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It has been more than 30 years since Shrewsbury Town reached Christmas without a home League defeat.

Rob Hughes: Five wins on the bounce after our first setback of the season against Solihull Moors, progress in the Trophy, a clean sheet and a hat-trick for the newly signed on contract Adam Proudlock – that was some afternoon in north Yorkshire.

Striker Adam Proudlock is aiming to help fire AFC Telford United to promotion – after blasting them into the second round of the FA Trophy.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy today hailed chairman Steve Morgan’s public show of recognition as evidence of the depth of the board’s support.

Boss Graham Turner has urged his Shrewsbury Town team to use the late leveller against Cheltenham as a launchpad to produce a Christmas cracker of a festive period.

A UK energy company today admitted failing to maintain power lines following the death of a 20-year-old Shropshire man after he was struck by a power cable which came loose in high winds.

Visitors will descend on Carding Mill Valley in Church Stretton tonight in the hope of catching a glimpse of a spectacular meteor shower.

Peaceful protestors turned tree huggers in Oswestry at the weekend, campaigning against plans to cut down the town centre’s cherry trees.

Housing chiefs in Mid Wales are calling for a “radical overhaul” of the system used for allocating homes after finding 40 per cent of people in Powys are unable to afford a mortgage.

A 63-year-old woman has died after being hit by a train at the level crossing in Derwenlas, near Machynlleth. An investigation has now been launched.

John Higgins produced one of the greatest comebacks in snooker history to steal the 12Bet.com UK Championship from under the nose of Mark Williams in a thrilling 10-9 victory.

Police have been ordered to pay compensation to a Shropshire Christian street preacher who was hauled off in handcuffs after a member of the public claimed his sermon was offensive to homosexuals.

Students, staff and trade unions across Shropshire were set to join together in protest today against Government plans to axe an education grant for the country’s poorest teenagers.

Councils and police across Shropshire were today finding out how much money they will have to spend on local services.

British police are searching a property in Luton in connection with a bomb attack on Sweden.

A fresh arctic blast will bring more snow and bitterly cold temperatures to the UK this week, with forecasters warning Shropshire could find itself in the frontline for the wintry weather.

Blog: The long break didn’t do Town any favours after we picked up a disappointing home draw at the weekend, writes Shrewsbury Town blogger James Pugh.

Many workers do not want theirs to go to a Christmas party, fearing that they will spoil the fun or even spark a violent reaction, according to a new survey.

Reviewer’s rating **** Cathy Stanworth and her partner Simon enjoy a volcanic rock grilled steak dinner.

Telly Talk: Simon Cowell may have saved his last words for the fans as the latest series of X-Factor bowed out with Matt Cardle crowned the winner but it’s unlikely the viewers will remember it all that fondly, writes Tracey O’Sullivan.

Top Gear has named the Jaguar XJ as its Luxury Car of the Year 2010, placing the British firm’s flagship model above rivals from BMW and Audi.

In bringing Adam Proudlock to AFC Telford United, manager Andy Sinton might just have pulled off one of the great transfer coups in non-League history.

Letter: I write in support of our students who are protesting against huge increases in fees, and call on our two MPs to vote against the proposals.

A £1 million investment in doubling the Prees Heath auction site to seven acres earlier this year is already paying off for the Aston Barclay Auction Group.

While walking through one of Shrewsbury’s shopping malls I found myself listening to the piped music for all to hear “Happy Holiday” repeated.

Ivor Novello Award-winning singer/songwriter Scott Matthews was in imperious form when he launched his new album, Live In London, with a local gig.

Severely-depleted Wolves to go Albion next week with double Part One of their derby doubler header sewn up after a thoroughly deserved win over Birmingham.

Matt Cardle has been crowned winner of The X Factor Series 7, beating Rebecca Ferguson and One Direction. His first single is out now.

A Shropshire couple who tied the knot nearly 50 years ago have issued a plea to the public to help find their long-lost bridesmaid.

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