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Hayley Heffernan talks about the hard-hitting ad dedicated to her sister, Megan Gillan, a victim of cyberbullying.

The world’s oldest dog – Shropshire’s dachshund cross terrier Otto – was put down today after his owners called time on his battle with cancer.

Telford & Wrekin Council chiefs today ended eight months of speculation by revealing where their prestigious new civic headquarters are to be built – Southwater.

The big thaw appeared to be under way today as forecasters warned melting snow and ice could see flash floods hitting Britain next.

A historic award-winning Shropshire tearooms has been put up for sale for more than £1 million.

Tax offices across Shropshire and Mid Wales are to close by the end of next year with more than 80 people losing their jobs or having to relocate.

Shrewsbury Town will get their chance to feature in the television spotlight in a new football show which starts next week

A Shrewsbury pub today reopened for the first time in almost two weeks after it was forced to close because of the town explosion.

A 10-stone pet rottweiler who saved the life of its owner as a fire raged around her could be honoured for its bravery.

Hull have reiterated their determination not to sell Wolves target Stephen Hunt.

The new hockey year is due to start with a bang for Bridgnorth and Shrewsbury – with a West Midlands premier division local derby.

Terry O’Connor has revealed the chance to work alongside new captain Ed Foster was the decisive factor in him becoming part of Shropshire’s Minor Counties set-up.

A play about the death of teenage soldier and her parents’ quest for the truth about how she died is to be broadcast tomorrow.

Shrewsbury Town Council officials say they can only offer “minimal” financial support towards a replacement for the West Mid Show, but have pledged to do all they can to help if the event goes ahead this summer.

A Shropshire father hit out at a rule which saw his 14-year-old daughter sent home from school for having lip piercings.

Letter: On Thursday evening in Overdale Road, Bayston Hill, a group of children were throwing snowballs at passing motorists. I cannot believe this display of brainless stupidity.

Letter: I just watched the BBC video “how the big freeze fits theories of global warming”. Once past an irresistible chuckle, I took some notes of the half lies present in their argument.

They say the show goes on . . . but will it? The Shropshire and West Midlands Agricultural Society may have been saved from the axe, but staging a new two-day event in just six months’ time with no staff, no cash and no, as yet, agreement from the 80-odd creditors left out of pocket, [...]

Shropshire schools recorded their best ever GCSE results in the summer, new Government performance tables confirmed today.

Students across Telford and Wrekin are celebrating after official confirmation that they have achieved the borough’s best ever GCSE results.

Town hall chiefs will have to borrow £58 million if they are to realise a dream of transforming Telford town centre into a major tourism hub, it was claimed today.

A major route through the centre of Shrewsbury could be closed for another month while repairs take place following the explosion which injured five people.

Shropshire and Mid Wales was in the icy grip of yet more Arctic weather today as fresh flurries of snow caused chaos.

Shrewsbury defender Mike Jackson today conceded defeat in his injury battle by announcing his retirement from football.

The big freeze escalated today as Britain was battered by a third wave of heavy snow bringing fresh misery for people in Shropshire and Mid Wales.

Skipper Stuart Whitehead believes AFC Telford United’s enforced winter break could end up helping their Blue Square North promotion challenge.

Scores of businesses and residents are organising a number of fundraising events in a bid to support the victims of the Shrewsbury blast.

Hundreds of thousands of children are still being failed by poor secondary schools, according to new performance league tables published today.

The winter revolution at St Georges is in full flow – and it could make them the team to fear in this year’s Furrows Shropshire Premier League.

A Shropshire climber has survived after plunging 80ft from an ice cliff in France.