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Letter: Around 0.6 of one per cent of the population of the Shifnal district attended the Shifnal and Sheriffhales Local Joint Committee meeting on January 11 to listen to the gloomy financial situation explained by the tieless leader of the Shropshire Council.

James Cameron picks up best director and best film for Avatar at the 67th annual Golden Globe awards in Hollywood plus Ricky Gervais hosts.

Letter: Are we all now at risk of arrest if we point the potato peeler at our respective partners?

James McCarthy and Charles N’Zogbia struck in the second half as Wigan picked up a precious win over fellow strugglers Wolves.

It’s snow joke for the Shropshire Star podcast team, who battled through the inclement weather to bring this week’s free download.

Reviewer’s rating **** Andy Richardson is bowled over by the exotics flavours of authentic Asian cuisine.

Reviewer’s rating **** Cathy Stanworth is very impressed by a new-look pub

While most of us might spend our Wednesday evenings snuggled up on the sofa, professional downhill mountain biker Rob Smith heads out under the cover of darkness each week with 40 like-minded souls to tackle some of Shropshire’s most challenging terrains.

Transfer-listed Shrewsbury Town striker Nathan Elder was today set to make his AFC Wimbledon debut after joining on loan for the rest of the season.

Residents were evacuated from their homes and their street sealed off as firefighters battled a massive blaze which destroyed part of a house in Shropshire.

Defender Gavin Cowan believes he has landed on his feet after leaving AFC Telford United and signing for Blue Square North rivals Fleetwood Town.

Structural engineers were today returning to an historic Shropshire cottage which was severely damaged after a cement mixer lorry smashed into it.

It was smiles all round as Shropshire played host to a major milestone in the life of the future king.

Motorists using Shropshire’s A5 are being warned of overnight closures on the Oswestry bypass next week.

Mick McCarthy has hailed the performances of veteran Wolves defender Jody Craddock and admitted he has given him “food for thought” regarding a new contract.

Businesses were today counting the cost after part of Shrewsbury town centre was sealed off following a suspected gas leak.

Shropshire boxer Jordan Simmons faces a potentially draining weekend – with the possibility of two big fights in two days.

Councils in Shropshire face massive bills from motorists hit by potholes opening up across the county as the big freeze thaws, it was claimed today.

Parts of Shropshire were on floodwatch today after heavy rain and melting snow began to take its toll.

A £5 million extension to a Shropshire care home could bring 50 jobs to the county if planners give the project the go ahead.

Two people who died when a light aircraft crashed in Oxfordshire are expected to be named.

AFC Telford United’s Blue Square North clash with Farsley Celtic at the New Bucks Head today was called off late yesterday due to a waterlogged pitch.

Shropshire dancer Gavin Tsang will hope to wow the judges tonight in the next round of a prime-time BBC One TV show as his boss today called on the county to get behind him.

Unemployment is no laughing matter... although Up In The Air begs to differ.

Don't bother living for tomorrow, live for now, because the latter half of this century and beyond is devoid of hope.

Sandra Bullock was the undisputed queen of Hollywood in 2009.

A group of musicians who are friends of those seriously hurt in the Shrewsbury explosion are recording a CD of tracks this weekend to raise cash for them.

The first British search and rescue workers to enter earthquake-ravaged Haiti were beginning to scour the rubble for survivors today as logistical problems continued to hamper the massive international relief effort.

Firefighters were today battling a massive blaze which gutted the roof of a home in Shrewsbury.

High-flying Prince William was this afternoon handed his “wings” by Prince Charles at a special passing out ceremony in Shropshire – watched by girlfriend Kate Middleton.