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Jeremy Corbyn in Shropshire: Government failing on rural crime and homelessness

Jeremy Corbyn in Shropshire: Government failing on rural crime and homelessness

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn attacked the Government's record on rural crime and homelessness during a visit to Shropshire.

Newport | Last updated: Aug 15, 2018

Corbyn: Ex-Shrewsbury mayor could be expelled over anti-Semitism

Corbyn: Ex-Shrewsbury mayor could be expelled over anti-Semitism

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Aug 15, 2018

Out-of-court deal after councillor accused of taking water supply

Out-of-court deal after councillor accused of taking water supply

Mid Wales | Last updated: Aug 15, 2018

Shrewsbury MP in Future Fit plea as Telford Tories back option two

Shrewsbury MP in Future Fit plea as Telford Tories back option two

Telford | Last updated: Aug 14, 2018

Jeremy Corbyn 'inspired' on return to Shropshire for two-day visit

Jeremy Corbyn 'inspired' on return to Shropshire for two-day visit

Telford | Last updated: Aug 14, 2018

'Government homeless funding not enough' - Shrewsbury councillor

'Government homeless funding not enough' - Shrewsbury councillor

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Aug 14, 2018

North of county gets 10 times as much capital spending as south

North of county gets 10 times as much capital spending as south

Bridgnorth | Last updated: Aug 14, 2018

Shock poll as 60 per cent of readers back second EU referendum

Shock poll as 60 per cent of readers back second EU referendum

Politics | Last updated: Aug 13, 2018

Elderly 'to be hit hard' by Shropshire Council customer service closures

Elderly 'to be hit hard' by Shropshire Council customer service closures

News | Last updated: Aug 13, 2018

Legal challenge to PCC's fire authority takeover could be heard in coming months

Legal challenge to PCC's fire authority takeover could be heard in coming months

Politics | Last updated: Aug 13, 2018

Shropshire Star comment: Reduce impact of council 'shop' closures

Shropshire Star comment: Reduce impact of council 'shop' closures

Opinions | Last updated: Aug 13, 2018

Revealed: North of Shropshire gets 10 times more capital spending than south

Revealed: North of Shropshire gets 10 times more capital spending than south

North Shropshire | Last updated: Aug 10, 2018

Lib Dem councillor welcomes parking charge re-think

Lib Dem councillor welcomes parking charge re-think

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Aug 10, 2018

Push to cut business rates in Shrewsbury

Push to cut business rates in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Aug 10, 2018

Tackling rough sleeping in Shrewsbury ‘a priority’ - councillor

Tackling rough sleeping in Shrewsbury ‘a priority’ - councillor

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Aug 9, 2018

Nearly 600 assaults on West Mercia Police officers in just 12 months

Nearly 600 assaults on West Mercia Police officers in just 12 months

Crime | Last updated: Aug 9, 2018

Bridgnorth car park battle cost Shropshire Council more than £4,000

Bridgnorth car park battle cost Shropshire Council more than £4,000

Bridgnorth | Last updated: Aug 9, 2018

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