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Shropshire Boxing Day hunt to take place this year as Labour prepares for ban consultation in the New Year

A traditional Boxing Day hunt will be taking place in Shropshire again next week - though its days in its current form may be numbered if the Government gets its way.

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Boxing Day hunt to take place this year as Labour prepares for ban consultation in the New Year

Supporting image for story: 'They look home-made': Shropshire drivers hit by punctures caused by mystery 'metal spikes'

'They look home-made': Shropshire drivers hit by punctures caused by mystery 'metal spikes'

Supporting image for story: Telford woman handed £1,648 bill after someone else dumped her rubbish on council land

Telford woman handed £1,648 bill after someone else dumped her rubbish on council land

Supporting image for story: Shropshire MP urges Keir Starmer to convene Cobra meetings to tackle 'super flu' emergency in hospitals

Shropshire MP urges Keir Starmer to convene Cobra meetings to tackle 'super flu' emergency in hospitals

Supporting image for story: Sick Shrewsbury burglar stole pensioner's dead wife's ashes - two weeks after being released from prison early due to overcrowding

Sick Shrewsbury burglar stole pensioner's dead wife's ashes - two weeks after being released from prison early due to overcrowding

Supporting image for story: Mid Wales road closed after crash as police tell drivers to avoid the area

Mid Wales road closed after crash as police tell drivers to avoid the area

Supporting image for story: Shropshire chef reveals location of new 'coffee and bakehouse' venture set to open in the new year

Shropshire chef reveals location of new 'coffee and bakehouse' venture set to open in the new year

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'It's got to be done' - British singer Yungblud backs campaign for Birmingham Airport to be renamed after his 'hero' Ozzy Osbourne

Wolves and Aston Villa Premier League meeting moved for TV - but date could still be switched

'It's got to be done' - British singer Yungblud backs campaign for Birmingham Airport to be renamed after his 'hero' Ozzy Osbourne

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Supporting image for story: 'It's got to be done' - British singer Yungblud backs campaign for Birmingham Airport to be renamed after his 'hero' Ozzy Osbourne

'It's got to be done' - British singer Yungblud backs campaign for Birmingham Airport to be renamed after his 'hero' Ozzy Osbourne

Supporting image for story: Man, 52, denies seriously injuring person in Shrewsbury crash

Man, 52, denies seriously injuring person in Shrewsbury crash

Supporting image for story: I visited a village near Bridgnorth once dubbed Britain's 'toughest' and found a warm welcome in a rural idyll

I visited a village near Bridgnorth once dubbed Britain's 'toughest' and found a warm welcome in a rural idyll

Supporting image for story: Legendary columnist Peter Rhodes writes his last words for the Star, after 40 years of keeping readers informed and entertained. Here are his reasons why

Legendary columnist Peter Rhodes writes his last words for the Star, after 40 years of keeping readers informed and entertained. Here are his reasons why

Supporting image for story: 'We found a Birmingham Airport trolley in Hollinswood': Abandoned trolleys ‘causing concern’ in Telford, meeting told

'We found a Birmingham Airport trolley in Hollinswood': Abandoned trolleys ‘causing concern’ in Telford, meeting told

Supporting image for story: Shropshire doctors join five-day walkout in row over pay and jobs

Shropshire doctors join five-day walkout in row over pay and jobs

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Supporting image for story: A five-year Legacy: Soulton Long Barrow prepares for Winter Solstice

A five-year Legacy: Soulton Long Barrow prepares for Winter Solstice

Supporting image for story: Wear it Red and save lives with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity in 2026

Wear it Red and save lives with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity in 2026

Supporting image for story: I questioned my family and said: ‘Is this going to make me die?’ Telford teen opens up about tough cancer treatment

I questioned my family and said: ‘Is this going to make me die?’ Telford teen opens up about tough cancer treatment

Supporting image for story: Community charity celebrates £3,000 boost

Community charity celebrates £3,000 boost

Supporting image for story: British Olympic and Paralympic archers complete 24-hour marathon event at Lilleshall

British Olympic and Paralympic archers complete 24-hour marathon event at Lilleshall

Supporting image for story: CLA Midlands donates £400 to the Shrewsbury Committee of Lingen Davies

CLA Midlands donates £400 to the Shrewsbury Committee of Lingen Davies

Sport

Shrewsbury Town debrief - Salop show resilience on the road as upturn continues

It's fair to say away form has been Shrewsbury Town's Achilles' heel so far this season, yet there are signs this may be changing.

