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A Mid Wales town dogged by traffic problems will see another town centre road closed from Monday.

Former Broseley man Duncan Kaiser moved to Bangkok on a 12-month contract as an English teacher. Seven years later he’s still there, and loving every minute of his new life.

Oswestry’s new leisure centre should be open by the beginning of June next year, despite a change of contractor.

Shropshire’s A49 was closed in both directions after a milk lorry shed its load, causing lengthy tailbacks for motorists.

A south Shropshire widow has finally won a court battle over a long-running land dispute with her neighbour.

Plans to redevelop a landmark north Shropshire pub have moved a step closer.

A man thought to be the oldest former pupil of a Telford primary school was back behind his desk today to help it celebrate its centenary.

Montgomeryshire AM Mick Bates grabbed the arm of a nurse and refused to let go as she attempted to treat him in hospital, a court was told.

AFC Telford United have rearranged the game which has left them facing a blank Saturday tomorrow.

Up to 25 full and part-time jobs could be created in Market Drayton after councillors backed plans for a new convenience store.

Never thought of getting a van as a second family vehicle? Well you should, says Syd Taylor as he reviews the Peugeot Bipper.

Shropshire Star film critic Carl Jones on the half-term film releases, including Red, with Bruce Willis, John Malkovich, Morgan Freeman and Helen Mirren.

The Shropshire Senior Cup final between Shrewsbury Town and AFC Telford could be pushed back to the start of 2011.

Two men who were killed in a crash on a main road in north Shropshire were today named locally as 19-year-old Tom Nixon and 20-year-old Adam Childs.

A Shropshire couple have lost a High Court bid to be allowed to remain living in a caravan on their eco-friendly farm.

Today’s video on the start of opencast mining work at New Works in Telford takes a look at the thoughts of the Huntington Lane Surface Mining Scheme – Community Liaison Committee.

For once Newport manager Gareth Davies’ rugby role won’t be the hardest task of his weekend.

A striker who once played in the same England age groups squad as Wayne Rooney has signed for Market Drayton Town.

Shrewsbury Town today raided the Premier League to take Bolton attacker Temitope Obadeyi on a month’s loan ahead of tomorrow’s big League Two clash at Chesterfield.

The New Saints will aim to avoid any travel sickness as they head to Prestatyn tonight looking to close the gap on the Welsh Premier leaders Bangor City.

AFC Telford United legend Steve Palmer aims to create an FA Cup fairytale tomorrow – by reaching the first round proper with one of the lowest ranked teams left in the competition, writes JAMES GARRISON.

Supermarket giant Tesco was today given permission to increase the amount of space it can use for clothes and household goods at its Shrewsbury Extra store – despite breaching planning regulations for the past three years.

Shropshire sporting stalwart Colin Hough, and athletics legend Steve Backley, shared a county stage last night.

Up to 150 Shropshire jobs could be created or safeguarded if defence manufacturing giant BAe Systems lands a £1 billion contract, it was claimed today.

The police watchdog has criticised Dyfed-Powys Police for its handling of a rape claim.

Residents were forced to flee their homes today after the latest in a number of suspected arson attacks on a Shrewsbury housing estate.

A round-up of this week’s Shropshire Star nostalgia pictures.

We’ve an impressive country house with far-reaching views, a luxury indoor pool and duplex apartment for you on Homes of the Week.

Telly Talk: Once, when he was very young, my nephew decided it would be a very good idea to get my attention by waving his bare bottom  at me. Presumably the job offer to be a commissioning editor at Channel Four is winging its way to him as I type.

Telly Talk: A on-air proposal is the latest desperate attempt that bosses at Daybreak are considering to boost plummeting viewing figures, according to reports this week.