Fraud probe raid on Telford homes

More than 60 officers swooped on homes and businesses across Telford today as part of a huge probe into mortgage fraud and money laundering.


Shrewsbury girl halted thug’s attack on cat

A Shropshire teenager rescued a nine-week-old kitten which was being kicked and beaten in the street by a youth.


Spread Some Healthy Goodness with Mediterranean Lifestyle

For many of us, it has often been a choice of either the healthy option or the best tasting one when choosing what we eat.


Expert will oversee removal of Broseley remains

Human remains are to be removed from a former chapel in Shropshire after they were found during work to build an extension.


New course to help students thrive at work

Bosses at a Shropshire college have launched a new course designed to help students thrive and meet new leadership challenges in the workplace during the UK’s economic problems.


Sean Newton delight over AFC Telford start

Defender Sean Newton is revelling in AFC Telford United’s unbeaten start to the Blue Square Bet North season – and believes they are good enough to win the title.


Mick McCarthy wary on Lee Hughes dangers

Mick McCarthy hopes Notts County striker Lee Hughes will not be inspired by the verbal abuse he expects him to receive from the Wolves fans in tonight’s Carling Cup clash at Molineux.


Adrian Gunnell backs Ronnie O’Sullivan

Shropshire ace Adrian Gunnell today insisted snooker would be lost without the audacious talents of Ronnie O’Sullivan after the Rocket’s latest green baize controversy.


Fight to block dairy unit bid

Protesters were today stepping up their fight against plans for a 1,000-cattle dairy unit in a village near Welshpool.


Tributes paid to teen killed in Shropshire crash

A teenager who died in a car crash was today named locally as a former south Shropshire college student.


Shropshire binmen drop strike plans

Refuse collectors in Shropshire have scrapped plans to go on strike, it emerged today.


Shrewsbury Town eye return for Lionel Ainsworth

Shrewsbury Town are hopeful Lionel Ainsworth could return for Saturday’s League Two trip to Wycombe – but will not take any risks with the winger.


Council request to call in Oswestry shop bids denied

The Government has turned down a plea by Shropshire Council to call in Oswestry’s four superstore planning applications.


Council bosses unveil bigger Telford Town Park bid

Plans have been unveiled to make Telford Town Park bigger as part of a £250 million bid to transform the Southwater area of the town.


Grenade found near Shawbury

Army bomb disposal experts say a hand grenade found in rural Shropshire was a live device dating back to the Second World War.


Straw lorry overturns near Nesscliffe

An articulated lorry carrying bales of straw overturned on a Shropshire road blocking the carriageway.


Lenny Henry pulls out as guest speaker

Funnyman Lenny Henry has had to pull out of a planned appearance in south Shropshire next week because of “shooting commitments”.


How to sell your house: Marketing a property

In the next part of our property special on how to sell your house, Lea Beven of Limecastle talks you through marketing your property and how to look at it through a buyer’s eyes.


Letter: We asked in 1974 for single Shropshire authority

Councillor Keith Barrow wants a single “unitary authority” for all the historic county of Shropshire! (Star, September 17).


Winning schools score fantastic presentation

The final 15 Shropshire schools bidding for a share of £20,000 in the Cash 4 Our Schools campaign will be the special guests at AFC Telford United next month when the winners will be announced.


Horns of Boningale

Reviewer’s rating * Andy Richardson finds one waitress the redeeming feature in a lunchtime of disappointment.


The Fox, Much Wenlock

Reviewer’s rating *** Shirley Tart and friends find patient and friendly staff serving good food in the market town.


Telford and Wrekin parents learn lifesaving skills

Parents in Telford and Wrekin are being given the chance to learn some vital lifesaving skills for their youngsters at a range of classes across the area.


Tough weekend for Telford Tigers

Video: Telford Tigers endured a tough weekend when they lost out to both Swindon Wildcats and Basingstoke Bison in the EPL.


Michael Douglas appears at New York premiere

He’s battling cancer but Michael Douglas shows he’s strong at the premiere of new film Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.


New hope in bid to buy Pontesford Hill

A group bidding to buy a Shropshire landmark was today given fresh hope by the owners of the land.


Wrekin mine protesters put on campsite fun day

A fun day with a difference was on offer in the shadow of The Wrekin when protesters fighting plans to mine coal at the beauty spot threw open their camp to the public.


Letter – Site should include buildings for all faiths

Trevor Mytton is wrong about the “Ground Zero Mosque”. For one thing, it’s not at Ground Zero. Also, it isn’t a mosque.


How to sell your house – the complete guide (part one)

This week, our property blogger will be telling you how to sell your house – with a new section every day giving you all the information you need:


Telford father in court over daughter’s murder

A Telford man accused of murdering his 24-year-old daughter today appeared in court. Gurmeet Singh Ubhi, of Berberis Road, Leegomery, spoke only to confirm his name when he appeared at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

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