Legend Sean Parrish backs Bucks for glory

Sean Parrish is a man who knows all about scoring vital goals in a big play-off final.


Police take action on driving offences in Mid Wales

Ten motorists have been dealt with by police for a variety of offences during a crackdown in Mid Wales, the force said today.


Baby anguish of Shropshire war widow

A Shropshire war widow whose husband was killed fighting in Afghanistan is considering legal action against hospital staff after their baby daughter died a day after being born.


Shrewsbury Town reunion is tough for Jake Robinson

Talk of the Town Jake Robinson has admitted he is caught “between a rock and a hard place” — regardless of the outcome of Shrewsbury play-off battle with Torquay.


Llanidloes reservoir tragedy survivor tells of ordeal

The survivor of a crash which killed her husband, mother and two foster sons when their car plunged into a Mid Wales reservoir has spoken of her ordeal.


Guiseley call for a strong ref for play-off final

Guiseley boss Steve Kittrick today called for a referee “strong enough to handle” the pressure-cooker atmosphere of Sunday’s play-off final at AFC Telford United.


Mick McCarthy seeking best for big games

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy today declared the next two games the club’s biggest of the modern era as he challenged his team to secure back-to-back wins for the first time this season.


Greg Mills to play for future after Derby release

On-loan Winger Greg Mills will be playing for his own future as well as AFC Telford United’s in Sunday’s play-off final — after being released by Derby County.


Snooker stars set sights on final win

Two of the county’s in-form players will do battle in the Shropshire Star Snooker final tonight.


TNS swoop for Simon Spender

The New Saints have snapped up a second summer signing by capturing former Wales under-21 international Simon Spender.


Waitrose opens its new Shrewsbury store

Upmarket retailer Waitrose opened its doors in Shrewsbury this morning.


Oswestry pensioner still in hospital after assault

An Oswestry pensioner attacked as he slept at home is still in hospital more than a week after the assault.


Blog: Switched off by digital switchover

Blog: Tonight is Planet of the Apes night on Film4. I’d have made a point of looking in  – well, I would have before the digital switchover.


Letter: Drugs are to blame for rise in mental illnesses

Letter: There are 2.6 million people of working age who are claiming incapacity benefit and mental illness has overtaken back problems as the main reason for making a claim.


Welcome home party for injured Shropshire soldier Simon Vaughan

A Shropshire soldier badly injured in a bomb blast in Afghanistan is to be joined by about 100 friends and family for a home-coming party this weekend.


Shropshire Conservative MPs say the coalition will last

The Conservative-Liberal Democrat Coalition Government is working, will last and survive its full five-year lifetime, Shropshire’s Tory MPs declared today on its one-year anniversary.


Council offices plan ‘threatens Telford Southwater development’

TELFORD’S £250 million Southwater development could be scrapped if plans to build new council civic offices there do not go ahead, putting at risk the thousands of jobs the scheme was expected to create.


Decision due soon on Sainsbury’s Whitchurch bid

Plans by Sainsbury’s to build a store in Whitchurch and create up to 250 jobs could be decided by planning officials next month, it has been claimed. The plans will include a 300-space car park and customer restaurant.


David Cameron praises Shropshire Council savings

Shropshire Council was this afternoon hailed “a shining example” of making savings while protecting frontline services during an exchange between David Cameron and Shrewsbury and Atcham MP Daniel Kawczynski.


Church Stretton travel hub taks first steps

The first steps have been made in a bid to create a multi-million pound travel hub to attract coachloads of tourists in Church Stretton and regenerate a nearby business park.


Villagers’ anger over Shropshire nad Mid Wales pylon plans

More than 40 people packed out a village hall near Shrewsbury to vent their “anger” over controversial plans which could see hundreds of pylons built across Shropshire and Mid Wales.


David Raven in fitness race for Shrewsbury Town play-off

Dependable defender David Raven is facing a race against time to be fit for part one of Shrewsbury Town’s play-off showdown with Torquay on Saturday.


Llanidloes reservoir plunge driver was hit from behind

A woman who survived a Llanidloes reservoir car plunge which killed four family members was pulling into a lay-by when she was hit from behind.


Hundreds at Powys education meeting

More than 400 concerned parents, pupils, governors and teachers attended a crunch consultation meeting over the future of secondary education in Powys.


Adam Proudlock hopes to be Bucks’ lucky omen

Striker Adam Proudlock is hoping to be AFC Telford United’s lucky omen in Sunday’s Blue Square Bet North play-off final with Guiseley.


Shropshire drivers top poll for safety

Drivers in Shropshire are among the most safety-conscious in England when it comes to buying tyres for a car, according to a report.


Jody Craddock wants to play on at Wolves

Jody Craddock today pleaded for another year at Wolves after revealing he finally feels pain-free.


Arts offer to owners of Oswestry’s empty shops

The owners of Oswestry’s empty shops may escape paying rates if they join an arts scheme transforming the town centre.


Fears over Powys turbine lorries

Plans for a 800 wind turbines in Powys will see approximately 3,000 giant lorries travelling through villages on the Shropshire border to transport equipment, it was claimed today.


Jermaine Johnson is first new face at Saints

Former Derby County trainee and Stafford Rangers defender Jermaine Johnson has become The New Saints’ first summer signing.

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