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7 fireworks displays to enjoy in West Midlands and Shropshire tonight

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Free Martyn's Law workshop for Shropshire businesses

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Plus 'I'm so angry': Farmer's frustration as rural crime blights Shropshire

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In pictures: Remembering the stories behind Shropshire's war memorials

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Council needs a clear plan to get out of financial mess - Reform

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Inside Shropshire primary school's £4m refurbishment plans

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Five-day closure planned for Shropshire village road

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Road safety concerns as Telford restaurant’s drive-thru plans rejected

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Report sets out issues as council mulls 'historic' housing decision

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Dates kids can meet Santa at popular West Midlands attraction (aff)

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1,800 signatures urging Welsh gov to improve women's health care

Wilde was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court, sitting at Telford Justice Centreplaceholder image

Plus Telford woman stole thousands from unsuspecting 'friend'

When caught the woman said she had been in the room because she saw a rat

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Killer who hid partner's body in cellar jailed after shock confession

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Watch: Killer arrested 28 years after Dudley woman's murder

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Plus Self-confessed killer was a familiar face in Dudley town centre

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Man arrested after police chase car through Telford estate

Business

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Tourism is a rural Wales lifeline not a luxury, says industry leader

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Progress at Telford's new Hilton hotel as opening month is confirmed

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71 Shropshire businesses awarded new food hygiene ratings

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Shropshire florist among success stories at national awards ceremony

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Shropshire couple celebrate 20 years in the events industry

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Shrewsbury pub closed after fire reopens

Politics

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New member joins Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council

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Last few weeks of garden waste collections for 2026

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Decision on Telford Local Plan expected next week

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Council still faces financial risks despite progress, auditors warn

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MP accuses council of treating area beauty spot like ‘cash cow’

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Government urged to review Green Gen Cymru's electricity licence

Education

Mrs Saurabhi Bhave , a teacher at St. John's Primary School and Nursery, Kenilworth, has been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML)placeholder image

School makes urgent plea to save teacher diagnosed with blood cancer

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Telford College restaurant opens its doors to the public

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New president of Culinary Association of Wales elected

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Graduating apprentices described as future of Welsh industry

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Ysgol Calon Cymru removed from significant improvement category

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Woman celebrates 109th birthday with visitors from her old school

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Plus Telford's spectacular circular £70 million school 20 years on

Property

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Work to restart on stalled Telford Theatre project next week

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Plans to convert an historic barn into wedding accommodation approved

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Developer in row with council over condition on Telford homes scheme

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Concerns raised over parking as plans lodged to expand Telford HMO

Farming

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Breaking First UK cases of midge-borne virus found in Shropshire cattle

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NFU Cymru Next Generation Development Group visits London

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NFU Cymru calls on UK Government to ban Brazilian meat imports

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Strong entry for Halls’ sale

Environment

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New community group aims to revitalise Knighton play park

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Next phase of work on Brecon town centre to start on Monday

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Knighton wins big at Wales in Bloom competition

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Llanwrtyd Wells wins Gold Award in Britain in Bloom final

UK News

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Boy, four, dies after single-car crash in West Lothian

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UK preparing to host Volodymyr Zelensky for state visit in 2027

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Stephen Fry ‘not looking where he was going’ before stage fall, companies say

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Britain launches new military observation satellite into space

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Burnham to look at rape trial changes to back victims after Brand conviction

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Taoiseach confident of safety of Dublin summits despite hoax bomb threats

World News

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Early count in New Zealand’s election suggests result too close to call

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Crowds cheer Pope as Leo arrives in Uruguay for start of South American tour

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Trump appoints new White House chief of staff after midterm defeat

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European air traffic targeted by new threats after a week of hoaxes

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