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Employment in the UK's service sector has hit a record low as firms struggle in the face of falling demand.

Shropshire boxer Mark Lloyd believes 2009 will be the year he finally receives the green light for an on-off British title challenge.

A versatile defender-cum-midfielder tops boss Rob Smith’s shopping list as he bids to strengthen his injury-ravaged AFC Telford United squad.

Shrewsbury Town loan midfielder Joss Labadie today returned to parent club West Bromwich Albion – after injury limited his stay at the Prostar Stadium to just one game.

A former Shropshire MP today revealed his daughter had been stopped by police using anti-terror powers – for having a dirty number plate.

A Shropshire police officer who was shot and killed as he went to the aid of two unarmed colleagues has been awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Bravery.

Charity bosses are closing a store in Oswestry after failing to reach an agreement over the lease.

Next shares gained almost seven per cent in early trading after the retailer reassured investors trading is on track to meet full-year profit forecasts.

Shropshire began 2009 in sub-zero temperatures, as our video shows.

LETTER I was deeply disturbed by the report on December 27 that a man arrested outside a public house in Shrewsbury had been subjected to 50,000 volt shock from a taser gun.

Telford Tigers star Sam Zajac was unrepentant after he became involved in an on-ice brawl during his side’s clash with Wightlink Raiders at the ice rink.

Companies may be forced to accept outside help to ensure their female employees are on the same pay grades as their male counterparts, it has been reported.

The FTSE 100 has extended its rally this morning on an optimistic outlook from retailer Next.

House prices fell by 15.9 per cent over the year, according to figures from Nationwide.

Europe's supply of natural gas is under threat as the standoff between Russia and Ukraine's energy companies continues.

‘ve always been of the mind that celebrating New Year is something of a waste of time, writes blogger David Burrows.

A Shropshire Star reader said he was astonished to see a bright, orange light moving across the Telford sky.

Ram-raiders caused hundreds of pounds of damage and stole a haul of equipment from a business on a Telford industrial estate.

Manager Paul Simpson has backed captain Ben Davies to bounce back from being dropped from Shrewsbury Town’s starting line-up.

One of Shropshire’s most popular tourist destinations, the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, will be hit by three months of roadworks to replace its ageing electricity supply.

Boss Rob Smith is planning to strengthen his injury-hit AFC Telford United squad – with an extended loan deal for full-back James Meredith top of the agenda.

The FTSE 100 closed flat as gains made by mining and utilities stocks were offset by the financial sector.

Adams Childrenswear has shut 111 stores with the loss of 850 jobs after calling in the administrators.

Beating the booze was the key for Shropshire darter Ted Hankey as he made a winning start to his BDO World Championship challenge.

Shropshire-based Elements Europe is celebrating after scooping a top industry accolade at Interbuild -the UK’s biggest building show – at Birmingham’s NEC.

Shropshire horse racing enthusiasts were left kicking their heels today as Ludlow’s opening meeting of 2009 was postponed, writes JAMES GARRISON.

An electrical repair company has given Telford a big vote of confidence after relocating to the town from the Birmingham area.

Kath Griffin, a former Shropshire police officer, has launched a new business working with dogs after completing the WiRE Opening Doors business start-up programme.

Telford’s first gastro pub today closed its doors after falling victim to the recession.

A group of boys today plunged through ice as they walked across a frozen Telford lake sparking police patrols at every body of water across the borough.