Boys and girls sought for competition

The boys are getting in on the act as the Shropshire Star launches the search for the county’s Face of the Future for 2010.


Titans’ smash and grab against Hawks

Telford Titans celebrated their first victory in nearly a month amid a match that included smashed rinkside glass, a fight and nine goals.


In praise of the NHS

I think it’s fair to say the National Health Service is groaning under the strain, but we all knew that already. The real question is what are we going to do about it?


Rival groups aim to save West Mid

The West Mid Show could be resurrected under a new name and with different ambitions under rival plans by two groups separately trying to save the event. The West Mid Show could be resurrected under a new name and with different ambitions under rival plans by two groups separately trying to save the event. The [...]


Shrewsbury 1 Torquay 1 – report

It’s been a week of recriminations at the Prostar Stadium – and there was more soul-searching to do after another afternoon of frustration.


Thousands at bonfire spectacular

More than 10,000 people flocked to one of Shropshire’s biggest bonfire and fireworks spectaculars.


TV David Dickinson’s county memories

Celebrity antiques expert David Dickinson said he had fond memories of coming to Shrewsbury to attend auctions before his television career took off.


Lincoln United 2 Market Drayton T 0

Matt Burton’s reign as Market Drayton manager got off to a disappointing start with a fifth defeat of the UniBond League division one south campaign.


Bulletin: Waters rising, and more to come

Shropshire was on flood alert today after heavy rains — with more on the way. See our news video for details.


Drivers hit by delays as A41 work starts

Traffic chaos came to one of Shropshire’s busiest trunk routes today when major roadworks got under way despite fierce objections from motorists.


Lease talks for empty MFI site

Bosses at a Shrewsbury retail park are in discussions with a number of retailers to take over the site of a former furniture store. MFI was one of the first major victims of the recession when it went bust last year.


Push for show’s return

Hopes have been raised for the future of the West Mid Show with bids being made for a new event.


Drummond loses card

Shropshire golfer Scott Drummond has lost his European Tour card – despite having his best finish of the season in his final tournament.


Hankey’s hopes hang in balance

The Grand Slam of Darts hopes of Shropshire’s Ted Hankey go on the line tonight.


Anxious Telford look to heavens

Chairman Lee Carter is anxiously watching the weather as he sweats on whether AFC Telford United’s Shropshire Senior Cup final with Shrewsbury Town can go ahead.


Bright out to win over Town’s fans

Striker Kris Bright has vowed to put in the hours to turn around his Shrewsbury Town career – and earn his passage to next year’s World Cup in South Africa.


School in sickness outbreak reopens

A Shropshire school that was forced to close because more than half of the pupils and staff were absent or displaying flu-like symptoms reopened today.


River on flood alert

Parts of Shropshire and Mid Wales were under water today as the region was battered by heavy rain and high winds.


Garage staff halt robbery

Two men wielding baseball bats threatened a cashier before fleeing empty-handed in an attempted raid on a Welshpool petrol station.


Chaos at city lights switch-on

A Shropshire mum today spoke of her terror after a Christmas lights switch-on in Birmingham featuring X Factor stars JLS resulted in scores of people being injured in a crowd surge. Watch the video here.


Edward Woodward dies

Actor Edward Woodward, famous for his roles in The Wicker Man, The Equalizer, and the Shropshire filmed A Christmas Carol, died today aged 79, his agent said.


Two get bail after drug raid at homes

Two men have been bailed and a woman given a formal caution after being arrested in major police anti-drugs raids in Shropshire.


Parents warned of online bullying

Parents were urged today to supervise their children’s internet access as research revealed large numbers of primary school pupils are becoming victims of cyberbullying.


Shrewsbury 1 Torquay 1

Pictures from Shrewsbury Town’s 1-1 draw against Torquay on Saturday, November 14.


Crowd flocks to town’s Real Deal TV event

Showbiz antiques expert David Dickinson came to Shrewsbury to film a TV show and offer residents a chance to haggle over their treasures.


Town fail to take advantage

Town failed take advantage when playing against ten man Torquay on Saturday and were forced to settle for a disappointing 1-1 draw, writes Shrewsbury Town blogger James Pugh.


Pedestrian in hospital after crash

A pedestrian was airlifted to hospital after he was in collision with a car and suffered head and shoulder injuries outside a farm in Shropshire.


Letter: In pain after losing pool

Letter: I refer to the item in your paper on November 9 “Concern for disabled son after pool axed”. I have osteoarthritis of the spine and knees and have used the hydrotherapy pool at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for nearly 10 years as a member of the Arthritis Care group.


Letter: Desperate to win support

Letter: Is it not amazing to see how, realising the certain defeat of their party in next year’s general election, the blinkered, cheerleaders of New Labour are desperately trying to shore up the flagging support for their party.


Players helped by cricketing legend

A cricketing legend was in Shropshire, lending a hand to one of the county’s cricket teams, writes Sue Austin.

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