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Letter: I totally agree with R Richards, of Wellington, (Starmail, July 21) about the price of drinks in most pubs.

With the new season just two weeks away, disastrous news came out of the club: Grant Holt is leaving to join Norwich, writes Shrewsbury Town blogger James Pugh.

The Queen said she was saddened to learn of the death of Harry Patch, the former Shropshire man who was the last survivor of the First World War trenches.

Former Shropshire war hero Harry Patch, the last survivor of the First World War to fight in the trenches and Britain’s oldest man, died today.

Pictures of Harry Patch, the last survivor of World War I to fight in the trenches, who died today aged 111.

A paraglider has been injured after falling to the ground in Shropshire today.

Host Andy Richardson looks back at news events from the past seven days, including the continued spread of swine flu.

One of the joys of Twitter is the sheer diversity of people using the site, and this week we were intrigued to discover a Bridgnorth man who’s job involves removing the past to make way for the future.

Reviewer’s rating **** The last time I saw the restaurant at the new Theatre Severn, I was wearing a hard hat. So I didn’t know what to expect when I suggested a pre-show meal to my partner, writes Laura Dutfield.

Speed limits could be slashed on almost half of Shropshire’s rural roads as part of a major drive to reduce serious accidents in the county.

More than 40 firefighters from across four counties battled to stop a major environmental hazard when a huge blaze threatened to engulf chemicals at a farm near Bridgnorth.

A man suffered a suspected fractured cheekbone after he was crushed by a bull in Shropshire.

Part of a Shrewsbury nightclub at the centre of a murder inquiry has reopened.  

A 65-space car park in a south Shropshire town is being boycotted by motorists because the parking charges are too high, it has been claimed.

Council bosses across Shropshire today vowed to do all they can to help boost the fortunes of traditional markets in the county amid fears of a major decline nationally.

Paul Simpson today began contemplating Shrewsbury Town life after Grant Holt – believing the departing forward leaves the club with ‘cult status’ guaranteed.

Defender Jimmy Turner is hoping a summer of hard graft has put him right back in contention to feature in the AFC Telford United starting line-up.

Grant Holt today waved farewell to Shrewsbury Town – confident he is leaving a club capable of winning promotion this season.

Shropshire golfer Oliver Farr was today beginning the most important weekend of his golf career to date – after putting himself in contention for Challenge Tour success.

Shropshire captain James Ralph believes his side must win their Minor Counties Championship clash with Berkshire to retain aspirations of championship glory.

For years musicians seeking a band to join have put their details on to music shop noticeboards. But Shropshire guitarist Andy Bennett has gone one step further – he’s got an audition video on Shropshirestar.com.

It was the end of an era for villagers on the Shropshire border when Britain’s oldest publican died, and now one of the UK’s last “parlour pubs” is to be sold at auction.

Want to try something a little different to eat in the garden this summer? Then let a little South American explorative chemistry into your garden with an Errazuriz ceviche salad of scallop marinated in lemon juice.

Readers respond with their memories of powered push-bikes.

A bus service used to transport football fans to a Shropshire stadium on matchdays is to be axed for the new season because it costs too much to operate.

Following news of his transfer to Norwich City, we look back at Grant Holt’s memorable season with Shrewsbury Town.

Record signing and last season’s top scorer Grant Holt this afternoon left Shrewsbury Town.

Left-arm spinner Mark Robinson has earned a recall to the Shropshire team for this weekend’s must-win Minor Counties Championship trip to Berkshire.

Summer is the perfect time for rose wines. Andy Richardson previews a selection on offer throughout August in Shropshire at bargain prices.

Telford & Wrekin Council has ditched the private firm charged with regeneration in the borough and taken over the job itself, it emerged today.