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Winger Lionel Ainsworth today vowed Shrewsbury Town will come out all guns blazing for this weekend’s big League Two battle with leaders Chesterfield.

Unsettled Jelle van Damme was today told to knuckle down at Wolves by frustrated boss Mick McCarthy.

Government defence cuts could spell the end for the giant Donnington Ministry of Defence plant and see up to 2,000 workers lose their jobs, it was claimed by a union chief today.

Business and finance leaders in Shropshire today predicted a tough road ahead for the county, saying it would be “naive” to assume public sector cuts could be separated from the private sector.

A £300,000 scheme to breathe new life into a town centre and plans for 18 homes in a rural village were due to be discussed at two public meetings in north Shropshire today.

Up to 180 jobs are to be axed at a Mid Wales call centre by the end of January, staff said today. Staff at Shop Direct in Newtown have been told the doors will close on January 28.

Sales coach Dennis Kennedy looks at the steps you’ll need to take to be a great salesperson, whether it’s at entry or management level.

Health bosses have approved a deal to buy land for a new £27 million hospital in south Shropshire, it emerged today.

A Shropshire woman who pretended to be a police officer and targeted pensioners during a string of distraction burglaries has been jailed.

Telly Talk: You can tell rugby player Gavin Henson has a bit more time on his hands since splitting from singer Charlotte Church or perhaps he just needs the cash.

A gang of conmen who flag down unsuspecting motorists and offer to sell jewellery for cash to buy fuel is at large in Shropshire, police warned today.

Syd Taylor reviews the Mitsubishi Active Sports Crossover 3, a superb car that wins on price and value.

The boss of NHS Telford & Wrekin, Simon Conolly, is quitting the health service.

Reviewer’s rating *** Carl Jones enjoys a meal to make any carnivore sit up and take notice at a bustling, busy pub.

Reviewer’s rating **** James Shaw says “I’m in” after a teatime visit to The Dragons Den – Duncan Bannatyne was out.

Brandon Flowers, better know as The Killers frontman, brought his debut solo-tour to the West Midlands on to a jam-packed O2 Academy.

It may have been described as one of the finest roads in one of the “loveliest towns in England”, but Ludlow’s historic Broad Street has been taken over by diggers and contractors.

Former bank worker Mary Bale has appeared in court after being caught on CCTV dumping a cat into a wheelie bin.

Letter: October 13 proved a dark day for Bishop’s Castle when Shropshire Cabinet refused to respond to overwhelming opposition to the proposed biomass plant.

Letter: A few months ago, London Midland, the train company which I use frequently, brought in a scheme which stated that passengers must purchase their ticket before they got on to the train.

Shropshire soldier Staff Sergeant Kim Hughes is a hero – the bravest of the brave. In March the Telford-based soldier was awarded the George Cross for gallantry. Today, the Shropshire Star exclusively publishes the extract of Kim Hughes’s story.

When Ken Mulhearn reflects on his 65th birthday weekend, a mountain of happy memories will be accompanied by a tinge of sadness.

Shropshire open team captain Peter Kitchen bowed out in style in the first match of the season – and his last as captain – against Derbyshire in the Midland Counties Chess Union Minor Championship.

A nightmare 30 minute period either side of half-time cost Newport their place in the top five of National League Three Midlands.

Authorities in Shrewsbury today launched a plea for people’s help in a bid to prevent “injury, damage and disorder” during the Bonfire Night celebrations.

A disused public toilet block at the foot of the Wrekin which has become a focus for anti-social behaviour is to be demolished, council bosses said today.

AFC Telford United manager Andy Sinton is hoping his side’s two week break from action will yield a clean bill of health.

Shropshire boxer Keiron Gray suffered the third defeat of his career – and then had a glimpse of the less glamorous side of professional sport.

RAF Cosford was today saved from a massive jobs blow after the Government announced it was scrapping plans to move defence training to South Wales instead.

Stephen Hunt today insisted manager Mick McCarthy was right to delay his Wolves debut for another week.