Jailed: Shropshire danger driver killed great-gran in crash after drinking most of a bottle of wine

Jailed: Shropshire danger driver killed great-gran in crash after drinking most of a bottle of wine

An ex-army man from Shropshire who drank most of a bottle of wine before getting behind the wheel of his company's van and causing a crash that led to the death of a beloved great-grandmother has been jailed for four years.

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No reversing train changes for Shropshire

No reversing train changes for Shropshire

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Transport Minister steps into row over axing of stopping train through Shropshire

Transport Minister steps into row over axing of stopping train through Shropshire

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Traditional-style makeover plan for Shropshire railway station

Traditional-style makeover plan for Shropshire railway station

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Shropshire poppy sellers aiming to raise £555,000

Shropshire poppy sellers aiming to raise £555,000

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£1 million appeal for student bungalows at Shropshire college

£1 million appeal for student bungalows at Shropshire college

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Masterchef skills for Shropshire college students

Masterchef skills for Shropshire college students

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Petition to reverse Shropshire train service cuts launched

Petition to reverse Shropshire train service cuts launched

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Turning turtle for the Big Draw

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Building up a picture of wartime cinema based on Shropshire's Globe

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New London to Shropshire train

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Fears over train service cuts for Shropshire

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Lottery-funded project to hold public meeting

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Loose dog bites three children in playground near Oswestry

Gobowen | Last updated: Oct 8, 2019

Five taken to hospital after two-car crash on A5

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A5 death crash driver had health problems, inquest told

Gobowen | Last updated: Sep 23, 2019

New pool for specialist college near Oswestry

Gobowen | Last updated: Sep 18, 2019

Shropshire college told to act on serious safety fears

Gobowen | Last updated: Sep 10, 2019

Man died weeks after being struck by van in Gobowen

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Hunt for kind-hearted little boy who made present for train driver

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About Gobowen

A large village near Oswestry, Gobowen is probably best known for its railway station but has a variety of other amenities including its local shops, churches and pub. The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital is also sited nearby.

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Business

‘Bullying’ Telford boss jailed for conning elderly and vulnerable clients out of thousands

‘Bullying’ Telford boss jailed for conning elderly and vulnerable clients out of thousands

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Trading Standards welcome prosecution of Telford company boss

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Coffee shop to open at Telford shopping centre, creating 15 jobs

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Education

'The processes have left staff feeling angry': Telford headteacher hits back at critical Ofsted report

'The processes have left staff feeling angry': Telford headteacher hits back at critical Ofsted report

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Furry little friends join Market Drayton school

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'Any fool can go to university': Telford college head says schools need to take new approach

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Property

Housing masterplan created for Shropshire Council gains recognition at awards ceremony

Housing masterplan created for Shropshire Council gains recognition at awards ceremony

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Seventy-two Telford flats face demolition over structural problems and damp

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Former primary school near Shrewsbury up for sale - playground included

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Motors

All new cars to be fitted with breathalyser tech from 2022

All new cars to be fitted with breathalyser tech from 2022

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Tesla to build battery factory in Germany rather than UK over Brexit uncertainty

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McLaren reveals 804bhp, £1.4m Elva roadster

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Chirk

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