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Telford child sexual exploitation inquiry could begin in September - with victims giving evidence

Telford child sexual exploitation inquiry could begin in September - with victims giving evidence

Victims of child sexual exploitation in Telford will give evidence to an independent inquiry this autumn, it was revealed today.

Telford | Last updated: Jun 23, 2018

New Lord Hill statue could be created alongside Shirehall revamp

New Lord Hill statue could be created alongside Shirehall revamp

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Jun 22, 2018

Shropshire parking changes: Shrewsbury businessman wants 1,000 to join him in protest march

Shropshire parking changes: Shrewsbury businessman wants 1,000 to join him in protest march

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Jun 22, 2018

Brexit means Brexit . . . doesn't it?

Brexit means Brexit . . . doesn't it?

Politics | Last updated: Jun 22, 2018

Rethink announced over parts of Shropshire's new car parking policy

Rethink announced over parts of Shropshire's new car parking policy

Transport | Last updated: Jun 22, 2018

Ironbridge Power Station sale: Public to be consulted on redevelopment

Ironbridge Power Station sale: Public to be consulted on redevelopment

Ironbridge | Last updated: Jun 22, 2018

Brexit vote - two years on: 'We have wasted a strong position'

Brexit vote - two years on: 'We have wasted a strong position'

Ludlow | Last updated: Jun 22, 2018

Brexit vote - two years on: 'Move will make us all poorer'

Brexit vote - two years on: 'Move will make us all poorer'

Telford | Last updated: Jun 22, 2018

£5 million left over by Shropshire schools

£5 million left over by Shropshire schools

Education | Last updated: Jun 22, 2018

Shropshire fire bosses in £70,000 fund to fight merger

Shropshire fire bosses in £70,000 fund to fight merger

Crime | Last updated: Jun 22, 2018

‘Nothing to fear’ over Shropshire car parking changes, say officials

‘Nothing to fear’ over Shropshire car parking changes, say officials

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Jun 21, 2018

Telford child sexual exploitation inquiry plan moves forward

Telford child sexual exploitation inquiry plan moves forward

Telford | Last updated: Jun 21, 2018

Multi-storey 'the only solution' over Bridgnorth parking problems

Multi-storey 'the only solution' over Bridgnorth parking problems

Bridgnorth | Last updated: Jun 21, 2018

Shropshire courts chaos: 'Teething problems' recognised with changes to legal system

Shropshire courts chaos: 'Teething problems' recognised with changes to legal system

Telford | Last updated: Jun 21, 2018

Political column - June 21

Politics | Last updated: Jun 21, 2018

Ironbridge Power Station sale: Regeneration a ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’

Ironbridge Power Station sale: Regeneration a ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’

Ironbridge | Last updated: Jun 20, 2018

Cannabis: Government needs to wake up and change the law urges Roy

Cannabis: Government needs to wake up and change the law urges Roy

Oswestry | Last updated: Jun 20, 2018

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UK News

UK tumbles in list of most desirable countries to work in

The study also found that more UK residents than ever before are prepared to move abroad for work.

UK News | Last updated: 1 hour ago

Harry travels to Lesotho to open community hall

Harry travels to Lesotho to open community hall

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What the papers say – June 25

What the papers say – June 25

UK News | Last updated: 6 hours ago

Viral news

This man travelled around Tibet dressed as Boba Fett and the photos are glorious

This man travelled around Tibet dressed as Boba Fett and the photos are glorious

Viral news | Last updated: 10 hours ago

The odd things parents banned their kids from doing that actually made no sense

The odd things parents banned their kids from doing that actually made no sense

Viral news | Last updated: 15 hours ago

This guy sent a sassy tweet to Walmart and got savagely roasted

This guy sent a sassy tweet to Walmart and got savagely roasted

Viral news | Last updated: Jun 23, 2018

21 completely trivial things that evoke irrational amounts of rage

21 completely trivial things that evoke irrational amounts of rage

Viral news | Last updated: Jun 23, 2018

World News

Erdogan proclaimed winner of Turkey election that brings him sweeping new powers

Erdogan proclaimed winner of Turkey election that brings him sweeping new powers

World News | Last updated: 1 hour ago

Merkel: Emergency EU immigration meeting produced a lot of good will

Merkel: Emergency EU immigration meeting produced a lot of good will

World News | Last updated: 9 hours ago

Erdogan claims victory in Turkey’s presidential election

Erdogan claims victory in Turkey’s presidential election

World News | Last updated: 9 hours ago

Trump: Invading immigrants should be immediately deported

Trump: Invading immigrants should be immediately deported

World News | Last updated: 10 hours ago