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'We've said for years that this will happen': Villagers react after lorry crashes into Shrewsbury pub

Residents of Bayston Hill have said more needs to be done to improve safety on the A49 after a lorry smashed through two buildings in the village.

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Family running Chinese takeaway has 'lost everything' after lorry crash in Shrewsbury

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Driver 'breaks leg' and has to be cut free after lorry crashes into West Midlands pub

Shrewsbury|15 hours ago

Lorry crashes into power line at Bayston Hill in Shrewsbury - hours after another lorry crashed into a pub

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'I wouldn't change a thing' - Terminally-ill nurse who hails from Shropshire gets married on hospital ward

News|8 hours ago

'I'm a paedophile' - 'Sick' Shrewsbury child rapist jailed after 'frank' confession to jury

News|16 hours ago

Watch: BMW still at the scene after smashing into West Midlands home

Telford|12 hours ago

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No TfW trains will run from Shrewsbury to Birmingham on Tuesday - here's why

Get to know potential new Shrewsbury Town boss Gareth Ainsworth

No TfW trains will run from Shrewsbury to Birmingham on Tuesday - here's why

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BMW car smashes into house by busy West Midlands road leaving front door 'off its hinges' - people treated by ambulance crew

'We asked them to stop!' Rogue builder conned pensioners out of £59,500 life savings - leaving them 18p

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Ageing horse back on its hooves again thanks to fire service in Bridgnorth

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'A whole generation of rural Britain will not trust or vote for Keir Starmer ever again' over Budget - Shropshire farmer

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Watch: I take in the colour, chants, singing and action of the Grand Slam of Darts

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No jail for Shrewsbury drug dealer caught in the act with 46 wraps of heroin hidden 'within his bum cheeks'

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Kington Choral Soociety perform The Messiah at concert on November 23

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Shoppers invited to a Christmas craft fayre in Rhayader

Four Christmas art and craft markets to be held in Kington over the next few weeks.

Partnership looks to put sustainability at the heart of the dairy industry

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'Huge impact for farmers' - CLA voices fears over accelerated reduction in the payments

Farming|13 hours ago

'A whole generation of rural Britain will not trust or vote for Keir Starmer ever again' over Budget - Shropshire farmer

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Bradford Estates undertakes work at historic wharf

Gareth Ainsworth in pole position to become new Shrewsbury Town head coach

Gareth Ainsworth is in pole position to become the new Shrewsbury Town head coach, the Shropshire Star understands.

Sport|9 hours ago

Get to know potential new Shrewsbury Town boss Gareth Ainsworth

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Ollie Westbury analysis: Shrewsbury hit rock bottom at Burton

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Sean Parrish understands Shrewsbury Town fans' frustration

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AFC Telford United boss Kevin Wilkin tells players to "enjoy" winning feeling

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No TfW trains will run from Shrewsbury to Birmingham on Tuesday - here's why

A train company will not be running any services on a key route in the West Midlands on Tuesday (November 12).

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Rare exhibition of Van Gogh's paintings will be shown in Builth Wells

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Kington Choral Soociety perform The Messiah at concert on November 23

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'We asked them to stop!' Rogue builder conned pensioners out of £59,500 life savings - leaving them 18p

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No jail for Shrewsbury drug dealer caught in the act with 46 wraps of heroin hidden 'within his bum cheeks'

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'I'm a paedophile' - 'Sick' Shrewsbury child rapist jailed after 'frank' confession to jury

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Road ban for Oswestry dental nurse caught driving under influence of drugs late at night

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Is reporting crime a 'waste of time'? Shropshire residents' survey reveals experiences and fears of crime

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Shrewsbury paedophile, 34, collected stash of child sex abuse images over more than five years

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West Midlands leadership awards deadline extended due to demand

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Former Wellington butcher's shop going up for auction

West Midlands pub firm announces purchase of Shropshire inn

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