Telford murder accused in court

A 37-year-old man has appeared in court accused of the murder of a Shropshire factory worker.


Review of Bucknell WI’s railway station ban case

A Shropshire WI banned from tending a railway station garden for health and safety reasons has had its case referred to two Government reviews.


Ted Hankey knocked out of Grand Slam of Darts

Shropshire’s double world champion Ted Hankey wasted a good start and bowed out of the Grand Slam of Darts.


David Dickinson in Shropshire

Antiques expert David Dickinson will be in search of a Real Deal in Shropshire today when he brings his hit ITV1 show to Coalbrookdale.


Adrian Gunnell’s sights are on John Higgins

Shropshire cueman Adrian Gunnell could face returning star John Higgins tonight in Prague.


Telford Poppy Appeal box thief sent to prison

A Telford man has been jailed for eight months for a series of thefts including the snatching of a Poppy Appeal collection box from the town’s hospital.


Funeral parade for Shropshire soldier Aaron McCormick

Mourners lined the streets of Wootton Bassett as a Shropshire soldier who was killed in Afghanistan on Remembrance Sunday made his final emotional journey.


Steering drivers towards better standards

Ben Bentley takes a driver safety awareness course and realises you can never be a good enough driver to not need to continue learning.


Wesley Snipes ordered to begin prison sentence

A US judge has told film star Wesley Snipes he must serve a three-year prison term for failing to file his income tax returns.


A-ha in concert at the Birmingham LG Arena

A-ha’s last concert in Birmingham as they continue their Ending on a High Note farewell tour.


Drivers still dicing with death on Wem level crossing

Drivers are continuing to put their lives and those of rail passengers at risk on a north Shropshire railway level crossing, new British Transport Police figures revealed today.


Fitness fanatic’s long wait for record book news

A Shropshire fitness fanatic smashed eight world records in a day – but now faces a wait of up to six weeks to see if his efforts will make the record books.


Nesscliffe businesses fear ‘devastation’ during roadworks

Major roadworks could “devastate” businesses in Nesscliffe, a village businessman warned today. Mike Dransfield’s family runs the village store, post office and filling station.


Flytippers ruining Clee Hill beauty spot

Discarded tyres, electrical equipment and building rubble have been dumped at one of Shropshire’s most striking beauty spots by flytippers.


Fears over future of Newtown bypass plans

A Mid Wales councillor has said he is concerned over the future of a proposed bypass for Newtown following the Welsh Assembly’s draft budget.


Oswestry council says no to multi-storey car park

A 163-space multi-storey car park would have a severe impact on nearby residents and should not be built, councillors have said.


Light aircraft crash at Birmingham Airport

A small aircraft crashed at Birmingham Airport this afternoon leaving two people injured and flights diverted.


Second man charged with murder of Telford worker

A SECOND MAN has been charged with murdering a Telford factory worker, police said today.


Turner will give Geohaghon fitness test ahead of Southend

Shrewsbury Town boss Graham Turner will give a late fitness check to centre half Exodus Geohaghon ahead of tomorrow’s League Two clash with Southend United.


Bucks sign ex-Portsmouth midfielder Courtney Pitt

AFC Telford United have strengthened their squad ahead of their FA Trophy clash with Corby tomorrow by snapping up former Portsmouth midfielder Courtney Pitt.


McCarthy and Wolves prepare for Blackpool

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy today declared his team have reached a ‘season defining’ moment after admitting they need an immediate series of wins to get out of trouble.


Ted Hankey set for Steve Beaton clash

County darter Ted Hankey bids to continue his fine form in the Grand Slam of Darts when he returns to the oche tonight.


Match highlights – AFC Telford 1 Workington 0

Watch video highlights of AFC Telford’s midweek clash with Workington in the Blue Square Bet North.


Shropshire Children in Need fun

Fundraisers across Shropshire were uniting today to raise cash for Children In Need in a bid to smash last year’s grand total of £39 million.


Songs of Praise comes to Cound, Shropshire

BBC producers today praised the generosity of Shropshire residents as they turned out in force in Edwardian clothing to film the Christmas edition of Songs of Praise.


Review: BMW 320d ED

Syd Taylor reviews the BMW 320d ED, a brilliant motor with plenty of power.


Oswestry man jailed for sexual assault on train

An Oswestry man has been jailed for five weeks and ordered to sign on the sex offenders register for seven years after sexually assaulting a woman on a train.


1,000 homes planned for Whitchurch

A thousand homes look set to be built in a north Shropshire town over the next 20 years.


Sublime concert in prospect

Three of the UK’s most criticially-acclaimed folk stars are teaming up for a one-off gig in Shrewsbury.


Shropshire soldier Aaron McCormick’s body to be returned

The body of a Shropshire soldier killed in Afghanistan on Remembrance Sunday will be returned to the UK today.

Free e-Supplements

TWITTER

Shropshire Star on Twitter Shropshire Star on Twitter

Keep updated with the latest breaking news and content on our Twitter feed.

Lifestyle

Interactive Dining Out map Interactive Dining Out map

Hundreds of reviews by the Shropshire Star and Express & Star's teams to help you decide where to eat.

Entertainment

All the film reviews All the film reviews

Before you plan a trip to the pictures, get our critics' verdicts on all the latest movie releases.

OUR NEW APP

Get the new Shropshire Star app Get the new Shropshire Star app

Download the Shropshire Star’s new app to your iPad or iPhone to get one week of access to our digital newspapers absolutely FREE.