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25th July 2008

Müller Yogurts - Made in Shropshire

Müller Yogurts - Made in Shropshire

Müller are very proud that their yogurts are made in Shropshire and, so are we.

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24th July 2008

A Shropshire Garden Features on Japanese Television

A Shropshire Garden Features on Japanese Television

The Dorothy Clive Garden near Market Drayton has been chosen to feature on Japanese television.

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22nd July 2008

Living in the Iron Age - illustrated talk, walk and children's activities

Living in the Iron Age - illustrated talk, walk and children's activities

Join us at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre on Sunday 27th July for an action packed day discovering the rich Iron Age heritage of the Shropshire Hills.

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21st July 2008

A Month Of Summer Fun At Enginuity

A Month Of Summer Fun At Enginuity

Summer Holiday Hands-on Activities 1st to 31at August

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21st July 2008

Bromfield Priory Makes the Grade at British Cheese Awards

Bromfield Priory Makes the Grade at British Cheese Awards

The Bromfield Priory, the latest Shropshire cheese by the Ludlow Food Centre, has been awarded a medal in the hotly contested British Cheese Awards, considered the 'Oscars' of the UK cheese industry.

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18th July 2008

Ale on Tap - Delivering Shropshire's Finest Beer to Your Doorstep

Ale on Tap - Delivering Shropshire's Finest Beer to Your Doorstep

Ale on Tap brings Shropshire's finest, award winning beer direct to your doorstep.

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18th July 2008

Outdoor Theatre at Dudmaston Hall

Outdoor Theatre at Dudmaston Hall

Dudmaston Hall near Bridgnorth will be the venue for theatrical family fun on Saturday 2nd August when Alice's Adventures in Wonderland come to Dudmaston Hall's Lakeside Gardens.

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17th July 2008

Living Van Weekend At Blists Hill Victorian Town

Living Van Weekend At Blists Hill Victorian Town

Taking Place Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August

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16th July 2008

The Wrekin Hillfort - Celebrating our Heritage

The Wrekin Hillfort - Celebrating our Heritage

A date for your diary - Saturday 26th July - The Wrekin Hillfort, celebrating our heritage, from 11am to 4pm.

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14th July 2008

Bishop's Castle is Awarded Walkers are Welcome Status

Bishop's Castle is Awarded Walkers are Welcome Status

Bishop's Castle has joined Church Stretton in receiving Walkers are Welcome status.

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11th July 2008

A Month Of Summer Fun At Enginuity

A Month Of Summer Fun At Enginuity

Summer Holiday Hands-on Activities 1 to 31 August

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11th July 2008

WESTON PARK LAUNCHES NEW FAMILY SUMMER PASS

WESTON PARK LAUNCHES NEW FAMILY SUMMER PASS

A popular Midlands stately home is preparing to welcome families for a summer full of fun and excitement as it launches its new Summer Season Family Pass.

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10th July 2008

Celebrate 50 Years of the Shropshire Hills by Walking the New bc ring

Celebrate 50 Years of the Shropshire Hills by Walking the New bc ring

The Bishop's Castle Walking Festival is proud to join in this year's 50th birthday celebrations of The Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty by creating the new bc ring.

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10th July 2008

Much More Than Food...It's a Family Affair! - The Welsh Food Festival

Much More Than Food...It's a Family Affair! - The Welsh Food Festival

The Welsh Food Festival takes place at Glansevern Hall Gardens on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st August 2008.

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30th June 2008

Chamber publishes 50,000 copies of free guide to independent shops

Chamber publishes 50,000 copies of free guide to independent shops

Ludlow Chamber of Trade has launched a brand-new guide to shopping in Ludlow

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27th June 2008

On The Edge of Love, Keira Knightley and Shropshire

On The Edge of Love, Keira Knightley and Shropshire

Once again another of Keira Knightley's films is connected with Shropshire.

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25th June 2008

UFOs In Shropshire

UFOs In Shropshire

It may come as a surprise to some that Shropshire is the UFO capital of Britain

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16th June 2008

Movie Filmed in Shropshire To Feature at Edinburgh Film Festival

Movie Filmed in Shropshire To Feature at Edinburgh Film Festival

Faintheart filmed in Ludlow in Shropshire

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9th June 2008

Alice's Adventures In Wonderland

Alice's Adventures In Wonderland

Themed weekend at Blists Hill Victorian Town 26 - 27 July

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5th June 2008

Church Stretton Wins Accolade to Become A Walkers Are Welcome Town

Church Stretton Wins Accolade to Become A Walkers Are Welcome Town

Church Stretton wins National walking award

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4th June 2008

Ludlow Art Society: Annual Summer Exhibition

Ludlow Art Society: Annual Summer Exhibition

Ludlow Art Society holds an Annual Summer Exhibition of Members' Paintings at the Ludlow College premises prominently placed in Castle Square - the busy hub of this delightful old market town.

