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Direct rail link to B’ham airport via Shrewsbury
BETTER punctuality, more services, new destinations and faster journey times will benefit rail users in Shropshire when Arriva Trains Wales introduces its new December timetable, says the company. more
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UK in recession, says business body
The UK is already in a recession, with business confidence, profits and turnover now at record lows and unemployment set to rise by up to 350,000 in the next year, according to an "alarming" new report. more
Best suspension upheld
Northampton and Ireland flanker Neil Best's appeal against an 18-week suspension for eye-gouging has been dismissed by a Rugby Football Union panel. more