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Shropshire's young female vicar with millions of views on TikTok
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Shrewsbury Flower Show cancelled due to rising costs
The Shrewsbury Flower Show, which was due to take place on 8-9 August, has been cancelled.
Worksop explosion: Probe continues after man dies in blast
Emergency services were called to John Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, on Saturday shortly before 20:00 BST.
Driver hit with £100 fine after stopping to be sick
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Bereaved mum to walk up The Wrekin 20 times in daughter's memory
A bereaved mother has said a charity challenge she is undertaking has helped her feel close to her child, who was killed in a crash two years ago.
Pair jailed for life for Shrewsbury DPD driver's murder
Two men have been jailed for life for murdering a DPD delivery driver as he was delivering parcels.
Much Wenlock school swaps uniform for tracksuits and trainers
A secondary school has started phasing out its traditional uniform to be replaced with PE kit.
Big Issue wardens to tidy up e-scooters dumped in Nottingham
The firm operating Nottingham's latest government-approved e-scooter hire scheme is to recruit wardens from the Big Issue to tidy up dumped vehicles.
New Ironbridge flood defences welcomed by businesses
Businesses in Ironbridge have welcomed the announcement two new flood defence walls will be built in the town.
Father proud as son joins him in ambulance service
Adrian, 55, is currently a specialist practitioner having started in patient transport following a career change 25 years ago. Now his son Ashley Utting, 25, has arrived at the same starting point.
Number of caves discovered under Nottingham passes 900
Nottingham is built upon soft sandstone, which meant that caves were relatively easy to carve out, and many date back to the medieval period.
Oswestry businesses say NI hike will have 'immense' impact - BBC News
Businesses have told the BBC National Insurance (NI) hikes and minimum wage increases that have now come into effect will have an "immense" impact.
Families fear closure of Peterborough vulnerable adults hub
More than 700 people have signed a petition calling for a hub that coaches people with learning disabilities to be saved from closure.The Industrial Hub in Peterborough, which is part of City College's Day Opportunities programme, offers work experience and training.Families fear the service will shut in June. Vivienne Haresign …
Sister's skydive to remember murdered brother
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