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Going through the mill: Inside the world of 'essay farms'

Going through the mill: Inside the world of 'essay farms'

Living on coffee, late nights poring over books in the library and sweating over meeting a deadline are all part and parcel of being a university student.

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Apr 19, 2019

A Coalport plate full of family memories

A Coalport plate full of family memories

Nostalgia | Last updated: Apr 19, 2019

Ready to rock stage again: Erasure's Andy Bell talks ahead of Let’s Rock in Shrewsbury

Ready to rock stage again: Erasure's Andy Bell talks ahead of Let’s Rock in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Apr 18, 2019

Severn Hospice cuts: Telford patients worry about loss of funding

Severn Hospice cuts: Telford patients worry about loss of funding

Telford | Last updated: Apr 18, 2019

'He died twice on the floor': Shrewsbury mother recalls her terror as son choked on toy ball at family home

'He died twice on the floor': Shrewsbury mother recalls her terror as son choked on toy ball at family home

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Apr 18, 2019

When an All Blacks star married a Dawley bride in Telford

When an All Blacks star married a Dawley bride in Telford

Dawley | Last updated: Apr 16, 2019

Hillsborough disaster still casts shadow over football

Hillsborough disaster still casts shadow over football

In-depth | Last updated: Apr 15, 2019

Well, fancy hat! Oldbury's Kerry Jane Aston designs eye-catching headwear for top events

Well, fancy hat! Oldbury's Kerry Jane Aston designs eye-catching headwear for top events

Features | Last updated: Apr 14, 2019

War hero died as he thanked the troops

War hero died as he thanked the troops

Features | Last updated: Apr 13, 2019

Old age doesn't mean listening to Mantovani, says DJ Liz

Old age doesn't mean listening to Mantovani, says DJ Liz

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Apr 13, 2019

Forest Live 2019: Jack Savoretti talks ahead of Cannock Chase show

Forest Live 2019: Jack Savoretti talks ahead of Cannock Chase show

Music | Last updated: Apr 13, 2019

David Essex talks ahead of Legends Live tour in Birmingham

David Essex talks ahead of Legends Live tour in Birmingham

Music | Last updated: Apr 12, 2019

MS doesn’t keep Shropshire showjumper out of the saddle

MS doesn’t keep Shropshire showjumper out of the saddle

Oswestry | Last updated: Apr 12, 2019

On the ball Carol spots dad

Nostalgia | Last updated: Apr 12, 2019

Phil took no chances at navy base's wild VE Day celebrations

Phil took no chances at navy base's wild VE Day celebrations

Nostalgia | Last updated: Apr 12, 2019

St George's Day 2019: Top places to celebrate in the Midlands and Shropshire

St George's Day 2019: Top places to celebrate in the Midlands and Shropshire

Features | Last updated: Apr 12, 2019

Game of Thrones: Get ready for the return of the show with season eight bingo

Game of Thrones: Get ready for the return of the show with season eight bingo

Features | Last updated: Apr 15, 2019

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