Focus on the job, says Cowan

Defender Gavin Cowan has urged AFC Telford United to forget Wembley for now – and focus on getting their title challenge back on track.


Newport relishing underdog tag

Coach Ian Bletcher believes youth will conquer as his Newport team travel to Sheffield Tigers in the quarter-finals of the EDF Energy Intermediate Cup.


New recruits push for chance

Shrewsbury Town boss Paul Simpson completed his mini shake-up today by tying up the signing of Moses Ashikodi – and the striker could go straight into the squad for tomorrow’s match at Macclesfield.


Sylvan won’t celebrate

Sylvan Ebanks-Blake has revealed he won’t celebrate if he scores for Wolves tomorrow – out of respect for the club who gave him his big break, Plymouth.


EU ruling ‘threatens lives’

Lives could be lost across Mid Wales as a result of new European Union working regulations hitting the fire service, it was claimed today.


Town transformation on course

The first stage of a multi-million pound project to transform Welshpool will be completed by October, it has been revealed.


Town step closer to lighting

A Mid Wales town is a step closer to having its street lights switched back on.


Petrol station in major overhaul

A busy service station serving two of Shropshire’s main trunk roads is due to close for about four months while a major redevelopment is carried out.


Stanford official charged over obstruction

The executive at the heart of Sir Allen Stanford's financial empire has been charged with obstructing federal agents investigating an alleged $8 billion fraud.


Brown wants a start

Striker Andy Brown could earn a return to AFC Telford United’s starting line-up at Hyde tomorrow – after proving his fitness in the FA Trophy victory at Southport.


Brotherton wants to forget Twickers heartache

Newport’s Steffen Brotherton knows the heartbreak of missing out on a Twickenham final – and the winger never wants to feel that pain again.


Goodwin pension standoff continues

Sir Fred Goodwin's refusal to dilute his £693,000 annual pension has been branded "unacceptable" by the Treasury.


No, it really is his beak

Earlier this week we reported on this tiny blue tit and its massive beak, and asked if it was a Darwinian freak of nature.


Teen pregnancies down across county

Teenage pregnancy rates across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin have fallen, setting new regional records.


Dolls will help childcare lessons

A set of interactive “babies” that starkly show the effects of drug and alcohol abuse on foetuses has been bought by a Shropshire college to raise awareness of what the unborn can suffer.


Ban not solely behind pubs’ woes

LETTER: In response to W F Kerswell’s letter re: Vanishing pubs (Shropshire Star, Feb 19). You fail to mention the current economic climate and the effect of supermarkets selling cheap alcohol.


FTSE 100 slumps in early trading

The FTSE 100 slipped back into the red this morning as last night's banking rally reversed.


Lloyds posts £10.8bn loss from HBOS

Lloyds Banking Group today revealed HBOS recorded a pre-tax loss of £10.8 billion in 2008.


I’m doing my dream job!

According to research, Midlanders aren’t a deliriously happy lot when it comes to our careers, so it’s refreshing to find people who’ve made it their mission to do something they truly enjoy. Read our eight short interviews with Shropshire folk who love their job.


World economy to decline in 2009

The total world economic output will fall this year for the first time in over 60 years, experts predict.


This week’s pictures from the past

A round up of this week’s Shropshire Star nostalgia pictures.


Does Clint make Carl’s day?

Clint Eastwood returns to our screens for the final time – is it a fitting swansong for ol’ Dirty Harry, or is it another Pink Cadillac? Watch Carl Jones’s review here.


Showbiz veteran supports county am-dram group

Shropshire-born showbiz veteran Peter Vaughan has added his support to a county amateur dramatic group which is celebrating its 90th anniversary.


Goodfield’s off to sunny Spain

Up-and-coming hockey star Dave Goodfield has been called up to the England under-16 squad for the forthcoming Four Nations tournament in Spain.


Death-crash road set for improvements

A road near Shrewsbury where a 22-year-old woman died in a collision just over 18 months ago is to undergo improvements to improve its safety and reduce the number of accidents.


Bucks’ learning centre plans

A learning centre at a Shropshire football ground could double in size under £1.9 million proposals. Work could start at the end of the season if the plans for AFC Telford United are given the go-ahead.


Olympic ace to visit county

World champion triple jumper Jonathan Edwards will be visiting Much Wenlock next week.


Obama: The good, the bad and the budget

Barack Obama has unveiled his blueprint for a $3.6 trillion (£2.5 trillion) budget for the United States in 2010.


Scaffolding firm to axe 10 jobs

A Shrewsbury-based scaffolding business is to make 10 staff redundant after going into administration.


Town club in profit and upbeat

Shrewsbury Town FC’s turnover in the last financial year was almost £2 million more than the previous year – with the club making a profit of almost £2,000, figures showed today.

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