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People living on a busy trunk road on the Shropshire and Powys border have been told there is not enough evidence to carry out the safety improvements they want.

A decision to spend up to £120,000 on a vision for the future of a Shropshire town has been called in amid major concerns a large chunk of cash will be used to pay for consultants.

A 19-year-old man who was arrested after a Shropshire teenage football fan was injured when a brick was thrown through the window of a coach carrying fans will not be prosecuted.

Shrewsbury’s public golf course and pitch and putt, which was once feared could be transformed into a hotel development, has been safeguarded indefinitely, a councillor said today.

The family of a 17-year-old who died in a horrific crash on a Shropshire road have paid tribute to the popular teenager, who they said was “loved by everybody”.

A Shropshire woman who sparked a five-day search after calling 999 to say she had fallen down a ditch will not be prosecuted for wasting police time, it was revealed today.

Council bosses in Telford today said an ongoing traffic survey in the town was causing minimal disruption as the third day of the census got under way.

The father of a Shropshire teenager killed in a road smash has paid tribute to his son after the driver of the car he was a passenger in was found guilty of causing his death by dangerous driving.

Employers are left to bear the brunt of “woefully low” standards in schools, Tesco’s chief executive said.

Olympic archer Alison Williamson was on target for a group of Shropshire students when she visited their school.

Three prime sites in Shropshire worth a total of more than £1 million are to go under the hammer at an auction this week.

Love is a battlefield - and in Peter Billingsley's vapid comedy, penned by Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau and Dana Fox, enemy lines are drawn on one of the most beautiful locations on the planet.

An Irish visitor has been spotted in Shropshire for the first time – he’s small, green and yellow and loves to feast on lichens.

An online counselling service for young people has been launched in Powys.

About 50 people attended a public meeting to help shape the future of their town.

Work to restore a beauty spot in Shropshire to a heathland buzzing with wildlife has been given a boost after a 15-strong army of helpers from RAF Shawbury attended a volunteering weekend.

Letter: We are so fortunate having postmen/women who do a great service in Shrewsbury.

Pretty it certainly wasn’t – but Whitchurch weren’t complaining as they racked up their third home win of the Midlands 1 West season.

Ben Bentley speaks to a former wartime pilot who flew dozens of sorties without a scratch — unlike many of his fondly-remembered colleagues.

Everything is just golden across Shropshire and Mid Wales at the moment with these stunning autumn pictures showing the season at its most colourful.

Shrewsbury’s gloomy start to the season has a ray of sunshine after they secured their first victory of the campaign, writes JAMES GARRISON.

Market Drayton Town have been warned to expect a testing FA Trophy replay when they head to Bamber Bridge tonight, writes JAMES GARRISON.

The personal touch from boss Rob Smith helped AFC Telford United to keep their FA Cup flame burning bright for another round.

A crossbow and a machete were found at the bedside of a Shropshire man who died after being set on fire at his home, a jury has heard.

Shropshire’s MPs came out fighting today as the Commons expenses scandal continued to deepen. All five of the county’s MPs confirmed they had received letters from Sir Thomas Legg as part of the review into claims sparked by the summer’s expenses scandal.

A Shropshire teenager was today found guilty of causing the death of her 17-year-old college friend by dangerous driving.

Campaigners opposing plans for a housing development in north Shropshire have stepped up their people-power fight to stop the 57 homes being built by putting signs up in their gardens.

Telford Hornets made light work of Moseley Oak to move into the top half of Midlands 3 West (North) with a 32-3 victory.

Newport’s injury woes continued to pile up as they slipped to a 12-6 defeat at home to Luctonians in National Division Three Midlands.

In tonight’s bulletin Shrewsbury residents give their opinion on plans for a lap dancing venue in the town.