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Formal action taken against fly-tippers in Shropshire has soared by 125 per cent in just six months, latest figures have revealed.

Shirehall finance chief Laura Rowley today sent out a strong “don’t panic” message amid fears proposed budget savings of nearly £18 million by Shropshire Council over the next two years would severely hit public services.

A Shrewsbury bridge which was severely damaged when a digger on the back of a lorry smashed into it is not due to be replaced until the New Year.

Telford Trojans under-18s maintained their unbeaten league run with a tight 5-4 road win over Nottingham Leopards.

Town councillors could appeal after their plans to flatten Shifnal Magistrates’ Court and build homes in its place hit the buffers.

A spectacular Liam Blakeman strike with time running out secured the points for AFC Telford United in an otherwise unspectacular clash.

The owner of a boat which was involved in a collision where a 19-year-old woman died had only taken delivery of the craft just a few weeks before the tragedy, a court heard.

Two white van drivers gestured to each other before their vehicles collided in a road rage incident near Market Drayton.

Two goals from David Howells, his first in three seasons with the club, kept Market Drayton Town among the UniBond League South front runners with a hard earned victory over a dangerous Belper Town outfit at Greenfields.

Five British soldiers have been killed by a rogue Afghan policeman, British and Afghan officials said today.

Plans for a £1.7 million tennis centre are expected to be pulled from a Telford site because of what experts describe as “planning and technical issues”, it has emerged.

Telford have become the latest Shropshire boxing club to hit the championship trail.

David Cameron has forced the Prime Minister to defend the Government’s operations in Afghanistan after five deaths in one day. Watch the video here.

Ludlow produced their “best performance of the season” after romping to a comfortable derby success at Bridgnorth.

Top of the pile – that’s the proud boast Market Drayton can make in Midlands Five West (North).

On-a-roll Whitchurch extended their winning streak to four games by edging past Dudley Kingswinford in a high scoring Midlands One thriller.

Newport are hoping an improved performance can prove the catalyst for brighter times – despite remaining in the bottom two of National League Three Midlands.

Assistant boss Larry Chambers has slammed AFC Telford United’s lacklustre finishing – despite a 1-0 win at Solihull Moors last night.

Highlights from AFC Telford United’s 1-0 win over Solihull Moors on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at Damson Park.

Determined skipper Graham Coughlan believes Shrewsbury Town’s players owe it to the club and the supporters to avoid another FA Cup humiliation this weekend.

MPs should be banned from claiming towards mortgages and employing relatives at taxpayers’ expense, the long-awaited report from a parliamentary sleaze watchdog said today.

Ambulance response times in Powys will get worse and lives put in danger if plans to scrap accident and emergency services in Shrewsbury go ahead, it has been claimed by residents.

Refurbishment of a Shropshire town council building expected to cost about £100,000 has been delayed after chunks of plaster fell from the ceiling in one of the building’s offices.

A £3.7 million business park expansion expected to create hundreds of jobs in north Shropshire came a step closer today after it emerged work is to begin later this month.

Police officers in Telford received special commendations at an awards ceremony for going above and beyond the call of duty.

They’re supposed to make the best bread in the world, but the French are seeking tips from a south Shropshire baker in their search for the perfect loaf.

More than 24,000 homes in parts of Powys switched to digital TV today.

Telford Tigers could be handed over to fans as it looks set to become the first ice hockey team in the country to be run by a supporters’ trust.

A Bridgnorth man is the latest to spot unexplained flying objects in the Shropshire sky.

Sizzling Danish rock from acclaimed trio Mew brought a rapturous reception from fans when they kicked off their UK tour in the West Midlands.