The Boat Inn, Erbistock

Reviewer’s rating **** Dave Morris has his dining-out faith restored by good food and good service at Erbistock.


The White Lion, Ketley

Reviewer’s rating **** Kirsty Smallman finally returns to a regular haunt of yesteryear for a family meal.


The play’s the thing, not me in my underwear

Emma Kasprzak explains why she’ll soon be stripping off on a Shropshire stage.


Shropshire schoolboy on TV with John Barrowman

A 16-year-old Telford schoolboy’s dream came true when he performed a song from The Lion King on national television.


Leeds 3 Wolves 1

Wolves continue to have a ‘work in progress’ look about them as they edge closer to the new season.


Shropshire face uphill Minor Counties battle with Berkshire

Shropshire face an uphill battle to rescue their Minor Counties Championship tie with Berkshire after a disappointing start to their three-day match at Shrewsbury.


Shrewsbury Town players meet the Press

Shrewsbury Town players met the press today for the club’s annual photocall – and Chris Hudson was on hand to interview manager Graham Turner.


Bucks to offer Karl Broadhurst a deal

AFC Telford United are ready to offer a deal to experienced centre-back Karl Broadhurst in time for the start of the Blue Square Bet North season.


Jamie Wood warns TNS ahead of Anderlecht return

Striker Jamie Wood has warned his TNS team-mates what to expect ahead of tomorrow night’s Champions League qualifier at Anderlecht.


Lionel Ainsworth joins Shrewsbury Town

Boss Graham Turner today moved to complete Shrewsbury Town’s ninth pre-season signing – finalising a deal for long-term target Lionel Ainsworth.


Quatt’s dream of Lord’s is over

Quatt’s dream of reaching the nPower Village Cup final at Lord’s is over after they lost their quarter final to Warwickshire side Fillongley by 21 runs, writes ALEX JAMES.


Wellington Market traders need your votes

Stallholders at Wellington Market have stepped up their “flash and banter” techniques in a bid to pull in more shoppers. Traders are going head to head in a public vote.


Lady Forester nursing home saved from the axe

A Shropshire nursing home which faced the threat of closure was today given a reprieve after a buyer agreed to take it on as a going concern.


Wolves’ Steven Fletcher sets himself a tough target

Steven Fletcher today set himself the ambitious target of overhauling his 12-goal tally at Burnley for Wolves this season.


Hundreds affected as Newtown water main bursts

Hundreds of homes in Newtown were left without water for more than 10 hours after a mains pipe burst.


North Shropshire dairy in jobs hope

Dairy bosses today unveiled plans to expand its distribution depot in north Shropshire which could create 40 jobs.


Man trapped under tractor in freak accident

A TRACTOR ROLLED down a hill in Shropshire and ploughed into a man at the bottom, leaving him trapped underneath.


Daredevils take up Oswestry Rotary abseil challenge

Dozens of brave volunteers stepped up to the challenge of abseiling down one of Oswestry’s landmark buildings as part of a fire service fun day.


Blog: Reasons to be cheerful?

Blog: The new season is nearly upon us and Town fans have got a lot to be optimistic about, writes Shrewsbury Town blogger James Pugh.


HSBC reports £7bn profit

Global banking giant HSBC today said half-year profits roared 121 per cent ahead as bad debts plunged to their lowest level since the financial crisis.


Winter ice rink planned – for Shrewsbury Quarry

Shrewsbury’s Quarry could be turned into a “winter wonderland” after proposals were put forward to transform the paddling pool into an ice rink, it was revealed today.


Blog: Save money, hunt rabbits

Job-seeking blogger Henry Mackley is back from his holidays full of fresh ideas on how to save some money – hunt your own food.


Telford mining protesters set sail on River Severn

Nearly a dozen campaigners fighting a decision to mine 900,000 tonnes of coal near the Wrekin have sailed down the River Severn with a protest banner.


Raoul Moat funeral to be held

The funeral of fugitive gunman Raoul Moat is set to be held at the West Road Crematorium, near his home in Newcastle.


Severn Trent says families must conserve water supplies

The weather has been kinder to reservoirs in the Midlands and Mid Wales during July, but families still need to conserve water supplies.


Letter: A-boards bombard our attention

Letter: Your article on A-frame signs misses the wider point. In Shrewsbury and many other towns there appears to be a sign “arms war” going on with ever bigger signs on buildings advertising them for rent/sale or advertising shops’ products.


Police chief talks about scheme to stop child sex offenders

A pioneering child protection scheme has now been launched in Shropshire, allowing parents to check if a person they know is a sex offender.


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