Delays ‘holding up’ revamp of Shrewsbury blast area

Developers of Shrewsbury’s explosion site today said plans to rejuvenate the area were “on the table and ready to go” but were being stalled by legal wrangles and insurance issues.


Restaurant fined for tipple con

A Shropshire restaurant has been fined thousands of pounds after passing two cheap spirits off as the genuine brand.


Former boxing champ Nigel Benn to visit Telford

Former world champion boxer Nigel Benn is coming to Telford on Tuesday.


Jon Taylor ‘can grow with Shrewsbury Town’

Boss Graham Turner is “very hopeful” Shrewsbury Town’s teenage winger Jon Taylor will commit his future to the club.


£50m pledge to protect Ironbridge Gorge

The Government has pledged to spend £50 million on tackling the problem of land slippage and instability at the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site.


Telford boy, 2, knocked off scooter

A two-year-old boy has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after being knocked off his scooter outside his Telford home.


Sinton in hunt for seven AFC Telford signings

AFC Telford boss Andy Sinton will look for up to seven new faces to supplement last season’s promotion winning squad in the top tier of non-League football.


Worcestershire bring strong cricket squad for Shropshire match

Worcestershire will unleash their international stars on Shropshire tomorrow on one of the showpiece occasions of the host county’s cricket season.


Welsh pylon rally’s land protest

Four pieces of Mid Wales land were handed to Welsh Assembly members as a “living reminder” of what will be destroyed if a substation and hundreds of pylons across the countryside are built.


TV bid to trace Audlem sex case suspect

Police hunting a former Shropshire border villager accused of a string of sex offences have appealed for information on television.


Shropshire cricket mourns death of spin coach Terry Jenner

Australian spin bowling guru Terry Jenner, who regularly ran spin clinics in Shropshire, has died at the age of 66.


Derek Stokes’ ultimate reward at St Martins

Shropshire football’s ultimate one-club-man has been recognised by the Football Association.


Jody Craddock hopeful on new Wolves deal

Jody Craddock is hopeful of winning a new contract at Wolves but defensive team-mates Christophe Berra and Steven Mouyokolo could face an uncertain summer.


Shropshire legend Derek Stokes recognised by FA

Shropshire football’s ultimate one-club-man has been recognised by the Football Association.


OAP Charles Green attack court case

A man has appeared in court in connection with an alleged attack on an Oswestry pensioner in his own home.


Queen hails special ties with US

The Queen has hailed Britain’s ties with America at a state banquet in honour of President Barack Obama.


Loss of 500 Telford RBS jobs a tragedy, say unions

THE CLOSURE of a call centre in Telford, with the loss of 500 jobs, will be a “human tragedy” for the area, unions have warned.


Severn Valley and West Midland Safari Park in rail link talks

Bosses at the Severn Valley Railway and West Midland Safari Park today revealed they were holding talks over the possibility of creating a link between the tourist attractions.


£80m bill to stop Ironbridge Gorge land slippage

The bill to combat land slippage and instability at Shropshire’s World Heritage Site is in excess of £80 million, Telford MP David Wright was due to tell ministers today.


Neil Woolliscroft ready for life at Market Drayton Town FC

I’m ready, willing and able – that’s the message from new Market Drayton Town manager Neil Woolliscroft after he took on the third biggest job in Shropshire football.


Frank Bruno’s a knockout visitor for Telford boxing club

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Frank Bruno proved to be a big hit as the guest of honour at a Shropshire boxing club’s first charity showcase event for more than a decade.


Welshpool mum jailed for thefts from employer

A Mid Wales mother has been jailed after a court heard how she stole cash from her employer – while on a suspended sentence for doing the same thing.


Telford Tigers secure top target Joe Henry

Tom Watkins is pleased to have secured one of his key target signings for Telford Tigers, top British forward Joe Henry, despite interest from other clubs.


Medical warning to Oswestry GHB users

Users of the drug GHB could suffer from withdrawal symptoms if they trying coming off it without medical supervision, they were warned today.


250 people banned from Shrewsbury’s pubs

About 250 people are currently banned from pubs in Shrewsbury due to bad behaviour including violence, theft and drug use, new figures showed today.


Telford redevelopment work sees demolition of visitor centre

Demolition work today began on Telford Town Park’s visitor centre to make way for a new one as part of a £250 million redevelopment of the area.


Shropshire pensioner in hospital after car catches fire

A Shropshire pensioner was critically ill in a specialist burns unit today after the car he was in caught fire.


AFC Telford release Danny Carey-Bertram

AFC Telford United striker Danny Carey-Bertram has been released – as manager Andy Sinton rewards his promotion heroes.


Shropshire’s biggest cricket leagues to combine

Shropshire’s two biggest cricket leagues willcombine and boast more than 60 clubs – from the start of next season.


Shropshire cricketers all set to take on Worcestershire

Shropshire today unveiled the squad they hope will cause a major cricket upset when they face First Class opposition for the first time in six years on Thursday, writes JAMES GARRISON.

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