Unlike recent Archdeacons of Salop, Mr Thomas will not take on the role of Vicar of Tong, although he will live at Tong Vicarage.
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The Archdeacon of Salop said Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust cannot afford to resurrect a second post which has long been redundant following a retirement.
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