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town debrief - Salop show resilience on the road as upturn continues

Supporting image for story: 'Bravery was the difference' - Appleton backs Shrewsbury Town's progress to earn them more wins

'Bravery was the difference' - Appleton backs Shrewsbury Town's progress to earn them more wins

Supporting image for story: Michael Appleton 'not against' using George Lloyd as right wing-back as striker wants to add selfishness to game

Michael Appleton 'not against' using George Lloyd as right wing-back as striker wants to add selfishness to game

Supporting image for story: Wolves and Aston Villa Premier League meeting moved for TV - but date could still be switched

Wolves and Aston Villa Premier League meeting moved for TV - but date could still be switched

Supporting image for story: Wolves set two unwanted club records, now they will be looking to avoid two more

Wolves set two unwanted club records, now they will be looking to avoid two more

Supporting image for story: Wolves fans announce plans to continue protests against owners Fosun

Wolves fans announce plans to continue protests against owners Fosun

Supporting image for story: Shifnal Town win to keep up with leaders but Shrewsbury Town slip up - round-up

Shifnal Town win to keep up with leaders but Shrewsbury Town slip up - round-up

Shrewsbury Town FC

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town debrief - Salop show resilience on the road as upturn continues

Shrewsbury Town debrief - Salop show resilience on the road as upturn continues

Supporting image for story: 'Bravery was the difference' - Appleton backs Shrewsbury Town's progress to earn them more wins

'Bravery was the difference' - Appleton backs Shrewsbury Town's progress to earn them more wins

Supporting image for story: Michael Appleton 'not against' using George Lloyd as right wing-back as striker wants to add selfishness to game

Michael Appleton 'not against' using George Lloyd as right wing-back as striker wants to add selfishness to game

AFC Telford United

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United on the road in the FA Trophy

AFC Telford United on the road in the FA Trophy

Supporting image for story: Bucks hoping for another home draw in the FA Trophy

Bucks hoping for another home draw in the FA Trophy

Supporting image for story: "We didn't lie down" - Boss Kevin Wilkin on AFC Telford's FA Trophy thriller

"We didn't lie down" - Boss Kevin Wilkin on AFC Telford's FA Trophy thriller

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Supporting image for story: Wolves and Aston Villa Premier League meeting moved for TV - but date could still be switched

Wolves and Aston Villa Premier League meeting moved for TV - but date could still be switched

Supporting image for story: Wolves set two unwanted club records, now they will be looking to avoid two more

Wolves set two unwanted club records, now they will be looking to avoid two more

Supporting image for story: Fan column: 'Remarkable' Wolves interview leaves us with more questions than answers

Fan column: 'Remarkable' Wolves interview leaves us with more questions than answers

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'More than good value': Jonny Drury and George Bennett analysis as Shrewsbury earn point at Walsall

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Shrewsbury Town update: Latest fitness news and transfer hints ahead of Walsall clash

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Derek Bish analysis as Shrewsbury Town slip to defeat at Fleetwood

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Luke Powell analysis after Shrewsbury Town's unbeaten run ends at Crewe

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'It's got to be done' - British singer Yungblud backs campaign for Birmingham Airport to be renamed after his 'hero' Ozzy Osbourne

Doncaster-born singer Yungblud has publicly declared his support for the petition to rename Birmingham Airport after Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne.

Supporting image for story: 'It's got to be done' - British singer Yungblud backs campaign for Birmingham Airport to be renamed after his 'hero' Ozzy Osbourne

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Christmas Market returns this week: Find out when and where to grab festive goodies and tasty treats

Shrewsbury Christmas Market returns this week: Find out when and where to grab festive goodies and tasty treats

Supporting image for story: Shropshire chef reveals location of new 'coffee and bakehouse' venture set to open in the new year

Shropshire chef reveals location of new 'coffee and bakehouse' venture set to open in the new year

Supporting image for story: I visited the French city of Lyon and discovered a place packed with amazing food, wine, and architecture -not to mention the 'secret' walkways

I visited the French city of Lyon and discovered a place packed with amazing food, wine, and architecture -not to mention the 'secret' walkways

Supporting image for story: Ads for prescription-only weight-loss medications banned

Ads for prescription-only weight-loss medications banned

Supporting image for story: Dubai chocolate: Warning issued over allergy risk from peanuts and sesame

Dubai chocolate: Warning issued over allergy risk from peanuts and sesame

Supporting image for story: Serial killer calendar created in the West Midlands by Britain's 'dullest man' goes on sale featuring Ted Bundy and Yorkshire Ripper

Serial killer calendar created in the West Midlands by Britain's 'dullest man' goes on sale featuring Ted Bundy and Yorkshire Ripper

Supporting image for story: A range of services will be taking places in various villages around Kington over the Christmas period

A range of services will be taking places in various villages around Kington over the Christmas period

Supporting image for story: Council accused of giving Ludlow Boxing Day hunt dog 'privileges' and 'glossing over health concerns'

Council accused of giving Ludlow Boxing Day hunt dog 'privileges' and 'glossing over health concerns'