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2nd June 2008

STAGE by Dorothy Cross

STAGE by Dorothy Cross

An exciting new video art installation by Dorothy Cross, an artist with an international reputation, has been commissioned by Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery. The work is inspired by the life and ideas of Charles Darwin, born in Shrewsbury in 1809, and launches the Darwin 200 celebrations in the town.

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2nd June 2008

V Force: Ready for the Unthinkable

V Force: Ready for the Unthinkable

An RAF Museum publication sheds fresh light on the legendary V Force.

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28th May 2008

Mary Whitehouse and Shropshire

Mary Whitehouse and Shropshire

It's a little known fact that Mary Whitehouse, founder of the National Viewers and Listeners Association and staunch campaigner for morality and decency was a teacher in Shropshire.

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27th May 2008

Summer Exhibition of Contemporary Art comes to Ludlow

Summer Exhibition of Contemporary Art comes to Ludlow

Already over 150 artists from all over the country and from overseas, have requested applications for exhibiting their work at the Summer Exhibition.

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22nd May 2008

One Pound Well Spent

One Pound Well Spent

These days one pound doesn't get you far, but it will get you on top of the world - well the Long Mynd for starters.

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16th May 2008

New Owners for Dinham Hall Hotel

New Owners for Dinham Hall Hotel

Dinham Hall Hotel in the centre of Ludlow has recently been purchased by Franck and Louise Choblet, owners of the nearby Overton Grange Hotel.

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15th May 2008

Shrewsbury Summer Evening Guided Walks

Shrewsbury Summer Evening Guided Walks

Starting in July there will be a series of themed evening guided walks around Shrewsbury on Saturday evenings.

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15th May 2008

Shropshire Guesthouse Nominated in AA Friendliest Landlady of the Year Competition

Shropshire Guesthouse Nominated in AA Friendliest Landlady of the Year Competition

A Shropshire guest house proprietor has been nominated in the AA Friendliest Landlady of the year competition.

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7th May 2008

The Morville Hours Features on BBC Radio Four as Book of the Week

The Morville Hours Features on BBC Radio Four as Book of the Week

Shropshire author and gardener Katherine Swift reads her new book

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1st May 2008

Thinking Green - the Shropshire Hills Shuttles motor back into operation

Thinking Green - the Shropshire Hills Shuttles motor back into operation

Thinking of going to the Clun Green Man Festival this Bank Holiday? The Shropshire Hills Shuttles motor back into operation on Saturday 3rd May, so why not jump on a Shuttle bus to take you to the Festival?

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25th April 2008

Ludlow Food and Drink Festival Wins Silver At National Awards

Ludlow Food and Drink Festival Wins Silver At National Awards

The Ludlow Food and Drink Festival is named as a Silver award winner at the Enjoy England for Excellence Awards

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8th April 2008

High Flying Museum Crowned Best of the West.

High Flying Museum Crowned Best of the West.

The National Cold War Exhibition at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford won 'Best Exhibition' and 'Best of the West' at the prestigious Renaissance West Midlands Awards which celebrate achievement and innovation amongst the region's museums and galleries.

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3rd April 2008

New Train Service from Shropshire to London Marylebone

New Train Service from Shropshire to London Marylebone

New service to start on Monday 28th April

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1st April 2008

Sweet Stuff Slow Wins Observer Food Monthly Best Producer 2008

Sweet Stuff Slow Wins Observer Food Monthly Best Producer 2008

A Ludlow based dessert company is celebrating the sweet taste of success after winning the coveted 'Best Producer of the Year' at the prestigious fifth annual Observer Food Monthly Awards, it was revealed this weekend.

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1st April 2008

Newport Show

Newport Show

Newport Show organisers are promising a 'day to remember' when the event returns to its stunning countryside setting this summer.

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13th March 2008

Stanmore Hall Touring Park Wins Award

Stanmore Hall Touring Park Wins Award

Stanmore Hall named as regional winner of the AA Campsite of the Year award

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31st January 2008

New Ludlow Cheese Joins Ranks of Bestsellers

New Ludlow Cheese Joins Ranks of Bestsellers

The first two soft cheeses to be produced by innovative rural retailer the Ludlow Food Centre have proved so popular with customers that the in-house dairy is struggling to keep up with demand.

