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Fewer Covid vaccinations given in Shropshire than anywhere else in England, figures show

Telford | 16 hours ago

House party fines increased to £800 in crackdown on illegal gatherings

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New Powys vaccination centre up and running

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Bars and restaurants should stay shut until May, researchers suggest

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Just under a quarter of over-80s have received Covid-19 jab in Wales

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Shrewsbury braced for flooding - with river levels expected to reach the peak seen last February and March

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‘Absolutely crucial’ to follow lockdown rules in light of new study, says Johnson

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Eleven further coronavirus deaths at health trusts in Shropshire and Powys

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Gavin Williamson ‘certainly hopes’ schools in England will reopen before Easter

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Leaving Shirehall is 'golden opportunity' for Shropshire Council, says deputy leader

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JAILED: 18 years behind bars for Telford man after teen stabbed in Wellington

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House party fines increased to £800 in crackdown on illegal gatherings

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Jail warning after man broke restraining order

Whitchurch | Jan 21, 2021

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The Works warns of fears for the future amid Covid restrictions

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Ellesmere | 4 hours ago

Hotel granted permission to host business units

Much Wenlock | 17 hours ago

Education

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Consultation for vllage school to become Welsh medium

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Coronavirus | 20 hours ago

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Call to buy Coalbrookdale foundry site to save it from 100 homes plan

Ironbridge | 19 hours ago

Average UK house price hits record high of £250,000

UK News | Jan 20, 2021

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Wellington | Jan 20, 2021

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Shrewsbury | Jan 6, 2021

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Shropshire hospitals boss: 'Effective partnerships needed as we prepare for winter'

Medical director at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Dr Arne Rose, describes the trust's recovery efforts and how it is preparing for winter.

Telford | Aug 5, 2020

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Peter Rhodes | Jan 21, 2021

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Peter Rhodes | Jan 20, 2021

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Opinions | Jan 20, 2021

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Peter Rhodes | Jan 19, 2021

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Opinions | Jan 19, 2021

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Readers' letters | Jan 19, 2021

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Readers' letters | Jan 18, 2021

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