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Young farmer died following crash on way home from agricultural festival after friends drank and drove

A young farmer died following a crash on the way home from a major Shropshire agricultural festival after his two friends drank and drove.

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Supporting image for story: Telford man to appear at crown court accused of possessing indecent images of children

Telford man to appear at crown court accused of possessing indecent images of children

Supporting image for story: Lucky Shrewsbury primary school pupils see ice cream dreams created for real by local business

Lucky Shrewsbury primary school pupils see ice cream dreams created for real by local business

Supporting image for story: Another £1.3m needed for council's Ludlow biochar scheme as huge costs rise confirmed

Another £1.3m needed for council's Ludlow biochar scheme as huge costs rise confirmed

Supporting image for story: 'Small but mighty' village primary school celebrates outstanding Ofsted turnaround

'Small but mighty' village primary school celebrates outstanding Ofsted turnaround

Supporting image for story: Motorcyclist, 62, who died after being 'hit by van' near Shrewsbury is named as inquest is opened

Motorcyclist, 62, who died after being 'hit by van' near Shrewsbury is named as inquest is opened

Supporting image for story: Historic hotel and golf course near Bridgnorth that closed five years ago is up for sale

Historic hotel and golf course near Bridgnorth that closed five years ago is up for sale

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Shrewsbury Town: Michael Appleton discusses transfer ‘setback’ and the possibility of new faces

Michael Appleton says Shrewsbury Town have had a small 'setback' with the arrival of their sixth signing of the summer, but he is hopeful it can be done next week.

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