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England fans arrive back in the UK after the team’s exit from the World Cup.

Armed police officers were called to a Shropshire town and cordoned off the main road following a “domestic incident”.

Feminist author and campaigner Germaine Greer has been unveiled as the headline act for a festival in Mid Wales.

Rosa Silverman is thrilled by the sights and sounds of America’s second city

A Shropshire man taking part in an epic 15,500-mile charity cycle ride from Shrewsbury to Australia has reached the former war-torn city of Sarajevo in Bosnia.

A dog had to be put down after it was found in a Shropshire park with a tumour the size of a “football” and nails so long they were growing into his feet.

Government plans to axe regional development agency Advantage West Midlands would have a detrimental effect on tourism in Shropshire and the rest of the region, it has been claimed.

A plot of land that was earmarked to become part of the North West Relief Road in Shrewsbury could now become the site of 25 homes.

Are you looking to remodel your current abode? Trying to figure out the perfect details that will move your place from a house to a home? Perhaps it is a good idea to start from the ground up by choosing wooden tiling to adorn your floors.

Take the hassle out of organising your holiday from scratch and book your accommodation and flights in one go. Package holidays offer flexibility while relieving you of the unnecessary stress that goes with planning your summer getaway.

“Mad Frankie” Fraser, the ex-criminal enforcer once dubbed the most dangerous man in Britain by two Home Secretaries, is coming to Shropshire to give a talk about gangland killings, extortion and torture.

Shropshire households are using less gas than they were five years ago, according to latest figures.

So, we can’t play football, says Ben Bentley. What are we good at?

A 14-year-old boy was robbed by two youths who tripped him up and demanded cash in Telford.

Shropshire’s two Birmingham League premier division high fliers, Shrewsbury and Wellington, misfired with the bat to suffer heavy defeats.

Police are hunting a motorist who fled after his car ended up on its roof when it smashed into a wall in Telford.

Thousands of people across Shropshire and Mid Wales basked in the glorious summer sunshine at a host of colourful events and celebrations over the weekend.

A Shropshire woman went into labour as she enjoyed the sights of the Glastonbury Festival. She was rushed into hospital to give birth – and returned with her new son just hours later… Also, Shrewsbury residents have called for new facilities, including a winter ice rink.

Whitchurch made return to winning ways to reignite their Birmingham League division two campaign, writes JAMES GARRISON.

Thousands of people turned out to help make the first ever Shropshire County Show a big success, with organisers vowing it will continue to go from strength to strength.

England manager Fabio Capello’s future remains uncertain after the FA said it needed two weeks to assess the Italian’s future.

Shropshire racehorse owner Tim Leslie missed out on seeing Overturn motor to victory in the £170,000 Northumberland Plate – after suffering a tyre blow-out while driving north.

Shropshire golfer Oliver Farr has registered a top five finish in one of the leading tournaments in amateur golf.

Shrewsbury Town boss Graham Turner is closing in on his second new signing of the summer – but it is looking increasingly unlikely Joe Skarz will return.

Midfielder Phil Trainer has agreed terms on a one-year contract to stay at AFC Telford United – and boss Andy Sinton is also running the rule over several trialists.

Reviewers’ rating: **** Lisa Bailey was impressed with a visit to a 16th century hotel in Mid Wales.

A Shropshire baby had an unusual introduction to the world after his mum went into labour at the Glastonbury Festival.

THE NUMBER of migrants coming to Britain is to be capped for the first time, it was announced today.

Reviewers’ rating: **** Kirsty Smallman sings the praises of an Oswestry pub that has recently been revamped.

Police today issued a renewed appeal for witnesses to a collision near Whitchurch in which a motorcyclist died.