Stolen property haul recovered

Thousands of pounds of stolen property has been recovered in a police raid near Oswestry.


Smith in rage as Meynell walks

Defender Rhys Meynell has walked out on AFC Telford United – turning his back on a one-year deal he agreed only last week to join Chester City instead.


Go-ahead given for pet crematorium

Plans for a pet crematorium in North Shropshire have been given the go-ahead.


Bulletin: Men in court over club death

Two Shrewsbury nightclub doomen appeared in court today charged with the murder of 41-year-old Darren Griffiths. Watch our news bulletin here.


Neal signs for Shrews

Shrewsbury Town today completed their goalkeeping triumvirate – by signing Chris Neal from Preston.


School’s eight defy Henley heat

Shrewsbury School’s eight defied the heat at Henley to progress to the second round of the Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup.


Rescue of dog stuck in rabbit warren

An adventurous dog from Wem spent seven hours trapped underground in a rabbit warren before being rescued by firefighters early today.


Hero binmen hailed for helping pensioner

Two Shropshire binmen have been hailed “local heroes” after they came to the rescue of a pensioner who had fallen in her home.


Biker hurt in accident

A 40-year-old motorcyclist was taken to hospital with a suspected punctured lung after he crashed into a hedge on the Broseley to Bridgnorth road yesterday.


Properties of the Week

2 July 2009: This week’s stunning selection of county properties for sale includes an historic home on the Shropshire-Cheshire border, a pretty country house surrounded by National Trust parkland and a charming bungalow with its own self-contained annexe.


BA degree for gran, 92

A Shropshire grandmother has proved age is no barrier to learning by becoming one of the oldest people in the country to graduate.


Driver jailed over death of teenager

A 24-year-old Shropshire man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for causing the death of a teenage cyclist by dangerous driving.


Video: Simpson looks ahead

Shrewsbury Town manager Paul Simpson tells video journalist James Shaw about his hopes for the coming season.


Warning of storms as temperatures soar

Temperatures in Britain could be soaring towards the hottest day of the year today, but weather experts are warning that the sizzling highs could turn into a wash-out as parts of the country were put on flood alert.


Charities playing credit crunch role

Charities are playing an increasingly important role in the recession, with a growing number of people seeking help or becoming volunteers, a Telford community worker claimed.


(Not) censoring the web

It seems China’s plan to censor the internet has hit a problem.


Sports star returning to roots

A Shropshire sporting star will return to her roots this weekend to inspire the next generation of wheelchair and disabled athletes.


Touched by plight of the homeless

LETTER: I saw the BBC programme  entitled Rich, Famous and Homeless. One participant refused to sleep in such awful conditions and went home.


Probe into Big Brother dyslexia jibes

Big Brother chiefs are investigating complaints Freddie Fisher’s eviction rival Sree Desari has been poking fun at the Market Drayton housemate’s dyslexia.


Struggling on after post office loss

One year on from the closure of 13 Shropshire post offices there is some hope for the service in rural areas, but village shops are struggling.


Site remains shut by swine flu case

A sports centre in Shrewsbury remained closed today after a member of staff was diagnosed with swine flu.


School did not tell parents of swine flu case

Parents of youngsters at a Shropshire school where a pupil has contracted swine flu are asking to know why they were not told.


No charges in attempted murder case

Four men arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a man in Wellington were today told they would not face charges.


‘Gunman’ report in town

Part of Gobowen was sealed off today after reports of a man with a handgun.


Last chance to vote for Star Idea 2009

Time is running out to place your vote in this year’s Star Idea competition.


Rail users are happier, says poll

Shropshire rail passengers catching trains with Arriva Trains Wales are happier with the service than for the same period last year, a new survey of customers has today revealed.


Traffic pledge over lane trial

Trials of a new cycle lane over a bridge in Shrewsbury are to blame for a sudden spate of tailbacks and traffic snarl-ups causing town delays at peak times, it was claimed today.


Field joins Bucks

Midfielder Tom Field was today officially unveiled as AFC Telford United’s fourth summer signing – with boss Rob Smith fighting off interest from full-time clubs.


An Audience with Nick Owen

Former breakfast TV presenter Nick Owen spent an hour chatting about his life during An Audience with Nick Owen at Ludlow Assembly Rooms yesterday.


Witness plea on death crash

Police have appealed for witnesses to a fatal crash on a Shropshire road.

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