Church Stretton travel plans win traders’ support

Plans for a multi-million pound travel hub designed to boost tourism and visitor numbers in Church Stretton has won the backing of traders in the town.


Bulletin: Should Quarry noise limit go?

Shrewsbury residents have been giving their opinions on whether a noise limit on concerts at The Quarry should be lifted. Also, we take a look at demolition work at the site of January’s explosion in Shrewsbury.


Wolves’ Andy Keogh set for move to Barnsley?

Wolves striker Andy Keogh could be on the brink of a £1m move back to the Championship with Barnsley, writes TIM NASH.


Wrekin mining group in call for support

Campaigners bidding to stop the start of coal mining at a beauty spot in the shadow of The Wrekin today made an “all-out call” for more protesters to join them from across the country.


It’s the Sound of Shropshire

DJ Tom Campbell brings you the latest Shropshire sounds in his weekly podcast.


Quarry concert noise limits could be axed

Noise limits for Shrewsbury’s Quarry Park could be completely scrapped in a bid to attract big name music acts to the town after councillors agreed to apply for a new premises licence.


“Unjustifiable firing” behind Bloody Sunday deaths

Fourteen civilians killed on Bloody Sunday died as a result of “unjustifiable firing” by British soldiers, the long-awaited Saville Inquiry found today.


Your Cosford Air Show pictures

Readers have been submitting their pictures from the weekend’s Cosford Air Show. Have a look, and feel free to submit your own.


Two more British soldiers killed in Afghanistan

Two more British soldiers have been killed in shooting incidents in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said today.


See the Pride of Shropshire Awards 2010 – video

The winners of the Pride of Shropshire Awards were honoured during a lavish ceremony in Shrewsbury. Watch footage of all the winners here.


Gareth Barry relishes England chance

Gareth Barry is looking forward to being reunited in the England midfield with Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard after winning his battle to be fit for Friday’s World Cup clash with Algeria.


Bucks unveil new kit

AFC Telford United have unveiled their new home and away kits for the 2010/11 season  and are in talks to extend their Adidas deal.


Ex-Rotherham captain Sharps joins Shrewsbury Town

New boss Graham Turner has completed the first signing of his second spell at Shrewsbury Town snapping up out-of-contract Rotherham captain Ian Sharps.


Moxey joins Premier League representatives on the FA Council

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey has won a place as one of the Premier League representatives on the FA Council.


Glenn Hughes in Ronnie James Dio festival tribute

Cannock-born rock star Glenn Hughes is to stand in for singer Ronnie James Dio in a special tribute to the heavy metal frontman who died in May.


Vandals wreck Whitchuch park revamp

Vandals have gone on a wrecking spree, causing of damage to newly revamped toilets and a town park.


West Mid Show replacement ‘top notch’

Organisers of the first Shropshire County Show today promised visitors a “top notch” event as they announced a record number of cattle entries for the extravaganza.


Crash kills Mid Wales rally driver

A 32-year-old rally driver from Mid Wales has died after his car smashed into a tree during a race.


Armed police raid house after woman attacked in Shrewsbury

Armed police raided a Shropshire house in the hunt for a suspect after a woman was attacked in Shrewsbury. Four armed officers swooped on a property in Monkmoor, Shrewsbury.


MP demands meeting over Shrewsbury road closure

Shrewsbury MP Daniel Kawczynski is demanding a meeting with highway chiefs to grill them over their response to a lorry fire which caused chaos for county motorists.


Blog: Full speed ahead for Rib Rally

Blog: Shropshire businessman Rob Hancocks is putting himself to the ultimate speed and endurance test in a bid to raise money for Hope House children’s hospices.


Welsh arts groups in funding fears

Two arts groups in Mid Wales could face funding cuts under new Welsh Assembly Government reviews.


Call to give Ludlow 750 new homes

Plans to build thousands of homes across Shropshire over the next 15 years should include up to 750 in Ludlow, council chiefs said today.


Fire at RAF Cosford accommodation block

More than 50 people fled an accommodation block at RAF Cosford after a fire broke out in the early hours of today.


Meet our new property blogger

Lea Beven of Limecastle will be talking you through everything from how to be a great landlord to finding the perfect room in our new property blog.


County’s schools ‘not getting enough cash for the basics’

Many of Shropshire’s secondary schools haven’t been given enough money this year to meet their basic budgetary needs, it is claimed.


Wedding did not get in the way of the World Cup

A Shropshire bridegroom did not let the small matter of his wedding get in the way of him missing England’s opening World Cup game.


Farmers warned over animal welfare standards

Shropshire farmers are being warned the courts will take a “serious view” of those among them who let standards of animal welfare fall.


Nasa warns of effects of ‘space storm’

Nasa has said that Britain could face widespread power blackouts after the earth is hit by a once in a generation space storm.


Savile Inquiry into Bloody Sunday to be published

The report into the 1972 Bloody Sunday killings is due out later – after 12 years of investigation.

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