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In a rare boost to Britain's floundering employment market, Asda and BSkyB have announced the creation of 8,000 new jobs.

Just 21 per cent of chief executives said they were very confident of revenue growth in the next 12 months, down from 50 per cent in last year, according to a new survey.

Highlights from Shrewsbury Town’s clash against Barnet on January 27, 2008.

28 January 2009: This week there’s an exciting opportunity to purchase by auction a smart townhouse with planning consent for conversion into apartments, as well as a selection of charming rural gems.

Highlights from AFC Telford United’s 3-0 win over Solihull Moors on Tuesday, January 27.

Ho, ho, ho little thieves. Have I got a surprise for you, writes blogger Andy Richardson, who wants to get medieval on whoever broke into his car

Pictures from Wolves’ 1-0 Championship defeat against Reading.

The FTSE 100 broke through the 4,200 barrier this morning as banking stocks rose again.

Can Oswestry’s high street survive the credit crunch? That was the question asked by Shropshire Star Oswestry reporter Sue Austin when she examined how the town is coping with the current downturn.

LETTER: As a newcomer to Shropshire, I have heard people complain about the amount of rubbish in the shopping centres and on the streets of Telford.

Shrewsbury Town were left frustrated after being held to a 0-0 draw at Barnet.

AFC Telford United got back to winning ways in the Blue Square North with a 3-1 victory over 10-man Solihull Moors.

Wolves’ lead at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship was cut to just two points as they lost 1-0 to nearest challengers Reading.

Three away goals did the trick for the Bucks, helping to clinch the first win of 2009 and end a four game winless streak in the Blue Square North, writes AFC Telford blogger Joe Davies.

The government is putting child poverty targets in jeopardy by concentrating its economic rescue package on banks and not families, it has been claimed.

An influential committee of MPs has called on the Treasury to prepare and publish plans for printing money, should deflation get even worse.

The government's business team are heading to Switzerland for the annual World Economic Forum at Davos.

Two years ago, Andrew Ray feared he might never hear his wife’s voice again – until a magical kiss changed their lives forever. Andrew, from Telford, has been telling his remarkable story to Shropshire Star writer Kirsty Smallman

It was up, up and away for Oswestry – as they took a plane and two coaches for their game at Douglas (Isle of Man).

Two chemical tankers worth more than £200,000 were stolen during a raid on a Newport industrial estate.

Pay rises and bonuses for senior BBC managers have been put on hold until 2010, it has been announced.

A Shropshire man who raped a six year old girl, leaving her with lifelong psychological damage, has failed to persuade top judges that his 13 year jail sentence was too long.

A man may lose part of his sight after bricks were thrown at a car he was in near Oswestry.

The average home in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin costs more than five times the annual wage of a worker in the county, new figures revealed today.

Bosses of Telford & Wrekin Council today promised to do everything possible to give work to local companies and tradesmen as a way to help them beat the recession.

Telford Tigers failed to follow up a previous win over Wightlink Raiders when they made the trip to Peterborough Phantoms.

Residents today attacked a bid to allow an £18 million DIY store in Shrewsbury to extend its opening times by up to three hours a day, branding the development a “monstrosity”.

Up to 150 jobs are set to be created after plans for the massive expansion of a Telford supermarket were unveiled.

Bosses at Bridgnorth Town Football Club today scotched rumours they were in financial trouble, but said they had introduced a number of measures to safeguard the club’s future.

Shrewsbury are back in contention for the Midlands Four (West) title after a 24-6 success over Newcastle.