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Banking stocks weighed heavily on the FTSE 100 in early trading this morning, as investor concerns about the government's asset insurance scheme widened.

A draw was the inevitable result in a poor game at the New Bucks Head, and although it looked like it was going to be 0-0 from the start, a lively last 10 minutes saw the game end 1-1.

The humble car as we know it now appears to be fighting a rearguard action against an onslaught of sports utility vehicles. The introduction of crossovers has been relentless over the last three years, and it shows little signs of slowing down.

Four points in two games has given Town fans a much-needed lift, but it’s hard to get carried away with two consecutive away games around the corner.

An equally matched game ended in a thrilling ten minutes that saw two goals.

Shrewsbury were in winning form against Nottingham County at the Prostar Stadium on Saturday night.

Wolves underlined their return to form with their second away-day success in a week at Sheffield Wednesday.

Pictures from Wolves’ 1-0 Championship victory against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.

Grammy Award winners Steely Dan return to the UK to play three shows this summer, including a concert at Birmingham’s NIA Academy.

The creator of the largest fashion week to be held in Britain outside of London says the event is a perfect example of the entrepreneurial spirit needed during harsh economic times.

The government should intervene in RBS' business strategy to ensure it does not continue its commitment to expanding fossil fuel projects, it has been claimed.

Shropshire’s school attendance rates are among the best in England, new figures have revealed.

In this week’s podcast, Andy Richardson looks at the problems faced by local pubs, Carl Jones previews a new business competition and Chris Hudson rounds-up the county’s sports news.

The DVD of the acclaimed movie, The Duchess – starring Keira Knightley, and parts of the stunning Peak District – will be launched on March 16, in time for this year’s Mothering Sunday.

Experienced Shrewsbury Town defender Mike Jackson could be back in training in as little as four weeks, after undergoing surgery on a cartilage injury.

Midfielder Jamie Vermiglio today issued a heartfelt ‘thanks’ to the AFC Telford United fans who have eased the pain of his potentially career-ending broken back.

A 56-year-old Shropshire man who was an “important cog” in a Europe-wide multi-million pound investment fraud has been jailed for two years.

A Shropshire man is facing further court proceedings to seize his assets after being jailed for his part in a crooked scheme which conned investors out of millions of pounds.

The Shropshire Star’s classified advertising section is being relaunched next week with a new image and a host of new features.

Two cars were destroyed in a blaze which saw flames spread to a unit on a Telford business park in a suspected arson attack early today.

Reporter Abigail Bates discovers why pole dancing doesn’t just belong in the world of sleazy strip clubs and soft porn

A £2.5 million vision to transform the west end of Shrewsbury, helping to ease traffic problems and breathe new life into the area, was unveiled today.

The government has taken a majority stake in Lloyds after offering the bank increased support under its new asset protection scheme.

A Shrewsbury girl who has battled with leukaemia for nearly three years will present the Earl of Wessex with teddy bears for his two children when he opens the town’s new theatre.

Residents from a Telford housing estate are dashing outside each evening equipped with umbrellas to watch one of nature’s greatest spectacles – a swarm of starlings ready to roost.

Andy Richardson see trepidation turn to triumph, after seeing a parade of delectable dishes.

Rating: *** Pam Griffin finds some cracking good value at a traditional inn.

Hundreds of people today flocked to Shrewsbury’s Marks & Spencer store to help staff mark its centenary of trading in the county town with a series of celebrations.

Leading naturalist David Bellamy OBE has spoken out against plans to build seven wind turbines on the north Shropshire border.

The last remaining tickets for the V Festival at Weston Park on the Shropshire border were up for grabs today.