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More people claim Shrewsbury’s Quantum Leap sculpture is a waste of money than those who are in favour of it, according to the latest results of a Shropshire Star poll.

This letter arrived in the internet editor’s inbox on Monday.

A quick-thinking Shropshire farmer sparked a police chase after a thief drove past him with his £4,000 trailer after stealing it from his farm minutes before.

The Taxpayers’ Alliance today waded into the row over Shrewsbury’s Quantum Leap sculpture – claiming those responsible for commissioning it should face “serious consequences”.

Two Shropshire fighters were today heading to Rome to represent England in the European Mixed Martial Arts Championships.

Fashion retailer Matalan is now able to sell alcohol at its Shrewsbury store until midnight six days a week following a decision by licensing chiefs.

A waterlogged pitch led to Shrewsbury’s match against Accrington Stanley being called off.

An extra £1 million will be added to the domestic abuse and violence against women budget in Wales next year to cope with an increased demand on services, it has emerged.

Visitors to the Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge in Telford, will need to listen out for things that go bump in the night when it opens for Halloween.

Police forces will be given new powers to “name and shame” dangerous and prolific criminals to protect the public and prevent crime under radical plans unveiled by the Conservatives today.

Sophie Bignall and her husband sing the praises of fine food in a countryside setting.

Letter: The letter (Chance for Doctors to Save Lives) from Janet Groves, of the Drugs Anonymous Movement, implies that there is no service for substance misusers in Bridgnorth. This is incorrect.

A former Shropshire hospital boss who put forward his own “radical” proposals for improving patient services was today backed by council chiefs.

A weekend influx of boisterous stag parties is frightening visitors and residents away from the centre of a Shropshire town, it has been claimed.

Telford Titans’ temporary coach David Fielder has praised his side’s positive reaction to off-ice events following their 6-3 win over Coventry Blaze in the English National League.

Newport made light of a depleted squad to record an impressive 14-9 victory at Longton in National Division Three Midlands.

Simon Terry followed up a World Cup silver medal with gold in the men’s recurve at the inaugural Archery National Series grand final – staged in Shropshire.

A bronze bust of Britain’s first celebrity gardener Percy Thrower has been attacked by vandals who have caused thousands of pounds of damage in Shrewsbury’s picturesque Quarry.

The Tories today pledged “radical” but “compassionate” reforms to public services and benefits – including raising the state retirement age by a year to 66 – to plug the black hole in Britain’s finances.

Whitchurch’s away hoodoo continued as they suffered their third Midlands 1 West defeat on the road this season.

The number of parking spaces around Shrewsbury could be increased as part of a review of almost 90 sites around the town, which will also see some places reduced.

Bridgnorth are developing a reputation for one of the meanest defences in Midlands rugby.

At least an inch of rain was expected to fall on Shropshire and Mid Wales later today as the region moved further into autumn.

Market Drayton Town manager Simon Line is treating his team’s unexpected trip to Lancashire tonight as a punishment.

Severn Trent bosses are set to meet Oswestry residents tonight following a host of complaints over the quality of the water.

Three men have been arrested following a series of street robberies in a Powys town.

In today’s bulletin, a bust in memory of Shropshire TV gardener Percy Thrower has been vandalised, and are stag parties spoiling one Shropshire market town? Find out more here.

A Shropshire woman is to star in a calendar featuring the wives of those serving in war zones to raise money for injured service personnel.

A Shropshire level crossing could be closed for up to three weeks – cutting the village in two, it was claimed today.

Youth team trio Will Richards, Danny Taylor and Jon Taylor have been called into Shrewsbury Town’s squad for tonight’s Johnstone’s Paint Trophy trip to Accrington Stanley.