Smith’s anger after defeat

Boss Rob Smith blasted the lack of mental strength in his side after seeing AFC Telford United’s woeful record against the Blue Square North’s lesser lights continue.


Bills double whammy for families

Shropshire families were hit with a financial double whammy today as the price of water and fuel both increased.


Store to create 75 jobs

Up to 75 jobs are to be created when a supermarket opens its doors in Oswestry.


Have you noticed the difference yet?

The Shropshire Star says: Today the landscape of Shropshire has undergone a far reaching change which will affect the lives of all Salopians.


Will the Big Fella do it?

The horse that no-one wanted to buy could give Shropshire a mighty slice of John Smith’s Grand National glory at Aintree on Saturday.


Schools celebrate test results

Shropshire schools were today celebrating more exceptional results in the latest league tables showing how well schoolchildren have performed in tests for 11-year-olds.


Injured Michael Kightly’s season for Wolves

A look back at the performances of Wolves winger Michael Kightly, who is now out for the rest of the season with injury.


Fitness tips from guru

Ladies at a north Shropshire fitness club are set to welcome fitness guru and GMTV presenter Pete Cohen.


School scheme on food and farming ends

A groundbreaking food and education project that encouraged hundreds of schoolchildren across Mid Wales to learn more about local food and farming, has closed after four years.


County projects to share £247,000

Eight community projects in Powys are set to get a share of a £247,000 cash bonanza.


Record decline in confidence for Japanese business

Confidence in Japanese business has fallen to an all-time low as the world's second largest economy experiences its worst period of recession for half a century.


Tough day at Telford’s Got Talent

The auditions for Telford’s Got Talent continued as performers gathered at Meeting Point House in Telford.


Kightly out for the season

Wolves winger Michael Kightly will miss the rest of the season after breaking his metatarsal.


Murray: Town peaking at right time

Experienced midfielder Paul Murray believes Shrewsbury Town could be peaking at the perfect time in the thrilling League Two promotion run-in.


Farsley Celtic 1 AFC Telford 0

AFC Telford’s poor record against the Blue Square North’s lesser lights continued with another defeat last night.


Farsley v Telford – in pictures

Pictures from Farsley Celtic’s match against AFC Telford United on March 31, 2008.


Ray LaMontagne to play Civic

Acoustic troubadour Ray LaMontagne has announced a tour including a performance at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall.


FTSE 100 down 1%

The FTSE 100 fell one per cent on the first morning of April as G20 demonstrations distracted traders.


Trees get the chop

LETTER: I wondered if I should laugh or cry upon reading the story on March 23 regarding our wonderful wildlife trust planting trees in Shrewsbury.


County’s new council – video report

Today sees a big change to local government in Shropshire with the beginning of the new unitary authority. Watch Dave Morris take a look at the new Shropshire Council.


The Boat That Rocked

Ever since Hugh Grant and his floppy fringe bumbled through Four Weddings And A Funeral, screenwriter Richard Curtis hasn't just been taking the nation's romantic pulse - he has been encouraging it to race out of control.


The Enemy find friends on the road

Hundreds of revellers descended on Birmingham’s O2 Academy on Monday evening to see one of the region’s finest bands play the first of two sold out dates.


Fuel prices, prescription charges and TV licences all rise

From today the people of Britain will see their finances stretched even further as fuel prices rise, prescription charges are increased and the TV licence also rises.

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