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29th January 2008

Much Wenlock Named As One Of The Best British Villages

Much Wenlock Named As One Of The Best British Villages

The Shropshire town of Much Wenlock has been named as Britain's second most desirable 'village' to live in.

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28th January 2008

The Mere at Ellesmere Heritage Project

The Mere at Ellesmere Heritage Project

News on the Mere at Ellesmere

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14th January 2008

Atonement Wins Best Film at Golden Globes

Atonement Wins Best Film at Golden Globes

Atonement, the film adaptation of Ian McEwan's best selling novel filmed in Shropshire has won the title of Best Film (drama) at this year's Golden Globes.

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20th December 2007

Ukraine Looks to Ludlow for Inspiration

Ukraine Looks to Ludlow for Inspiration

A group of local government officials from Lviv, Ukraine made a beeline for three of Ludlow's biggest assets when visiting the UK on a business fact-finding mission this week.

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10th December 2007

Valley is the Pride of the County

Valley is the Pride of the County

The Carding Mill Valley and Shropshire Hills have taken top spot in an online poll to find the place people in Shropshire are most proud of.

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3rd December 2007

A Haunting Break At The Feathers Hotel In Ludlow

A Haunting Break At The Feathers Hotel In Ludlow

Take part in a ghost hunt at The Feathers

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30th November 2007

Mocktree Barns Holiday Cottages Feature in 2008 Excellence in Tourism Awards

Mocktree Barns Holiday Cottages Feature in 2008 Excellence in Tourism Awards

Shropshire Tourism member represents Shropshire in the Excellence in Tourism Awards

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30th November 2007

North Shropshire Tourism Businesses Scoop Awards

North Shropshire Tourism Businesses Scoop Awards

Five North Shropshire Tourism businesses have won awards at this year's North Shropshire Tourism annual Awards Evening, which took place on Thursday 29th November at The Bear at Hodnet.

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23rd November 2007

A Summer Of Family Fun

A Summer Of Family Fun

Weston Park is offering families from across the Midlands entertainment for the whole summer.

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9th November 2007

Ludlow Food Centre Shortlisted as Midlands Best Rural Retailer

Ludlow Food Centre Shortlisted as Midlands Best Rural Retailer

Still only six months old, Shropshire's Ludlow Food Centre has been shortlisted in the regional finals of the Best Rural Retailer Awards.

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5th November 2007

Silver Service Mark Award for Ashford Farm Cottages and The Mynd House Bed & Breakfast

Silver Service Mark Award for Ashford Farm Cottages and The Mynd House Bed & Breakfast

Two Shropshire businesses highlight their commitment to Customer Service.

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5th November 2007

'Savour the Flavour' Minibars at the Old Rectory Hotel, Wem

'Savour the Flavour' Minibars at the Old Rectory Hotel, Wem

Guests at the Old Rectory Hotel in Wem will soon be enjoying a new style of mini bar crammed with delicious locally produced goodies thanks to a pioneering concept by Heart of England Fine Foods (HEFF).

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1st November 2007

New Boutique Hotel Opens Near Ludlow

New Boutique Hotel Opens Near Ludlow

Fishmore Hall recently opened near the lovely market town of Ludlow after a 12 month refurbishment programme which has seen this handsome Regency property restored to its architectural glory.

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30th October 2007

Olive Gives Ludlow Food Centre 10 Out of 10

Olive Gives Ludlow Food Centre 10 Out of 10

Olive, one of the country's top consumer food and drink monthlies, has awarded the Ludlow Food Centre ten out of ten representing excellent value for money in a secret survey of local food halls across Britain.

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30th October 2007

Jackfield Tile Museum Wins Highly Commended Excellence In Tourism Award

Jackfield Tile Museum Wins Highly Commended Excellence In Tourism Award

The recently restored Jackfield Tile Museum, near Ironbridge has won a coveted Excellence in Tourism Award.

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26th October 2007

Shropshire Businesses Shine at the Excellence in Tourism Awards 2007

Shropshire Businesses Shine at the Excellence in Tourism Awards 2007

Shropshire tourism businesses swept the board at last night's Excellence in Tourism Awards in Birmingham, with the county awarded 7 Gold, 2 Silver and 2 Highly Commended awards in the regional tourism 'Oscars' including a personal award.

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16th October 2007

Mammoth Developments for Shropshire Hills

Mammoth Developments for Shropshire Hills

Building on the successes of the last few years a Shropshire tourist attraction has won major investment that will allow it to go from strength to strength.

