Soldier victim in Shropshire barracks murder probe is named
A soldier who died at a Shropshire army base has been named as Corporal Geoffrey McNeill.
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more storiesPolice investigation launched after body found in Market Drayton town centre
Police have launched an investigation after the body of a man was found in Market Drayton early today.
Ironbridge Power Station back working after fire
Steam was billowing from Ironbridge Power Station again today as the plant returned to generating electricity after it was damaged by fire.
Arrest in connection with theft from Telford cemetery
A man has been arrested in connection with the theft of more than 100 bronze memorial plaques from a Telford cemetery, police said today.
Sport
more storiesShrewsbury Town defence must regroup says Asa Hall
Shrewsbury Town midfielder Asa Hall says the team must quickly rediscover its defensive ruthless streak following Saturday’s 3-2 defeat at home to Bristol City.
Mike Jackson refusing to give up on Shrewsbury Town's survival hopes
Shrewsbury Town boss Mike Jackson says his side must start building another unbeaten run following Saturday’s defeat to relegation rivals Bristol City.
'Perfect 10' is the new target for AFC Telford
AFC Telford United boss Liam Watson today turned his attentions towards the ‘perfect 10’ that could net table-topping Bucks the Skrill Conference North title.
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more storiesLlanfyllin’s Lonely Tree may grow again
The spring sunshine has been shining down on Llanfyllin’s storm-damaged Lonely Tree, as has good fortune, as it was revealed today that it has been given the “best chance possible” of survival.
BMX fans are riding high at new Telford track
BMX bikers have had their first taste of Telford’s new £250,000 national standard track, which is expected to bring hundreds of riders into the town.
Is the world a better place thanks to the internet?
The 25th anniversary of the world wide web will be celebrated around the globe this week.
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PM to talk with Mideast leaders
Styles acts against photographers
Harry congratulates Atlantic rowers
A crew of injured and able-bodied servicemen who completed the gruelling task of rowing across the Atlantic have been congratulated by Prince Harry.
Stars compete for Olivier Awards
Blogs
more storiesEvents add to quality of county life
A report which has looked at four Shrewsbury events has told us what should be intuitively obvious, and that is events like these have benefits which far outweigh the costs to stage them in the first place.
David Burrows: Renewable energy yes - but not if is increases floods
Water, water everywhere.
Star Comment: Dignity of a mother wronged
The news that police spied on the Lawrence family, whose son, Stephen, was killed by racists, is disturbing indeed.
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Shropshire woman Lizzie Tench puts crash behind her as she prepares for swim challenge
100 bronze plaques stolen from Telford cemetery
SVR steams ahead after work project
Inmates’ work party helps at Shrewsbury showground
Boy’s Hitler Youth items up for auction in Ludlow
Shropshire Business
more storiesSalopian Brewery moving to its new home in Hadnall
Shropshire’s Salopian Brewery is set to move into major new premises as part of a £1.75 million investment in the business.
Engineering business creating 60 jobs at Telford and Bridgnorth sites
Engineering firm Grainger & Worrall has revealed plans to double the size of its engineering team by creating 60 jobs.
Housing boom boost for Aga
AGA today revealed an upturn in its fortunes – thanks to a nation-wide housing boom.
Education
more storiesPoll: Slow internet 'hitting education'
One in five families reliant on the internet for children's schoolwork said they could not access online resources , a study by insurance firm NFU Mutual showed.
Three Telford students receive first Georgia Williams grants
Three students who attend the same college as murdered Shropshire teenager Georgia Williams are the first to receive grants in her memory.
Almost all Shropshire pupils win a place at first choice school
Nearly every child in Shropshire has won a place at their first choice secondary school this September, according to new figures released today.
