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Inquests opened into deaths of three teenagers who died in tragic crash near Shifnal

Inquests into the deaths of three teenagers who died after a car crash have been opened.

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Scores of tributes have been placed at the scene of the tragedy.

Ryan Twardun. Photo: West Mercia Police

'One of the most dangerous' offenders urged to hand himself in after woman 'hit over the head with a glass' in Newport

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E Vape Shop Ltd, High Street, Shrewsbury. Photo: Google

Shop director fined after illegal vapes and tobacco found concealed in Shrewsbury store

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Long Mynd, Church Stretton

Firefighters scrambled to second Long Mynd fire this week

Tourists visiting North Wales are being urged to let the train and buses take the strain

Rail line between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth to close for almost two weeks - here is what you need to know

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Do you recognise these bikes? Police release images of illegal motorbike users plaguing a Telford housing estate

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Shrewsbury on Thursday morning

Warm weather kick-starts spring in Shropshire as workers urged to take a mood-boosting break in nature

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Josh (left) and Edward (right) with their YESS certificates.

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The Crown Inn in Newcastle on Clun

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The Bailey Head, Oswestry. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

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