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Shropshire Star @shropshirestar.com · 35m

Hospices must become fully funded by the NHS if they are to survive, with guaranteed support to allow them to care for patients in their time of need.

'Hospices in the West Midlands are facing financial crisis - we must act now to save them' - Impassioned plea in open letter by charity boss

Hospices must become fully funded by the NHS if they are to survive, with guaranteed support to allow them to care for patients in their time of need.

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Shropshire Star @shropshirestar.com · 1h

Police bodycam footage shows officers chainsawing their way through a drug dealer's front door - on two separate occasions.

WATCH: Police chainsaw Telford drug dealer's door TWICE

Police bodycam footage shows officers chainsawing their way through a drug dealer's front door - on two separate occasions.

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Shropshire Star @shropshirestar.com · 2h

Police have revealed the face of a Telford cocaine and ketamine dealer who claimed to make £5,000 a day.

Revealed: Face of Telford '£5k-a day' coke and ketamine dealer

Police have revealed the face of a Telford cocaine and ketamine dealer who claimed to make £5,000 a day.

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Shropshire Star @shropshirestar.com · 3h

Two people have been arrested after a car had to be righted by emergency services having rolled on to its side near to a railway crossing.

Two people arrested after car rolls on side in crash next to railway crossing near Oswestry

Two people have been arrested after a car had to be righted by emergency services having rolled on to its side near to a railway crossing.

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Shropshire Star @shropshirestar.com · 4h

A murder trial into the death of a Shrewsbury father is due to start today (Monday, November 3). www.shropshirestar.com/news/crime/2...

Shrewsbury murder trial due to start today as suspect, 24, accused of killing young dad

A murder trial into the death of a Shrewsbury father is due to start today (Monday, November 3).

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Shropshire Star @shropshirestar.com · 15d

We visited a cosy countryside pub which prides itself on teamwork and 'doing the basics exceptionally well'

This pub in an ideal setting on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border has become a pillar of the community and a warm and welcoming pub for everyone, from locals and travellers to four-legged friends.

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Shropshire Star @shropshirestar.com · 15d

Bridgnorth 10k: 47 stunning pictures of the action from this morning's race

Hundreds of runners have been taking to the streets of Bridgnorth for the town's annual 10k.

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Shropshire Star @shropshirestar.com · 15d

'Fight your corner': Heartbroken daughter urges medics to communicate better after super-fit Shrewsbury mum died after battle with chronic back pain and mental health

Heartbroken daughter whose super-fit mum died after chronic back pain and mental health struggle urges people to 'fight your corner'

A heartbroken daughter has urged people to “fight your corner” for medical treatment and for hospitals and services to communicate better after her mother’s death following a mental health battle and ...

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Shropshire Star @shropshirestar.com · 15d

Thousands sign petition over 'ridiculous' Shrewsbury bus stop added in much-criticised gyratory changes

More than 2,500 people have now backed a petition demanding a 'crazy' Shrewsbury bus stop is removed.

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Shropshire Star @shropshirestar.com · 16d

Telford pub receives mega six-figure investment for major refurbishment starting next week

A much-loved Telford pub has received a six-figure investment for major refurbishment works this autumn.

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Shropshire Star @shropshirestar.com · 16d

Removal of St George's Crosses and Union flags by Shropshire Council leaves Reform group 'disappointed'

Removal of flags by Shropshire Council leaves Reform group 'disappointed'

Reform councillors say they are "disappointed" at the removal of St George's Crosses and Union flags by Shropshire Council.

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Shropshire Star @shropshirestar.com · 16d

'It is heartbreaking': Woman taking on 60km challenge to support Shropshire teenager seriously injured in freak accident

A woman is taking on a 60km ultra-run challenge to raise money for a county 15-year-old seriously injured in a tragic freak accident.

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Shropshire Star @shropshirestar.com · 16d

'I pencilled in custody' - Judge spares convicted drug dealer jail for drink driving and breaching suspended sentence

A convicted drug dealer who was caught drink driving while on a suspended sentence and failed to conduct unpaid work ordered by a judge, has been spared jail.

