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A 22-year-old doorman has admitted killing a Shropshire father-of-two in a scuffle at a Shrewsbury nightclub. Neil Stokes admitted the manslaughter of Darren Griffiths at Liquid and Diva club during a brief appearance at Birmingham Crown Court.

Traders took to the streets today to protest over the continued disruption caused to their businesses in the wake of the Shrewsbury explosion.

Worried traders in Whitchurch whose businesses are being targeted by burglars and vandals are to hold talks with police in a bid to tackle a recent spate of break-ins and criminal damage.

Clee Hill are aiming to make it four wins in a row in Midlands 5 West (SW) tomorrow against the last side to beat them.

Newport are out to make their Forton Road base the fortress it once was as they prepare to welcome South Leicester tomorrow.

Shrewsbury Town go seeking derby day revenge against Hereford tomorrow, with manager Paul Simpson admitting; “We let ourselves down at their place.”

Rob Smith has warned AFC Telford United they must close out victories to have any chance of breaking into the Blue Square North play-offs.

Leading Shropshire boxing coach Brian Robb faces crunch time next week when he learns if he faces a ban from the sport.

It was the end of an era for a Telford secondary school today after bulldozers moved on to the site.

Watch all the goals from AFC Telford United’s midweek clash with Gainsborough Trinity in the Blue Square North.

Placard-waving protesters have failed in their bid to get controversial proposals to close up to five schools in Powys scrapped.

The family of a Shropshire teenager who went missing this month today urged him to phone to say he is OK.

A 22-year-old doorman has admitted killing a Shropshire father-of-two in a scuffle at a Shrewsbury nightclub.

Carl Jones reviews The Wolfman. Is it another American Werewolf in London, or is it – Lord help us – another American Werewolf in Paris? Find out here.

A Mid Wales politician today said that he failed to attend the emergency meeting on schools as he had been advised to “lie low” following the allegations he assaulted a paramedic.

New York’s Vampire weekend offered flirtatious riffs, sophisticated lyrics and suave bass lines.

The Shropshire Star’s nostalgia pictures for the week ending February 13, 2010.

Shrewsbury’s Sainsbury’s store could be expanded to provide a wider range of goods in a move which could create up to 70 jobs. The supermarket has unveiled plans to expand its Meole Brace superstore.

Letter: Many people ask why we donate £50 million to the relief of Haiti when we cannot even look after those at home.

Letter: I tried to change a £10 note to pay for parking at the Princess Royal Hospital. An assistant told me: “We are not changing your £10. I am sick to death of people coming in here for change.”

A Shropshire man is campaigning for lorry drivers to undergo medical tests to see if they have a condition that could cause them to fall asleep at the wheel.

Letter: So, a quarter of the British people, according to a recent poll, believe there is no global warming, regardless of the cause. I wonder by how much that fraction will fall if we have a hot summer.

Shrewsbury could be awash in a sea of colour with street parties and re-creation of the original Wenlock Games planned to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the 2012 Olympics.

Nearly one in 10 shops in Shrewsbury are standing empty as the decline of Britain’s high streets continues, a new report revealed today.

More than 50 police officers will be on duty for Shrewsbury Town FC’s big derby match with Hereford Utd on Saturday.

A 22-year-old doorman this afternoon admitted killing a Shropshire man in a scuffle at a nightclub.

British fashion designer Alexander McQueen has been found dead after apparently committing suicide at his London home, sources said today.

Tragic Shropshire mother and daughter Sue and Frankie McFall died of head injuries, it was revealed today.

Assistant manager Larry Chambers will be guided by his physios as he sweats on the fitness of AFC Telford United striker Danny Carey-Bertram.

It was good to be back – that was the message from Ludlow racecourse officials as National Hunt action returned to Shropshire for the first time in almost two months.