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Emergency services rush to rescue woman from Ellesmere canal

A woman was rescued from the canal in Ellesmere during the early hours of Friday.

Ellesmere|3 hours ago

Girl, 17, who died after car hit tree near Much Wenlock is named

Much Wenlock|3 hours ago

Festive shoplifter handed electronic tag and curfew to keep him at home for Christmas

Crime|3 hours ago

Shrewsbury woman who crashed BMW after drinking then went home gets large fine and long ban

Crime|8 hours ago

Derelict pub set to have new gourmet lease of life after £1 million investment

Food and Drink|3 hours ago

Jailed: Telford man damaged woman's cars and home in separate attacks

Crime|3 hours ago

Woman denies stealing family jewellery and cash in Telford burglaries

Crime|3 hours ago

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Emergency services rush to rescue woman from Ellesmere canal

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Telford|3 hours ago

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Shrewsbury|3 hours ago

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Bridgnorth|Dec 6

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Mid Wales|Dec 5

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Shrewsbury|Dec 4

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Derelict pub set to have new gourmet lease of life after £1 million investment

An entrepreneur is investing more than £1 million into transforming a derelict pub on the Staffordshire/Shropshire border into a gourmet restaurant and bar.

Food and Drink|3 hours ago

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Bridgnorth|15 hours ago

'Devastating' for traders as Shrewsbury market is cancelled over predicted 50mph winds

Shrewsbury|17 hours ago

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Shrewsbury|17 hours ago

Festive shoplifter handed electronic tag and curfew to keep him at home for Christmas

Crime|3 hours ago

Shrewsbury woman who crashed BMW after drinking then went home gets large fine and long ban

Crime|8 hours ago

Jailed: Telford man damaged woman's cars and home in separate attacks

Crime|3 hours ago

Woman denies stealing family jewellery and cash in Telford burglaries

Crime|3 hours ago

Telford thief who stole smart speakers and meat must pay money back and do drugs rehab

Crime|3 hours ago

Four year ban, curfew, electronic tag and alcohol treatment course for drink driver

Leominster|3 hours ago

Student accommodation plan for historic building in Newport High Street

Newport|3 hours ago

Telford housebuilder provides generous support for local charity

Cost of living|17 hours ago

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Business|18 hours ago

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Business|22 hours ago

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Ofsted reports|3 hours ago

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Newport|3 hours ago

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Education|14 hours ago

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Education|Dec 7

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Gobowen|16 hours ago

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Politics|3 hours ago

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Politics|20 hours ago

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Shrewsbury|Dec 7