Veterans Thunder rock the Civic

Photos from rock band Thunder in concert at Wolverhampton Civic Hall on Friday night.


Etzio, Whitchurch

Dave Morris samples the delights on offer at an Anglo-Italian bistro in north Shropshire.


City pull out of Eto’o move

Manchester City have pulled out of a move for Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o.


Audi’s power and poise

And nothing is sweeter than having the car behind practically in the boot trying to get round you as you observe 30mph speed limits – only to leave it standing still as you hit the gas when the national speed limit sign applies, says Sharon Walters.


Jo joins Everton on loan

Everton have signed Brazilian striker Jo on a season-long loan from Manchester City.


Blades accept Naughton bid

Sheffield United have given Everton permission to open talks with Kyle Naughton after accepting an offer for the young defender.


Sunderland up ante in transfer race

Sunderland have stepped up their efforts to land some of Steve Bruce’s transfer targets by tabling formal bids for Lee Cattermole and Fraizer Campbell.


Man killed in crash on A41

A man died after an accident which left one of Shropshire’s busiest roads blocked for more than 14 hours.


County to share migrant fund aid

Shropshire is to receive a share of a £70 million migrant funded cash-pot to boost public services buckling under the pressure of mass immigration.  


Store is cleared as alarm goes off

More than 500 customers were evacuated from a Telford supermarket this afternoon when a member of staff accidentally activated a fire alarm.


Humphrey urged to decide future

Shrewsbury Town today returned to the Prostar Stadium after their pre-season training camp to Spain – with the future of winger Chris Humphrey still shrouded in doubt.


Drayton sights on Bucks bonanza

AFC Telford United launch their pre-season campaign away to Market Drayton Town tomorrow – with their county neighbours eagerly anticipating a bumper pay day.


Pensioner in blaze rescued from bed

A sleeping pensioner was rescued by firefighters today after a fire at her flat in Telford. Smoke was pouring from the windows as officers arrived.


Boy latest to contract swine flu

The mother of a six-year-old Shropshire boy today said he had tested positive for swine flu as the virus continues to sweep through the county.


Ex-county teacher stored child porn

A former Shropshire college physical education teacher has admitted having more than 130 images of child porn on his computer.


Shetland ponies injured in ‘dog attack’

Five Shetland ponies suffered injuries after being savaged in an attack believed to have been carried out by a dog in a field in Shropshire.


Air base may be home to squadron

A new squadron could be stationed at a Shropshire air base as part of a bid to protect the RAF from attack on operations overseas, it has been announced.


Jade’s mother tells of love for county man

Jade Goody’s mother has spoken for the first time about how she has found love with a former soldier from Shropshire.


Police appeal for help from angler

Police today appealed for an angler who may have important information about how a 21-year-old man ended up in the River Severn in Shrewsbury to get in touch with them.


Boy’s award for help during cave tragedy

Police have honoured a teenager who heroically pulled a friend from the rubble following a cave collapse in Bridgnorth which claimed the life of 16-year-old Aiden Brookes.


Chance of a job ‘spoiled’ by Mail

A Ludlow man today accused the Royal Mail of spoiling his job hunting chances after his CV and application was damaged and returned in the post.


Investigation into helicopter crash

An investigation is under way after a helicopter crash at Mid Wales Airport in Powys.


Closure of streets will hit traders’

Plans to pedestrianise Whitchurch town centre would spell doom for traders who are struggling against “the worst recession in living memory”, a business leader has warned.


Police quiz pair over fire at farm

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire which destroyed two cars at a farm in Powys.


Officers to put brakes on speeders

Police in north Shropshire are set to put the brakes on speeding motorists through a series of community initiatives.


Nursery earns top marks

Youngsters and staff at a Shropshire nursery and pre-school were today celebrating being teacher’s pet after school inspectors branded it “outstanding” and ranked it in the top four per cent nationwide.


Car-friendliest town in county?

Is Telford the easiest Shropshire town to drive around in your opinion?


DJ’s delight for Shropshire band

Shropshire band The Vanguards have struck a chord with one of the nation’s favourite DJs, who has been playing their single every night this week.


Big names lined-up by theatre

A spectacular pantomime performance of Peter Pan featuring former Emmerdale star Matt Healy is among the highlights of an action-packed autumn and winter season at Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn.


Homes with a history

A former grammar school, an Italianate retreat with its own converted brewery or the former residence of a famous industrialist? Take your pick of the historic properties currently for sale around Shropshire.

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