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Shropshire residents are being urged to step up security on their outdoor fuel tanks after heating oil was stolen from a home near Broseley.

The FTSE 100 has ended flat following the Bank of England's interest rate decision.

Bosses behind controversial Telford incinerator plans today vowed to press ahead with the plant despite Telford & Wrekin Council pulling out of its future waste scheme.

A historic ferry service which crosses the River Severn in Shropshire has put the boat on the market with a £50,000 price tag.

Nissan is cutting 1,200 jobs at its Sunderland site as it slashes production in the face of declining sales.

Manchester City goalkeeper has come a long way since he first stepped out for Shrewsbury Town – but he will never forget his roots.

Average house prices across Shropshire are almost seven times more than the average income in the county, according to figures. In south Shropshire the average house price is £215,000 – 7.9 times more than the average household income of £26,170.

Zavvi is closing 22 stores across the country with the loss of 178 jobs, administrators have confirmed.

These photographs captured by a regular commuter illustrate the stark reality which faced travellers on a prime-time Shropshire train service.

8 January 2009: We’re back with a new selection of properties for sale around Shropshire. This week there’s a stunning manor house with a swimming pool, a charming town cottage and a wonderful development opportunity.

The beautiful die young. In the case of Frank Miller's adaptation of the acclaimed comic book series by Will Eisner, this visually arresting film stutters and falls during the raspy opening voiceover, delivered by the eponymous avenger as he coos over the crime-riddled metropolis of Central City.

Shrewsbury Town were today reeling after losing their second loanee in the space of 72 hours.

Full-back James Meredith is to stay with AFC Telford United until the end of the season following lengthy talks with neighbours Shrewsbury Town.

The Bank of England made history today by slashing interest rates to an all-time low of 1.5 per cent.

Organisers of Shrewsbury’s popular Folk Festival have released their list of confirmed acts for this year’s eagerly-anticipated event, which takes place from August 28 to 31.

An end to the cold snap gripping Shropshire and Mid Wales is in sight – but not before freezing fog and temperatures take hold tonight.

Shropshire education watchdogs have been warned that the school bus service is under pressure from “significant” price rises beyond the county council’s control.

House burglaries have soared by nearly 20 per cent in the first half of this financial year in the Shropshire Division, new figures have revealed today.

Fears are growing for the whereabouts of a man who has disappeared in Shropshire.

Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s today boasted its best-ever Christmas as it threw down the gauntlet to rivals.

The Treasury has denied reports it is planning to print more cash to tackle Britain's credit crisis.

Police have been given extra time to question three people arrested in connection with the murder of a south Shropshire man.

Insurance broker and consultants Aon has been fined a record £5.25 million for making suspected bribery payments.

An independent adjudicator has given the go-ahead to the setting up of two new primary schools in Shrewsbury.

A 65-year-old man has been airlifted to hospital after slipping off a stile and hitting his head during a walk along Shropshire Way.

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has announced it is opening an investigation into the UK business operations of Bernard Madoff.

A small and friendly family-run Shropshire building firm has been crowned the best commercial builder in Britain.

The FTSE 100 continued its slump in early trading as mining and energy stocks fell further, opening lower at 4,493.47.

Shropshire darts ace Ted ‘The Count’ Hankey is through to the quarter-finals of the  BDO World Professional Darts Championships.

Just when you thought it was safe to dream about regaining the Ashes again in 2009 – England are in turmoil, writes Shropshire Star Sports Editor Dave Ballinger.