Wycombe 1 Shrewsbury 1

Shrewsbury left Adams park with a 1-1 draw after their match against Wycombe Wanderers.


FTSE 100 down 2% in early trading

The FTSE 100 dropped over two per cent in early trading, as traders maintained their levels of caution.


County students visit Auschwitz

Shropshire students have been to Poland to see the remains of the death camps at Auschwitz. See our video report here.


The Hits Brothers – full audition video

The auditions for Telford’s Got Talent have kept our judges entertained throughout – and none more so than The Hits Brothers.


Town did not disappoint

As Town found themselves in front of the Sky cameras on Saturday, they didn’t disappoint and produced one of their best away performances of the season, writes blogger James Pugh.


Pole dancing mania hits the county

Pole dancing has become the latest fitness craze as women across the country shake off its sleazy image.


Dunfermline to be rescued by Nationwide

Dunfermline Building Society is to be rescued by Nationwide, the Bank of England confirmed this morning.


Obama pressures sees General Motors chief executive resign

The chief executive of General Motors Rick Wagoner has resigned from his position following pressure from US president Barack Obama.


Are Bucks back on form?

A 2-0 win at the New Bucks Head against Droylsden made it three wins in a week for the Bucks.


School cash boost after plan backed

Government ministers have approved Shropshire’s primary school strategy – releasing £8.45 million to the new unitary council.


Untidy neighbours reducing house prices by £70 billion

Research claims British homes are being devalued by over £70 billion as a result of untidy neighbourhoods.


Getting set for a taste of Easter

From an Easter egg tasting session to a 300-year anniversary in Shropshire, have a listen to our weekly Sunday Supplement podcast.


Britons urged to start saving for Christmas

Britons have been urged to start saving for children already.


Dunfermline building society on sale after ‘collapse’

The Dunfermline will be put up for sale after the building society all but collapsed, it has been reported.


Cafe Saffron, Shrewsbury

Reviewer’s rating *** Andy Richardson and his wife enjoyed fine food and good service in pleasant surroundings at Cafe Saffron.


The White Hart, Ironbridge

Reviewer’s rating *** After a sunny stroll along the Wharfage in Ironbridge, Kirsty Smallman spotted the White Hart.


Stuffed local lamb breast with capers

Breast of lamb is a really underrated cut of meat. It is cheap to buy, has a lovely taste around this time of year, just before the new-season lamb starts, with the lambs a bit older and having a slightly stronger flavour.


2,500 homes bid for town

A total of 2,500 homes could be built in the centre of Telford over the next seven years, it was revealed today.


Hargrove wins for town golfing aces

Oswestry withstood a fierce fightback from Hawkstone Park to cement their place as the most successful team in Hargrove Trophy history.


Car horror man named

A driver critically injured in a horrific accident in which a metal bar smashed through his windscreen is from Telford, it emerged today.


Booze cruise ambulance chief suspended

A director of the Shropshire-based air ambulance who modified a health trust car to go on a booze cruise to France has been suspended for a year.


Big changes for this season’s Formula 1

The forthcoming Formula 1 season will see some of the biggest changes in the sport for many years.


Authority’s party costs hit £15,500

Shrewsbury & Atcham Borough Council has spent more than 20 times the amount of any other council in Shropshire on parties and ceremonies to mark the end of the authority.


Competence row teacher is cleared

A former Shropshire teacher has been cleared of allegations questioning his professional competence, it was revealed today.


Church wrecking spree cost at £20,000

Parishioners could be forced to foot part of a £20,000 bill after a wrecking spree saw rocks and headstones hurled through the stained glass windows of a Shropshire church.


Officers suspended for alleged offences

The number of Shropshire fire, police and ambulance officers who have been suspended from their posts during the past year is 21, it was revealed today.


Call-out to beauty spot fires for crews

Fire crews were called to four blazes across Shropshire involving undergrowth and gorse, including two in the same beauty spot.


Aldi set to launch appeal for store

Low-cost supermarket giant Aldi is to launch an appeal after planners threw out a bid to open a new store in Whitchurch despite “massive public support”, it emerged today.


Minister backs Credit Munch campaign

The Government today backed the Shropshire Star’s Credit Munch campaign and said it hoped it would be a lifeline for farmers and food businesses.


Construction firm’s vehicles are auctioned

An online auction of more than 40 vehicles belonging to Wrekin Construction is believed to have raised just over £95,000.

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