Company has milky way with camels

These photographs show camels and goats being milked by equipment designed by a Shropshire company.


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Relative defends statue tribute to Darwin

The great-great-grandson of world famous Shrewsbury-born naturalist Charles Darwin says he believes the town’s new sculpture built in his memory has the power to change minds like the great thinker himself.


Golf day fun to put cash in show fund pot

Organisers of a golf day to be held in aid of the society which organises the West Mid Show today said they hoped the event would raise vital money for the group, which is facing a cash crisis.


Jenny finds owners of Russian letters

A former Shropshire woman who was accidentally left a pile of Russian letters dating back to 1914 has finally tracked down the family they belong to.


Licence bid for alcohol at proposed £7m hotel

Bosses behind a proposed £7 million hotel in Shrewsbury town centre have submitted a bid for a licence to sell alcohol at the site – despite a brick not yet being laid.


Pledge to improve tap water in area

Severn Trent bosses have vowed to make improvements so Oswestry residents can ditch their filters and bottled water in favour of water straight from the tap.


More job losses hit the county

Today’s Shropshire Star news bulletin includes details of more job losses in the county, as well a strange-looking rescue operation.


Crews at hay blaze

Thousands of pounds of damage was caused when more than 300 tonnes of hay caught fire at a farm near Bridgnorth.


New year delay for market hall work

The £600,000 facelift of a north Shropshire market hall has been delayed until the new year to minimise disruption for traders in the run-up to Christmas, it was claimed today.


Joy as homes bid blocked

Campaigners against a controversial housing development in north Shropshire were celebrating today after collecting about 600 signatures for a petition and learning that the bid has hit a stumbling block after councillors objected.


Two-thirds of car giant workforce set for axe

More than two-thirds of the workforce at Telford car manufacturing giants Ogihara Europe look set to lose their jobs, it was revealed today.


Ambulance emergency times worst for 10 years

Ambulance response times in Powys are the worst they have been for 10 years, new figures have revealed, with the majority not hitting the eight minute target.


No hurry to fill void say Drayton

Chairman Alex Mutch insists Market Drayton Town will not rush an appointment following the shock departure of manager Simon Line to Hednesford.


Buzz is back as Bucks eye Cup of cheer

Boss Rob Smith believes the buzz is back at AFC Telford United ahead of tomorrow’s mouth-watering FA Cup clash with Worcester City.


Taylor scores new honour

Former Shropshire batsman James Taylor has picked up another top cricket award.


This week’s pictures from the past

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


County firm brings energy to solar power

Watch our video report to find out more on how one Shropshire firm is harnessing the power of the sun to provide solar energy across the region.


Rooney on England’s Cup clash

England star Wayne Rooney looks ahead to England’s World Cup qualifier with Ukraine.


Fatal crash accused warned over speed

A college friend warned a Shropshire woman who had just passed her driving test to “slow down” before a head-on crash which claimed the life of a 17-year-old student, a court has heard.


Professional thieves warning

Professional gangs of women are targeting ladies’ clothing stores in Shrewsbury in stings raking in thousands of pounds worth of stock, a retail security group said today.


Drayton facing Trophy trauma

Market Drayton Town have seen their hopes of bringing forward their FA Trophy replay at Bamber Bridge dashed.


Disappointment for bowlers

Chester Road lost a battle of the past winners in the semi-finals of the second British Club Championship of the year.


Legal bid in mining fight

Battle lines were today being drawn up for a courtroom fight over a controversial decision to allow opencast mining near a Shropshire beauty spot.


Jury told of lovers’ plot

A Shropshire man was murdered after his long-term partner, who was pregnant, conspired with her lover to get rid of him, a court was told.


Compensation call over canal leak

Market Drayton’s mayor today called on canal bosses to give compensation to businesses hit by a slump in trade while work to repair a leak is carried out.


Trust fears for heritage

Rail bosses today criticised proposals to build a supermarket and cinema in Oswestry, claiming it will destroy part of the town’s railway heritage.


Rethink over crossing work

New arrangements have been made to ensure Gobowen people are not left stranded while work is carried out on the village’s railway level crossing, it has been revealed.


Pictures from Villa 1 Wolves 1

Pictures from the reserve score draw between Villa and Wolves at Villa Park.


Thompson’s goal is to revive his career

New striker Steve Thompson hopes to re-launch his career by hitting the goal trail for AFC Telford United.

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