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AFC Telford United chief Andy Sinton has urged his team not to bask in their early-season glory and re-focus for tomorrow’s testing trip to Solihull Moors.

Shropshire tourist attractions will be throwing their doors open for free this weekend as part of the national Heritage Open Days scheme.

Parents and councillors in a village near Oswestry are clashing over whether to spend thousands of pounds on a new play area or on upgrading a pavilion.

Firefighters from around North Wales were called to tackle a blaze at wood firm Kronospan’s factory in Chirk.

About 100 residents turned out to voice their anger about controversial plans to introduce parking charges in a Wem.

Police today urged anyone finding dangerous explosives stolen from a railway station in Shropshire not to touch them.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy today vowed to carry on being bright and bold at Fulham to maintain his side’s unbeaten start to the season.

Thousands of foodies were descending on south Shropshire today for the county’s gourmet event of the year, Ludlow Food Festival – with organisers revealing there has been a rush of tickets ahead of the first day.

Shrewsbury cricket captain Ed Foster has backed his “match-winners” to rise to one of the biggest occasions in the club’s history tomorrow.

Manager Mike Davies has no qualms about the The New Saints’ early discipline problems – despite having two players sent off in the last two Welsh Premier outings.

“We love you for spending the week with us here at Daybreak” chimed Adrian Chiles as the newest ITV morning show closed today. Unfortunately Adrian the feeling is not mutual, writes blogger Tracey O’Sullivan.

Movie expert Carl Jones takes a look at Tamara Drewe, starring Gemma Arterton, a well-cast film that won’t outstay its welcome.

David Beckham talks about England manager Fabio Capello and insists his international career is not over.

The pastor who planned an “International Burn-a-Koran Day” on September 11 says he is reconsidering his decision to call off the protest.

A round-up of this week’s Shropshire Star nostalgia pictures

In our property gallery this week, we’re looking at some of the best gardens on the Shropshire market, with everything from flowing lawns to personal lakes.

A 53-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a woman who was found dead at a house in Telford.

Creating sections of dual carriageway and more overtaking opportunities on one of Shropshire’s busiest trunk roads remains a “long-term aspiration” for a safety campaign.

The Princess Royal will be in Shropshire next month at the official opening of a new £1 million business facility.

A Shropshire firefighter died while fulfilling a dream to ride the Isle of Man TT course, an inquest heard.

The organisers of the popular Newport Nocturne cycle event – which attracted a record crowd of 15,000 to the 2010 race at the weekend – have now set their sights on hosting the national road race championships.

This image shows how Telford & Wrekin Council’s new civic offices in the town centre could look.

A NEW MOBILE spy camera will be installed in Shrewsbury’s Quarry within weeks in a bid to stamp out vandalism and other problems which have blighted the park.

Dangerous explosives which send shrapnel flying into the air when they go off were today stolen from a railway station in Bridgnorth.

The devastated parents of a Shropshire man who died following a house fire today paid tribute to their “caring” son.

Shropshire and Telford’s police divisions will be run more effectively despite the loss of nearly 300 jobs across West Mercia Police, the chief constable said today.

A Shropshire mother left her young children home alone while she spent the night at her boyfriend’s house, a court has heard.

AFC Telford United manager Andy Sinton hasn’t ruled out signing trialist Adam Proudlock – after the striker hit a hat-trick in the Bucks 7-0 friendly success over Chasetown.

Shrewsbury Town’s Welsh wonder Tom Bradshaw has spoken of his pride at winning his first international honours.

Bosses at an award-winning Shropshire egg production business say they are having to expand outside of the county due to planning constraints.