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48-hour dispersal order issued for Telford neighbourhood after spike in ‘youths causing antisocial behaviour’

Police have issued a 48-hour dispersal order in response to an increase in antisocial behaviour in the Sutton Hill area of Telford.

A 48-hour dispersal order is in place for Sutton Hill, Telford. Photo: Google

An artist’s impression showing how a new hotel could look - looking north along Roushill.

New image reveals how Shrewsbury's new Riverside could look as next stage of major project gets green light

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Latest phase of Shrewsbury's Riverside redevelopment is approved despite flooding concerns

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Driver dies in crash on rural road, police confirm

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Pippa White, 29, is a priest in Whitchurch. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

'What manhood looks like is shifting': Shropshire's 'TikTok priest' on why young men are turning towards religion

Oswestry Goldsmiths on Church Street. Photo: Google

Man charged after 'axe' robbery at Oswestry jewellery shop

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The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Woman admits dangerous driving on the M54

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The dispersal sale exceeded £2 million.

Dispersal sale of tractors and farm machines exceeds £2m in Shropshire company's largest auction ever

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A retired Church in Wales priest has pleaded guilty to possessing and making indecent images of children

Retired Church in Wales priest admits making and possessing indecent images of children

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A CGI rendering of how the proposed Hereford Transport Hub will look (Hereford Council)

Telford builder McPhillips lands £10m contract to build major transport hub

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MP's outrage at scale of sewage dumped in the region's waterways - Severn Trent knows there is 'work to be done'

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Crews scramble to village on English/Welsh border to reports of barn on fire with livestock inside

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A possible wildlife crime is being investigated by West Mercia Police in Kington

A possible wildlife crime is being investigated by West Mercia Police in Kington

A possible wildlife crime is being investigated by West Mercia Police in Kington

A 48-hour dispersal order is in place for Sutton Hill, Telford. Photo: Google

48-hour dispersal order issued for Telford neighbourhood after spike in ‘youths causing antisocial behaviour’

Whitchurch man one of 12 charged over supply of drugs in Chester

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Castle Street, Shrewsbury. Photo: Google

Man charged with assault on police officer in Shrewsbury town centre

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Oswestry Goldsmiths on Church Street. Photo: Google

Man charged after 'axe' robbery at Oswestry jewellery shop

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Reports will be prepared on a Powys man and woman who turned up at court after warrants were issued for them previously

Reports will be prepared on a Powys man and woman who turned up at court after warrants were issued for them previously

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A man accused of racing in a convoy of three vehicles hitting speeds of over 100mph on a Mid Wales road, has appeared in court

A man accused of racing in a convoy of three vehicles hitting speeds of over 100mph on a Mid Wales road, has appeared in court

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Storage giant’s Easter Egg delivery is a chocolate treat for busy food bank

A consignment of Easter Eggs has provided some chocolate cheer for people using a busy Herefordshire foodbank.

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Leominster Food Bank Trustee and volunteer Anne Clarke receives a delivery of Easter Eggs from Lock Stock Self-Storage Area Manager Richard Warner.

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Shrewsbury-based independent garage, Halfway House, has announced plans to grow business to 11 sites within seven years, starting with a £45,000 investment in a state-of-the-art second facility in Shrewsbury.

“Go big or go bust” says independent garage owner upon expansion

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Jess and Scott Woodland, The Hosts Pantry

Luxury recipe-box company from north Shropshire bags 'Best in UK' award

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Latest phase of Shrewsbury's Riverside redevelopment is approved despite flooding concerns

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TG Concrete's site in Maesbury Road, Oswestry (Google)

'Business is booming!' North Shropshire concrete firm to install huge new silo as part of 'milestone' expansion

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A CGI rendering of how the proposed Hereford Transport Hub will look (Hereford Council)

Telford builder McPhillips lands £10m contract to build major transport hub

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I visited Telford's 'scenic suburbia' to find out what locals love about Lawley

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Wem's high street. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

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Rev Pippa White of Whitchurch. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

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Kim Fawke at Telford Parkrun

Telford parkrun's modest 'star' Kim Fawke celebrates 500th day of volunteering at popular weekly run events

Three Puma helicopters have flown over Shropshire today. Picture: Jonny Morris.

Watch Puma RAF helicopters fly over Cosford airbase on farewell tour

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Oswestry School has raised more than £30k for a new performing arts centre. Photo: Oswestry School/Google

Oswestry school raises £30k in 24 hours for new performing arts centre - here's what it will look like

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The Guildhall in Shrewsbury, the headquarters of Shropshire Council.

Church school given permission for work at former golf club

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Oswestry care home brings generations together to celebrate Global Intergenerational Week

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Shropshire schools' drops in GCSE results since before Covid are among worst in the country - study

Builth Wells Town Council has signed a nursery’s lease to enable them to continue to operate from the Riverside Community Centre

Builth Wells Town Council has signed a nursery’s lease to enable them to continue to operate from the Riverside Community Centre

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The building plot for sale off Southall Road in Dawley. Picture: Rightmove/Auction Hammer Midlands.

Telford plot with permission for three dwellings to be auctioned with low guide price next week

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Shackerley Mill House and Shackerley Mill in Albrighton has been listed for sale. Picture: Rightmove/Halls.

Stunning four-bed home and three-storey former mill in Albrighton are listed for sale

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The two-bedroom home in Oswestry will be sold at auction in June. Picture: Rightmove/Bowen.

Property 'ideal as first home or investment' to be auctioned with low guide price

The three-bedroom property in Telford will be auctioned in May. Picture: Rightmove/Bond Wolfe.

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