Telford Ironstone plans for Lawley win approval

A £30 million retail hub, creating up to 400 jobs in Telford, has been given the go-ahead.


Keys resigns over sexist comments

Richard Keys has quit as Sky’s football anchorman after claiming that “dark forces” were at work in the sexism scandal.


Ant and Dec and Eastenders rule National TV Awards

Geordie TV presenters Ant and Dec have scooped the award for Most Popular Entertainment presenters for the tenth year in a row.


Blog: A sad end to Wrexham & Shropshire’s brave try

Blog: The Wrexham, Shropshire, and Marylebone Railway were a hard working, committed, management team, who provided Shropshire with its only direct rail link to London.


Spruce up your garden to sell your home

If you’re trying to sell or rent your home it’s essential that you give your garden a spruce up.


Who wore what at the National TV Awards

Britain’s small screen sirens stepped it up in the glamour stakes to prove the award ceremonies for Hollywood’s finest are not the only star-studded events to spark a red carpet showdown.


Experience the Fun of a Jackpot Party

Commercial Feature The victim of a soon-to-be infamous spoonerism, Jeremy Hunt, the coalition government’s culture secretary, recently announced plans to expand super-fast broadband to every area of Britain by 2015. While super-fast may be difficult to define, the government pledges to create Europe’s premier Internet service in five years’ time. This technological plan has been [...]


Telford youth who drove at pedestrian is locked up

A teenager motorist from Telford who deliberately drove at and knocked down a pedestrian has been sent to a young offenders’ institute for three years.


Shrewsbury Explosion: No blame one year on

The Shrewsbury explosion was caused by gas leaking from a fractured main, a report has ruled.


Wem could ban lorries under new weight limits

Lorries and farm vehicles could be banned from driving through Wem town centre if tough new weight limits are introduced, a meeting heard.


Sadness at demise of Wrexham & Shropshire Trains

Rail lovers have reacted with shock at the announcement that the Wrexham and Shropshire Railway is to close.


Three charged over burglary at home of former coma victim

Three men have been charged in connection with a burglary at the home of a Telford coma victim.


Shropshire hospitals see surge in winter illnesses

Shropshire’s two main hospitals dealt with nearly 850 more patients than normal last month as they struggled to cope with a rise in winter illnesses, a report showed today.


Author Priscilla Masters in Shrewsbury book launch

Shropshire crime writer Priscilla Masters will be celebrating her latest book at a launch in Shrewsbury next month.


All aboard with Fred. Olsen Iberian cruises

When planning an annual holiday, there is the temptation to stick to what you know – in our case sun, sea and sand – to ensure the perfect getaway.


Jimmy McGovern to open Malpas Arts and Literary Festival

One of Britain’s top screenwriters Jimmy McGovern is to open a new arts and literature festival near Whitchurch this summer.


Graham Turner unhappy with Shrewsbury Town

Boss Graham Turner will demand an immediate response after a “poor” evening in Oxford dashed Shrewsbury Town’s hopes of breaking into the automatic promotion berths.


AFC Telford’s Andy Sinton: What we have we hold

Boss Andy Sinton expects his AFC Telford United squad to be intact at the close of the January transfer window – despite interest in his players.


Wolves finally land Dundee star Leigh Griffiths

Wolves were today finally set to complete the £150,000 signing of Dundee striker Leigh Griffiths.


Oliver Townend new bow with stud venture

Shropshire-based equestrian star Oliver Townend is setting up a new international stud.


Wrexham & Shropshire Trains in shock closure

Wrexham & Shropshire Trains, the county’s sole direct link to London, will cease business on Friday, it was announced today.


Bridgnorth boss Lee Mills feels robbed in derby

Bridgnorth boss Lee Mills bemoaned a smash-and-grab job from hosts Ellesmere in a dramatic Shropshire derby clash, writes CHRIS HUDSON .


Telford Tigers v Basingstoke Bison video highlights

Watch all the highlights from Telford Tiger’s clash with Basingstoke In the English Premier League.


Graham Kitchener’s England Saxon joy

Shropshire’s Graham Kitchener has spoken of his surprise and delight after being called into the England Saxons squad.


Ludlow hospital plans to be submitted next week

PLANS FOR a new £27 million hospital for south Shropshire are due to be submitted early next week, health bosses revealed today.


Shrewsbury explosion victims’ fury over report

Families and friends of victims of the Shrewsbury explosion today said they were “shocked” and “disgusted” that no-one will be held responsible for the blast.


Residents draw up Lake Vyrnwy wish list

Residents on the Lake Vyrnwy Estate have drawn up a wish list for the new owners of the site to protect the area.


Summer’s coming – Worfield waiting

Shropshire’s cricketers can start dreaming of the summer – with the wraps coming off the first round draw for the Chronicle Twenty20 Knockout.


Dyfed-Powys Police gave shotgun licences to children

Children as young as nine have been given shotgun and firearm licences by Dyfed-Powys Police in the last five years, it emerged today.


Shawbury’s waiting game pays dividend

Shawbury United are celebrating back-to-back West Midlands League premier division victories – separated by 63 days.

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