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A Shropshire company which helps businesses keep their utility bills under control is expecting to take on extra staff this year as demand for its expertise continues to grow.

A 16-year-old Bridgnorth boy was killed and an 18-year-old woman seriously injured today when a cave roof collapsed on them during a camping trip in the town.

Pictures from the scene of the tragic accident which killed Bridgnorth schoolboy Aiden Brookes.

Is this conclusive proof that big cats are prowling Shropshire?

All but 3.4 per cent of HSBC's new shares have been bought by investors after the bank's £12.5 billion rights issue.

Graham Coughlan today admitted Shrewsbury Town must stop relying on slips from other teams to keep their promotion dream intact.

Taxpayers will need to shoulder a further tax burden of £39 billion if targets set out in last November’s Pre-Budget Report are to be met, a report announced today.

Wolves striker Chris Iwelumo believes the loan signing of Marlon Harewood could give his club just the boost they need as the Coca-Cola Championship season comes to a close.

A special edition looking at the tragic accident which claimed the life of 16-year-old Bridgnorth boy Aiden Brookes.

An inquest on a cyclist who died after being hit by a train at a level crossing in Shropshire is due to be opened and adjourned this week.

Oswestry’s controversial town green has now been handed over to the new Shropshire Council in a deal which will secure the area’s long-term future.

A former chief executive of Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council was today named in a list of individuals who received the highest council payouts last year.

Funding of £34,500 has been injected into Powys Citizens Advice Bureau, but more money is needed amid fears it could fold.

A paraglider has been treated in hospital after making a heavy landing on The Wrekin.

The Shropshire Business Awards 2009 are officially launched today, giving thousands of companies across the region the chance to celebrate their achievements.

A global survey of banking staff has revealed the pay of London bankers is the lowest of the major global financial centres, despite being at the top of the league table just 12 months ago.

We’re bang on target – that was the message from AFC Telford United’s No 2 Larry Chambers as he sets his sights firmly on the promotion play-offs.

Shropshire archer Alison Williamson helped Great Britain win two medals at the FITA World Cup tournament in Santo Domingo.

Shropshire Star readers now have access to competitively priced financial products thanks to the launch of a new business by the Shropshire Star in partnership with local Independent Financial Services company, Torquil Clark.

Convicted Shropshire travel company fraudster David Oakley, who has been on the run for more than four years, has been arrested in France.

A man believed to be from a Mid Wales town has been found dead in woodland in the Ceiriog Valley.

Pictures from Gainsborough’s defeat to AFC Telford United on Saturday, April 4.

AFC Telford’s push for a Blue Square North play-off place was boosted by their 2-1 win on Saturday at Northolme.

Former chart toppers, Goldie Lookin’ Chain, are set to headline the Young Peoples’ Village (YPV) at this year’s Royal Welsh Show.

The search for performers in Telford’s Got Talent came to an end with a special extra audition at the Park Lane Centre in Woodside

At least 50 people died after a powerful earthquake struck central Italy this morning.

The FTSE 100 remained over the 4,000 mark in early trading as banking stocks lifted the index.

Pictures from Shrewsbury Town’s 1-1 draw against Grimsby Town at the Prostar Stadium on Saturday, March 4.

It appears that more Britons are likely to consider a home overseas. Almost everywhere you look, there seems to be a survey showing that an ever increasing number of us are considering buying a home in the sun.

Shrewsbury’s 1-1 draw against Grimsby Town at the Prostar Stadium gave them one more point – their fifth in six outings.