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LETTER:Telford & Wrekin Council has got to find about £3 million of economies in order to keep council tax rises to about 3.5 per cent. This equates to about six per cent of council tax.

The British economy will experience its biggest decline in 60 years during 2009, it has been claimed.

A committee of MPs will grill financial journalists today on their behaviour during the economic crisis.

Further cuts to the interest rate would be "irrelevant", economists have warned ahead of the Bank of England's base rate announcement tomorrow.

A government scheme to aid those in fuel poverty is not fit for purpose, leading charities have claimed today.

Scores of schools were closed today and roads remained treacherous while the emergency services were kept at full stretch as the weather held its icy grip on the county.

A mining rally has boosted the FTSE 100 over two per cent, propelling the index over the 4,100 mark.

There was an increase in the number of participants with local connections when the British Historic Racing Club ran its 2008 season of motorcycle road race events. The BHR promoted 11 race days at six circuits in England and Wales.

Highlights of Newport’s match against Broadstreet in Midlands One.

There is something quite magical about South Africa – and with its breathtaking beauty, it is no wonder Cape Town has won its reputation as one of the most gorgeous regions in the world, writes Vicky Nash.

It was a bleak weekend for most of the Shropshire sides in league action – with only three of the 12 who took to the field managing to record victories.

Shrewsbury manager Paul Simpson has set his side a target of 11 wins from their last 18 League Two matches – as tonight’s home clash with Accrington Stanley looks set to beat the cold snap.

Shropshire and Mid Wales were breathing a huge sigh of relief today after escaping the worst of the big chill – but forecasters warned more snow was on the way.

A Shropshire jazz festival, which was under threat after nearly two decades, has been saved after a new venue was found, it has been revealed today.

The team of police officers who protected the public and each other as they faced a gunman on a Shropshire estate have been commended at a special awards ceremony.

Vandals have smashed up a memorial bench near Oswestry installed in memory of two young men killed in an accident.

Boss Rob Smith today revealed his relief at seeing the January transfer window close without losing any of his promotion-chasing AFC Telford United squad.

Shropshire’s former world champion and Olympic medalist Richie Woodhall has joined the new Great Britain amateur boxing set-up.

GM Telford Tigers’ English Premier Cup hopes were stung as they went 4-1 down to Bracknell Bees, who will now take the last semi-final slot.

Christophe Berra has revealed the chance to potentially ply his trade in the Barclays Premier League was too good to turn down after completing his move to Wolves from Hearts.

Ludlow Racecourse today suffered its third abandonment in five National Hunt meetings – ending hopes of jockey Tony McCoy making history in Shropshire.

Police are appealing for information about a missing girl who is believed to be in Telford.

Holiday camp company Pontins has unveiled plans to create 2,000 new jobs as part of a £50 million redevelopment plan.

Shropshire fire service bosses are hoping work will start by the summer on a £4 million scheme to refurbish the Shrewsbury headquarters and station. See our exclusive news report here.

People across Shropshire are waking up to a white blanket of thick snow this morning, and if you’re out and about in the county today, we’d love to see your snowy pictures.

Telford Tigers players and funs were left fuming after opponents Bracknell Bees scored a disputed goal in the first period of their gme on Saturday evening.

Disgraced former Shropshire MP Derek Conway has apologised to MPs for misusing thousands of pounds of taxpayers’ money to pay his elder son Henry.

A 21-year-old woman charged with conspiracy to murder and attempting to pervert the course of justice has appeared in court.

A former Shropshire businessman was on bail for firearms charges when he is believed to have killed himself after shooting his partner, police revealed today.

Bosses of an antique bed firm near Oswestry are auctioning off their stock after the firm went into administration.