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Shrewsbury murder trial: Prue Leith Cooking School graduate was found dead in blood-stained sleeping bag with brain haemorrhage and 17 rib fractures

A Prue Leith Cooking School graduate and talented chef who lost his career to addiction was found dead in a blood-stained sleeping bag, "murdered" by an “alcoholic", a court heard.

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Second man cleared of the murder of rapper shot dead outside Telford gym

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury man, 27, who collapsed and died at a gym had cardiac arrest after taking steroids

Shrewsbury man, 27, who collapsed and died at a gym had cardiac arrest after taking steroids

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Shrewsbury murder trial: Jury sworn in ahead of trial of man accused of killing chef

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Telford homeowner has right to turn house into HM0 - planners rule despite objections

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