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Shropdoc, the out-of-hours service run by doctors in Shropshire is one of the best in the country, a new survey has claimed.
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more storiesShrewsbury Town's Jon Taylor has Saddlers in sights
Injured Shrewsbury Town midfielder Jon Taylor is set to step things up in this week in a bid to be fit for Saturday’s League One home clash with Walsall.
Sean Clancy urges AFC Telford to hit back
AFC Telford midfielder Sean Clancy says the team must make up for Saturday’s missed opportunity against Leamington by making the most of the forthcoming Christmas fixtures.
Matt Murray leads call for strong action on match-fixers
Former Wolves keeper Matt Murray today insisted match-fixers should have the book thrown at them if they’re found guilty.
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more storiesFacebook plea to bring couple home to Shropshire
A Facebook page has been set up to support a couple who are struggling to return to the UK from America because of visa rules.
Shoppers cram Shropshire toy factory for bargains
Hundreds of parents swooped on a Shropshire toy factory in scenes compared to America’s Black Friday Christmas shopping scramble.
Shropshire comedy act marks 20th anniversary
One of Shropshire’s best loved classic comedy acts is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month.
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Christmas fun in Much Wenlock and Bridgnorth
Oswestry and Wem buzzing for festive celebrations
Two Telford houses damaged in blaze
Hundreds of Santas join fun run in Telford Town Park
Santas galore at Oswestry winter parade
Highly baffling – fake Telford letterbox is found 10ft up
Shropshire church's mini models recreate the Nativity
Blogs
more storiesStar comment: MPs’ pay - timing is everything
Here we go again. Was the issue of MPs’ pay not supposed to have been sorted out the last time there was a big row? And the time before that? And that?
Blog: If only my old shoulder bag could talk . . .
Playing an old scratched 45 from your teenage years will do it every time, writes Phil Gillam.
Keith Harrison: The answer to life, the universe and everything?*
Great theme tune, but I don’t do Dr Who. Not since the days of Tom Baker and Leela in 1977, anyway.
Shropshire Business
more storiesShoppers cram Shropshire toy factory for bargains
Hundreds of parents swooped on a Shropshire toy factory in scenes compared to America’s Black Friday Christmas shopping scramble.
'Wrekin ruby' business bosses handed bans
Two more directors of the collapsed Shropshire company Wrekin Construction have been barred from being involved in business after a gem supposedly worth £11 million was used to inflate the company’s accounts.
Shropshire worker sacked over yoghurt dates mix-up
Advising consumers over the best dates on which to enjoy their yoghurts turned sour for a Shropshire supervisor when he was given the sack.
Letters
more storiesLetter: Putting county town on tourist map is vital
There is a great debate that Chester is a better tourist venue than Shrewsbury. We need to go no further with this issue.
Letter: Freeze in council tax will hit front line services for the needy
In response to Telford & Wrekin Council’s recommendation that the council tax should be frozen for the next two years and that the council take the Government’s grant, or more accurately bribe, which is equal to a one per cent council tax increase.
Letter: Charging for entry to museum would be bad move all round
To learn Shropshire Council is considering charging visitors to the new museum when it opens is shocking.
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more storiesGo-ahead for Telford faith school sparks fury
A new 900-pupil Christian school in Shropshire has won planners’ approval despite residents’ calling for a rethink on vehicle access via a cul-de-sac.
Blue Peter’s Radzi goes back to school in Newport
TV cameras descended on Shropshire as Blue Peter’s newest presenter visited his old school.
£8.5m bid for Welsh language school aired
Plans for a new £8.5million 300-pupil Welsh language school in Mid Wales have been submitted for consideration.
Dining Out
more storiesReview: Albright Hussey, Shrewsbury
It’s been a while since our Andy visited Albright Hussey and, as he finds out, little has changed – but for all the right reasons
Review: Zenna, Pontesbury
Rating **** Zenna is a long-standing favourite on the Shropshire dining scene serving up authentic Chinese food with flair. Our Andy pays a visit
Eat Up, Shrewsbury
Rating: **** Yummy mummies, couples, packs of pals or family gatherings, Eat Up welcomes everyone with its tasty food and quirky style, writes Andy Richardson.
Farming
more storiesShropshire engineer died trying to unload machinery
A highly respected engineer from Shropshire who became entangled in machinery while working in a field died of misadventure, a coroner has ruled.
Shropshire game bird breeding farm plan backed
Controversial plans to create a breeding farm holding up to 6,000 game birds have been recommended for approval despite fears it would be in the wrong location and could attract vermin.
Planning for county show at advanced stage
It may be very nearly six months until our next county show, which in 2014 will take place on May 24, but arrangements are already well advanced in the hope and expectation that it will be one of the biggest and the best.