Selling games isn’t exactly child’s play

Selling games isn’t exactly child’s play

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Home Bargains plans £1.5 million revamp for Shrewsbury's former Toys R Us store

Home Bargains plans £1.5 million revamp for Shrewsbury's former Toys R Us store

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50 new jobs as Home Bargains set to take over Shrewsbury's former Toys R Us store

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Jail for man who helped murderer escape from Shropshire

Jail for man who helped murderer escape from Shropshire

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Costa drive-through plan rejected at Shrewsbury Meole Brace Retail Park

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Witness to rise of the Nazis dies at Shropshire home aged 100

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24 new jobs as homeware store to open in Shrewsbury

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Shrewsbury's Meole Brace Roundabout redesign up for two awards

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Shrewsbury Toys R Us store to close in nationwide cull

Meole Brace | Last updated: Dec 4, 2017

Shrewsbury murder: Woman is honoured for brave first aid at scene

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Meole Brace Retail Park owners to investigate traffic issues at Shrewsbury site

Meole Brace | Last updated: Oct 7, 2017

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Meole Brace | Last updated: Oct 4, 2017

Poll result: Second entrance IS needed at Shrewsbury's Meole Brace Retail Park say Star readers

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About Meole Brace

One of Shrewsbury's south-west suburbs, Meole Brace provides everything the shopper can dream of. Meole Brace Retail Park is home to outlets such as Next, M&S Food Hall, Argos and Sainsbury's. The Rea Brook, a tributary of the River Severn, also flows through the area while it also boasts a comprehensive school as well as a primary school and nursery.

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