Shropshire hospital volunteer drivers save NHS more than £80k
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Telford dental surgery reports patients 'giving up' on NHS places
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Chinese new year: Year of the horse welcomed with optimism
The Chinese community in Peterborough is approaching Lunar New Year with a renewed sense of optimism, embracing the theme of "freedom and success" associated with the Year of the Fire Horse.The festival begins on Tuesday and marks not only a new 12 months but also a hopeful chapter after challenging …
City artwork could be lost with car park demolition
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Telford mum says there are 'misconceptions' about home education
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