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From Shirehall to Thomas Telford - the Shropshire faces and places which could feature on new UK banknotes

The Bank of England is set to launch the biggest redesign of banknotes in 50 years - and noteworthy figures and places from Shropshire have the chance to be featured on the new currency.

Supporting image for story: From Shirehall to Thomas Telford - the Shropshire faces and places which could feature on new UK banknotes

Supporting image for story: I visited a homely and rural town where 'everyone knows everyone' and community spirit is a priority

I visited a homely and rural town where 'everyone knows everyone' and community spirit is a priority

Supporting image for story: 'It's been a steep learning curve and there have been flashpoints!' Shrewsbury MP reflects on a year in office

'It's been a steep learning curve and there have been flashpoints!' Shrewsbury MP reflects on a year in office

Supporting image for story: I visited a quirky Shropshire town in 'the new Cotswolds' and found bucolic charm - and award-winning haggis

I visited a quirky Shropshire town in 'the new Cotswolds' and found bucolic charm - and award-winning haggis

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

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

Supporting image for story: Meet the Shrewsbury music producer and composer who can play nine instruments

Meet the Shrewsbury music producer and composer who can play nine instruments

Supporting image for story: I visited a friendly Shropshire market town which makes everyone feel welcome and has 'everything on its doorstep'

I visited a friendly Shropshire market town which makes everyone feel welcome and has 'everything on its doorstep'

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Supporting image for story: 'I'm a best-selling thriller author based in Shropshire - here's what to expect from my new book'

'I'm a best-selling thriller author based in Shropshire - here's what to expect from my new book'

Supporting image for story: 'On the weekend it's like a big party' - We explored a small village near Telford with a thriving pub scene

'On the weekend it's like a big party' - We explored a small village near Telford with a thriving pub scene

Supporting image for story: Travel review: I enjoyed a luxurious meal and spa experience at Carden Park in Cheshire

Travel review: I enjoyed a luxurious meal and spa experience at Carden Park in Cheshire

Supporting image for story: Increasing awareness is key to protecting Shropshire’s wild mammals

Increasing awareness is key to protecting Shropshire’s wild mammals

Supporting image for story: 'I created my dream home crafting business in Shropshire from a hobby I fell in love with while on maternity leave'

'I created my dream home crafting business in Shropshire from a hobby I fell in love with while on maternity leave'

Supporting image for story: Animal magic at the heart of Telford author's new books

Animal magic at the heart of Telford author's new books

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury eight-year-old becomes a published author

Shrewsbury eight-year-old becomes a published author

Supporting image for story: I stayed the night at the oldest hotel in Wales after its £3million refurbishment - here's my verdict

I stayed the night at the oldest hotel in Wales after its £3million refurbishment - here's my verdict

Supporting image for story: Covid leads to bird photography passion for Mark

Covid leads to bird photography passion for Mark

Supporting image for story: 'I saw the likes' - Meet Shropshire's 29-year-old 'TikTok vicar' connecting with younger generations on social media

'I saw the likes' - Meet Shropshire's 29-year-old 'TikTok vicar' connecting with younger generations on social media

UK News

Supporting image for story: Political activist Tommy Robinson to appear in court charged with harassment

Political activist Tommy Robinson to appear in court charged with harassment

Supporting image for story: MPs declare more than £1m of gifts and hospitality in year since election

MPs declare more than £1m of gifts and hospitality in year since election

Supporting image for story: Labour sees biggest first-year poll drop for governing party since 1990s

Labour sees biggest first-year poll drop for governing party since 1990s

Supporting image for story: Starmer faces Labour turmoil and global volatility as he marks year in Number 10

Starmer faces Labour turmoil and global volatility as he marks year in Number 10

Supporting image for story: Four charged by counter terrorism police after planes damaged at RAF base

Four charged by counter terrorism police after planes damaged at RAF base

Supporting image for story: New NHS 10-year-plan marks start of ‘major renewal of Britain’, Starmer pledges

New NHS 10-year-plan marks start of ‘major renewal of Britain’, Starmer pledges

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Celebrities and rugby stars complete cycle for MND research in Dublin

Celebrities and rugby stars complete cycle for MND research in Dublin

Supporting image for story: Children’s character Zog is celebrated on Royal Mint 50p coins

Children’s character Zog is celebrated on Royal Mint 50p coins

Supporting image for story: Europe’s first museum of contemporary Palestinian art opens in Edinburgh

Europe’s first museum of contemporary Palestinian art opens in Edinburgh

Supporting image for story: Primary school pupils begin reading partnership with Ukrainian children

Primary school pupils begin reading partnership with Ukrainian children

Supporting image for story: Partially-sighted man to travel across UK to raise funds for Fife charity

Partially-sighted man to travel across UK to raise funds for Fife charity

Supporting image for story: Co Antrim pupils building lasting links with Ukrainian school

Co Antrim pupils building lasting links with Ukrainian school

World News

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on breakfasts, burglars and a big bang from the bunker-busters

Peter Rhodes on breakfasts, burglars and a big bang from the bunker-busters

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail after mixed verdict clears him of some charges

Supporting image for story: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail after mixed verdict clears him of some charges

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail after mixed verdict clears him of some charges

Supporting image for story: Benjamin Netanyahu vows ‘there will be no Hamas’ in post-war Gaza

Benjamin Netanyahu vows ‘there will be no Hamas’ in post-war Gaza

Supporting image for story: Australia cancels Kanye West’s visa over release of Heil Hitler single

Australia cancels Kanye West’s visa over release of Heil Hitler single

Supporting image for story: Hamas ‘ready for a ceasefire’ but only if a deal ends the war in Gaza

Hamas ‘ready for a ceasefire’ but only if a deal ends the war in Gaza