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Think you’ve got what it takes to become a property investor? Lea Beven of Limecastle tells you what you need to know to start out.

More than 1,600 people in Shropshire were classed as obese in the space of just 12 months, new figures have revealed.

Simon Parsonage may be trying to slim down but his wallet had extra weight after the richest tournament in Shropshire came to a conclusion.

A pilot scheme to reduce the number of advertising boards on pavements outside shops in Ludlow has backfired – with more now than ever before, according to town council chiefs.

A Mid Wales man is charting the careers of actors, musicians and singers who have originated from the region for a new book.

Organisers of Shrewsbury’s biggest fireworks display have reassured people that it is still going ahead – despite several signs put up to promote the event being taken down.

The amount of fish in Shropshire’s River Severn has plummeted over the past 10 years because the number of protected birds species has increased, fishermen claimed today.

A new task force could be set up to lobby the government for cash to fund a multi-million pound anti-flooding scheme in Shrewsbury, the town’s MP claimed today.

The world title dreams of Shropshire boxer Mark Lloyd are in tatters, writes JAMES GARRISON.

Full production at a Shropshire factory could be on hold for a “long period” after 50 tonnes of molten metal leaked from a furnace and set fire to the building, company bosses said today.

A cat limped home to its Shropshire owner after yobs spray painted its face green and wrapped wire around its neck and legs.

Shrewsbury Town were today sweating on news of striker Tom Bradshaw – after the teenage hotshot was stretchered off playing for Wales under-19s.

Mick McCarthy is hoping that midfielder Stephen Hunt’s return to fitness will provide a boost for his Wolves team as they take on Manchester United in the Carling Cup.

Full-back Ashley Woolliscroft is back at AFC Telford United after completing a month’s loan with rivals Stafford Rangers – but his stay could be short-lived.

A Shropshire company has embarked on a low-carbon project to produce the world’s first electric winch in a move which could more than double turnover.

Tesco could be given the green light to build a new supermarket in Oswestry after the store giant emerged as the leading contender, ahead of three rival development bids in the town.

SUPERMARKET GIANT Sainsbury’s today unveiled plans for a new store in Whitchurch creating up to 250 jobs.

A pilot scheme to combine a top post within Powys County Council and Powys teaching Health Board as part of wider merger plans will start in January.

A Mid Wales community group has been handed a near £250,000 boost to help transform a garage into a village shop and tearoom it hopes will become the focal point of the community.

Ice hockey legend Tony Hand paid tribute to Telford’s hard-working Tigers after his Manchester Phoenix side took an 8-2 win – saying he believes the wins are not far away for Shropshire’s young team.

Two lorries have had their fuel tanks emptied by thieves in Mid Wales – just days after it was revealed hauliers are avoiding stopping in the area due to thefts.

A person was taken to hospital today after a two-car crash on a main Shropshire road.

An 18-year-old Shropshire man was attacked by two men as he walked near a row of shops.

As the Shropshire Star  launches its War on Waste campaign, ANDY RICHARDSON reveals the horrific amount of food that is being thrown away and what can be done about it.

Up to 3,000 revellers are expected to pour into the county for one of Shropshire’s largest fireworks events next month.

Thieves plundered £4,000 from an 83-year-old man’s bank account after they stole his credit card in the car park of a Shropshire supermarket after he stopped to help them.

Blog: Well, I can finally confirm, without hint of false modesty, that I truly have my head screwed firmly on my shoulders.

The cast of Back To The Future have reunited in New York to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the film franchise.

Take That chat about going head to head with JLS in the album chart.

Coach Stephen Dolphin hailed a super show from Newport as they produced their “best performance of the season”.