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Today’s Shropshire Star news bulletin includes an interview with former world snooker champion Shaun Murphy, who will be defending his UK title in Telford next month.

Newport booked their place in the semi-finals of the Shropshire Cup as they defeated Shrewsbury 26-0 at Sundorne Castle.

Two men were today jailed for life for the “horrific and brutal” murder of Shropshire pawnbroker George Black.

Watch our video review of AFC Telford United’s clash with Stalybridge Celtic in the FA Trophy.

Janet was nominated for the award by Salma Mcleod. She said: “Janet is always there for anyone in our street.

Flood-hit residents across the UK were bracing themselves for further misery today with more heavy rain forecast. In Shropshire, the Environment Agency is monitoring the level of the River Severn.

A young farmer was lucky to escape when the tractor he was driving was struck by a train on a level crossing near Oswestry, a court has heard.

Thieves stole lead from the roof of a chapel at Leominster’s cemetery, allowing rain to get in to the building, ruining its organ, furniture and carpets.

Loan ranger Jamie Devitt looks set to declare himself fit for Shrewsbury Town’s local derby at Hereford tonight.

Civic leaders have condemned yobs who smashed windows on several cars while they were parked in Wem town centre as “mindless thugs”.

Oswestry’s Rock ‘n’ Ride is to be axed next year following complaints over noise and parking, but will be replaced with other entertainment to boost town trade.

Boss Rob Smith is warning AFC Telford United to take nothing for granted against away-day specialists Stalybridge Celtic in their FA Trophy replay tonight.

Hot favourites Market Drayton Town today blew the Shropshire Challenge Cup wide open – by withdrawing from the competition.

A teenage Shropshire songstress is appealing for the county’s support as a text vote opens which could see her crowned queen in a national talent competition.

Detectives have welcomed the convictions of five people involved in the murder of Shropshire pawnbroker George Black.

As Sir John Chilcot’s Iraq Inquiry opens, we look at how a public inquiry works and why this one’s so important.

Water giant Severn Trent, which serves Shropshire and Mid Wales, today announced a 22 per cent hike in profits to £188 million for the first half of the year.

The body of an 85-year-old woman has been found in the River Severn at Newtown.

Town councillors in Shifnal are looking for answers after being refused permission to build over the town’s magistrates court – for the third time.

Reviewer’s rating: *** JAMES SHAW and his wife Claire enjoy an early evening trip to a Telford restaurant

Bank customers face charges of up to £2.50 a time for withdrawing their own cash amid fears free banking could become a thing of the past, it emerged today.

Shrewsbury’s public swimming pool today reopened after work to repair a collapsed water pipe was completed.

The mother of a Telford girl who died suddenly while on a family holiday has thanked the public for raising thousands of pound for charity.

A man indecently exposed himself to a woman as she walked her dog along Newport canal.

A gang of teenage girls are wanted by police after an assault on a 20-year-old woman in Stirchley as she walked home.

Letter: I thought I would catch the bus this week to go to my voluntary job. The normal computer information boards are no longer working and I was advised to consult the new timetables.

Letter: If Mr Barnett (Star Letters, November 17) does not like the way his local police behave he should tell them, not write to the Star about it.

Eighteen years ago today, Alan Evans ran out on to the rugby pitch, but a spinal injury during the match meant he has never walked again. He talks to Sue Austin.

It’s not often I find myself feeling sorry for Gordon Brown but his recent episode of bad letter-etiquette with Jacqui Janes, mother of guardsman killed in action Jamie Janes, made me feel a bit of sympathy for him.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy told his players they may as well get used to being in a relegation dogfight after seeing his side sunk 4-0 at Chelsea.