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It seems the morning after the night before could now be the most dangerous time on the roads during the party season – with more revellers than ever before admitting they drive just hours after a heavy drinking session.

Train passengers in Shropshire could face chaos over the busy Christmas period after two rail disputes over pay and conditions erupted, which will lead to drivers striking.

One Shropshire schoolboy enjoyed a “monster” birthday when he was taken into school in a custom-made truck.

TOWN HALL chiefs in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin were today counting the cost of massive budget reductions set to leave them millions of pounds out of pocket.

A permanent kidney dialysis unit will be ready to open in Welshpool in 2012, it was revealed today.

Could this year’s chart-topping Christmas number one come from Shropshire? That is the question on the lips of one performer who took to Ironbridge to record his latest music video.

More than 20 people have lost their jobs after a north Shropshire company went into administration. CS Contract Furniture, in Whitchurch, entered into administration, meaning that 21 jobs have been lost.

DYFED-POWYS Police today confirmed up to 350 jobs will be lost after its budget over the next two years was slashed by more than £7 million.

Primary schools across the Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin education areas maintained their good record in tests for 11-year-olds, new league tables show today.

A body has been discovered at a Shropshire beauty spot by a dog walker.

A man dropped a ball-bearing gun before speeding off in a car after being disturbed by police in a Shropshire town.

Andy Sinton today hailed AFC Telford United’s fabulous response to their first defeat of the season, declaring: “We’ve passed the test with flying colours.”

Boss Graham Turner has opened talks in a bid to hold on to Shrewsbury Town loan stars Mark Wright and Mat Sadler.

Tributes have been paid to a Shropshire jockey who narrowly missed out on Grand National glory when his horse finished in third place after leading the world famous race for most of the way.

Is it good news that CCTV cameras run by Shropshire Council will continue to be monitored 24 hours a day despite funding pressures? asks Dave Morris

Orders are continuing to be placed for Nissan’s unique crossover vehicle, well into next year.

Captain Karl Henry is set to hand Wolves a festive boost by being fit for Boxing Day as boss Mick McCarthy played a waiting game with his legion of casualties.

A Shropshire truck driver for an award winning construction firm has revealed how he saved fuel after putting his driver CPC training into practice.

Snooker fans gave their verdict on the top performers at the 12Bet.com UK Championships as the tournament drew to a close – and many were disappointed by the performance of Ronnie O’Sullivan in Telford.

Letter: Higher education via university is without doubt the key to the UK’s prosperity.

Letter: As a graduate of 20 years ago, being in the final intake at university to study without any form of loan or fees of any kind, I am deeply concerned at the impact of crushing costs on low income families of a higher education.

Blog: Today the student protests continued, but about the cuts to EMA this time.

Footage appears to show police officers pulling a wheelchair-bound protester to the floor during the tuition fees demonstration last week.

Energy firm Scottish Power has been fined £130,000 after failing to maintain an electrical system which led to the death of a 20-year-old Shropshire mechanic.

A Dragons’ Den contestant who hails from south Shropshire claims councils could save thousands of pounds in street lighting costs without having to switch them off at night.

Protesters campaigning against opencast mining at a beauty spot blocked the site entrance branding it “a danger to human lives”.

More than 12,500 gift-filled shoeboxes have been donated by residents in Shropshire to ensure poverty-stricken youngsters across the world can enjoy a merry Christmas.

Mark Williams has told of his disappointment at losing out to John Higgins in the final of the 12Bet.com UK Championships in Telford.

An area of Wellington was cordoned off by police today after a sex attack in the town.

Hundreds of festive fun-seekers turnout out to see present-packing bikers and sprinting Santas at three of Shropshire’s most eagerly awaited Christmas events.