Supporting image for story: Madness return to Birmingham: Tickets, setlist, timings & age limits for this week’s Utilita Arena show

Madness return to Birmingham: Tickets, setlist, timings & age limits for this week’s Utilita Arena show

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David Jason to reunite with cast of Only Fools And Horses for documentary series

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10 spectacular pictures from Builth Wells’ Christmas event

Supporting image for story: Kington’s spectacular illuminated tractor run returns this weekend - here's where to see it

Kington’s spectacular illuminated tractor run returns this weekend - here's where to see it

Supporting image for story: Oswestry Illuminated Tractor Run: Farmers light up the roads for charity

Oswestry Illuminated Tractor Run: Farmers light up the roads for charity

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TikTok clothes seller opens new Wellington town centre boutique

Crime

Supporting image for story: Telford woman handed £1,648 bill after someone else dumped her rubbish on council land

Telford woman handed £1,648 bill after someone else dumped her rubbish on council land

Supporting image for story: HMRC issues warning after 4,800 scams reported ahead of important New Year tax deadline

HMRC issues warning after 4,800 scams reported ahead of important New Year tax deadline

Supporting image for story: Police appeal for help after a satellite tagged white-tailed eagle disappeared in Newtown

Police appeal for help after a satellite tagged white-tailed eagle disappeared in Newtown

Supporting image for story: Man, 52, denies seriously injuring person in Shrewsbury crash

Man, 52, denies seriously injuring person in Shrewsbury crash

Supporting image for story: Revealed: Face of Ludlow grandfather who had almost £100,000 of heroin hidden in Gucci bag

Revealed: Face of Ludlow grandfather who had almost £100,000 of heroin hidden in Gucci bag

Supporting image for story: Sick Shrewsbury burglar stole pensioner's dead wife's ashes - two weeks after being released from prison early due to overcrowding

Sick Shrewsbury burglar stole pensioner's dead wife's ashes - two weeks after being released from prison early due to overcrowding

Business

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Christmas Market returns this week: Find out when and where to grab festive goodies and tasty treats

Shrewsbury Christmas Market returns this week: Find out when and where to grab festive goodies and tasty treats

Supporting image for story: New barber salon to open in Grade II-listed former sweet shop in Ludlow

New barber salon to open in Grade II-listed former sweet shop in Ludlow

Supporting image for story: Politicians hit out at Rachel Reeves as they claim Jobs Tax is wreaking havoc as Welsh unemployment jumps for second quarter running

Politicians hit out at Rachel Reeves as they claim Jobs Tax is wreaking havoc as Welsh unemployment jumps for second quarter running

Supporting image for story: Shropshire chef reveals location of new 'coffee and bakehouse' venture set to open in the new year

Shropshire chef reveals location of new 'coffee and bakehouse' venture set to open in the new year

Supporting image for story: CLA Midlands donates £400 to the Shrewsbury Committee of Lingen Davies

CLA Midlands donates £400 to the Shrewsbury Committee of Lingen Davies

Supporting image for story: Shropshire-based social enterprise to be wound up after post-pandemic 'funding challenges'

Shropshire-based social enterprise to be wound up after post-pandemic 'funding challenges'

Education

Supporting image for story: Llandinam primary school closure process moves on to next stage

Llandinam primary school closure process moves on to next stage

Supporting image for story: New permanent headteacher appointed at Shrewsbury secondary school

New permanent headteacher appointed at Shrewsbury secondary school

Supporting image for story: Academy choir made up of pupils from 13 Shropshire schools delivers first performance

Academy choir made up of pupils from 13 Shropshire schools delivers first performance

Supporting image for story: Experience Education set to support 4 All Foundation

Experience Education set to support 4 All Foundation

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's best primary schools revealed as five rank in The Times 2026 school league tables

Shropshire's best primary schools revealed as five rank in The Times 2026 school league tables

Supporting image for story: School holds Community Carol Service

School holds Community Carol Service

Motors

Supporting image for story: Current Renault Clio range gets revised trim levels and £1,000 price cut

Current Renault Clio range gets revised trim levels and £1,000 price cut

Supporting image for story: More than half of second-hand car buyers not willing to pay more than £15,000 for their next car – survey

More than half of second-hand car buyers not willing to pay more than £15,000 for their next car – survey

Supporting image for story: Dacia launches ‘Dacia Electric Car Grant’ incentive on revised Spring EV range

Dacia launches ‘Dacia Electric Car Grant’ incentive on revised Spring EV range

First Drive: Chery’s Tiggo 9 arrives as brand’s new seven-seater flagship

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First Drive: Why Leapmotor’s flawed B10 may still have what it takes to make a mark in the UK

Supporting image for story: EU ditches 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales

EU ditches 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales