Dog of the week: Rufus

Rufus is a fun loving two year old crossbreed who loves life and is currently looking for his new home at Dogs Trust Roden.


Warnings over land sprayed with toxin

Letter: People are being urged to  jump on a shuttle bus to visit beauty spots, only to find these places sprayed with toxic chemicals.


Horsehay annual show results

Horsehay Horticultural Society’s annual flower, vegetable and craft show attracted more than 400 exhibits. You can see the results here.


It can be tough out on streets

Are shoppers avoiding one of Shropshire’s busiest retail areas because of its growing army of so-called “charity muggers”?


Understanding the gravity of the situation

David Burrows reports on his latest adventures in the home-brewing game.


Wolves target keen to move

Reading midfielder James Harper has insisted Wolves manager Mick McCarthy was wrong to deny him a return to the Premier League.


Snooker stars held over bet probe

Two professional snooker players have been detained by police over alleged irregular betting patterns surrounding their game in Telford.


Robbers raid wrong home in attempt to find cash

Robbers kicked down the front door of a Telford home and demanded money from two terrified sisters who were watching television inside.


Warning on speed of traffic in village

Traffic travelling through a north Shropshire village where a 19-tonne piece of machinery fell off the back of a lorry and smashed into a house needs to be slowed down, councillors have been warned.


Keeper to seize Town chance

Loan goalkeeper Steve Phillips is hoping to put himself in the shop window during his one-month loan spell at Shrewsbury Town.


Pupils smash GCSE records

Shropshire teenagers smashed GCSE records again today, mirroring a national picture which has seen two thirds of exams awarded good grades.


Probe over body of man found in river

Investigations were continuing today after the body of a man was pulled from the River Severn in Shrewsbury.


Murder inquiry pair will not face charges

Two men arrested as part of a murder inquiry into the death of a Shropshire nightclubber will not face any further action, police said today.


Gardeners log on to fruit and veg trading

When Shropshire gardener Cathy Rutherford found her fruit trees producing more than her family could eat, she turned to the Shropshire Star for help.


Vermiglio sets sights return

Midfielder Jamie Vermiglio has targeted a return to AFC Telford United’s starting line-up – at the expense of player of the year Carl Rodgers.


Assault victim in 48-hour 999 wait

A man who was attacked just 50 yards away from the Welsh and English border claims he had to wait more than 48 hours for a police response because of where he lives.


Pupils across county celebrate GCSE results

Photos from across Shropshire as students receive their GCSE results.


Contestants air their BB opinions

A Shropshire contestant was there at the start – and two more were there when it was announced the end was nigh.


Treasure hunt and poker nights to raise vital funds

Companies have revealed some of their weird and wonderful fundraising ideas for the new Hope House Shropshire Star Corporate Challenge.


Push for green to be place of tranquillity

A controversial town green which was the subject of two public inquiries and was earmarked for a £30 million health centre could now become a place of tranquillity.


Council’s call over turbines

Campaigners fighting to prevent thousands of wind turbine lorries travelling through Mid Wales say it will have a drastic effect on emergency services.


Bungee offence admitted

Strong winds at last year’s West Mid Show caused an inflatable bungee run attraction to move, knocking over young children, a court heard.


Rape suspect still in custody

Police were today still questioning a man arrested in connection with a rape on a woman in Telford on August 11. The man was arrested yesterday.


Shrewsbury river body search – in pictures

Investigations were continuing today after the body of a man was pulled from the River Severn in Shrewsbury.


Food festival to host top tastes of county

More than 130 independent producers will serve up a taste of Shropshire and the Marches to 20,000 visitors during the Ludlow Marches Food and Drink Festival.


Mail theft case date

A former Shropshire postman has appeared before Oswestry magistrates charged with stealing from the Royal Mail and failing to deliver hundreds of items.


Concerned by radio discussion outburst

Letter: Listening to Any Questions on BBC Radio 4 on August 22, followed by Any Answers, I was concerned by Jonathon Porritt’s outburst to James Delingpole.


Defying death at 10,000 feet

A Shropshire parachuter had a miraculous escape when he jumped from 10,000ft – and crash-landed into another plane.


County soldiers set for Afghanistan

Soldiers based at a Shropshire Army barracks have battled heat, arid conditions and intense training on a special exercise to prepare them for war.


Quiet village marks anniversary

The murder spree at Osbaston House shocked the nation and was headline news for weeks. It also plunged Maesbrook, a normally quiet corner of Shropshire, into the media spotlight.

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