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15th October 2007

National Lottery Grant Confirmed For Weston Park

National Lottery Grant Confirmed For Weston Park

The National Lottery, through The Heritage Lottery Fund, has confirmed a grant award of almost £1 million to assist with the first phase of the restoration of the redundant Granary building at Weston Park.

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4th October 2007

Atonement Is The Star of The Show

Atonement Is The Star of The Show

'Atonement' shines as it runs on national UK release in cinemas

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4th October 2007

Shropshire Tourism Businesses Feature As Finalists

Shropshire Tourism Businesses Feature As Finalists

Shropshire tourism businesses have just been announced as finalists in the annual, regional Excellence in Tourism Awards run by Advantage West Midlands.

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4th October 2007

New Blacksmithing Experience Days At Blists Hill Victorian Town

New Blacksmithing Experience Days At Blists Hill Victorian Town

If you have ever fancied having a go on a blacksmith's anvil, then this is your chance.

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21st September 2007

Shropshire Restaurant Named As One Of The Best in th UK

Shropshire Restaurant Named As One Of The Best in th UK

Mr Underhill's in Ludlow has been named as one of the best places to eat by the Good Food Guide

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18th September 2007

Wyle Cop Independents Day

Wyle Cop Independents Day

A number of Wyle Cop retailers have formed a new group to promote the wonderful range of businesses on Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury.

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17th September 2007

Clever Blooming Old Bridgnorth

Clever Blooming Old Bridgnorth

Bridgnorth wins Heart of England in Bloom.

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9th August 2007

Shropshire Beer Voted The Best In The Country

Shropshire Beer Voted The Best In The Country

The Great British Beer Festival crowns a Shropshire brewery as the 'Champion Beer of Britain 2007'.

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8th August 2007

Slow Travel In The Shropshire Hills

Slow Travel In The Shropshire Hills

Visitors Take a Break from the Fast Lane with Shropshire's Slow Travel Offer

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1st August 2007

Weston Park Wins Prestigious Sandford Award

Weston Park Wins Prestigious Sandford Award

Weston Park has been awarded the prestigious Sandford Award for Heritage Education 2007.

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31st July 2007

Festival at the Edge launches a series of 'edge extras'

Festival at the Edge launches a series of 'edge extras'

A series of new Commissions and Workshops launched to bring storytelling to life

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5th July 2007

Ludlow Food Centre to Open Conservatory Barn Cafe

Ludlow Food Centre to Open Conservatory Barn Cafe

As from Tuesday 10th July 2007, visitors to the Ludlow Food Centre will be able to take five between purchases and enjoy a cup of freshly ground coffee and a delicious home-cooked meal at the Conservatory Barn Cafe, situated just 25 yards from the store entrance.

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3rd July 2007

Severn Valley Railway Still Open

Severn Valley Railway Still Open

Despite the recent flood damage, the Severn Valley Railway is still very much open for business.

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29th June 2007

Overton Grange Hotel Wins Top Wine List Award

Overton Grange Hotel Wins Top Wine List Award

The Overton Grange Hotel in Ludlow has won an AA Notable Wine List Award

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18th June 2007

Ludlow Named As A Heavenly Hot Spot

Ludlow Named As A Heavenly Hot Spot

Olive magazine declares Ludlow as the UK's Best Place to Eat

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1st June 2007

New 'Ride Shropshire' guide launched

New 'Ride Shropshire' guide launched

A new 'Ride Shropshire' guide that describes ten circular routes suitable for walkers, horse riders and cyclists was launched at The Bog Visitor Centre on Friday 25 May.

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29th May 2007

Milestone in the History of Ludlow Castle

Milestone in the History of Ludlow Castle

Powis Estates are proud to announce the completion of major renovation works in Castle House at Ludlow Castle.

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20th April 2007

Shropshire Business Wins Award in the 2007 English Tourism Oscars

Shropshire Business Wins Award in the 2007 English Tourism Oscars

The annual Enjoy England for Excellence Awards took place last night with Shropshire business and Shropshire Tourism member Bon Accueil from Whitchurch winning a Silver Award.

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20th April 2007

Shropshire is rated child-friendliest place to raise family

Shropshire is rated child-friendliest place to raise family

A Reader's Digest survey reveals Oswestry, North Shropshire and Bridgnorth are the best places to raise a family.

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5th March 2007

Wollerton Old Hall Garden Scoop Awards

Wollerton Old Hall Garden Scoop Awards

Wollerton Old Hall Garden near Market Drayton picks up two gardening awards

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