Tremlett and Panesar in Ashes squad

Chris Tremlett and Monty Panesar will both have the opportunity to revive their Test careers on the biggest stage after being named in England’s 16-man Ashes squad.


Man in court accused of 1994 Shropshire murders

A 58-year-old Shropshire man appeared in court on Thursday accused of murdering three county men sixteen years ago.


Moving guide to keep children happy

The moving process can be stressful at the best of times for adults; however it can be even more of an upheaval for your children.


Police name Telford hanged man

Police today named a teenager found dead near to a footpath in Telford as Mark Houghton.


Telford woman suspended for job cuts ‘posts’

A Shropshire woman has been suspended on full pay by Royal Bank of Scotland after posting comments on Facebook about plans to axe 500 RBS jobs in the county.


Teenager denies Telford woodland rape

A teenager today denied the rape of a woman in woodland in Telford.


Angry mum uses web to fight dairy unit scheme

Campaigners fighting against plans for a 1,000-cattle dairy unit on the outskirts of Welshpool are being urged to join social networking site Facebook to voice their opinions.


Red hot Jake Robinson is changed man

Shrewsbury Town sharp-shooter Jake Robinson has revealed pressure to retain his place and personal lifestyle changes have inspired his dramatic turnaround in fortunes.


Stourbridge boss eyes AFC Telford Cup stunner

Stourbridge boss Gary Hackett believes his minnows have a “one in 10 chance” of making AFC Telford United victims of an FA Cup giantkilling.


Decision on Shrewsbury Tesco space to be made

A final decision on retrospective plans by supermarket giant Tesco to increase the amount of space it uses for non-grocery goods at its Shrewsbury “Extra” store could be made next month.


West Mercia police told to ‘reclaim streets’

West Mercia police need to take reports of anti-social behaviour more seriously to “stop the rot” and reclaim the region’s yob-ruled streets, a watchdog has said.


Hitler’s paintings to go for auction in Shropshire

A number of paintings by Adolf Hitler, which are estimated to collectively be worth more than £145,000, are going under the hammer at a Shropshire auction at the end of the month.


Gemma Howell is the best of British

Shropshire’s Gemma Howell has been singled out as one of Great Britain’s outstanding judo stars – being named the 2009-10 junior player of the year.


Crackdown on drivers sees 99 stopped

Nearly 100 motorists were stopped in a major clampdown in north Shropshire.


Hanmer ‘Arm-ed’ for Saturday bowls fever

Saturday night fever comes to the Furrows Shropshire Premier Bowls League play-offs this weekend.


Telford vandal-hit camera will not be replaced

A controversial speed camera in Telford which has been out of action since July after being torched by vandals will not be replaced, it was revealed today.


Warning to motorists as flash floods predicted

Parts of Shropshire could be hit by flash flooding today with motorists warned to brace themselves for problems on the county’s roads.


Big shake-up on Shropshire hospitals

Shropshire’s leading doctors want to turn the county’s two main hospitals into “centres of excellence” to secure their future.


Two rescued in Telford suspected arson attack

A 23-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl had to be rescued from the upper floor of a Telford block of flats after a fire broke out following what police suspect may be an arson attack.


Newport discount store bid fails

Controversial plans for a huge discount foodstore in Shropshire have been dismissed after a three-day inquiry.


Man linked to deaths due in court

A 58-year-old Shropshire man accused of murdering three county men in 1994 is due to appear in court this afternoon.


How to sell your house: potential problems

In the penultimate section of her complete guide to selling a house, Lea Beven of Limecastle talks you through some potential pitfalls that can be avoided when showing somebody round.


Has Broseley bones mystery been solved?

Builders in Broseley got a surprise when they unearthed human remains at ther town’s Birchmeadow Centre.


New Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows trailer

The full length trailer for the penultimate JK Rowling adaptation, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, has been released.


Letter: Allow all children to play in Telford field

In response to the complaint by the headteacher of St Mary’s Catholic School about the field next to their school, I want to make it clear that I have no children or dogs so my comments are as unbiased as they get.


Theatrical gold dust in financial meltdown

A drama that revisits the story of one of the biggest ever business collapses reached the West Midlands last night, following sell-out runs in the West End and on Broadway.


Number of Shropshire OAPs to reach record levels

Record numbers of people in Shropshire will become pensioners in 2012 thanks to the baby boom of the 1940s, new figures showed today.


Shropshire SAS hero’s medals sell for £72,000

A group of medals won by a Shropshire SAS hero smashed through their estimated selling price as they went under the hammer in London for £72,000.


Angry resident paints double yellow lines on Shrewsbury road

St Mary’s Court in Shrewsbury is renowned as a peaceful and leafy oasis in the town centre with its quaint church, beautiful architecture and high end shopping centre.


Alison Williamson defies Commonwealth Games concerns

One of Shropshire’s top athletes today revealed she had no intention of pulling out of the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi despite fears over safety and poor facilities.

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