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Shrewsbury’s English Bridge’s road layout will be transformed as part of a £20,000 scheme to allow a better flow of traffic into the gyratory area of the town and also make space for a cycle lane.

A quickfire second half double from Jake Robinson sealed the victory which sent Shrewsbury Town back to the top of League Two.

AFC Telford United remain unbeaten after an uninspiring goalless draw away at Corby’s Rockingham Triangle ground.

Shrewsbury Town boss Graham Turner has said young striker Tom Bradshaw will get his first team chance – after the Welsh forward netted on his international debut last week.

Campaigners today claimed traditional village life was “dying out” as new figures revealed almost 900 country pubs were forced to close last year.

AFC Telford United winger Sean Evans has vowed to return to football after suffering a horrific broken leg – despite initially being told he would never play again.

Extra train services could be introduced by Arriva Trains Wales in Shropshire to beat overcrowding after an increase in passengers. The firm currently runs 30 services and wants to add 10 more.

Shropshire snooker star Adrian Gunnell is hoping the happy memories will come flooding back when he returns to the scene of one of his most famous triumphs tomorrow.

Government plans for a blanket ban on cigarette vending machines in a bid to stop young people taking up smoking could cost a Shropshire company 100 jobs, it was claimed today.

Shrewsbury’s municipal golf course could be sold off in a multi-million pound deal after the council revealed it had been approached with an offer.

Traffic was brought to a standstill after a crash between a motor home and two cars in Shropshire.

A major police crackdown on speeding motorists has been launched on one of Shropshire’s busiest roads. In the last three years there have been six deaths and 113 collisions on the A41.

A Spitfire took to the Shropshire skies last night to kick off a weekend of events in the county to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

Campaigners against Oswestry’s new supermarket today claimed a report from a leading independent think-tank proves that another huge store could make the town more vulnerable in the economic recession.

The race for a place in the Furrows Shropshire Premier Bowls League could see a side having to win four matches to clinch promotion.

A monument to Shropshire poet Wilfred Owen could be created in Oswestry after residents called for the town’s heritage to be celebrated.

Rehearsals continue a pace for my Theatre Severn debut, writes Shropshire Star reporter Emma Kasprzak.

Crowds gathered in Beijing as Apple’s iPad made its official mainland debut in China.

Shropshire MP Mark Pritchard was moving in heady circles this week, chalking up meetings with the head of the Roman Catholic Church, the head of the Church of England and the head of the UK Government.

Shropshire cricketer Jack Shantry was today celebrating promotion to the top flight of English county cricket – at the expense of his brother, writes JAMES GARRISON.

In 1994 three Shropshire men died within seven months of each other.

Kia’s Sorento makes for a real family affair writes Syd Taylor.

Chinook helicopters have been a regular sight in the skies over Shropshire this week – find out why.

A last ditch plea to Royal Bank of Scotland bosses to save up to 500 jobs facing the axe in Telford has fallen on deaf ears, it was claimed today.

Experts are advising first time homebuyers in Wem to consider making the move into home ownership as the cost of renting is steadily increasing.

AFC Telford United defender Ashley Woolliscroft has completed a loan move to Stafford Rangers.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy today revealed captain Karl Henry has been affected by being made Public Enemy No 1 – but vowed he wouldn’t change.

Customer numbers at Telford Ice Rink fell by more than 38,000 in a year – leaving a £20,000 shortfall in the council’s coffers, it was revealed today.

Shrewsbury Town will tomorrow attempt to mount the perfect response to their first League defeat of the season – as key winger Mark Wright revealed his move to the Greenhous Meadow has reignited his career.

Representatives and civil dignitaries from five Shropshire towns and villages who scooped gold in the Heart of England in Bloom Awards today spoke of their pride at the achievements.