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13 businesses handed food hygiene ratings this week as one Telford takeaway told 'major improvement necessary'

Many Shropshire businesses are celebrating after a visit from the Food Standards Agency.

Supporting image for story: 13 businesses handed food hygiene ratings this week as one Telford takeaway told 'major improvement necessary'

Supporting image for story: Two former methodist chapels up for sale with Shropshire auction house

Two former methodist chapels up for sale with Shropshire auction house

Supporting image for story: 15 brilliant pictures as Newport Show 2025 returns with a bang

15 brilliant pictures as Newport Show 2025 returns with a bang

Supporting image for story: Watch historic Lancaster Bomber flying over the West Midlands - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight schedule

Watch historic Lancaster Bomber flying over the West Midlands - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight schedule

Supporting image for story: ‘Life saving’ donation from Morrisons Foundation for West Midlands First Responders

‘Life saving’ donation from Morrisons Foundation for West Midlands First Responders

Supporting image for story: 'I opened a cosy and relaxing pottery studio in Newport and haven't looked back'

'I opened a cosy and relaxing pottery studio in Newport and haven't looked back'

Supporting image for story: Historic Lancaster bomber to fly over Shropshire this weekend - here's where and when

Historic Lancaster bomber to fly over Shropshire this weekend - here's where and when

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13 businesses handed food hygiene ratings this week as one Telford takeaway told 'major improvement necessary'

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About Newport

Newport is a market town and is the main hub of the farming community on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border. The Lilleshall National Sports and Conferencing Centre is home to several Team GB squads including the gymnastic team. It names a hugely successful carnival, Victoria Park and Shrewsbury Canal among its highlights. While a thriving night life also attracts students from the Harper Adams University.