What’s the best rainy day film?

Bank Holiday appears to be a washout, so tell us - what’s the ultimate rainy day film?


Wolves players celebrate title triumph

Pictures of Wolves players and staff celebrating after being presented with the Championship trophy.


Club gathers to celebrate Norton

Shropshire motorcycle fans gathered at Whittington, near Oswestry, to celebrate one of the industry’s most popular classic and modern bikes.


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AFC Telford United claimed their place in the final of the Blue Square North play-offs – but only after a few scares along the way.


Derek’s only book on town’s pubs

Shrewsbury’s Derek Row reckoned that as he was only ever likely to write one book, he may as well make it a good one.


Hannah Montana – The Movie

The Disney Channel's phenomenally popular Hannah Montana transformed Miley Cyrus into a teen pin-up virtually overnight when the series debuted in 2006.


Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past

Charles Dickens is an unlikely well of inspiration for a romantic comedy about an incorrigible bachelor who learns the errors of his womanising ways.


Is Anybody There?

Two beautifully judged performances from British actors more than 50 years apart distinguish John Crowley's surprisingly tenderness coming of age story, set in the fashion black spot of 1987.


Be ready for war, Bucks told

Midfielder Emeka Nwadike is warning AFC Telford United to be ready for a war away at his former club Alfreton this afternoon.


Gloomy outlook for county

Shropshire’s economy suffered a double whammy with the loss of more than 200 jobs at one company and a £21 million debt revealed at another. Find out more in our weekly podcast.


Jo fund cash is handed to charity

Big Brother star Craig Phillips and the family of Shropshire’s Joanne Harris have handed over £10,000 to a children’s hospital from an appeal fund.


Bank holiday fun begins

Shropshire holiday-makers starting their big Bank Holiday getaway escaped major traffic jams, which gridlocked other parts of the country.


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Shrewsbury Town today secured their place in the League Two play-off with a 2-1 victory over Dagenham & Redbridge.


The twittering congregation

In this new weekly column we delve behind the stories of some of our favourite Shropshire tweeters. This week - Hopton House Bed and Breakfast, Harper Adams University College and Wem Baptist Church Pastor Rob Whiteway.


Girlfriend’s tribute to Oz crash victim

The girlfriend of a teenager from the Shropshire border who died after a road crash in Australia has paid an emotional tribute describing him as “the most amazing guy”.


Fears over town post office

The future of a Shrewsbury post office branch was hanging in the balance today after it emerged nobody wants to run it.


Hopes grow for future of site workers

Hopes were growing today that at least some of the 410 people thrown out of work by the collapse of Wrekin Construction could be given new jobs.


This week’s pictures from the past

Our weekly round-up of the week’s Shropshire Star nostalgia pictures.


Dooris pots Star title at second bid

Karl Dooris exploded onto the county snooker scene by joining an elite group of players to win the Shropshire Star Knockout.


Lack of takers surprises Candlin

Former Telford Tigers boss David Candlin is disappointed that so few want to take over the English Premier League ice hockey club – but he is still hopeful that new owners will be in place soon.


Helping hand helps Hooper swim

Shropshire swimmer Alexandra Hooper has been fast-tracked as a future British Olympian this week after being handpicked to join the Lloyds TSB Local Heroes initiative.


All aboard for steam gala

Happy Birthday! Steam enthusiasts have been heading to a Shropshire tourist attraction today to celebrate its 150th anniversary.


Karl chalks up Star KO win

Thrilled Karl Dooris was today celebrating joining an elite band of Shropshire Star Snooker Knockout champions.


Long wait over health village

Campaigners face an agonising wait as a decision is made over whether they are to get a new multi-million pound “health village” in Ludlow.


Village Post Office hailed

Post Office services in a Mid Wales village have been hailed as one of the best in the UK.


Premier big four all win on their travels

It was the evening the big boys flexed their muscles and powered to away wins in the Furrows Shropshire Premier Bowls League, writes MALCOLM FLETCHER.


Reprieve for tax office staff

A tax office in Mid Wales has been given a stay of execution for another year,  MP Lembit Opik has claimed.


Simpson calls on young guns

Two of Shrewsbury Town’s hungry young guns have been handed the chance to step up to the first team stage.


Bucks pushing for victory

AFC Telford United have vowed to push for another victory in part two of their promotion trilogy at Alfreton tomorrow.


Police chief is retiring from force in July

Controversial police chief Richard Brunstrom has confirmed he will retire this summer.

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