Experts finish work at Shropshire murder scenes

Police forensics teams have ended on-site investigations following the killings of two Shropshire women in separate incidents.


Three rescued from house fire in Leegomery, Telford

Two adults and an eight-year-old girl were led to safety after a blaze swept through the kitchen of a Telford home.


Telford v Eastwood game called off

AFC Telford’s home game against Eastwood this afternoon has been called off because of the bad weather.


Potential buyers come forward for Bridgnorth’s Novelis

Union chiefs are remaining optimistic more than 100 jobs could be saved at Bridgnorth’s biggest private employer after tours by two prospective buyers.


Snow-go for UK getaway

Christmas commuters were facing further chaos today after Britain was battered by fresh blasts of heavy snow that show little sign of easing.


The Mucky Duck, Hookagate

When you review a pub or restaurant you put your head above the parapet and have to take the blows that may arise!


Woman killed in two-car crash

A woman was killed and two others were taken to hospital in a two-car smash in Shropshire.


Blog: Football fever – Thai style

Shropshire expat Duncan Kaiser on the football scene in his new home, Thailand.


McCarthy says Qatar World Cup plan is ‘crazy’

FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s proposal to play the 2022 World Cup in Qatar during January has provoked a mixed reaction from Premier League managers.


Darren Read: Bucks can win Blue Square promotion

Assistant manager Darren Read has offered an insight into the confidence inside AFC Telford United’s dressing room, declaring: “We know we’re promotion contenders,” writes CHRIS HUDSON.


Telford Tiger Tom Watkins given five game ban

Telford Tigers’ player-coach Tom Watkins has received a five-game ban for his outburst at the referee in Sheffield, writes CAROLINE GARBETT.


Weather stops Shrewsbury Town’s Oxford match

Shrewsbury Town’s League League Two clash at Oxford was today the latest victim off the freezing weather.


McCarthy confident Wolves will win derby match

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has confidence in his injury-hit squad ahead of their derby match against West Brom tomorrow.


Telford driver drove dangerously in bid to escape police

A teenager who tried to escape from police by driving dangerously through streets in Telford has been given a suspended sentence.


Shropshire driver jailed for causing death by dangerous driving

A Shropshire man has been jailed for three years for causing the death of a friend by dangerous driving.


Shropshire fire service in summit plea over Government cash

Fire service bosses in Shropshire are seeking a summit with government ministers to plead for more cash after being hit with larger-than-expected budget cuts.


Shirehall likely to approve new parking fees

Shirehall leaders are next week expected to approve a controversial new parking strategy which has come under fire from civic leaders and businesses across the county.


WikiLeaks founder speaks

Julian Assange says he has not received any evidence from Swedish authorities relating to sexual offence charges brought against him.


Steve Farmer out of World Darts Championship

Shropshire darts ace Steve Farmer was left disappointed as he bowed out of the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace at the first hurdle.


Oxford game Shrews uncertainty

Boss Graham Turner hopes Shrewsbury Town’s game at Oxford beats the latest band of snow tomorrow – and that conditions suit their passing style of football.


Can the Bucks clinch Eastwood?

AFC Telford United are pulling out all the stops to get tomorrow’s clash with Eastwood on at the New Bucks Head – though the latest band of snow is already disrupting their preparations.


Shropshire’s Noland for King George Chase at Kempton?

A soon to be arranged racecourse gallop will decide whether Shropshire owned Noland goes for the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day – and take on mighty stablemate Kauto Star, writes BOB DOWNING.


Two in court over Shropshire murders

Two men appeared in court today accused of the murders of two Shropshire women in separate incidents.


Taxi firms say Shropshire licence hikes are not fair

Bosses of taxi firms in Shropshire today spoke of their fury at plans to put up licensing fees by up to 60 per cent next year which, they say, could lead to some firms quitting the business.


Shropshire farmer wins milk prices promise

A Shropshire farmer lobbying for fairer deals on milk prices has received a letter from a government minister promising new measures to ensure large retailers do not “abuse” their power.


Man arrested and charged with rape after Crimewatch appeal

A north Shropshire man wanted by police in connection with an alleged rape of a teenage girl has been arrested and charged following a television appeal.


Developer drops Oswestry supermarket appeal

Developer J Ross Developments has dropped its appeal against Shropshire Council’s decision to refuse it permission to build a supermarket on Oswestry’s Central Car Park, the firm announced today.


‘Stolen for sale’ theory over £7000 raid in Llanidloes

Cigarettes and tobacco worth more than £7,000 have been stolen from Mid Wales supermarket.


Blog: Parents share responsibility over child literacy

Blog: The Government is talking tough and warning that pupils will be given an “MOT” to ensure they can read properly at the age of six.


Shrewsbury hotel to get new lease of life

A former hotel in Shrewsbury town centre will reopen next year following a £500,000 redevelopment project, its owner said today.

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