Inquest to be held on Shropshire girl in swine flu error

An inquest is to be held on a Shropshire teenager who died after being wrongly diagnosed with swine flu.


Top chefs on show at Ludlow Food Festival

A galaxy of stars will be on the menu when some of the best chefs in the UK converge on Ludlow Food Festival.


Man suffers suspected broken leg in A5 accident

A man suffered a suspected broken leg in a collision on the A5 in Shropshire today, which also caused disruption for motorists.


Blog: The Inland Revenue letter cometh…

Blog: don’t mind admitting that I feel physically nauseous when the post arrives these days. And it’s got nothing to do with all that junk mail or even, for once my credit card bill.


Wolves’ Mick McCarthy hits back at critics

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy today launched an attack on the critics savaging his side as Premier League bullies and vowed there is plenty more to come.


Lead thieves repeatedly hit Ellesmere Town Hall

Thieves have stolen metal from Ellesmere Town Hall four times in the last week and the £5,000 needed to replace it will have to come out of the public purse.


Lion attacks trainer during show

Dramatic video of trainer being attacked by a lion during a show is attracting hundreds of thousands of hits on YouTube.


Councillors’ threat over Cleobury Mortimer planning row

COUNCILLORS IN a Shropshire town have threatened to tear up planning training certificates in a dispute over a controversial planning application.


Welshpool bowling alley and youth cafe plans revealed

A mini ten-pin bowling alley and a youth cafe could be built in a Powys town, it was revealed today, with the town council wanting to improve leisure facilities.


Property auctions have many advantages for buyers

Property auctions have become increasingly popular with both buyers and sellers – Charles Robinson offers his top tips on what to expect if you’re bidding at one.


Three clubs seek place in Furrows bowls league

Three clubs look set to fight it out for the chance to win a place in the Furrows Shropshire Premier League.


Cameron family friend on Ian Cameron’s death

Giles Andreae says David Cameron will devastated at the death of his father Ian.


Blog: Being Prime Minister doesn’t protect you from loss

Blog: Those jibes and barbs about David Cameron never understanding ordinary people, having no clue about the problems of the common man, can never be levelled at him again.


Telford man jailed for harassment against ex-girlfriend

A Telford man who assaulted his former girlfriend and then launched a campaign of harassment against her has been jailed and given a restraining order.


Letter: Are lunatics running highways asylum?

Letter: It would appear that after the fourth revamp in as many years another 1.4 million pounds of tax payers’ money has been wasted on “improvements” at the Harlescott Cross Roads.


Telford protesters rally against Government cuts

Scores of “angry” protesters attended two rallies in Telford to oppose Government plans to take an axe to the public sector.


Shropshire’s Rebecca Dunning in British judo’s GB World Cup Squad

Shropshire judoka Rebecca Dunning has become the 25th and final member of British Judo’s GB World Cup squad after sealing her place by winning the Welsh Senior Open title.


Alarm at West Mercia Police cutbacks

The loss of nearly 300 jobs at West Mercia Police would be “devastating” and could lead to more cuts on front line police posts in the future, it was claimed today.


Telford Tigers ready for first game

Telford tigers play their first home game as a fanzone team this weekend when they take on Swindon Wildcats.


The Green Cafe, Ludlow

Reviewer’s rating: **** Andy Richardson finds a Shropshire bistro to match his Lakeland and Sardinian favourites.


Blog: Electoral reform is not on my list of concerns

Blog: Shrewsbury Tory MP Daniel Kawczynski has warned that changing Britain’s voting system could help extremists like the BNP. Frankly I’m not bothered whether we keep to first-past-the-post elections.


Police arrest man over Shrewsbury stabbing

A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing that took place in Shrewsbury town centre’s Mardol.


Graham Turner tells Shrews: Now it gets even tougher

Shrewsbury Town boss Graham Turner has warned his high-flying side that they face an even tougher battle for points now they have reached the League Two summit.


Sinton to check out ex-Wolves Adam Proudlock in Bucks’ friendly

AFC Telford United boss Andy Sinton plans to cast an eye over former Wolves star Adam Proudlock in tonight’s friendly with Chasetown.


Telford council urged to increase grit stocks

Council chiefs in Telford have been advised to buy an extra 1,000 tonnes of grit before the winter snap – which last year saw it overspend by more than £250,000.


Shropshire children and OAP services to be hit in £9m budget cuts

Services for children and the elderly in Shropshire will be hit next year in a new £9 million raft of budget cuts revealed for the county today.


Suspected arson attack at Shrewsbury home

A Shrewsbury home was today targeted in a suspected arson attack, police said.


Ardwyn Nursery and Infants School head remains suspended

A Powys headteacher remains suspended more than six months after an investigation was opened into allegations against her.


Novelis closure plans met with anger

Workers at a Shropshire foil plant facing the loss of more than 300 jobs after bosses announced plans to close the factory have reacted with anger and dismay to the news.


Witness intimidation man avoids jail term

A 23-year-old Telford man who intimidated a witness in a serious child sexual exploitation investigation has avoided an immediate prison sentence.

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