Ford Model Y showcased for centenary

To celebrate the centenary of Ford of Britain in 2011 the company is exploring its photo archive to reveal rarely seen images.


Honda Fireblade voted best used bike

The class-leading and race winning Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade has won an award for ‘Best Used Bike of the Year’.


Blog: Should we be given shares in RBS and Lloyds?

Blog: Anyone who has ever found a fiver in the pocket of their best jacket at a wedding will know the joy an unexpected wee lump of cash can bring, writes business editor Thom Kennedy.


Letter: Do we need a high speed London rail link?

Letter: It is incredible that this Tory-led Government is planning to spend billions on a marginally faster rail service between London and Birmingham while at the same time, due to the removal of government subsidies, councils are being forced to kill off rural bus services.


Inquest told businessman died during Oswestry hospital operation

A West Midlands businessman died during an operation as part of a clinical trial at a Shropshire hospital, an inquest heard today.


Guiseley 0 AFC Telford 3 – match report

A game that was shaping up to be a real classic ended up as a comfortable victory for AFC Telford United.


Shrewsbury council discusses future of Smithfield Road crossing

Calls have been made for an urgent review into the future of a new central reservation in Shrewsbury, with critics calling for it to be ripped out.


MP David Wright’s warning over cuts to children’s services

Cuts to children’s services in Telford will run 20 per cent deeper than the national average, the town’s MP David Wright claimed today.


Northampton 2 Shrewsbury 3 – match report

In every team’s season comes a defining moment.


Piglet dumped in Whitchurch flats

A piglet had to be rescued by police officers after it was found dumped in a block of flats in Whitchurch.


Adrian Gunnell hoping for place at the Crucible

Shropshire’s Adrian Gunnell today began his annual pursuit for snooker’s Holy Grail – a place at the Crucible for the World Championships.


£10,000 cigarette haul in Telford supermarket raid

THIEVES STOLE a £10,000 haul of cigarettes during a raid at a Telford supermarket in the early hours of today.


Blog: Another great win for AFC Telford

Rob Hughes: A valuable three points banked on Saturday afternoon, with a superb team performance from front to back, moving us to within four points of Nuneaton with four games in hand.


Wolves were robbed, says Kevin Doyle

Kevin Doyle today accused referee Mark Halsey of robbing Wolves of two major decisions in yesterday’s 3-3 draw against Tottenham.


Andy Sinton considers new AFC Telford loan signing

Boss Andy Sinton is aiming to strengthen a winning AFC Telford United team with the addition of an attacking loan signing.


Ian Sharps praises Shrewsbury Town’s Jon Taylor

Skipper Ian Sharps today paid tribute to Shrewsbury Town’s ‘pocket rocket’ Jon Taylor, declaring: “He’s an example to all youngsters.”


Richard Burton is most successful point-to-point jockey in history

Shropshire-born Richard Burton was today celebrating becoming the most successful point-to-point jockey in history.


Attingham Park to open early for long season

One of Shropshire’s top tourist attractions is throwing its doors open to the public for its longest ever season.


Shropshire activity centre’s future is secure

The future of a Shropshire activity centre has been secured for the next 20 years after an “astonishing” fundraising effort – with a major refurbishment project on the verge of being completed almost a year ahead of schedule.


Not enough information’ claim over St Martins school plans

A Shropshire village is facing one of the biggest decisions in its recent history without enough information or proper consultation, the chairman of its parish council has claimed.


Chris Hudson’s AFC Telford V Guiseley video review

Join Chris Hudson as he takes a look back at all the goals and action AFC Telford United’s clash with Guiseley in the Blue Square Bet North.


Grocontinental in jobs expansion hope

Two hundred and fifty jobs could be protected and 20 roles created at one of Shropshire’s biggest employers after bosses unveiled fresh expansion plans.


Burrows about Town – my troubles pale into insignificance

Blog: As a lifelong Shrewsbury Town fan, I’ve been through many lows and, sadly, fewer highs. I’ve chased along the terraces after dodgy referees, much to the disgust of my then girlfriend (can’t imagine why she dumped me) and been threatened with being kicked out of the ground for swearing (yes, at a football match).


Work begins on Newtown’s problem traffic lights

Work today began on major roadworks to fix traffic lights which have caused lengthy delays for motorists in Newtown.


Shrewsbury church on TV’s Songs of Praise

Shropshire parishioners hit the high notes on TV in an episode of Songs of Praise filmed at locations across the county.


Blog: Who will design Kate Middleton’s royal wedding dress?

Blog: In many ways, it would be an inspired choice.


More bad news for Shropshire rail travellers

A third weekend of rail strikes is likely to bring trouble for Shropshire’s sports fans – with rugby fans expected to bear the brunt.


Inquest begins on Shropshire clinical trial man

An inquest was due to begin today after a man who was taking part in a clinical trial at a Shropshire hospital died.


Who would be an ice hockey referee?

Referee Anthony Decaux had a tough time on his hands when Telford Tigers took on Bracknell Bees at the ice rink.


Health and safety concerns over Elton John Shrewsbury concert

The brakes have been put on a bid to rush through planning permission for Elton John’s big concert in Shrewsbury later this year – by a councillor who today claimed he had “serious” health and safety concerns.

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