilkin hails AFC Telford United for bouncing back from FA Trophy disappointment with latest victory

Kevin Wilkin hails AFC Telford United for bouncing back from FA Trophy disappointment with latest victory

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Deal agreed for sale of Wolves defender

Supporting image for story: 'He's a very talented young player' - the Telford schoolboy star given a rare chance at Wolves

'He's a very talented young player' - the Telford schoolboy star given a rare chance at Wolves

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Wolves summer signing edging closer to move away

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

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Latest Shrewsbury Town update: Gavin Cowan appointed head coach

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Pigs but no feathers fly for first Radnorshire agricultural show of the season

Entries have opened for the popular pig show and several other sections at the 2026 Llanbister Show, the first of the local season, on Bank Holiday Monday, May 25

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Supporting image for story: Various attractions are planned for Kington’s big Armed Forces Day 2026 event

Various attractions are planned for Kington’s big Armed Forces Day 2026 event

Supporting image for story: Historic race day confirmed at Wolverhampton as dual horse and greyhound fixture set to be a UK first

Historic race day confirmed at Wolverhampton as dual horse and greyhound fixture set to be a UK first

Supporting image for story: 'Bros was my secret pleasure!' Dicky Dodd's confession as he prepares to host 80s night at Molineux

'Bros was my secret pleasure!' Dicky Dodd's confession as he prepares to host 80s night at Molineux

Supporting image for story: Herefordshire submits bold county-wide partnership bid for UK City of Culture 2029

Herefordshire submits bold county-wide partnership bid for UK City of Culture 2029

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Powys planners refuse proposal to upgrade wi-fi in historic Newtown pub

Supporting image for story: Get ready to have the time of your life - Dirty Dancing in Concert is coming to Birmingham

Get ready to have the time of your life - Dirty Dancing in Concert is coming to Birmingham

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Jim Jones All Stars are back with new album - and they're ready for a 'Cat Fight' in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Winners of the Knighton Town Silver Band 100 Club draw, have been selected for February

Winners of the Knighton Town Silver Band 100 Club draw, have been selected for February

Supporting image for story: Perfect models of buildings created by a Powys Lego enthusiast wow members of the WI

Perfect models of buildings created by a Powys Lego enthusiast wow members of the WI

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Four groups to run Kington community charity shop throughout February

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Peppa Pig and family bringing 'oinktastic' stage show to Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn - here's when

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'I made cocktails with Jason Momoa at Harvey Nichols in Birmingham and couldn't believe the Hollywood star's favourite tipple'

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Florence + the Machine at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham this week - tickets, times, setlist and everything you need to know

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Housing Plus Group becomes official access point for Stop Loan Sharks

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Former Shrewsbury shop director sentenced for illegal vape and tobacco sales

Supporting image for story: Police appeal for help to find man with links to Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton

Police appeal for help to find man with links to Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton

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Motorist, 46, who drove in Telford after taking cannabis gets road ban

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Men who racially abused Oswestry worker in 'tirade' are sentenced at court

Supporting image for story: Telford man who slapped baby girl and burst blood vessel in her eye is ordered to do unpaid work

Telford man who slapped baby girl and burst blood vessel in her eye is ordered to do unpaid work

Business

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Five Powys businesses named as finalists in the 2026 Countryside Alliance Awards for Wales

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Church Stretton care home achieves 'Good' rating from care regulator

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Housing Plus Group becomes official access point for Stop Loan Sharks

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JLR suffers further losses after lengthy cyber attack impact

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Shropshire showcase to help artisan businesses

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Telford pub's plan for 'high-quality fish and chip shop' backed by Government funding to improve deprived neighbourhood

Education

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'Warm, homely and nurturing' Shropshire village nursery praised by Ofsted after disputed 'inadequate' rating

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Shropshire retro: 23 photos that bring school life in the 1960s and 1970s back to life

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Webinars to target future hospitality and food and drink apprentices

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

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Shropshire college delegation set for House of Lords reception

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