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'Royal Mail is not delivering letters' - Shropshire MP demands explanation after mail fails to reach Shifnal, Albrighton and Newport

Letters are taking up to two weeks to be delivered in parts of east Shropshire, an MP has said.

Albrighton & Cosford|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'Royal Mail is not delivering letters' - Shropshire MP demands explanation after mail fails to reach Shifnal, Albrighton and Newport
Supporting image for story: "No place for illegal working in our communities": 1,315 immigration enforcement raids in the West Midlands unveiled in new Home Office figures
"No place for illegal working in our communities": 1,315 immigration enforcement raids in the West Midlands unveiled in new Home Office figures
Crime|14 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Strike action in two South Staffordshire schools called off
Strike action in two South Staffordshire schools called off
Education|Jan 12
Supporting image for story: 'Economic waste and environmental vandalism' - Protestors anger over barriers at Wolverhampton nature reserve to deter anti-social behaviour
'Economic waste and environmental vandalism' - Protestors anger over barriers at Wolverhampton nature reserve to deter anti-social behaviour
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Environment|Jan 12
Supporting image for story: West Midlands councils ranked best to worst for fixing potholes by the Department for Transport - see where your local authority ranks
West Midlands councils ranked best to worst for fixing potholes by the Department for Transport - see where your local authority ranks
Transport|Jan 12
Supporting image for story: Reform Staffordshire councillor calls cabinet colleague ‘misguided’ over call-in
Reform Staffordshire councillor calls cabinet colleague ‘misguided’ over call-in
Staffordshire|Jan 12
Supporting image for story: One part of the Black Country is 'leading the way' when it comes to filling potholes - find out which area gets 'green light' for repairs
One part of the Black Country is 'leading the way' when it comes to filling potholes - find out which area gets 'green light' for repairs
Transport|Jan 12

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Walsall|Jan 12
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Transport|Jan 11
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Birmingham|Jan 11
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Education|Jan 11
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Viral News

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