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Shropshire’s “dilapidated” fire headquarters are set for a £4 million revamp.

With the start of the new Barclays Premier League only days away, the Shropshire Star is giving readers the chance to show their managerial talents in our new fantasy football game.

Pubs aren’t just a place where you can drink. You can even learn French at one county inn. Ben Bentley reports.

First the good news. Wolves are closer to mastering their new formation and Kevin Doyle is nearly fully fit.

A doctor formerly accused of being involved in the London and Glasgow bomb plots is working in Accident and Emergency at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, it was confirmed today.

Julia Wenlock’s new business venture is celebrating its first birthday – with her traditional confectionery emporium bucking the national high street slow-down.

An organisation which delivers business support programmes across Shropshire has helped 180 new businesses get off the ground in the county during the past 12 months.

Albrighton-based advertising agency M3 Communications has broadened its portfolio of services with the acquisition of local web design company Gasp Design.

A man has died after being struck by a train on a railway line in Shropshire.

A man died and another was seriously injured following a mid-air collision involving two paragliders in Shropshire.

According to the National Trust, there are some 600 acres of space for window boxes across the country, making it possible for householders with no garden or allotment to join the current trend for “growing your own”.

Market Drayton Ambulance Station will be manned 24 hours a day from today in a bid to drive down response times.

Plans were today unveiled for an outdoor activity centre at a pub in south Shropshire, creating up to nine jobs.

A man was due to appear before magistrates today charged in connection with an incident in Telford.

Concern was growing today for a 29-year-old Shropshire woman missing from home since Saturday.

Striking sensation Dave Hibbert hopes to revive his Shrewsbury career after a man-of-the-match display that got Town off to a League Two flier.

AFC Telford boss Rob Smith has condemned his side’s lack of “drive and passion” after their opening day draw at home to Blyth Spartans in the Blue Square North.

Comedian Eddie Izzard proved his determination to battle through pain and complete the Mid Wales section of his 1,000-mile plus Sport Relief run across Britain.

A police officer was injured when he was forced to dive clear of a car which drove at him at speed in the centre of Newport.

Opportunity knocked for forgotten striker Dave Hibbert and he welcomed the chance with open arms – leading Shrewsbury Town to a winning start to the League Two season.

Pictures from AFC Telford United against Blyth Spartans at the New Bucks Head on Saturday, August 8.

Shropshire overcame a below-par batting display to gain the upper hand over Dorset as 16 wickets fell on a dramatic opening day at Bournemouth.

Norwich, featuring Grant Holt, started life in Coca-Cola League One in the worst possible fashion as they were hammered 7-1 at home by Colchester.

Enthusiasts behind plans to develop a tourist tramway near Oswestry were celebrating today after their group was accepted as a member of an influential national organisation which represents heritage railways and museums.

Highlights from Shrewsbury Town FC’s match against Burton Albion at the Prostar Stadium on Saturday, August 8, 2009.

Unlucky Wolves ended their pre-season programme on a losing note after going down to Real Valladolid at Molineux.

One of the UK’s fastest-rising pop bands, Friendly Fires, made this year’s Big Chill festival a real scorcher. Andy Richardson was there.

New Bucks’ signing Gareth Jellyman was “gutted” after AFC Telford’s 1-1 draw to Blyth Spartans on Saturday. Watch the full interview here.

Controversial plans to expand a major Shropshire quarry by nine acres includes provision to turn the existing site into a lake and wetlands area within the next 25 years.

People should use common sense when it comes to judging whether or not food is safe to eat, a senior minister has said. In other words, the “best before” date may have reached its sell by date.