Judo aces on hunt for World Cup medals

Four Shropshire judo stars will be on the medal hunt in world cup action in Birmingham this weekend.


BMW recalls cars amid brake fears

BMW has recalled almost 350,000 cars worldwide due to possible brake problems.


Full public inquiry over Oswestry central car park supermarket plan

A full public inquiry will be held to decide whether a multi-million-pound supermarket should be built on Oswestry’s Central Car Park, it has been announced.


68 homes planned for Wem

A major new housing development of 68 homes could be on the cards for Wem, a meeting has heard.


Shrewsbury jewellery theft – CCTV pictures released

These are the CCTV images a Shrewsbury jeweller says show members of a gang believed to be responsible for stealing more than £16,000 worth of jewellery from his shop.


Oswestry trouble spots hit with alcohol control orders

Alcohol control orders have been placed on 11 troublespots in and around Oswestry, with the new measures set to be operational in a fortnight.


Two pupils expelled from Adams Grammar, Newport, over drugs

TWO pupils have been expelled and five more suspended from one of Shropshire’s top schools after admitting being embroiled in drugs, its headmaster said today.


Andy Brown a doubt for Bucks v Worcester City

A bumper crowd of more than 2,500 is expected for AFC Telford United’s big derby clash with Worcester City tomorrow – but star striker Andy Brown may miss out.


Torquay are no pushovers, Turner tells Shrews

Shrewsbury Town boss Graham Turner has warned his squad not to under-estimate tomorrow’s visitors Torquay United as his side go in search of three vital points.


McCarthy says Wolves’ Jelle van Damme is committed to team

Mick McCarthy insists Belgium defender Jelle van Damme is committed to being a success at Wolves despite suffering from homesickness.


Public meeting tonight over plan to raise Bridgnorth parking charges

Protesters were expected to turn out in force tonight for a public meeting to discuss controversial plans to increase parking charges in Bridgnorth.


Gyles Brandreth considered for next Oswestry festival

Next year’s Oswestry literary festival could feature an appearance by TV presenter Gyles Brandreth and be expanded to include films.


Shropshire farmer suffers broken neck in freak livestock accident

A SHROPSHIRE FARMER suffered a broken neck after he was thrown into the air by a heifer in a freak accident.


Review: Made in Dagenham, and Buried

Movie expert Carl Jones takes a look at two of this week’s big releases – Made in Dagenham and Buried.


Arrest after car plunges down bank in Church Stretton

A woman was seriously injured when a car containing six people plunged down a bank in Shropshire today and ended up on its side against a tree.


Sainsbury’s promising 70 jobs at Shrewsbury store

Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has lodged major plans for its Shrewsbury store which will create up to 70 jobs.


Environment Agency to probe North Shropshire barn fire

Environment Agency chiefs have been called in to help investigate a major barn blaze near Market Drayton and monitor water run-off pollution control.


Pictures from the Past – Week Ending October 2, 2010

This week’s Shropshire Star nostalgia pictures.


The world’s most ‘bling’ car

A UAE businessman has covered three desert buggies in gold and diamonds.


Welshpool Hospital upgrade ‘will harm Newtown’

Major plans to upgrade Welshpool Hospital’s minor injuries unit will have a detrimental affect on Newtown, councillors claimed today.


Review: Move Over Mrs Markham, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury

Review: Shrewsbury’s Mad Cow Productions has established a reputation for putting on top notch comedy productions and its latest offering, “Move Over Mrs Markham”, is no exception.


‘Goodbye from him’: Ronnie Barker statue unveiled

A bronze of “The Two Ronnies” and Porridge star, Ronnie Barker, has been unveiled in Aylesbury.


Michael Caine pays tribute to Tony Curtis

Michael Caine spoke shortly after hearing that Oscar nominated actor and Hollywood legend Tony Curtis had passed away.


Homes of the Week: The Old Vicarage

We’re looking at old vicarages this week in our property picture gallery and we’ve found three of the best that Shropshire has to offer.


Shrewsbury traders fear for future if parking charges rise approved

Business leaders in Shrewsbury today said plans which could see parking charges go up by as much as £5 per day in the town would be a “real blow” to traders.


Rail firm Arriva scores in punctuality poll

A train company which runs services through Shropshire has recorded one of the best punctuality records across the country throughout September, new figures have revealed.


Letter: Spare a thought for hard-working train guards

Letter: I wanted to share my experience travelling by train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury.


Letter: What to do with the Charlton Arms Hotel in Wellington?

Letter: The question of whether the proposed alterations suit the Charlton Arms Hotel is less important than whether they suit the town of Wellington.


Blog: A great week of breakfast TV – without Adrian and Christine

Blog: Kate and Dan for the sofa. Say it with me – Kate and Dan for the sofa. That has to be the only way out of this Daybreak fiasco.


Telford Town Park to receive £2m for restoration work

Telford Town Park is to receive more than £2 million for restoration and conservation work, it was announced today.

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