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Shropshire Star @shropshirestar.com · Oct 3

A “beautiful and talented” chief nurse at Shropshire's orthopaedic hospital died after being kicked in the chest by her horse, an inquest was told.

Chief nurse died after being kicked in the chest by her horse near Shrewsbury, inquest told

A “beautiful and talented” chief nurse at Shropshire's orthopaedic hospital died after being kicked in the chest by her horse, an inquest was told.

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Shropshire Star @shropshirestar.com · Oct 3

Storm Amy is set to hit Shropshire and the West Midlands on Saturday, but is expected to gradually pass over the weekend and be followed by a week of pleasant autumn weather.

Storm Amy to hit Shropshire on Saturday - full details here

Storm Amy is set to hit Shropshire and the West Midlands on Saturday, but is expected to gradually pass over the weekend and be followed by a week of pleasant autumn weather.

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Shropshire Star @shropshirestar.com · Oct 3

Residents are being offered a rare chance to "invest in a piece of Shropshire's heritage" as a sprawling countryside estate goes under the hammer later this month.

Chance to own a 'piece of Shropshire's heritage' as 'magnificent' grand estate goes under the hammer

Residents are being offered a rare chance to "invest in a piece of Shropshire's heritage" as a sprawling countryside estate goes under the hammer later this month.

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Shropshire Star @shropshirestar.com · Oct 3

A Shropshire charity has launched its Christmas raffle – with a jackpot prize of £5,000 - to help support its vital work.

£5k jackpot on offer in Severn Hospice's Christmas raffle

A Shropshire charity has launched its Christmas raffle – with a jackpot prize of £5,000 - to help support its vital work.

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Shropshire Star @shropshirestar.com · Oct 3

New dramatic photos have revealed the extent of a large barn fire near Bridgnorth that prompted a major response from firefighters. www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-h...

Barn ripped apart by fire near Bridgnorth - in photos

New dramatic photos have revealed the extent of a large barn fire near Bridgnorth that prompted a major response from firefighters.

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Shropshire Star @shropshirestar.com · Sep 27

A van driver who seriously injured a woman in a collision will face sentence in November.

Court: Van driver pleads guilty to seriously hurting woman in crash on busy Bridgnorth road

A van driver who seriously injured a woman in a collision will face sentence in November.

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Shropshire Star @shropshirestar.com · Sep 27

Residents in Shrewsbury are hardly surprised that the historic town centre has been ranked the best in the West Midlands.

'It's got everything!' Shrewsbury residents 'not surprised' their town centre is rated the West Midlands' best

Residents in Shrewsbury are hardly surprised that the historic town centre has been ranked the best in the West Midlands.

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Shropshire Star @shropshirestar.com · Sep 27

Police are appealing for information after a pensioner went missing from a village near Oswestry.

Police appeal after pensioner goes missing from village near Oswestry

Police are appealing for information after a pensioner went missing from a village near Oswestry.

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Shropshire Star @shropshirestar.com · Sep 27

A stalker who turned up at a woman’s home and followed her to work has been fined hundreds of pounds.

Court: Telford stalker who followed woman to work fined hundreds of pounds

A stalker who turned up at a woman’s home and followed her to work has been fined hundreds of pounds.

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Shropshire Star @shropshirestar.com · Sep 27

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead at an address near Leominster this morning (Saturday, September 27). www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-h...

Murder investigation launched after woman found dead at address near Leominster

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead at an address near Leominster this morning (Saturday, September 27).

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Shropshire Star @shropshirestar.com · Sep 24

Pontesbury is a village in name but a bustling town in spirit - with various shops, school, library and thriving community life, it proves small places can have big personalities.

I visited a bustling village on the edge of the Shropshire Hills and found friendly locals and a thriving social scene

Pontesbury is a village in name but a bustling town in spirit - with various shops, school, library and thriving community life, it proves small places can have big personalities.

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Shropshire Star @shropshirestar.com · Sep 24

A retired police dog who was rescued in Telford as a puppy has been honoured with a top award for her extraordinary service.

Retired police dog who was rescued as a pup in Telford is honoured with award for her heroic career

A retired police dog who was rescued in Telford as a puppy has been honoured with a top award for her extraordinary service.

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