Graham Turner hails his unsung heroes

Shrewsbury Town boss Graham Turner has hailed two of his team’s ‘unsung heroes’ – full backs Mat Sadler and David Raven.


Premier stars on parade at Telford

AFC Telford’s New Bucks Head ground could play host to the cream of the Premier League’s international stars this season.


Trust faces patient death action

Health bosses are to be prosecuted after a man fell out of bed at a Shropshire hospital and later died.


Telford store scheme may create 600 jobs

Plans for a £27 million flagship supermarket complex in Telford look set for approval next week and could create up to 600 jobs.


Villages hit as vandals go on spree

Vandals went on a wrecking spree across six Shropshire villages after they drove around throwing rocks, bricks and even household jars and bottles at cars and homes.


Shropshire day centres opening cut fear

Three Shropshire day centres for the elderly face closure on Saturdays and bank holidays under cash-saving plans being put to Shirehall leaders next week.


Shropshire stores stock up on Christmas goods

Christmas has already arrived in Shropshire supermarkets, with some retailers kicking off the season’s promotions just days after the August bank holiday.


Food fans turn out to enjoy Ludlow Food Festival

Thousands of people braved the dark clouds and drizzle to turn out in force for the first day of Shropshire’s largest food and drink festival.


Fatal crash court date

A 53-year-old Shropshire man has denied causing the death of another man on a main road between Shrewsbury and Welshpool.


Castlefields retain bowls title

Castlefields retained the Furrows Shropshire Premier Bowls League title last night – without having to bowl a wood in anger.


Gerard Houllier recipe for Aston Villa success

Gerard Houllier has set himself three targets after replacing Martin O’Neill as Aston Villa manager.


The 9th anniversary of 9/11 marked worldwide

Memorial ceremonies are being held to remember the nearly 3,000 people who died in the terror attacks in America.


Telford dream home may escape bulldozers

A Shropshire couple may not have to bulldoze their dream home in the county’s World Heritage area despite losing a planning appeal.


‘Zero tolerance’ on Whitchurch park vandals

Police have vowed to take a “zero tolerance” approach following a spate of vandalism which has marred a beauty spot in Whitchurch.


Wolves’ Matt Jarvis signs new contract

Wolves today announced winger Matt Jarvis has been awarded a five-year contract to reward his consistent form.


Blog: Charges will kill Wem

Exactly who is intended to benefit from proposed parking charges in Wem?


Telford man in court on daughter’s murder

A 53-year-old Shropshire man appeared in court today charged with the murder of his daughter whose body was found at the family home.


Graham Turner’s Shrewsbury gunning for Gillingham

Boss Graham Turner has urged Shrewsbury Town to take advantage of winless Gillingham’s slow start to the season in tomorrow’s repeat of the 2009 play-off final.


42 Shrewsbury CSA workers to lose jobs in closure

More than 40 workers are to lose their jobs in Shrewsbury following today’s announcement that the Child Support Agency office will be closed down.


School trophy in memory of Oswestry’s Frankie McFall

A special trophy has been commissioned by Oswestry’s Marches School and will be presented annually in memory of tragic teenager Frankie McFall.


Sister retraces final tragic journey of Liam Wright

A woman today took an emotional walk to trace the last steps of her teenage brother who died in a fire in Telford.


Ludlow Town Council vote winner in leaflet row

An election for a new Ludlow town councillor was mired in last-minute controversy when one candidate accused the eventual winner of distributing illegal flyers.


Telford rules to change on lap dancing clubs

New legislation which will make it more difficult for lap dancing clubs to open in Telford looks set to be in place next year.


Telford charity box theft

A thief walked into a Telford community centre and stole a charity box after buying a cup of tea, police said today.


Shrewsbury alleyway robbery for just £1.70

Two men were robbed in a Shrewsbury alleyway for just £1.70, police said today. Officers are now trying to trace three men who robbed them, getting away with virtually nothing.


Shropshire union leaders’ fears over care cuts

Two Shirehall union leaders today warned that Government cuts in Shropshire could leave vulnerable people at the mercy of paedophiles and criminals as checks and balances are eroded.


Ludlow Food Festival – day one

Foodies have dug out their umbrellas and wellies after a damp start to Ludlow’s prestigious food festival today.


Ludlow TV signal problems

Countless people in the Ludlow area have been left without TV pictures for more than 36 hours due to technical problems with a transmitter.


Manhole cover thefts put Mid Wales drivers at risk

Gangs of thieves are stealing cast-iron manhole covers from roads in Powys leaving gaping holes which could have “devastating” consequences for motorists.


Laura Ashley profits rise

Mid Wales-based fashion and home furnishing chain Laura Ashley posted a 10-fold jump in first-half profit as demand picked up across its businesses.

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