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A batch of Christmas mail was destroyed in an arson attack on a postbox in Newport.

Shropshire’s Steve Farmer is aiming to cap a sensational first year on the professional darts circuit when he makes his debut in the Ladbrokes.com World Championship tonight.

All 162 members of staff at a Mid Wales technology centre have voted to take a voluntary 10 per cent temporary pay cut in a bid to help the company survive the current global recession.

Councillors in Llanfyllin say they will consider making a Freedom on Information Act request to find out how many times the town’s ambulance is called away to cover other areas.

A former Shropshire businessman has had his bid to takeover Port Vale Football Club rejected by its board.

A young child has been taken to hospital in Birmingham for specialist care after a crash on the Shropshire/Herefordshire border.

Gone but not forgotten. I mean who could forget Stuart “The Brand” Baggs writes Tracey O’Sullivan.

Britain is facing another onslaught of Arctic weather with airports and rail companies putting extra snow teams on standby.

Miracle Shropshire twins born weighing just over a pound each and given no chance of survival will celebrate the first birthday their parents never thought they would see later this month.

Job losses are “inevitable” at West Mercia Police with the force facing a “significant challenge” because of funding cuts, it was warned today.

Shropshire’s coroner has expressed concerns about bonus schemes which encourage bar staff to sell as much drink as possible after a man fell into the River Severn and died following a drunken night out.

First Class cricket could be coming to Shropshire – with Oswestry bidding to host a Glamorgan one-day match.

Neighbours, friends and work colleagues of an Oswestry woman who was found murdered today spoke of their “complete shock” at her death.

An 18-year-year old man has appeared in court charged with causing the death of a teenager by dangerous driving.

Police in Shropshire today launched two separate murder probes after two women were found dead at their homes.

AFC Telford United have sent their condolences to potential FA Trophy opponents Rushden & Diamonds after the shock death of their 24-year-old keeper Dale Roberts.

Shrewsbury Town midfielder Craig Disley is eager to avoid going under the surgeon’s knife – after being told his ongoing hip injury is worse than first feared.

We know the latest student protest won’t be the last.

Six courts in Shropshire are to close under the coalition Government’s cost-cutting drive.

Supermarket giant Tesco today said it was “surprised and disappointed” that planning officers had recommended proposals for a store in Tenbury Wells are thrown out.

Homes and businesses in a north Shropshire village were without water today due to a burst water main. Severn Trent Water said it had received about 40 phone calls about the issue.

Mid Wales could become a black hole for health if services are moved away from the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, it has been claimed.

Children found hanging around town centres in Powys after 9pm over the festive season will be sent home by police whether they are causing trouble or not.

The Government is setting out plans for the NHS in what will be the most radical reform of the health service in decades.

Gary Speed has left Sheffield United and says he feels very proud to take over the national football team.

Wolves today announced golden prospect Zeli Ismail has signed his first professional contract to tie him to the club to 2013.

Shirehall bosses today confirmed that Shropshire Council has been given less money from the Government than expected.

Bridgnorth’s biggest private employer, Novelis, has confirmed that it is to close the plant at the end of April 2011 with the loss of up to 319 jobs.

Pictures from murder investigations in Oswestry and Hanwood, near Shrewsbury.

Blog: Now that each and every one of us – unless we’re very fortunate indeed – is beginning to feel the bite of the harsh financial cuts the Government has made, the endless foot-stamping riots of the students over their fees gets more on my goat by the day.