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Calling all unsigned bands in Star region

Calling all unsigned bands! Telford FM and The Severn radio stations want to hear from you!


Doorman tells jury of bid to help victim

A Shropshire doorman accused of the manslaughter of a man at a Shrewsbury nightclub said he put himself between the victim and another member of door staff in an attempt to protect him.


From Shrewsbury to Australia – by bike

A Shropshire man today set off on an epic 15,500-mile cycle ride from Shrewsbury to Australia in a bid to raise cash for brain tumour research – after his brother was diagnosed with the disease.


Crowds turn out for Queen’s visit

The sun shone as crowds gathered today in Welshpool to greet the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh as they arrived at the town station by royal train.


Brown sorry for ‘bigot’ comment

GORDON BROWN today described a female voter as a bigot after she quizzed him on the country’s national debt and immigration.


Blog: Enough of the guilt, thanks

Blog: Now I’m going to make myself really unpopular here – as if that was something new  – but this is something I’ve wanted say for some time and I really believe it needs saying.


Masked gang stabs driver

A gang of masked men stabbed a 26-year-old delivery driver nine times after ambushing him and dragging him from his van on a Shropshire country lane.


Simpson: ‘I’m in charge’

Boss Paul Simpson today vowed to fight for his Shrewsbury Town future, insisting: “I’m in charge until told otherwise.”


Defeats end Bucks’ season

Watch Chris Hudson’s video review of AFC Telford United’s final two games of the Blue Square North season, against Corby and Vauxhall Motors.


Defender says Hart deserves England spot

Birmingham defender Liam Ridgewell believes Joe Hart deserves to go to the World Cup as the England No 1.


Candidates go head-to-head

Scores of Telford residents turned out to watch their parliamentary candidates go head-to-head in a hustings debate.


Negative campaigning continues

Labour will continue on their negative trail this evening with their latest election broadcast, Nightmare On Your Street, writes John Hipwood.


Sex hotspot public toilets to remain closed

Public toilets in the centre of Shrewsbury will remain closed for a further month after warnings from police that the site is a hotspot for a sexual practice known as “cottaging”.


Heggs wants Bucks job

Former Baggie Carl Heggs today threw his name into the ring for the AFC Telford United job — promising to form a dream partnership with ex-Buck Sean Parrish.


Rhyl 1 The New Saints 3 (at Airbus UK)

The New Saints ensured their season finished on a high when lifting the Loosemores Challenge Cup with victory over old adversaries Rhyl in the final at the Broughton Airfield, writes JOHN BRIDGWATER.


Fire sweeps through Shropshire hall

A fire swept through part of a Shropshire historic hall, destroying an outbuilding today. The blaze spread quickly through the boiler room of Aston Hall, near Oswestry.


Higgins pulls out of county snooker date

Snooker star Alex Higgins has pulled out of an appearance in Telford next month.


Dragon sculpture a step closer

Ambitious proposals to create a £9 million tourist and culture centre near Oswestry have taken a major step forward.


Moxey demands Premier League clarifications

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey will demand the Premier League provide clarification on team selection regulations at their summer meeting.


Boy bitten in dog attack

A four-year-old Telford boy had his ear badly bitten in an attack by a dog at a children’s birthday party in the town, it has been revealed today.


Are parents’ anxieties stifling children?

Children lack the freedom their parents had when they were young, often barred from travelling on public transport or sleeping over at a friend’s house as fears for their safety reach new heights, according to a new report today.


Royal Mail’s pledge on delivery office

Royal Mail has assured residents of Newport it has no immediate plans to close the delivery office in the town.


Manslaughter trial told doorman acted properly

A Shropshire doorman accused of the manslaughter of a county father-of-four today told a jury he had acted properly when he restrained the man at a nightclub.


Man’s body pulled from Shropshire river

A man’s body was pulled from a river near a Shropshire village today, police have confirmed.


Axe threat to RAF Cosford air show

Shropshire’s Cosford Air Show could be axed under Government plans to shake up defence training, it was claimed today.


Doctor wins damages for bomb plot allegation

A former Shropshire doctor cleared of involvement in the London and Glasgow car bomb plots today accepted “substantial” libel damages at the High Court.


Four vehicle crash closes road

A road was closed for almost three hours following a four-vehicle crash.


Prescott hits town

The John Prescott express rolled into Telford today – quite literally.


Court date over petrol threat claim

A man was due to appear before magistrates in Telford today charged in connection with an alleged incident on Sunday in which a man drinking at Donnington Sports and Social Clubhad petrol poured over him.

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