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Watch Chris Hudson’s video review of AFC Telford’s clash with Hyde United in the Blue Square North. Thanks to Mel Jones for the footage.

Shrewsbury Town hitman Dave Hibbert is on course for a quick-fire return to first-team action.

Assistant manager Larry Chambers is calling on AFC Telford United’s supporters to play their part in a late season surge – starting with tonight’s crunch clash with Eastwood.

Wellington have unveiled two new sigings as they prepare for life back among the big boys of Midlands cricket, writes JAMES GARRISON.

St Patrick’s Day came early for 500 soldiers at a Shropshire barracks, who celebrated in true Irish style.

A third of town hall chiefs walk away with a golden goodbye worth hundreds of thousands of pounds, according to a survey by the local government spending watchdog.

Full details of an extensive public consultation into controversial plans to build a £102 million North West Relief Road around Shrewsbury have today been revealed.

A special committee was expected to be set up today to discuss proposals which could see up to five secondary schools closed in Mid Wales, amid reassurances no decisions have yet been made.

Two people arrested in connection with the murder of a Shrewsbury man have been charged with perverting the course of justice.

Union chiefs today claimed that workers at RAF Cosford were now “highly demoralised” after plans to move UK troops based in Germany to the Shropshire air base were shelved.

A police hunt for a wanted man continued today with “strong suggestions” he could be in Shropshire.

Shropshire’s West Mid Showground will be restricted to a maximum of 10 music events a year if a new licence gets the go-ahead.

A south Shropshire town has been hit by a mini crimewave, police have warned today. Officers are now urging residents in Cleobury Mortimer to make sure their homes are locked and secure.

Residents in two north Shropshire villages who were left cut off when part of an Arriva bus route was axed last year are now appealing to company bosses to reinstate their service.

The Queen is expected to visit Powys next month.

About £50 million is to be invested in Telford & Wrekin over the next three years to help boost regeneration and house building in the town.

Two of the developers bidding for Oswestry’s proposed supermarket complex today called on planners to postpone any decision at this week’s crunch meeting and look at all four applications again.

A British boy kidnapped in Pakistan has been found safe and well.

Kate Winslet has separated from her director husband Sam Mendes after nearly seven years of marriage.

Petrol prices will reach record levels this year, according to research carried out by the AA. The organisation has warned unleaded fuel could soon cost £1.20 a litre or more.

Survival is within reach for Shrewsbury in Midlands Two West (North) after a priceless basement battle success over Wolverhampton.

Whitchurch suffered a fourth defeat in five as they went down 28-24 at home to Leamington.

Newport have been told to keep scrapping for the lives as the battle for National League Three Midlands survival intensifies.

Shropshire and Mid Wales pooches dominated breed classes at this year’s DFS Crufts scampering away with top honours.

A blind pensioner has hit out at a train company for constantly being cramped on the “fast moving sardine can” to Birmingham. Rowland Brown said the trains are so packed that inspectors cannot come on board to check tickets.

Letter: I have every sympathy with W Brazier (Letters, March 1) and his concern about stroke care. Last September I pointed out the need for an improvement in stroke services in Shropshire. Officers from Shropshire County Primary Care Trust (PCT) gave reassuring responses.

Letter: When the Lisbon Treaty comes into effect the United Kingdom will be broken up. Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and London will be individual “regions” (states) in the United States of Europe.

AFC Telford United have climbed up into the play-off places on the back of this thrilling draw, but they might yet rue failing to go one better.

An afternoon which began with an RAF Shawbury helicopter delivering the match ball surely ended with Shrewsbury Town’s automatic promotion hopes being grounded once and for all.

Ten-man Market Drayton Town’s disappointing UniBond League Division One South form continued as they suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Loughborough Dynamo.