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Newport Carnival lives up to 'bigger than ever' pledge on a 'proud' day for the town as thousands turn out

This year's Newport Carnival certainly lived up to the promise of being "bigger than ever" as civic leaders hailed a "proud" day for the town.

Supporting image for story: Newport Carnival lives up to 'bigger than ever' pledge on a 'proud' day for the town as thousands turn out

Supporting image for story: Police stumble on abandoned car near Oswestry - then seize it after curious officer makes unusual discovery

Police stumble on abandoned car near Oswestry - then seize it after curious officer makes unusual discovery

Supporting image for story: Father and son from near Ludlow convicted of sex crimes - one is jailed for 18 years

Father and son from near Ludlow convicted of sex crimes - one is jailed for 18 years

Supporting image for story: Hospitals in Shropshire get big cash boosts to address 'critical' infrastructure and safety risks in buildings

Hospitals in Shropshire get big cash boosts to address 'critical' infrastructure and safety risks in buildings

Supporting image for story: Young driver taken to hospital after car crashes into wooden barn on Staffordshire/Shropshire border

Young driver taken to hospital after car crashes into wooden barn on Staffordshire/Shropshire border

Supporting image for story: Telford Poundland milkshake thief who had knife in his 'manbag' avoids prison after being caught by undercover cop

Telford Poundland milkshake thief who had knife in his 'manbag' avoids prison after being caught by undercover cop

Supporting image for story: 'I'm the last person in the world I thought would get this' - Shropshire gymnastics coach, entrepreneur and fundraisers among those recognised in King's Birthday Honours

'I'm the last person in the world I thought would get this' - Shropshire gymnastics coach, entrepreneur and fundraisers among those recognised in King's Birthday Honours

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Newport Carnival lives up to 'bigger than ever' pledge on a 'proud' day for the town as thousands turn out

Wolves have 'strong interest' in Spanish attacking midfielder

Newport Carnival lives up to 'bigger than ever' pledge on a 'proud' day for the town as thousands turn out

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I visited a Telford buffet promising the world on a plate and found good flavours and great service

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Sport

Shrewsbury Town pitch size alterations depend on one factor says Richard O’Donnell

Shrewsbury Town do have a pitch size in mind ahead of the new campaign but it will depend on the type of players they recruit, says Richard O’Donnell.

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Wolves have 'strong interest' in Spanish attacking midfielder

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Comment: Liam Dooley gives hope of a Shrewsbury ‘resurgence’ in his latest fan letter

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Newport Carnival lives up to 'bigger than ever' pledge on a 'proud' day for the town as thousands turn out

This year's Newport Carnival certainly lived up to the promise of being "bigger than ever" as civic leaders hailed a "proud" day for the town.

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Cricket Charity Fun Day in Acton Scott

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JCB returns to Royal Welsh Show with new farm machines

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'This unique piece of local history is back in action!' Telford steam tram returns to service after six years

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Bridgnorth's popular teddy bear's picnic to make a return

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I visited a Telford buffet promising the world on a plate and found good flavours and great service

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“There is no greater pleasure than seeing your work in other places" says Shrewsbury artist who loves colour

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Film Talk: How To Train Your Dragon remake looking to soar to dizzy heights

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Fashion lovers were wowed at a sensational outdoor catwalk show in Birmingham - with talented designers you may know

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These seven sensational Shropshire restaurants have been named among the UK’s best by the experts from the Michelin Guide

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Shropshire's RAF Museum begins huge mission to relocate historic objects to new collections hub providing first public viewing

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Bridgnorth Pride to return this weekend – here is everything you need to know

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On-farm event sees farmers call for Rural Crime Inspector in Dyfed-Powys

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Cross-county police forces partner for joint operation to tackle poaching and rural crime

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Police stumble on abandoned car near Oswestry - then seize it after curious officer makes unusual discovery

Supporting image for story: Telford Poundland milkshake thief who had knife in his 'manbag' avoids prison after being caught by undercover cop

Telford Poundland milkshake thief who had knife in his 'manbag' avoids prison after being caught by undercover cop

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Awards recognise leading Welsh training company’s apprenticeship stars

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College food stars rose to the occasion at national awards ceremony

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