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The crisis-hit West Mid Show could be handed a lifeline by Shropshire Council to ensure the future of the event.

A man had to be cut free from his vehicle by firefighters today after a crash on the A5 near Oswestry.

Watch our exclusive video from the latest set of auditions for Telford’s Talent 2010. This week’s event had the lot – tears, laughter and plenty of talent.

Four youngsters have signed good behaviour contracts after concerns were raised about children causing havoc on a Shrewsbury estate.

Up to 20 jobs are to be created when a Wellington pub which has stood empty for more than a year is transformed into a fish and chip restaurant.

A 40-tonne crane that overturned and rolled down an embankment in south Shropshire may not be removed for at least two months, it has been claimed.

A window cleaner had to be airlifted to hospital after he fell off his ladder in a Powys village.

AFC Telford United are looking to end a run of three consecutive defeats when they host struggling Vauxhall Motors in their first home game of 2010 tonight.

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy heads into tonight’s FA Cup fourth-round replay at Crystal Palace admitting he is frustrated at not being able to do more business before the transfer window closed.

Shrewsbury Town have failed in a £100,000 January transfer window bid to sign Barnet striker John O’Flynn.

Shropshire secondary schools are facing a massive fall in pupil numbers over the next six years, leaving education bosses facing a £25 million headache.

A supporters’ trust set up to help get Telford Tigers ice hockey team roaring again will be officially launched this month.

A mayor today warned that parking charges would “be the end” of a north Shropshire town amid fears they could be introduced to boost unitary coffers.

A Shropshire youth drama group has secured £5,000 of funding to ensure its next production – Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale – can be professionally staged at a Shrewsbury theatre.

Blockbuster sequel Transformers has been named among the year’s worst films.

British stars Colin Firth, Helen Mirren and Carey Mulligan have been nominated for best actor and best actress Oscars.

A decision to return coverage of Ashes series cricket to terrestrial television as one of British sport’s “crown jewels” would be disastrous for grassroots clubs in Shropshire and Mid Wales, a leading official has claimed.

It should have been a busy race day – but this was the empty grandstand at Ludlow Racecourse after the efforts of officials to get the jumps card on failed.

The organiser of a fundraising event held to support the victims of the Shrewsbury blast say three friends caught up in the explosion had been “touched” by the effort put into the live music night.

Max is a three year old crossbreed who is looking for new owners who like a challenge and have the time and patience to teach him basic training – he is a quick learner and eager to learn new skills.

A Shropshire family is supporting National Heart Month with a plea for people to join the organ donor register.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown briefed the Cabinet today on planned constitutional changes which could see the first-past-the-post voting system ditched for Westminster elections.

A Christmas tree, a magic box, a diamond . . . no it’s not the Generation Game conveyor belt but some of the formations used in football over the years. AFC Telford tends to stick with the ‘good old’ 4-4-2.

Letter: We shouldn’t be too hasty in complimenting the Highways Department over pothole repairs. We should ask them why there are so many potholes today in Shropshire and why roads are not being maintained to a high standard expected from all motorists?

Letter: The recent pronouncements of the Equality and Human Rights Commission on working longer repeat the call for extended and flexible working for those above pensionable age.

Re: the explosion in Shrewsbury.  The businesses, road traffic, pedestrian and cyclist chaos in the town centre following the blast on the corner of Smithfield Road and Bridge Street demonstrates the vulnerability of our road system.

Montgomery MP Lembit Opik tells Andy Richardson why his high profile helps keep him in touch with voters

History beckoned and opportunity knocked at Shrewsbury Town on Saturday. Yet by 5pm, the Prostar Stadium was gripped by an overwhelming sense of frustration at a chance gone begging.

A critically-ill Shropshire baby girl who has had to undergo seven life-saving operations was today returning to hospital because doctors say her condition is not improving as well as hoped.

Shropshire’s former Wolves and England goalkeeper Bert Williams received more than 300 cards from well-wishers around the world for his 90th birthday, a close friend has revealed.