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A Shropshire comedy writer has publicised his new show to the world — by standing on the empty plinth in London’s Trafalgar Square.

An operation to rescue a bull trapped in a well near Shrewsbury hit the headlines last week. Now a video of the work has been released, and you can watch it here.

New figures have revealed that county dairy firm Muller boasted the second biggest grocery advertising expenditure in the country in the last year.

Health facilities could be built on Oswestry’s controversial five-acre site after all if alternative land can be identified to swop for a town green, it has been claimed.

Two first half goals condemned Shrewsbury to a home defeat as Bradford City collected their first ever victory at the Prostar Stadium.

AFC Telford United recorded their first home win of the Blue Square North season as they scored two second half goals to sink Harrogate.

The Vic is trying hard to establish itself as a top dining option on the relatively sparse east Shropshire food scene and, if you’re passing Newport, it certainly merits a visit, says Carl Jones.

The Wenlock Edge Inn is exactly what it should be, says Alex Walters: a pleasant country pub with a proper bar and a brilliant restaurant. It’s not a gastropub, it doesn’t overcharge, and it isn’t full of people talking loudly into their mobiles.

When The Good Food Guide is published in a few days’ time, one Shropshire couple will be thumbing through its pages more quickly than most. Andy Richardson interviews the dining doyens behind Mr Underhills.

A twittering floral designer in the border village of Llanymynech is making the most of the recent rise in the popularity of winter weddings. Aileen Cooper of Lavender Blue Weddings tells us more.

Shrewsbury Town take their latest trip under the international spotlight next week when England under 19s head to the Prostar Stadium for an international friendly against Russia.

Right-back Lee Vaughan today welcomed his call-up to the England ‘C’ team – and insisted some of his AFC Telford United team-mates should be joining him.

Shropshire’s bowlers were today preparing for their date with destiny and the chance to end 35 years of hurt by becoming national champions.

A driver refused to help a frail 87-year-old Shropshire widow after she fell over getting off his coach because he claimed it would be breaching health and safety rules.

A motorcyclist who died five days after a crash near Bridgnorth was today named as firefighter Gary Nock.

Dozens of football clubs in Shropshire have been overcharged thousands of pounds for insurance premiums by Shropshire FA over seven years, it emerged today.  

A former Shropshire soldier who killed his 21-month-old stepson and then allowed his wife to come under suspicion of murder has been jailed for five years.

Shropshire campaigners fighting plans for a £5 million biomass burner today said they were furious after the Planning Inspectorate gave the go- ahead for the scheme.

A rail firm has submitted formal plans to launch another direct rail service from Shropshire to London. The Arriva Trains Wales service would stop at Shrewsbury.

A 15-year-old boy suffered a broken leg and head and shoulder injuries after being struck by a car in Shrewsbury.

Shrewsbury Town fans who were hit with the loss of two supporters’ buses have been handed a lifeline after it was revealed today that a new service will start next week.  

Controversial plans for a £5 million biomass burner in a Shropshire town have been approved.

A former Shropshire soldier was today jailed for five years for the manslaughter of his 21-month-old stepson.

A round-up of this week’s Shropshire Star nostalgia pictures.

At its launch in early 2006, the Volvo C70 broke new ground as the world’s first four seater convertible with a retractable hard top. Three years on, the new volvo C70 coupe/convertible has a refreshed design to give the car a new look, roof up or down.

Paul Simpson today urged Shrewsbury Town to make the most of their home double-header and propel themselves into the higher echelons of League Two.

Back in 1986, Honda revealed the first incarnation of one of its big do’s – a humanoid robot that could function independently in a human environment and ultimately help people in their daily lives. And after 25 years of doing, the company has developed ASIMO – the most advanced humanoid robot in the world.

Joe Hart admits he has to win the battle to become Birmingham’s number one before focusing on cementing a spot in Fabio Capello’s World Cup squad.

A second wave of swine flu could halt all specialist surgery at one of Shropshire’s biggest hospitals, bosses have warned.

High-flying Iraq war veteran Stewart Hefti was toasting success with a cup of tea after proving to be “one of the brew” when he set a bizarre world record in the skies above Shropshire.