Bulletin: Driver’s lucky escape

A driver had a lucky escape when his car overtuned on the A5 near Shrewsbury. Also, we ask people in Telford whether traditional car games are a thing of the past.


Titans v Coventry Blaze

Watch video highlights of Telford Titans’ clash with Coventry Blaze in the ENL 1 play-offs.


Simpson: “Forget play-offs — for now”

Manager Paul Simpson is aiming to take the pressure off faltering Shrewsbury Town, declaring: “Forget the play-offs for now.”


Jail term for holiday con

A Shropshire fraudster has been jailed for conning people out of their savings by selling them dream holiday homes in Turkey she never owned.


Vaughan will not appeal

Defender Lee Vaughan will not appeal an FA misconduct charge that could see him suspended for a chunk of AFC Telford United’s Blue Square North run-in.


Hopes extra cash may ease ‘sardine’ train

More money could become available to ease the overcrowding on Shropshire’s “Sardine Express” rail service – seen during the morning Shrewsbury to Birmingham railway service.


Officer says 20mph road limits cannot be enforced

New 20mph limits in Shropshire are “unenforceable” because police do not have the right tickets to issue to people caught speeding, an officer has claimed.


Blog: Quilts – not just for sleeping under

Blog: Quilting is a very popular hobby in Canada. In Moose Jaw there are three quilting stores which sell everything you could possibly need.


Thousands expected at park’s transport festival

Thousands of car enthusiasts are expected to pour into the county this weekend for the Midlands Festival of Transport.


Warning over Easter rubbish dumping

Council bosses across Shropshire are hoping the county will not become a dumping ground over the Bank Holiday weekend as homeowners decide to have a spring clear out.


More names for Quarry concerts

Two more names have been added to the line-up for this year’s Shrewsbury Quarry concert, it was announced today.


Letter: The kids? They’re all right.

Letter: I am writing to inform you about the discrimination against teenagers around Telford, including that of the security and centre staff at Telford Town Centre.


Letter: Still waiting for op after 25 weeks

Letter: I refer to the article of March 20, refering to A&E waiting times, contained within this column were a few lines saying that the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust continues to achieve the 18 weeks standard for treatment referral.


Family’s pride as Nick walks again

A Shropshire soldier who lost both his legs in a landmine blast in Afghanistan has taken part in a parade just two weeks after being fitted with artificial limbs.


Police react to bus crash death

Supt. Ian Murray announces death of teenager in Wiston, South Lanarkshire. Several others have been injured.


Newport battle on

Newport’s National Three Midlands survival hopes remain in the balance heading into the final match of the season, despite a deserved 18-18 draw at promotion-chasing Bromsgrove.


Relegation heat still on Shrewsbury

Bridgnorth ensured the relegation heat remains firmly on Shrewsbury – but then insisted they hope their Shropshire rivals beat the drop.


Rampant Reds return to form

Whitchurch returned to winning ways in style with a dominant 41-12 success over Nuneaton Old Edwardians in Midlands One West.


Anderson backs county cricket prodigy

England star James Anderson believes Shropshire cricket prodigy James Taylor is on track to become a star of the international game, writes JAMES GARRISON.


Video: Bucks v Hyde

Watch Chris Hudson’s video review of AFC Telford United’s clash with Hyde United in the Blue Square North.


Bulletin: Wrekin ‘eco-warrior’ camp attacked

An eco-warrior has claimed he could have died in an attack on a protest camp near The Wrekin. See the full story here.


Pet dog ‘strangled during trim’

A dog was strangled while staff at a Shropshire grooming parlour battled to keep him under control during a routine trim, a court heard today.


Be There or be Square – New York City, Marrakech and Prague

Although the mystical Djemma el Fna square in Marrakech, the historic Old town Square in Prague and the vibrant consumer capital that is New York’s Times Square, could not appear more different, they do in fact share a common identity – they are all the hub of local life and culture.


Last-ditch bid to save community skip service

A last-ditch attempt is being made to save Shropshire’s community skips from the axe. Shirehall leaders are due to make a decision tomorrow.


Fire staff driving criticised

Shropshire fire service personnel have been warned about their driving “behaviour” following complaints that some engines are being driven carelessly, it was claimed today.


We’re all to blame, says Langmead

Stand-in skipper Kelvin Langmead has admitted the entire Shrewsbury Town squad must share responsibility for the potentially season-damaging League Two slump.


Eco-warrior camp attacked

A camp set up in Shropshire by eco-warriors protesting over plans to mine 900,000 tonnes of coal has come under attack, it was revealed today.


England star at school

James Anderson, the Burnley Express, whistled into Shropshire yesterday ready to prove his fitness ahead of one of the biggest years in the history of English cricket.


Bucks rule out new player activity

AFC Telford United have ruled out any last ditch player activity ahead of the close of the non-League transfer window tomorrow.


Man jailed over child sex offences

A 45-year-old Telford man who committed a number of sexual offences against a child, including rape, has been sentenced to an indeterminate prison term to protect the public.

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