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Campaigners fighting to stop NatWest from reducing its opening hours in three Mid Wales towns have called on people to sign a petition.

We recently asked for your pictures of spring and summer scenes, and Shrewsbury-based photographer Tracy Williams has responded with this gallery of images.

Telford Tigers have added Coventry Blaze youngster Joe Henry to the squad being built for their return to the English Premier League in September.

A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a robbery at a Telford store.

Concert promoters have welcomed plans to lift noise restrictions in Shrewsbury’s Quarry.

Letter: Shropshire Council leader Keith Barrow is asking his officers to “think the unthinkable” and to plan for 25 per cent budget cuts. Such cuts will be as difficult as they are deep, but there is one easy “thinkable” option open to the council.

Now we learn what it is like to have a coalition government, writes Ludlow MP Philip Dunne. While no-one specifically voted for it, most people seem to like the idea of it, given the outcome of the General Election.

There are few cities anywhere in the world that offer visitors as many sights to see as there are in Prague.

Want to ensure your summer break is stress free? Of course you do! Holidays often get off to a bad start due to poor planning and airport delays.

British people are becoming increasingly concerned about their health and fitness. Learning a new skill such as martial arts is a great way to get fit and have fun at the same time.

Pupil numbers in Shropshire will increase at a slower rate than in many other parts of the UK, education chiefs have forecast. Britain’s population is expected to rise, a report says.

A Telford paintball business was on the brink of collapse today after vandals struck at the base and caused about £2,000 damage.

Staff at a Shropshire tourist attraction bidding for a national award and £100,000 in prize money today issued a message to county residents: Vote! Vote! Vote!

Down and out one minute, alive and kicking the next, writes James Garrison from Morda Road.

A horse came within an inch of death when an attacker shot it with a crossbow in a field in Telford.

Shropshire judo ace Gemma Howell marked her return from a 10-month injury absence with gold as Britain won seven medals on day one of the British Open Championships in Crawley.

Shropshire’s cricketers were today beginning their preparations for a winner-takes-all showdown with local rivals Staffordshire next weekend, writes JAMES GARRISON.

An 11-year-old boy was taken to the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford after he was knocked down by a car in Waterloo Road, Ketley, this afternoon.

Former Telford boss Rob Smith has been linked with an immediate return to football – with the newly formed Chester FC.

Sound restrictions on live music events could be removed from Shrewsbury’s Quarry if plans are approved.

I feel a certain sympathy for thinking woman’s anagram Lembit Opik after the oddball Lib Dem MP for Montgomeryshire was ousted from his so-called ‘safe seat’ by Conservative Glyn Davies, writes Emma Suddaby.

A former top Shropshire surgeon’s personal treatment records were among hundreds from Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital found dumped at a bus stop, it emerged today.

Shropshire Council bosses are pledging the county will become “more business-friendly” after companies claimed not enough was being done to cut back on red tape and improve procurement opportunities.

Shifnal residents have hit out at vandals who left glass strewn across a play area and then broke a solar radio. Also, more on how the ash cloud chaos is affecting Shropshire businesses.

The Shropshire Business Awards 2010 is gearing up to be the biggest and best event ever held to celebrate the county’s achievements.

Tough-tackling midfielder Kevin McIntyre today committed his future to Shrewsbury Town – as speculation grew that top scorer Dave Hibbert is close to joining Peterborough.

Shropshire’s budding entrepreneurs have provided inspiration for a best-selling business author, who launches her new book in the town on May 25.

Player of the season Liam Blakeman has vowed to keep his word to AFC Telford United – by waiting until a new manager is appointed before deciding his future.

The volcanic ash cloud caused problems for emergency services in Shropshire over the weekend as the air ambulance was unable to respond to incidents across the county.

Shropshire Colts produced a stirring display to lift the Haughton Harries Shield with a 35-25 victory over Greater Birmingham at Moseley.