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Peugeot’s new deep-fill approach to its estate version of hatchback, the 308, is a boon for busy families. The SW is also a great vehicle to ride through a long recession, given its flexibility and fair spread of proven, long-life engines.

In what reportedly will be his final appearance in front of a camera, Clint Eastwood delivers a tour-de-force performance as a xenophobic war veteran in this timely, Humanist drama.

Could the timing be more perfect for a conspiracy thriller that paints the banking community as moustache-twirling villains? With the blame for the credit crunch being leveled squarely at financial institutions, which allowed savers to borrow well above their means, The International chooses a sitting duck as its primary target.

Hopelessly misconceived and poorly executed, New In Town is a tiresome fish out of water comedy reminiscent of Sweet Home Alabama that careens awkwardly from slapstick to heartbreak via tedium and incredulity.

Written and directed by David S Goyer, The Unborn is a preposterous supernatural yarn that keeps a straight face while the rest of us are sniggering.

Shropshire journalist Megan Norris, who emigrated to Australia with husband Steven and their young sons, tells how she is anxiously waiting to see whether her home will survive the country’s latest wall of fire.

House prices have fallen to levels last since in march 2005, according to the Land Registry’s monthly house price index (HPI) published today.

Scottish Power is to cuts its gas and electricity prices.

The FTSE 100 closed down 2.18 per cent after another poor day for banks.

A Shropshire teenager was removed from lessons because she dyed her hair pink.

A Shropshire man who tried to rape a lone woman walking home late at night will be able to work with children when he is released, after an appeal court ruling.

Children as young as eight who have been causing havoc on a Shrewsbury estate by throwing bricks and intimidating residents are to be asked to sign good behaviour contracts.

Tory MP Daniel Kawczynski has professed that he loves Wales, but he had plenty of complaints about the principality during a debate in the House of Commons.

Hopes of an upturn in the Shropshire property market increased today as a county housebuilder revealed plans to take on extra staff.

Councils across Shropshire are to receive more than £600,000 in government aid to help ailing communities survive the recession.

The recession could lead to more rogue traders and loan sharks operating in Shropshire, trading standards officials have warned. Watch our video here.

REVIEW From loony left hate figure to national treasure, Tony Benn has always managed to attract a crowd, writes Peter Johnson.

Hospitals in England are raking in more than £110 million a year from car parking charges, new official figures show.

_Two historic buildings in Shrewsbury are falling into disrepair and will be left to rot if council bosses do not slap the owners with compulsory purchase orders, it was claimed today.

Ludlow could lose its role as the headquarters of Slow Food UK – which would slash its reputation as the UK’s capital of “gastro food”.

The family of a Telford teenager missing from home said more than 1,000 people had joined a website to help find her.

Councillors have failed to decide whether to back a transport proposal that could see more than 300 youngsters in Chirk sent to a different secondary school.

The family of a Shropshire retired carpenter has won £130,000 compensation after he died from an industrial disease caused by exposure to asbestos.

Eating healthy and being active don’t need to be difficult. Here are some fun and easy ways to get you and your family on their way.

A pensioner was targeted by pickpockets as he was out shopping in Wellington, sparking fears that it could be the start of a mini crime spree. The man believes the thieves were women.

Campaigners will be taking their protest against proposals for an opencast mine to a Shropshire beauty spot tomorrow.

Residents in Ellesmere came a step closer to the end of a 10-year wait for improved medical facilities today.

Seven people have been made honorary freemen of Oswestry borough.

Experienced defender Graham Coughlan is convinced Shrewsbury Town will finally end their search for an away victory at Macclesfield tomorrow.

Pay a pound to spend a penny . . . blogger Carl Jones condemns the latest idea from budget airline Ryanair.