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Is one of Shropshire’s most famous sons being practically ignored by his home town? Andy Richardson finds out more.

The Shropshire Star has linked up with Ron Cope of Horsehay to bring you extracts from the dramatic first-hand account of his late father, Cyril Cope, who was a torpedoman on the destroyer HMS Hardy in the First Battle of Narvik, which took place 70 years ago. In this final extract, Cyril tells of his [...]

The Shropshire Star has linked up with Ron Cope of Horsehay to bring you extracts from the dramatic first-hand account of his late father, Cyril Cope, who was a torpedoman on the destroyer HMS Hardy in the First Battle of Narvik, which took place 70 years ago. This podcast is the last extract from his [...]

Former Peterborough boss Mark Cooper today emerged as a shock name in the frame to succeed Rob Smith as AFC Telford United manager.

Shrewsbury Town today sensationally sacked manager Paul Simpson after just over two years in charge.

Doorman Daryl Brown is awaiting sentence after being found guilty of the manslaughter of a father-of-four at Shrewsbury’s Liquid & Diva nightclub.

People in Shrewsbury have been giving mixed reactions to the sacking of Paul Simpson.

Shrewsbury Town aim to finish their home League campaign on a high with a victory over play-off chasing Morecambe at the Prostar Stadium tomorrow.

Convicted Shropshire conman David Oakley, who lied to dishonestly obtain more than £350,000 in mortgages and loans, has been jailed for a further three-and-a-half years.

Shropshire Star Business Editor Amy Bould takes us through the semi-finalists in this year’s Star Idea competition – and reveals the final three.

The biggest mountainboard competition in the world comes to Shropshire this weekend.

Telford & Wrekin Council has axed a third of its senior managers who all earned at least £75,000-a-year, it was revealed today. The jobs cull is part of a cost-cutting drive ahead of demands for cuts in public spending.

Work to complete Market Drayton’S market hall, which ground to a halt after contractors Frank Galliers Ltd went into liquidation, could restart in the summer, it was revealed today.

A 31-year-old Shrewsbury man stole charity boxes from a shop and a service station to fund his heroin addiction, a court heard.

People were today urged to call police if they know the identity of an arsonist targeting Oswestry “before lives are lost”.

High-strength, impact-tested bollards are to be put up under Bridgnorth’s town hall after 14 people were injured when a car ploughed into shoppers and traders.

Investigations were being carried out today into a burst mains pipe which left several homes without water and a road closed for more than 12 hours.

The major expansion of Stans Superstore in St Martins has paid off after the store was named as one of the best independent outlets in the country.

A “vulnerable” man was punched in the face and left with a broken nose in an unprovoked attack in Telford, police said today.

Support from around the world has poured in for a Shropshire girl who tried to bleach her ginger hair after being bullied at school.

A 33-year-old man appeared in court today charged in connection with the discovery of drugs with a street value of more than £40,000 at a house in Telford.

Supermarket giant Tesco is to submit plans for a store in Tenbury Wells creating 180 jobs. Malvern Hills District Council confirmed it was expecting the application to arrive today.

A Mid Wales doctor accused of providing “inappropriate” treatment and being a risk to patients has appeared before the General Medical Council.

A major route leading into Wem is to close while work is carried out on a notorious level crossing.

Plans to outsource the running of community hospitals and nursing services in an attempt to improve standards in the county have been revealed to Shropshire health workers.

Businesses in Shropshire are being targeted by a cold call scam which tells workers their computers have been infected with a virus, it was claimed today.

Business leaders in Shrewsbury today said proposals which could see parking charges scrapped in the town centre in the evenings would provide a massive boost to the night-time economy.

A “care plan” for maintenance and inspections at one of Shrewsbury’s main car parks is to be drawn up, after repairs were identified as being needed at the site.

And the winner is: The television debate, writes Political Correspondent John Hipwood. Last night’s third exposure of Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg in the West Midlands was sharper, marginally more illuminating than the other two, and really quite good fun.

Shropshire Star movie expert Carl Jones takes a look at the latest big releases, including Iron Man 2.