Paintings by Hitler go under hammer

Rare examples of Adolf Hitler’s early paintings during his time as a struggling artist are to go under the hammer in Shropshire.


Tree tribute for Kirstie

Schoolfriends of tragic Shropshire teenager Kirstie Foster have got together to plant a tree in her memory.


Man in court over raid bid

A 28-year-old man accused of attempting to burgle a Shrewsbury jewellers has denied the offence.


Report highlights fears over flooding

Flooding could cause serious damage to electricity sub-stations and transport links in Shropshire over the next 20 years, a new report has revealed.


Part-time painter on right track

A series of 1960s-inspired posters showing all six of the stations along the historic 16-mile Severn Valley Railway could be yours!


Mollie’s messy TV debut

Millions of people will see a five-year-old Shrewsbury girl have a chocolate fight with show singer Michael Ball and dress up as a doctor with comedian Alan Carr when she appears on the Paul O’Grady Show next month.


Retail sales down month-on-month in February

Retail sales fell by 1.9 per cent month-on-month in February, official figures show.


Treasury bond auction fails

The UK Treasury failed to attract enough bids for a sale of government gilts yesterday for the first time since 1995.


Chris Hudson’s AFC Telford review

Join our man Chris Hudson as he takes a look back at AFC Telford United’s 2-0 win over Hinckley in the Blue Square North.


Councils ‘failed to heed warnings’ over Iceland savings

Local councils failed to heed warnings over the safety of £954 million of deposits invested in Icelandic banks.


Mining and banks lift FTSE 100

The FTSE 100 climbed in early trading amid hopes for the global economy as cheerier economic news lifted US markets last night.


Metallica’s theatre of metal unleashed

Speed metal legends Metallica stormed the LG Arena in Birmingham, taking no prisoners and fired up like a band reborn.


Knowing

It is no coincidence or quirk of fate that you are reading this review at this precise time.


Follow Darwin’s footsteps

Visitors to Shrewsbury will soon be able to “Do the Darwin Walk” as a new tourism trail is launched in the town.


County parishes to have paths restored

More than 20 parishes in Shropshire will have their paths restored and access improved as council teams look at miles of rights of way routes as part of a major project.


Bid to cut death toll for bikers a success

A campaign to reduce the number of deaths among bikers in the Bridgnorth area has been hailed a success.


Reader helps solve mystery on the hill

Maybe it’s because it was clearly Top Secret that only one reader has come forward to tell us more about a mysterious wartime structure at the top of Nedge Hill, Stirchley.


Council leaves positive legacy after tough time

North Shropshire residents are more satisfied with their district council than they have ever been, a survey has revealed.


Britons unwilling to change lifestyle

Experts warn people in Britain experiencing their first recession are less prepared to compromise their lifestyle and are leaving themselves vulnerable to debt.


FTSE 100 falls on more bad news

The FTSE 100 fell for a second day despite a lift from banking stocks, taking the index further away from the 4,000 mark.


Wolves on up despite £4m loss

Wolves recorded a loss of more than £4m over last season as the club made use of new owner Steve Morgan’s “transfer kitty”.


A-Ha to take on the NIA

Eighties heartthrobs A-Ha are making a return to Britain after a four-year break, including a concert at Birmingham’s NIA.


Bangor City 1 Newtown 2

Despite missing several regulars, Newtown notched an excellent 2-1 win at Bangor City as they cemented mid-table position.


Song and dance for the best in Britain

The best of holidaying at home will be brought to life at the Best of Britain & Ireland event, a show dedicated to domestic travel.


999 bosses on booze cruise

Two ambulance service managers – one now a director of the Shropshire-based air ambulance service – used a health trust car to go on a “booze cruise” to France, a disciplinary panel has been told.


OAP abandoned after giving workers cash

An 86-year-old Shropshire woman was left “stranded and confused” after being driven to the bank by workmen and forced to take out money for surfacing work on her driveway.


County visit for Prince Edward

Prince Edward flew into Shropshire by helicopter today, landing at the county council’s headquarters at Shirehall in Shrewsbury before setting off on his whistle-stop tour.


Romantic comedy reaches the sticks

Arts Alive, the innovative arts organisation which aims to bring affordable arts to within easy travelling distance of rural parts of Shropshire and Herefordshire, is showcasing a compelling romantic comedy this Friday evening.


Prince Edward makes visit to Shrewsbury

Photos from Prince Edward’s whistle-stop tour of Shrewsbury.


Simpson rules out late arrivals

Manager Paul Simpson today all but ruled out any 11th hour strengthening of his Shrewsbury Town squad for the promotion run-in.

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