Wife’s tribute to crash death husband

The wife of the motorist killed in a car crash near Bridgnorth at the weekend, today paid tribute to her “loving” husband.


Trench Lock accident – in pictures

Pictures from today’s Traffic accident at Trench Lock, Telford.


Traffic chaos after accident

Two bin lorries crashed at a Telford roundabout today trapping one of the drivers for about 90 minutes and causing traffic chaos.


Traffic chaos after bin lorries crash

A driver had to be cut free from his vehicle and airlifted to hospital after two bin lorries crashed at a Telford roundabout. Watch our news video here.


No panic, says Simpson

Manager Paul Simpson today pledged to stay calm after Shrewsbury Town missed out on a potential replacement for Grant Holt.


Bulletin: Wrekin Construction firm collapses

The company which bought Wrekin Construction has itself gone into liquidation. Watch our news bulletin for more.


Does town need new store?

Fresh doubts were today raised over whether Oswestry needs a new multi-million pound supermarket following the publication of a new report by a leading countryside campaign group.


That’s Life. Sadly.

Esther Rantzen and Joanna Lumley are now our two most trusted women. Well isn’t that just Absolutley Fabulous, says Dave Burrows.


Amateurs ready for big test by Bucks

West Midlands League division one champions Wellington Amateurs face their big night in the spotlight tonight.


Indoor market gets cash pledge

Oswestry Town Council has pledged up to £50,000 for the redevelopment of the Powis Hall indoor market.


Winger Thomas in trial at Wolves

Wolves will hand former Charlton left-winger Jerome Thomas an immediate debut at Milton Keynes Dons after taking him on trial.


Broseley boys hope for brighter outlook

Broseley are hoping to leave their struggles behind after confirming they have the Indian sign over Albrighton this season.


Change in boardroom

After 32 years of service with the group, Mr Graham Evers has decided to retire at the end of this year from his present role as group chief executive of the Claverley Company, the publishers of the Shropshire Star.


Drug dealer faces cash confiscation

Convicted Shropshire drug dealer Naseer Zaman – who is already serving a 15-year sentence – has been told he must pay £225,000 into court or face further time behind bars.


Man denies petrol station robbery

A 46-year-old man has denied robbing a Newport petrol station armed with a cap gun.


PM set for county holiday?

The Prime Minister could be paying a visit to Shropshire after he met a county volunteer.


Probe over slurry death

Investigations were continuing today into the death of a boy who fell into a slurry pit on a Shropshire farm.


Driver denies GBH charges

A 40-year-old Shropshire man yesterday denied deliberately driving his car into four men in Broseley.


Police name driver killed in road crash

A man who died in a road collision near Bridgnorth was today named as Anthony Kenneth Gordon.


Collapse of Tamar Group

The company which bought Wrekin Construction two years ago has gone into liquidation following the collapse of the Shropshire construction firm.


Flu patients isolated at hospital

Shropshire NHS patients who are admitted to hospital with suspected swine flu are being isolated in a private ward – the Apley Ward at Telford’s Princess Royal.


Robinson keeps Oswestry on top

A captain’s innings from Mark Robinson kept Oswestry at the top of the Marston’s Shropshire Premier League with a thrilling two wicket win over Much Wenlock at Morda Road.


Wolves leave it late for victory

Wolverhampton maintained their maximum home Elite League record against Ipswich – but only just!


Harry Patch’s wreath goes on display

A wreath placed at the Cenotaph by former First World War soldier Harry Patch has gone on display as a tribute to his life.


Batting collapse for county

Shropshire were left to rue a middle-order batting collapse as the chance of a first innings advantage was swept away by Berkshire.


UFO sightings as craft hovers over county

UFOs appear to have paid another visit to Shropshire with fresh sightings of a large v-shaped craft with flashing lights seen over the county at the weekend.


Recession hits market towns hardest

A rise in unemployment and plummeting spending power have caused Shropshire’s market towns to be among the hardest hit as the recession continues to bite, a report claimed today.


Letter: Festival ditched our anthem

LETTER: Regarding Ludlow Festival play at Ludlow Castle. In 2008 the national anthem was not played at the beginning of the play. 


The insects are coming…

Families in Shropshire were today warned to brace themselves for an invasion of hornets, wasps and flying ants during one of the busiest weeks of the year for “insect activity”.


Bees are the buzz of the flower show

A big surge in public interest in beekeeping is expected to be reflected in a high level of entries for the traditional bees and honey section at Shrewsbury Flower Show next month.

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