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We’re stepping just across the border for this week’s column to talk to an enterprising young lady who was recently named one of the Future 100 Young Social Entrepreneurs for 2009.

James Shaw, John Kirk and James Garrison join Carl Jones for the weekly podcast.

Stepping through the door of Pepper’s Balti Restaurant in Trench, Telford during a recent Friday night the place was packed, and I don’t mean just full, I mean packed to the rafters with diners occupying every single available table.

Reviewer’s rating: *** It was back in the summer that I first planned to go to the Plume of Feathers at Harley Bank, near Much Wenlock, to do a food review, writes Sharon Walters.

Australian batsman Mal Serplet has blasted proposals to ban overseas cricketers from Shropshire’s top cricket league, declaring: “It’s a backward step.”

Two of Shrewsbury Town’s key summer signings are on course to return to full fitness for the Christmas programme.

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy admits “points not performances” count ahead of tomorrow’s crucial local derby against Birmingham at Molineux.

Brian Robb has ended his eight year association with Shrewsbury Amateur Boxing Club – and cited interference as the reason behind his decision.

Tickets are still available to watch snooker’s great entertainer Ronnie O’Sullivan begin his bid for Pukka Pies UK Championship glory in Shropshire.

There was disappointment for both Shropshire’s teams on the opening day of the Winter Tennis County Cup.

Homes and businesses across Shropshire are being hit by organised criminal gangs who see the county as a soft target, police said today.

People from across Shropshire braved the cold weather and turned out for Christmas lights switch-ons across the county. Residents got into the Christmas spirit early at events in Shifnal, Oakengates, Newport, Bridgnorth, Market Drayton, Ellesmere and Newtown last night.

River levels remained stable across Shropshire and Mid Wales today but there was a new weather threat on the horizon as forecasters warned of heavy rain and possibly even sleet on high ground tonight.

A 73-year-old retired prison electrician who is dying from an asbestos-related cancer has launched a legal battle for compensation of up to £150,000.

A 69-year-old man now has just hours left to quit work on a house he is building in a Shropshire village or face the possibility of being taken to court.

A man was affected by smoke after a fire broke out at a Shropshire pub in the early hours of today.

Organisers of Newtown’s Santa Run are urging people to turn up for the event tomorrow to swell the number of competitors.

Many youngsters may have troublesome dreams which cause them to have nightmares or be afraid of the dark. But for four-year-old Shropshire girl Jessica Tinsley nights are very different.

The animal kingdom has given the seal of approval to a piece of public art created to celebrate the life of the father of evolution.

Shrewsbury hope they can maintain their magnificent record against Aston Old Edwardians when they host the Midlands 2 West (North) leaders tomorrow (2.15pm).

A new taskforce dedicated to fighting any future threats to services at Telford’s Princess Royal Hospital is to be set up.

Telford Titans take on Kingston Jets in a double-header of games this weekend with the rare tag of favourites – and the focus is firmly on their first four-point haul of the ENL 1 season.

Tributes have been paid to a truck driver who tragically died after being trapped under a tree in Powys.

Coach Ian Bletcher believes rejuvenated Newport are stronger than they have been all season ahead of tomorrow’s National Division Three Midlands trip to Bedford Athletic.

Watch our video highlights package of AFC Telford United’s FA Trophy replay against Stalybridge Celtic.

New manager Andy Pryce has admitted restoring stability to Market Drayton Town is his No 1 priority after yet another turbulent 72 hours at the Greenfields club.

A crowd gathered for the official handover of Shrewsbury’s Quantum Leap – built to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin.

Shropshire snooker star Adrian Gunnell has a “dream” in his grasp this weekend – the chance to set up a home town meeting with the Rocket, Ronnie O’Sullivan.

Tonight, an exclusive interview with Britain’s Got Talent stars Stavros Flatley, who were in Telford last night to turn on the town’s Christmas lights.

Supermarket giant Tesco took up to £3.5 million of trade out of Shrewsbury town centre by breaking rules on how much space it used for non-grocery products, it was claimed today.