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Police appeal for witnesses to fight in Shrewsbury
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Police appeal for witnesses to fight in Shrewsbury

Police are appealing for witnesses after a fight broke out in the Harlescott area of Shrewsbury on Wednesday afternoon.

11 Aug 2022

Firefighters called to fire at business in Shrewsbury
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Firefighters called to fire at business in Shrewsbury

A fire at a business in the Harlescott area of Shrewsbury led to smoke being seen from across a wide area of the town this morning.

6 Jun 2022

Man arrested following early morning warrant in Shrewsbury
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Man arrested following early morning warrant in Shrewsbury

A man has been arrested for a drug offence after police executed a warrant in the Harlescott area of Shrewsbury.

20 May 2020

Cashier threatened during armed robbery at Shrewsbury service station
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Cashier threatened during armed robbery at Shrewsbury service station

A cashier at a service station in Shrewsbury was threatened with a screwdriver during an armed robbery on Saturday.

7 May 2020

Emergency services called to incident at Harlescott level crossing
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Emergency services called to incident at Harlescott level crossing

A man has died after being struck by a train in Shrewsbury this afternoon.

17 Feb 2020

Armed officers make arrests after Harlescott incident
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Armed officers make arrests after Harlescott incident

Armed officers were called to a disorder incident in Harlescott, Shrewsbury yesterday afternoon.

24 Oct 2019

Arrest made following robbery at Shrewsbury petrol station
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Arrest made following robbery at Shrewsbury petrol station

A 27-year-old man has been arrested and released under investigation following a robbery at the Esso service station in the Harlescott area of Shrewsbury.

8 Mar 2019

Person suffers smoke inhalation following unattended cooking fire in Shrewsbury
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Person suffers smoke inhalation following unattended cooking fire in Shrewsbury

One person suffered the effects of smoke inhalation following a small fire at a property in Shrewsbury on Saturday afternoon.

13 Jan 2019

Teenager sprayed in the face with noxious substance in Shrewsbury
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Teenager sprayed in the face with noxious substance in Shrewsbury

A 19-year-old man was sprayed in the face with a noxious substance, believed to be pepper spray, in Shrewsbury yesterday.

8 Jan 2019

Bus driver hailed a hero after incident at Harlescott level crossing
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Bus driver hailed a hero after incident at Harlescott level crossing

A bus driver is being hailed a hero after a motorist became stuck in traffic on Harlescott level crossing in Shrewsbury.

19 Oct 2018

Boiler catches fire at house in Shrewsbury
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Boiler catches fire at house in Shrewsbury

A person suffered from slight effects of smoke following a fire at a house in Shrewsbury today.

13 Oct 2018

Plans for housing and redevelopment of Caterpillar in Shrewsbury to go before councillors
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Plans for housing and redevelopment of Caterpillar in Shrewsbury to go before councillors

Plans which include a development of 140 homes at the Caterpillar site in Shrewsbury are to go before councillors next week.

22 Aug 2018

Jobs set to be moved as Stadco Shrewsbury closure is proposed
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Jobs set to be moved as Stadco Shrewsbury closure is proposed

Around 200 workers at Stadco in Shrewsbury are set to see their jobs moved, following a proposal to close the factory.

19 Jul 2018

Worker injured at Shrewsbury factory
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Worker injured at Shrewsbury factory

A man suffered minor injuries after becoming trapped in machinery at a factory in Shrewsbury this morning.

8 May 2018

Firefighters called to van fire in Shrewsbury
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Firefighters called to van fire in Shrewsbury

Firefighters were called to a fire involving a van in Shrewsbury this morning.

25 Apr 2017

14-year-old boy dies after being struck by train in Shrewsbury
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14-year-old boy dies after being struck by train in Shrewsbury

A teenager who was struck by a train at Harlescott Level Crossing in Shrewsbury yesterday has died.

31 Jan 2017

Person hit by train at Harlescott level crossing in Shrewsbury
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Person hit by train at Harlescott level crossing in Shrewsbury

Train services were suspended between Shrewsbury and Crewe for a time today after a person was hit by a train at Harlescott.

30 Jan 2017

Staff evacuated after Fire at Shrewsbury storage tank firm
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Staff evacuated after Fire at Shrewsbury storage tank firm

Shropshire Fire and rescue were called to Lancaster Road, after reports of a fire on Harlescott Industrial Estate at around 2.45pm.

6 Sept 2016

Trainspotters warned to stay safe as Flying Scotsman passes through Shropshire today
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Trainspotters warned to stay safe as Flying Scotsman passes through Shropshire today

The Flying Scotsman will pass through Shropshire today as it travels from Crewe to Paddington.

8 Jun 2016

Police appeal for witnesses following man's death in Shrewsbury
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Police appeal for witnesses following man's death in Shrewsbury

Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of a well known man in Shrewsbury.

22 Jul 2015

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