Review: Nissan 370Z Roadster

The Nissan 370Z Roadster is a sports car with style and power writes motoring editor Sharon Walters.


Has Stephen Fry quit Twitter?

Stephen Fry may have quit Twitter over comments made in a magazine interview.


Letter: Alarmed at number of dead badgers on Shropshire roads

Letter: Can anyone explain the amount of dead badgers I have spotted recently on the roads?


Blog: Election 2015 – First-time voters give their views

Blog: Today the Shropshire Star time machine looks ahead to the General Election of 2015. With just days to go until votes are cast on May 1, we asked a group of first-time voters for their voting intentions.


A lodger’s not just for Christmas – or are they?

‘Tis the season to be jolly, so why not get a lodger in to share it with asks property blogger Lea Beven.


Shropshire fridge still working after 63 years – is it Britain’s oldest?

It has been chilling at home since the 1940s. But 63 years after it was bought, retired Shropshire farmer Don Ashley’s fridge is still keeping food fresh.


Stalybridge 0 AFC Telford 1

It was a hard-fought victory sealed with a super goal – yet dozens of AFC Telford United fans were not even there to see Phil Trainer’s 29th minute winner.


Shrewsbury Town 2 Barnet 1

Halloween didn’t pass without the occasional fright for Shrewsbury Town.


The New Saints 3 Neath 1

The New Saints cemented second spot in the Welsh Premier with victory over Neath – despite being disrupted by a double injury blow.


Poll launched over Lake Vyrnwy sale

An opinion poll of people living around Lake Vyrnwy has been launched in a bid to get their views on its sale heard. The estate, owned by utilities giant Severn Trent, is on the market with a multi-million pound price tag.


Shropshire soldiers building bridges in Afghanistan

Shropshire soldiers have been building bridges in Afghanistan by helping re-open a school and make improvements to infrastructure in Helmand province.


Grantham 1 Market Drayton Town 2

A late penalty from Martyn Davies ensured Market Drayton Town ended their long wait for a first victory of the season in Evo-Stik League division one south.


More arson attacks on Shrewsbury estate

Arsonists set rubbish and a wheelie bin on fire in the latest in a series of attacks on a Shrewsbury estate.


Shropshire health bosses admit safety rules breach over death

Shropshire health bosses today admitted breaching health and safety rules after an 89-year-old man fell out of bed at a county hospital and later died.


First phase of Dawley redevelopment is completed

A street party was held to mark the completion of the first phase of Dawley’s £7 million redevelopment in Telford.


Anger over Ludlow town centre housing plan

People living near Ludlow’s 800-year-old St Laurence Church have hit out at plans to build homes on neighbouring land.


Lepone’s, Oswestry

Reviewer’s rating **** Dave Morris was not disappointed when he visited one of his favourite eateries.


The Red Lion, Ellesmere

Reviewer’s rating ***** Sue Austin and family head into town for a meal to celebrate her daughter’s 20th birthday.


Video: Stalybridge v AFC Telford United

AFC Telford United returned to action with a trip to Stalybridge Celtic in the Blue Square Bet North.


Stalybridge Celtic boss questions AFC Telford’s chances

Rival boss Jim Harvey has questioned AFC Telford United’s ability to sustain a title challenge – insisting champions are more attack-minded.


Wolves’ Dave Edwards predicts Manchester double

Wolves’ match-winner Dave Edwards today predicted the stunning victory over Manchester City could kick-start their season.


Injury headache for Shrewsbury Town FC

Shrewsbury Town are facing a defensive injury headache as they begin preparations for a daunting run of three successive away games.


Shrewsbury knife-point robbery: Man in court

A 26-year-old man appeared in court today in connection with a knife-point robbery i­n Shrewsbury.


MP Dunne wants Government to review Bucknell WI volunteers’ case

South Shropshire WI volunteers who have been stopped from tending to a garden for health and safety reasons could find their case referred to the government.


Fast-flowing Mazda 5 is so shapely

The Japanese have some beautiful and rather evocative words and car manufacturer Mazda has made good use of some over the years.


Gearing your car up for winter weather

The winter weather puts an additional strain on your car, regardless of how old it is. However, these simple car checks from consumer champion Which? Car should help you and your car safely through to the milder spring weather.


Welshpool police renew information plea over Kyle Fawcett death

Police today re-appealed for witnesses to an accident in which a Mid Wales teenager died.


Four people taken to hospital after Welshpool car accident

Four people were taken to hospital following a three-vehicle crash in Powys. The accident happened on the A458 near Buttington Cross bridge, Welshpool, just before 7pm last night.


Spitfire fans smash model record at RAF Cosford Spitfix event

Hundreds of plane enthusiasts from across Shropshire were flying high today after smashing a Guinness world record. More than 400 people packed out RAF Cosford on Saturday.


Man in hospital after Shrewsbury car accident

A pedestrian suffered serious injuries when he was hit by a car while on a night out in Shrewsbury town centre.

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