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'Don't forget Ukraine this winter': Retired Shropshire soldier's plea as he plans 16th frontline aid trip

A retired soldier who has been to Ukraine 15 times delivering vital aid is urging Salopians not to forget the war this winter.

South Shropshire|7 hours ago

Residents given more time to comment on plan for thousands of new Telford homes

Telford|Just now

Cheers! English Whisky Day takes distillery owner to Parliament

Oswestry|3 hours ago

MP says train service needs to get back on track after complaints

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Why strikes are still set to affect train services despite RMT accepting pay deal

Transport|Nov 30

Concern over high number of early retirements at council

Mid Wales|23 hours ago

Councillors approve accounts including £4.4 million boost to reserves

Mid Wales|Nov 30

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New calls to repair 'Shrewsbury's worst road' after crash - amid fears potholes will get worse

Transport|Nov 28

'Get on with 20mph zone in Shrewsbury' call after school barrier damaged

Shrewsbury|Nov 29

Michael Gove rejects public inquiry call for Shrewsbury's North West Relief Road

Shrewsbury|Nov 28

Volley of criticism for proposed 146-bed tennis hotel in Shrewsbury

Harlescott|Nov 28

Highways chief defends Shrewsbury relief road plan as campaigners bid for legal challenge

Shrewsbury|Nov 28

Telford A&E road-signs would be removed under hospital plans 'to avoid confusion'

Taxi driver loses appeal to display Cross of St George - MP calls for change in flag policy

Market Drayton|Nov 28

Whitchurch hotel plan featuring rooftop bar is refused

Whitchurch|Nov 27

Lighthouse staff agree pay rise of up to 15% after strike action

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Sinn Fein to table no-confidence motion in Justice Minister following riots

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Viral news|7 hours ago

UK zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered eastern black rhino

Attractions|Nov 22

John Barnes ponders I’m A Celeb stint after Christmas chocolate advert rap

Viral news|Nov 21

Brothers go sky high in Australia to aid charity which supported their mother

Viral news|Nov 19

Leonid meteor shower to light up skies over UK

Viral news|Nov 17

'The PM is having kittens' – Rishi Sunak's face appears on pregnant Bloxwich cat

Viral news|Nov 16

Russia ‘will not review its goals’ in Ukraine, says Lavrov

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Madagascar’s top court ratifies presidential election result after boycott

World News|2 hours ago

Nepalese couple vow to continue campaigning after same-sex marriage recognised

World News|3 hours ago

Japan voices concern about US military using Osprey aircraft after fatal crash

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Israeli jets hit Gaza targets after week-long truce expires

World News|5 hours ago

Israel announces resumption of combat in Gaza Strip as truce with Hamas expires

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