February « 2011 « « Shropshire Star

Carl Jones reviews The Fighter, with Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale.

No signs of struggle, Telford murder trial told

There were no signs of a struggle at the home of a 24-year-old Shropshire woman who was found strangled on her dining room floor, a jury heard. Amrit Singh Ubhi was found by police on September 7 last year.

Chris Hudson’s review of AFC Telford v Workington

Watch Chris Hudson’s video review of AFC Telford United’s clash with Workington in the Blue Square Bet North.

Rush-hour delays after Bronington accident

A collision involving a car and tractor sparked rush-hour chaos for motorists in north Shropshire today.

North Shropshire canal repair works begin

Work has begun on repairing a closed section of the Shropshire Union Canal near Market Drayton after a landslip caused rocks to tumble into the water. British Waterways was forced to close the canal and towpath temporarily.

Powys County Council accused of school closure ‘whitewash’

The headteacher of a Mid Wales primary school threatened with closure today claimed the consultation procedure by Powys County Council is simply a whitewash.

Why Rome and humble carpenters don’t mix – Telly Talk

As an avid watcher of the new Channel Four documentary series ‘Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day’ filmed in Shropshire I can honestly say I saw the sacking of carpenter Fred Farray coming a mile off.

Highlights: Telford Tigers v Swindon Wildcats

Watch all the highlights from Telford Tigers’ clash with Swindon Wildcats in the EPL.

Andy Brown to answer Bucks’ call against Darlington

Striker Andy Brown is set to answer “underdogs” AFC Telford United’s call for tomorrow’s big FA Trophy showdown with Darlington.

Robbie Keane answers Wolves fan criticisms

Wolves legend Robbie Keane today answered Molineux fans accusing him of turning his back on his first club in its hour of need, writes TIM NASH.

Virgin not ruling out London rail link revival

Rail giant Virgin today refused to rule out restoring Shropshire’s only direct rail link to London.

Woman sexually assaulted on Shropshire train

A 45-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted on board a train approaching Wem, police said today.

Shrewsbury Town’s busy week

Shrewsbury Town manager Graham Turner discusses a busy week for the club, both on and off the field.

Parliament to debate Shropshire hospitals shake-up

Shrewsbury MP Daniel Kawczynski has secured a backbench debate in Parliament next week on proposed changes to hospital services in Shropshire.

Ian Sharps says Shrews need consistency

Captain Ian Sharps believes consistency is the key to Shrewsbury Town’s chances of climbing out of the Football League basement.

Llandrindod Wells firm axes 66 workers

Sixty-six workers have been made redundant from one of Llandrindod Wells’s biggest employers, administrators today revealed.

Telford dad had threatened family, murder trial told

A Shropshire man accused of murdering his daughter because of an argument over the TV being too loud had previously threatened to kill her and her mother, a court has heard.

Driver killed as tree hits car in high winds

A driver was killed on a rural road on the Shropshire border when his car was struck by a tree uprooted by high winds. The road was closed for more than five hours.

Are stilettos the new way of walking to fitness?

Forget killer heels – stilettos are the new keep-fit accessory, with women being urged to walk tall for fabulous legs. New research has revealed that the shoes provide a great way to a perfect set of pins.

The Neil Bentley breakfast show – February 4

Neil Bentley and Carlie Swain, digitised for your listening pleasure. Now you can have the Severn radio breakfast show at any time of the day.

Shropshire wildlife bosses warn over woodland sale plan

Chiefs at Shropshire Wildlife Trust have spoken out about the “huge risk” attached to the Government’s planned disposal of treasured woodlands in Shropshire.

Letter: Ben E. King? He’s the Don

Letter: I read with great interest (Star, January 25) that soul legend Ben E King is to appear at Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn in March.

GHB theory on critically-ill Oswestry man

A 28-YEAR-OLD Shropshire man was fighting for his life in hospital today after he was suspected of taking the illegal drug GHB.

Market Drayton market work nears end

The long wait for traders to return to a newly revamped north Shropshire market hall will finally be over next week, Shropshire Council has revealed.

Pictures from the Past – February 5, 2011

A round-up of this week’s Shropshire Star nostalgia pictures.

Telly Talk: Is children’s TV programming in crisis?

Kirsty Smallman, mother of 18-month-old Eddie and expecting her second child in April, discusses whether claims from former Play School presenter Floella Benjamin that children’s television was “in crisis” are true in her home.

Letter: Mum’s the word – but not the right one

Letter: Much praise has been heaped upon Tania Garwood for persuading her 18 year old son to give himself up to police after throwing a fire extinguisher from the roof of Conservative Party headquarters.