Nenad Milijas wants Wolves to ‘win ugly’

Nenad Milijas today urged Wolves to start “winning ugly” to drag themselves clear of the drop zone.


Oswestry superstore bid clears final hurdle

The last hurdle has been cleared for a controversial multi-million pound supermarket to go up in Shropshire after government planning bosses refused to intervene in the matter.


Hearn’s call to Shropshire snooker fans – get your tickets

WPBSA Chairman Barry Hearn has called on fans to book their tickets as the countdown continues to the 12Bet.com UK Championships in Telford.


Police want to trace customer after Welshpool robbery

Police investigating a bungled armed robbery in a Mid Wales town today appealed for a woman customer who could have vital information to come forward.


Telford date for snooker’s world champs

The UK Snooker Championship starts in Shropshire with a bang tomorrow – with five world champions in action.


Sparrow snared at Telford Sainsbury’s

One of the sparrows flying around the shopfloor of a Shropshire supermarket has been captured.


Jobs hope if Bayston Hill pub reopens

An “eyesore” Shropshire village pub which has been shut for well over a year could soon reopen – with hopes it could create new jobs.


Telford thieves steal haul of music instruments

Thieves have left a Telford music teacher unable to give any lessons to his pupils after breaking into his car and escaping with a haul of instruments valued at more than £1,000.


Steve Farmer first for Sky darts screen test

Shropshire darter Steve Farmer will have the honour of being first on the oche at this month’s PDC Ladbrokes.com Word Darts Championship.


Donkey treat at Wem Christmas lights switch-on

Hannah the donkey helped bring the Christmas story to life as hundreds of people turned out for a Shropshire town’s festive lights switch-on.


Craven Arms community centre seeks loan

A south Shropshire community centre facing a funding shortfall of £15,000 is holding discussions with Shropshire Council over getting a loan to help it stay open.


Oswestry Christmas Music Live starts

A weekend of festivities was beginning in Oswestry today with thousands of people expected to pour into the town for the annual Christmas Music Live event.


Welshpool outdoor market plan is put back

Welshpool’s new outdoor market will open a month later than expected, councillors said today.


Traffic chaos in breakdown on main Telford route

Commuters faced rush-hour traffic chaos this morning after a lorry broke down on the A442 in Telford. Watch our video report.


Letter – Cost to be in the EU a royal pain

I note that the media is full of experts, referring to the costs of the royal family. I decided to do some research.


Bagging bargains for Christmas

This week I have to say a very big thank you to the male shop assistants in the county who have proved an absolute treasure trove of information when it comes to buying those things you never normally buy for yourself writes Tracey O’Sullivan.


Homes of the Week: Llanerchydol Hall

A magnificent, grade II listed, country mansion set in glorious Welshpool countryside on Homes of the Week.


Israel battles biggest wildfire in its history

The Israeli emergency services are struggling to cope as a wildfire sweeps across the north of the country, killing up to 40 people.


Dein says ‘elements’ scuppered World Cup

England 2018′s international president David Dein says “elements” were working against the World Cup bid.


Shropshire school closures – December 3

Most schools in Shropshire are back to normal after the recent snowfall.


CCTV captures woman giving birth in traffic jam

Baby Rosie is being cared for by her parents after being delivered at a road junction in Leicester.


Shropshire MPs’ expenses go online for scrutiny

A Shropshire MP made no expenses claims during the first session of the new Parliament, it was revealed this afternoon.


Tributes paid to Telford mine clearance worker

Tributes were today paid to a Shropshire man who died in an explosion while working to save the lives of others in Afghanistan.


Mid Wales vehicles for 999 calls ‘not in use’

A new fleet of Land Rovers bought as emergency ambulances to reach remote villages in Mid Wales this winter are sitting “gathering dust”, a worker claimed today.


England lose World Cup 2018 vote

England this afternoon lost its bid to host the 2018 football World Cup. The vote went instead to Russia.


Newport bookkeeper is jailed for theft

A Shropshire woman was today jailed for four years after stealing more than £300,000 from her employer.


Jared shines a light through the gloom

Stadium rockers 30 Seconds To Mars wowed fans with a greatest hits set during their visit to the West Midlands


Shropshire beating the big freeze

Shivering Shropshire was today battling to beat the big freeze with shoppers stocking up on essential goods as the Arctic conditions showed no signs of letting up.


Shrewsbury Town waiting on pitch inspection

Shrewsbury Town were today left with the prospect of a second successive blank weekend after an inspection was called ahead of Saturday’s trip to Accrington Stanley.


Hearn talks snooker

WPBSA Chairman Barry Hearn tells a press conference in Telford about how the game is developing ahead of next month’s 12Bet.com UK Championships.

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