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A woman accused of conspiring to murder a 41-year-old Shropshire man has appeared in court.

The Office of Fair Trading was back in court with the high street banks yesterday, giving NatWest customers a glimmer of hope that they could get some charges refunded.

Hyundai’s range isn’t quite as ‘cheap as chips’ as the saying goes but it does offer stonking good value for money. And that’s something everyone is looking for in the current economic climate – even the so-called luxury brands are feeling the chill wind of the credit crunch.

A conman stole £300 from a 94-year-old Telford pensioner after he talked his way into her home.

A Good Samaritan saved a 15-year-old girl from a robber when he fought off her masked attacker.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy today insisted he had brought hardman Nigel Quashie to Molineux to prevent “pussyfooting” in his midfield.

Ludlow Castle Motor Club organised the seventh running of the G3RS Rally Sprint last weekend. The day was fine and cold, but the stages were extremely slippery after the very heavy rain from the previous night. Read our full report on the event.  

Shropshire cinemagoers have a chance to delve into the past this weekend with two historical dramas opening in the county. Movie reviewer Carl Jones sets the scene.

The entry list for the Get Connected! Wyedean Forest Rally (Saturday February 7) contains a larger-than-usual number of cars contesting the 1400cc category, with their drivers exhibiting an equally wide range of experience!  

Over half of the remaining final-salary pension schemes are set to close to existing members as a result of the economic crisis, an industry body has warned.

Shrewsbury Town’s drawn out pursuit of Macclesfield midfielder Terry Dunfield took another twist today – as the player failed to agree terms.

Striker Andy Brown has given AFC Telford United a boost ahead of tomorrow’s tough trip to Fleetwood Town – insisting he has no intention of leaving the club.

Anything you can do, I can do too! That’s Philippa Howell’s message to sister Gemma after proving there’s more than one judo star in the family.

Midfielder Jon Adams believes AFC Telford United are about to face their biggest challenge of the season as they prepare to enter a demanding month on the road.

Market Drayton Town are hoping to be backed by a travelling support of 200 for the biggest game in their history next month.

Fans’ favourite Michael Wilde has parted company with Welsh Premier title chasers The New Saints to join Fleetwood Town.

Britain has officially entered recession for the first time since 1991, figures released today show.

Shrewsbury Town are to be screened live on Sky for the second time this season when they travel to League Two leaders Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday, March 28.

Britain has officially entered recession for the first time since 1991 as the economy shrank by 1.5 per cent over the last three months.

Campaigners were celebrating today after borough councillors unanimously declared their opposition to an opencast coal mine at a Telford beauty spot.

More than 50 extra beds have been opened across Shropshire’s two main hospitals to help them cope with the huge number of emergency admissions which show no signs of easing.

A leading Shrewsbury businessman today said it was “inconceivable” that anybody could have broken into a town store to set up shop and he urged landlords to be more vigilant with security.

A man has been arrested after a smoke canister was set off at a funeral.

A conman stole £300 from a Telford pensioner after he talked his way into her home.

An inquest has opened on a 15-year-old schoolgirl found dead in Shrewsbury.

A Telford Chinese restaurant where health inspectors found dirt and food debris under units was today fined £3,500.

Mobile phone giant Vodafone has launched an appeal with the Secretary of State in a bid to put up a 10-metre mast in a Shrewsbury community.

Up to 40 jobs are to be created in Oswestry after discount retailer Home Bargains announced it is to move into premises in the town formerly occupied by Woolworths.

Workers at a Shropshire factory are to lose their jobs when it closes at the end of the month. Norfran Aluminium Ltd, on the Alveley Industrial Estate, near Bridgnorth, said up to 34 people will lose their jobs.

A teenager went on a “prolonged spree” of tyre slashing which left 70 motorists facing a repair bill of almost £11,000, a court heard today.