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Bosses behind plans for a new supermarket in Whitchurch say the scheme will give the town an economic boost.

Shropshire Star Assistant Editor Carl Jones and Women’s Editor Tracey O’Sullivan look back over the past seven days and ahead to the coming week  – including an appearance in Shropshire by Former Strictly Come Dancing champion Camilla Dallerup.

Shrewsbury Town suffered late heartbreak as they bowed out of the FA Cup at the first hurdle after an undeserved defeat to League One Southampton.

AFC Telford United saw their 12-match unbeaten run in the Blue Square Bet North ended after playing for more than an hour with 10 men in a controversial clash with Solihull Moors.

A Shropshire climber swept 1,500ft to his death by an avalanche on a Highland mountain was hit by “a hidden danger”, an inquiry has heard.

The family of a Shropshire teenager who died in a fishing accident has paid tribute to a “free spirit” who “lived life to the full” and loved being outdoors.

Shropshire Council spent more than £1 million on consultants fees in the last financial year, it was revealed today.

A woman was airlifted to hospital after she was seriously injured in a two-car crash in Shropshire.

A Shropshire woman today relived her horror – two decades after begging Saddam Hussein to free her husband who was being held hostage by the Iraqi dictator.

House price falls are tempting first-time buyers back to the property market, research indicated today.

A Shropshire couple who found a cat trapped in a wheelie bin fear pranksters may be copying the actions of Mary Bale who received worldwide attention for a similar incident earlier this year.

The Archbishop of Canterbury was spending today in Telford where one unlikely, but happy, duty was launching a new beer.

AFC Telford United are expecting a bumper gate for Monday night’s Wolves reserve clash at the New Bucks Head (7pm), with Manchester United coming to town.

Soul legend Ben E King has been lined up to appear at Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn next year, it was announced today.

A group aimed at improving maternity services in Shropshire today renewed a call for mothers to have their say.

A Mid Wales politician has no recollection of anything that happened after he fell down a flight of stairs which left a colleague fearing he was dead, a court heard.

The history of Ludlow’s landmark castle will be brought to life by local students following a £22,500 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Hot-shot Jake Robinson has vowed to take confidence from being asked to play as a lone striker by Shrewsbury Town boss Graham Turner.

US President Barack Obama pays his respects to victims of the Mumbai terror attacks as he lands in India on his ten day tour of Asia.

She’s used to sharing the stage with two gals. But former Atomic Kitten star Liz McClarnon will have two fellas by her side for the next three months when she stars in her first stage musical with ex-Neighbours star Jason Donovan and X Factor runner-up Rhydian.

X Factor singing sensations Liam Payne and Treyc Cohen today defended fellow Midlands contender Wagner Carilho, saying the flamboyant Brazilian brings the fun element to the show.

Telly Talk: Rick Grimes would probably be the first to admit that he’s had better weeks.

Doctors at Oswestry’s Orthopaedic Hospital are letting the side down when it comes to hand washing hygiene, trust board members have heard.

A Shropshire charity which provides a lifeline to people in financial crisis today warned it may have to cut services as it prepares to lose more than £100,000 in funding.

Striker Jake Robinson insists last season’s embarrassing FA Cup defeat to Staines will be his chief motivation for helping Shrewsbury Town to a giant-killing of their own tomorrow.

More than 200 WI ladies from Powys have been given an insight into the life of former war correspondent and MP Martin Bell.

A consultation on affordable housing provision just over the north Shropshire border is under way.

Neil Ward takes out the Peugeot RCZ, a car so good it’s worth sending its makers to the guillotine for.

Movie expert Carl Jones casts his eye over the latest big releases, including Let Me In and Jackass 3D.

Hundreds of council staff could be axed as part of a drive by Telford & Wrekin Council to make at least £25 million of savings, it was announced today.