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Campaigners who want to see a permanent memorial to one of Shrewsbury’s most famous sons have been told a place will be found for one – if they can fund it.

A neglected town centre in Telford is now to get a makeover of more than £3 million in the latest district revamp, borough council chiefs confirmed today.

West Mercia Police lost 173,596 working hours in a year due to sick leave, official Government figures reveal.

The demise of the first-time buyer has been “greatly exaggerated” with plenty of Shropshire homes within reach of prospective homeowners, according to a county estate agent.

Snow and freezing conditions have forced the scrapping of a string events across Shropshire and Mid Wales today as the region began to buckle under Britain’s Big Freeze.

Private hire drivers across Telford are set to protest outside a council meeting today over a proposed increase in licensing fees.

Photos of the Shrewsbury Town squad training at the Sundorne Sports Village during the icy weather.

Watch video highlights of Telford Tigers’ clash with Guildford Flames at the ice rink on Saturday night.

A thick blanket of snow has forced Gatwick Airport to close until at least Thursday causing travel misery for thousands.

Young loan ranger Andrew Tutte is relishing the prospect of joining Shrewsbury Town’s promotion charge as he continues his breakthrough season in senior football.

A 34-year-old Shropshire man has died in an explosion while working in Afghanistan.

A big shutdown swept Britain today with flights cancelled, schools shut and roads closed as the nation woke to find more heavy snowfalls had added to the accumulations overnight and sub-zero temperatures had tightened their grip.

Dog owners could be forced to put their pets on leads when walking on council-owned land in Shrewsbury.

TV presenter and Alzheimer’s Disease campaigner Angela Rippon visited Shropshire to officially open a £6.5 million care home which has created about 100 new jobs.

All 13 secondary school sites in Powys could remain open but some sixth forms may close as part of a planned shake-up of education in the county, council bosses said today.

Michael Kightly could be set to give Wolves a new year boost, according to boss Mick McCarthy.

A man was rescued from his burning flat on the outskirts of Shrewsbury after he fell ill while cooking.

A horse which became trapped in its stable in Shropshire had to be rescued by firefighters today.

A Shropshire firm has won its planning battle against villagers to store plant machinery close to their homes after a Government inspector stepped in.

Shropshire’s newest sporting sensation has celebrated her arrival in the county by picking up a major honour.

The prolonged cold spell could start to cause problems for gritting crews in Telford.

A consultation process on plans to bring in an alcohol ban in a south Shropshire town will start imminently, councillors have been told.

AFC Telford United’s Blue Square Bet North clash with Blyth Spartans on Saturday is already in doubt – with officials at the north-east club all but conceding defeat in their battle to beat the big freeze.

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More photos of the Shropshire Star region as the big freeze continues.

Panther jewel, once owned by Wallis Simpson, sells for £4.5 million at London auction.

World number two golfer, Tiger Woods, says the past year has been “painful”.

More schools have been closed due to the cold weather which has hit Shropshire.