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Parking charges to rise for patients and visitors at PRH and RSH

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is set to increase parking charges at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital in Telford.

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Telford gets its own Monopoly game!

Get ready, Telford! The world's most popular board game, Monopoly, is turning 90, and to celebrate, Telford is getting its very own customised edition!

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Two charged following Shropshire burglaries

Two men have been charged in connection with a number of burglaries that have taken place across Shropshire.

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Work set to start on new Sixth Form Centre at Telford’s Station Quarter

Work is set to start on a new Sixth Form Centre at Station Quarter - bringing another outstanding education facility to Telford Town Centre.

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PCC focused on delivering improvements after precept proposal is supported

PCC John Campion says he is focused on delivering for the communities of West Mercia after securing backing for his precept proposal.

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Shrewsbury Councillor warns that local road is ‘an accident waiting to happen’

A Shropshire Green Councillor has warned that a Shrewsbury road is ‘an accident waiting to happen’ after the council’s highways department has failed to keep it properly maintained.

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Shropshire MP urges a fairer deal for farmers

Julia Buckley, MP for Shrewsbury, is one of 46 Labour MPs who co-signed a letter to the “big six” UK supermarkets urging them to adopt a fairer deal for farmers.

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Work begins on construction of new over-55s development in Shrewsbury

Housing Plus Group has started construction work at its first development as a newly merged organisation.

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Morris Lubricants’ historic Clock Tower ticks again

A famous Shrewsbury landmark has recently had a well-deserved makeover.

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Newport teacher receives mentoring award

A Shropshire teacher has been officially recognised for his incredible mentoring skills and his support for colleagues.

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BBC presenter has trial date after denying controlling or coercive behaviour

Jay Blades - who fronts the primetime show The Repair Shop - has been given a possible trial date at Worcester Crown Court.

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'Difficult' rent increases coming for council tenants

CHESHIRE West and Chester (CWaC) Council is set to increase tenants' rents by almost three per cent in what councillors are calling a ‘difficult’ move.

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Ludlow residents unite to fight for hospital’s future

Oscars meeting Room at Ludlow’s Assembly rooms was packed yesterday evening as residents met to discuss the future of the town’s hospital.

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Nationwide £100 Fairer Share payout - Martin Lewis shares his tips

Nationwide customers looking to join in the £100 in the Fairer Share bonus should follow these easy steps, says Martin Lewis.

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Drivers warned of rising petrol costs as prices jump for fourth straight month

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned that drivers were paying more for fuel than they should be

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Aldi was the cheapest supermarket in the UK in January - see the full list

Asda has beaten Tesco with a Clubcard and regained its place as one of the UK’s cheapest supermarkets

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Main road closed over night near Whitchurch while fire crews tackle blaze

Fire engines from Tarporley, Nantwich, Chester, Winsford, Crewe and Chester, plus relief crews from Malpas and Crewe attended the scene in Tarporley.

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Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority proposes 10p a week council tax increase

Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority is proposing an increase of 4.33 per cent to the portion of council tax which goes to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

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Telford & Wrekin Council welcomes new funding to support the homeless

Telford & Wrekin Council has welcomed additional Government funding to support the homeless across the borough.

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Cabinet asked to agree council’s response to Local Plan inspectors

A report will be presented to Shropshire Council’s Cabinet next Wednesday, asking them to agree the council’s response to a letter from the Local Plan Inspectors.