Railway blocked by 4×4 collision

A 4×4 vehicle pulling a trailer came off the road and crashed on to a railtrack used by a Mid Wales tourist railway.


Fact-finding tour to see relief road route

A high-powered team of councillors and officers walked through farmers fields during a fact-finding mission to assess the merits of a planned £100 million relief road in Shropshire.


Shoppers back £250m project

Shoppers have given the seal of approval to a £250 million project to transform Telford town centre into a thriving leisure and retail area, after an exhibition focused on the huge revamp.


Arrest for woman who sparked hunt

A Shropshire woman, who sparked a major search after she called police to say she had fallen down a ditch, has been arrested on suspicion of wasting police time.


£21m land deal to create homes bid

A £21 million deal to build more than 100 homes on eight acres of redundant hospital land in Shrewsbury has been struck.


County town to welcome US star

A local company has just announced that it is to welcome US personality Sue Cassidy to Shrewsbury, where she’ll be hosting a short presentation to introduce new and prospective Independent Consultants to US botanical brand Arbonne.


MP: PRH cuts ‘will cost lives’

Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard today vowed to prove moves to downgrade accident and emergency services at the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford would cost lives.


Warning to Wrekin parkers

Motorists are being urged to be on their guard and not leave valuables in their vehicles after a spate of thefts at a Shropshire beauty spot.


Bulletin: Grim weekend on roads

News of a grim weekend on the county’s roads and the latest on the future of the Princess Royal Hospital.


Cyclist injured in accident

A road in a Shropshire town was closed after a cyclist suffered head injuries following a collision with a car.


Pub fire — In Pictures

Pictures of the fire at the Three Pigeons Pub in Oswestry.


Patrons flee pub fire

Scores of customers had to be evacuated from a Shropshire pub after fire broke out at the premises.


On cue to back exhibition match

TWO titans of world snooker have put on an exhibition match for their fans, backed by a Telford firm.


Remembering famous battle

A record number of history enthusiasts from across the world took a step back in time over the weekend when the Battle of Blore Heath was re-enacted at a farm near Market Drayton.


Christie facing sideline spell

New AFC Telford signing Iyseden Christie is facing up to three weeks on the sidelines after he limped out of the 1-1 draw with Eastwood Town.


£3m site for waste opened in town

Oswestry’s £3 million recycling centre opened on the town’s industrial estate today.


Battle of Britain honoured

Service personnel across Shropshire took part in a number of events to commemorate the Battle of Britain.


Eastwood T 1 AFC Telford 1 — Report

The shoots of an AFC Telford United revival sprung up at Coronation Park on Saturday as the Bucks drew 1-1 with high-flying Eastwood Town.


Simpson thrilled by ‘professionalism’

Delighted manager Paul Simpson has hailed the professionalism of his Shrewsbury Town squad — after watching them break into the League Two play-off positions.


Two killed on county roads

Two motorcyclists have died and a motorist was seriously injured in a series of accidents on the region’s roads.


Lincoln City 0 Shrewsbury 2 — Report

Controlled, professional and dominant. Not to mention very, very comfortable.


Titans lose three as tempers fray

Telford Titans lost three players during the third period of their clash with Nottingham Lions as tempered frayed throughout the squad.


Bangor City 0 The New Saints 1

The New Saints produced another late show to stay hard on the heels of the Welsh Premier leaders with a timely three points at Farrar Road.


Performance poor — but win lifts Drayton

Market Drayton Town overcame their “worst performance of the season” to storm up to third position in UniBond League division one south, writes JAMES GARRISON.


Wolves 2 Fulham 1 — In Pictures

Pictures from Wolves’ 2-1 Premier League victory against Fulham at Molineux.


Wolves 2 Fulham 1 — Report

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy praised his side’s hard work and determination after they beat Fulham 2-1 to record a first home Premier League victory of the season.


Police raise concerns on rowdy pub

Police have raised concerns about trouble allegedly relating to a pub in Ludlow.


Lincoln 0 Shrewsbury 2 — in pictures

Highlights from Shrewwsbury Town’s 2-0 away victory over Lincoln City on Saturday, September 19.


Lincoln 0 Shrewsbury 2 — The blogger’s view

Town moved into the play-off positions with an impressive 2-0 away victory against mangerless Lincoln, writes Shrewsbury Town blogger James Pugh.


Eastwood 1 AFC Telford 1

Highlights from AFC Telford’s 1-1 draw against Eastwood on Saturday, September 19.

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