Letter: The trees, those useful trees

Letter: The Government is deeply concerned about carbon dioxide emissions. Trees are the best known carbon dioxide removers.


Murder accused father ‘did not like his children’

A Telford father charged with murdering his 24-year-old daughter “didn’t like his own children”, a court heard today.


Southend 0 Shrewsbury Town 2 – Match report

For the second time in five days, Shrewsbury Town’s very own little and large cut their League Two rivals down to size.


Public exhibition over Whitchurch Tesco plans

Supermarket giant Tesco is to hold a public exhibition in Whitchurch this month to allow people to see its major plans to expand and relocate in the town.


Don’t dream. It’s over – Bucks 0 Darlington 3

The FA Trophy dream is over for AFC Telford United – and this defeat could send manager Andy Sinton scurrying back into the transfer market.


Market Drayton Town 3 Spalding Utd 0

Another of Market Drayton Town’s old guard is joining their battle for Evo-Stik League South survival.


Rhyl 1 TNS 2

Sub Richie Partridge flew to The New Saints’ rescue with a stunning winner after this Welsh Cup fourth round affair at boggy Belle Vue somehow survived atrocious conditions.


Storyville – American Idol: Ronald Reagan

Even the best of storytellers would have struggled to have made up a life like Ronald Reagan’s.


Top ten tips for fuel efficient driving

Want to learn how to save petrol when you’re driving. Here are our top ten tips for fuel efficient driving.


Frustration as council cancels meetings over Powys schools

Public meetings on the future of two Powys secondary schools should never have been postponed as there were never any concerns over health and safety issues, it has been claimed.


Union wants Maesydre Primary School head reinstated

A national teachers’ union has called for a suspended Mid Wales headteacher to be reinstated as soon as possible, expressing concern over the action.


Shropshire River Severn on alert after county border flooding

Homes were evacuated, cars abandoned and livestock swept away during some of the worst floods to hit the Shropshire border in more than 40 years.


Floods threaten Ironbridge

Watch Andy Cunningham’s footage of Ironbridge as floods from the River Severn threaten the Wharfage.


Roads closed as floodwaters rise

Villagers on the Shropshire border today described the devastation after being hit by what has been dubbed the worst flooding in more than 40 years.


Bucks will not appeal over Ryan Young dismissal

Boss Andy Sinton will not lodge an appeal over the latest dismissal for AFC Telford United goalkeeper Ryan Young – becaue of the slim hope of success.


Tributes to Shrewsbury boy James Renshaw

A 16-year-old boy has been found dead near a Shrewsbury pool, police said today.


Graham Turner hails Shrews’ Matt Harrold

Buoyant boss Graham Turner today hailed the impact of Shrewsbury Town hitman Matt Harrold – as the striker eyed a charge on automatic promotion.


Newport Royal Mail sorting office closes today

The Royal Mail sorting office in Newport will shut its doors for the final time today and move staff to another branch.


Man dies after being hit by car at Prees Green

An elderly man died after he was hit by a car on the A49 in north Shropshire. Emergency services said the incident happened on a stretch of the road in Prees Green, near Whitchurch, on Saturday morning.


Accidental death theory over Shropshire soldier

A Shropshire-based soldier serving in Afghanistan may have been shot dead accidentally as he and a colleague cleaned their rifles.


Armed police called to Telford ‘knife brawl’

Armed police were called to a Telford street during a brawl between a gang of men, believed to be brandishing knives, which erupted after an argument.


Wolves set out to win, says Kevin Doyle

Kevin Doyle was certain Wolves were capable of ending Manchester United’s 29-match unbeaten run at Molineux.


Little Italy at The Dartmouth Arms, Burnhill Green

Reviewer’s rating ***** Sam Taylor and husband Nigel enjoy big flavours at an Italian restaurant in the countryside.


The Swan, Ironbridge

Reviewer’s rating **** James Shaw takes his family on a return trip to a well-known pub and finds it all tickety-boo.


Wagner’s gig cycle at Oswestry nightclub

X Factor finalist Wagner pulled out of a concert in Shropshire because of rehearsals for the television programme’s live shows.


Blog: Shrewsbury Town are back on track. Can it last?

Blog: Two consecutive victories put Town’s promotion bid back on track, writes Shrewsbury Town blogger James Pugh.


Blog: Bucks gave Darlington too much

ROB HUGHES: Respect, too much, not enough? Just exactly what is the right amount of respect? It is definitely an over-used word in football today.


Stadco buys Telford site and promises 80 new jobs

Shrewsbury car parts manufacturer Stadco has today announced that the company has bought a new site for production in Telford, in a move which is set to create up to 80 jobs.


No love lost during Tigers clash

Telford Tigers star Andy McKinney went toe-to-toe with Slough Jets player Ryan Watt during Sunday night’s EPL clash.


Letter: Was Wrexham & Shropshire too good a deal?

Letter: As an occasional user of the now defunct Wrexham & Shropshire rail service, I entirely agree with the widely expressed sentiments about the quality of service.

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