Shropshire
Americannoun
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a former county in W England, now part of Salop.
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one of an English breed of dark-faced sheep, yielding good mutton and white wool.
noun
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a county of W central England: Telford and Wrekin became an independent unitary authority in 1998, and the remaining county of Shropshire became a unitary authority in 2009; mainly agricultural. Administrative centre: Shrewsbury. Pop (excluding Telford and Wrekin): 286 700 (2003 est). Area (excluding Telford and Wrekin): 3201 sq km (1236 sq miles)
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a breed of medium-sized sheep having a dense fleece, originating from Shropshire and Staffordshire, England
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Shropshire Council said an April launch would place it under "significant financial risk".
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There could be around 2-5cm of snow fairly widely, and up to 10-15cm over the highest ground in Wales, Herefordshire and Shropshire.
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One school in Shropshire tried out pupils wearing PE kit all the time, with school-branded tracksuits and trainers, last year, while in 2024 a school in Bristol decided to bring in a more relaxed uniform - with the aim of allowing pupils to be more active during the day.
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Three of them - Reform-controlled Worcestershire County Council, Liberal Democrat-controlled Shropshire and North Somerset, which is run by Lib Dem-led coalition - are likely to increase bills by 9%.
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On Saturday, an Asda van was submerged in flood water at Walfords Bridge in Shropshire.
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