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The FTSE 100 dipped 1.05 per cent to close at 3,911.46 after optimism surrounding the US plan to handle its toxic debt faded slightly.

A Shropshire fire chief today warned of “devastating consequences” if the county’s retained firefighters are forced to comply with European Union employment laws.

Campaigners battling proposals for an opencast mine at a Telford beauty spot were dealt a huge blow today after it was revealed the nearest landowner has withdrawn his opposition to the scheme.

Paralympic star Ricky Balshaw will officially open two Telford schools in the space of three days.

A man has appeared in court charged with causing the death of a nine-year-old boy from the Shropshire border.

The mother of a teenager who died at his Shrewsbury home today paid tribute to her son as a “much loved” young man who had many friends.

It was scrappy at some points, farcical at others, but the three points were as welcome as any AFC Telford United have earned all season.

Midfielder Phil Trainer has been hailed by AFC Telford United’s management after firing them to a first victory in five games.

Shrewsbury Town fans willing to commit early can snap up a bargain for the 2009/10 campaign – with early season ticket prices frozen for a third consecutive year.

A Shropshire boxing club’s hopes of lifting the domestic game’s most prestigious honour suffered a severe setback, with the Donnington’s big guns falling at the first hurdle.

Former Shrewsbury Town goalkeeper Joe Hart could be sent out on loan next season by Manchester City – but is still tipped for England stardom by boss Mark Hughes.

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has added to his attacking options by signing Marlon Harewood on loan from Aston Villa until the end of the season.

The search for talent in Telford has continued with our latest set of auditions.

North Shropshire border trainer Steve Wynne came in from the cold in style at Wolverhampton – with a stunning 66-1 winner.

A Shropshire side have suffered the heartbreak of missing out on the their first ever county cup final at Shrewsbury Town’s Prostar Stadium – after fielding an ineligible player in the semi-final.

GM Telford Tigers’ last home game of the year reflected their whole season.

Shrewsbury’s new Theatre Severn is rolling out the red carpet ahead of its royal visit tomorrow, when Prince Edward is due to perform the official opening.

Nine points clear of Reading in third place with just six games to go – surely Wolves fans are starting to believe that promotion is inevitable.

John Nash enjoys the glorious silence of the Lake District – and discovers a unique cottage development where nothing goes to waste.

The governor of the Bank of England Mervyn King has admitted banks may have to start charging customers for holding deposits as interest rates drop.

The number of passengers using principal train stations in Telford and Shrewsbury are on the increase new figures have revealed.

A Bridgnorth schoolboy has been permanently expelled after an incident which left another pupil wounded and hospitalised.

A 21-year-old Telford man could face up to five years in prison after admitting trading in endangered species of tortoise following a dawn raid on his home.

A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a collision in which a 14-year-old Shrewsbury cyclist died.

A 23-year-old man spent more than £750 of a pensioner’s money after discovering her stolen bank card and pin number abandoned in a Telford alleyway.

Shropshire’s two main hospitals are still dealing with a high number of emergency admissions and having to cancel routine operations.

Shrewsbury Town FC has been awarded a special award for the “truly outstanding experience” it provides for young fans and families.

Two of Shrewsbury’s oldest riverside buildings should be listed in order to protect them from the bulldozers, a town civic society has claimed.

Nine of the ten executives who received controversial bonuses at the US insurance giant AIG have agreed to return them.

The FTSE 100 edged closer to the 4,000 mark in early trading, climbing ten points to 3,962.96 by 08:45 GMT.