Fancy a morning dip?

Currently on the market with Balfours Property Professionals is Radnor House, perched in an exceptionally private location with an indoor swimming pool and five bedrooms. Take a look inside in our picture gallery.


Historic areas ‘a hotspot for prices’

Historic conservation areas are hotspots where people are prepared to pay higher prices for property, according to a new survey.


Policeman’s lot was quite a happy one

Graham French is saying goodbye to Weston Rhyn after 23 years as its local copper.


Thriller goes to last ball

It was in doubt until the final ball – but a ding-dong struggle between Shropshire and Herefordshire ended with honours even.


Belt may have saved victim, says coroner

A nine-year-old Shropshire girl who died after a car crash would probably have survived if she had been wearing a seatbelt, an inquest heard. South Shropshire coroner Anthony Sibcy gave his verdict yesterday.


Store giant on track for opening

This picture shows Ellesmere’s brand new Tesco store taking shape ready to open this summer.


Fencing Beth has the edge

Gold medals are becoming common place for Shropshire’s promising young fencer Beth Ellis.


UK recession ‘could have ended in March’

Britain may have come out of recession two months ago, an economic thinktank said on Wednesday.


Flash flooding hits county

Torrential rain caused chaos across parts of Shropshire and Mid Wales this afternoon, with flash flooding blocking roads.


Fourth arrest over attempted murder

A fourth man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with an attack on a man in Wellington which left him fighting for his life in hospital.


£8m railfreight park opens

Two freight trains rolled into the new £8 million Telford International Railfreight Park today as it officially opened.


New leader’s schools pledge

The Shirehall’s new leader has moved quickly to remove the closure threat to more than 20 small Shropshire schools.


Video: Police fire statement

Telford CID today gave a press conference after a house fire in Leegomery left four people, including a pregnant woman and two young children, in hospital. Watch the video here.


‘Arson attack’ – in pictures

Pictures from the scene of a suspected arson attatck in Leegomery, Telford.


Jake keen to form dynamic duo

New signing Jake Robinson has revealed the chance to form a deadly strike partnership with Grant Holt was one of the major factors in attracting him to Shrewsbury Town.


Telford tuned in to survive Setanta threat

Chairman Lee Carter today moved to re-assure AFC Telford United fans as Setanta lurched closer to administration, insisting: “It won’t hurt us.”


Parents saved axed leavers’ ball

A county school leavers’ ball which was axed after a number of students threw flour and egg bombs on their last day of school was back on today after parents stepped in.


Freddie’s facing the boot

Market Drayton toff Freddie Fisher faces being the first legitimate housemate to be evicted from Big Brother 10, writes Ben Bentley.


Drugs seized in police raids

A man was arrested and drugs were seized as police officers swooped on three properties in Shrewsbury during the morning operation today.


Jobs hope as £1.2m brewery bid is unveiled

Plans have been unveiled for a £1.2 million purpose-built “flagship brewery” in Market Drayton – creating a dozen jobs for the town.


Boy rescued from roof

Firefighters went to the rescue of a 13-year-old boy when he got stuck on the roof of a building in Oswestry.


Petrol breaks £1 barrier

Petrol prices are now above £1 a litre in some areas of Shropshire. How much are you paying?


Welsh to get English prescriptions refunds

Patients from Wales charged for prescriptions at hospitals in England after having treatment will be able to get a refund, it has been announced.


Tanker stolen from quarry site

Thieves have stolen a yellow Mercedes Tarmac tanker from Gore Quarry in Presteigne.


Shropshire’s ‘satisfactory’ opening

Shropshire’s cricketers were today reflecting on a “satisfactory” opening to their Minor Counties Championship campaign after a cliffhanger of a draw against Herefordshire.


Gertcha! Chas and Dave coming to town

Cockney due Chas and Dave are to perform in Ludlow next month.


Setanta facing end after Sky pulls out of rescue package

Sports broadcaster Setanta could be facing administration after BSkyB turned down a chance to help the Irish company.


Fears over drone tests

Fears have been raised over the potential use of unmanned flying drones in Mid Wales.


Wem Sunday League facing threat of extinction

The future of one of Shropshire’s most established football league is in “serious doubt”, writes JAMES GARRISON.


Funeral firm warned of flu epidemic

Doctors have told a Shropshire funeral director to be prepared for a possible flu outbreak as early as August amid concerns of a swine flu epidemic.

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