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- ↑ Neal, Toby. "Former Shropshire police chief dies at 95". www.shropshirestar.com. Retrieved 2020-07-08.
- ↑ Smith, Rory. "Coronavirus: Police increase patrols after lockdown breaches in Bridgnorth, Oswestry and Much Wenlock". www.shropshirestar.com. Retrieved 2020-07-08.
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