Pylons protesters unite outside Welsh Assembly

Communities from across Shropshire and Mid Wales united on the steps of the Welsh Assembly earlier today as part of their fight to prevent windfarms, pylons and a 19-acre substation from being built.


Lee Mills leaves Bridgnorth Town

Bridgnorth Town are on the hunt for a new manager after former million pound Premier League striker Lee Mills stepped down after one year in charge.


Wolves are no feeder club, says Karl Henry

Captain Karl Henry today insisted Wolves will keep their stars and add more quality players like Matt Jarvis after claiming: “We’re no feeder club”.


Telford firefighter posts will be cut to save £320,000

Firefighter posts are to be cut in the Telford area as part of a move to save £320,000 a year.


Travellers on Shropshire beauty spot

Travellers have set up camp on a north Shropshire beauty spot after getting in through gates which had been vandalised, it was claimed today.


Funeral of former Shrewsbury mayor Eileen Sandford

The life of a former Shrewsbury mayor has been celebrated by her friends and family at her funeral


The Shropshire garage that’s top for customer care

Customer care is top of the list for staff who work at a county service station


Blog: Pantomime is coming to Canada

Blog: Pantomime has finally made it to Moose Jaw, writes former Shropshire woman Rebecca Lawrence from her new home in Canada.


Turner offers new deals to two Shrewsbury Town players

Shrewsbury Town boss Graham Turner has offered new deals to two of his out of contract players.


Obamas drink Guinness in Moneygall

Barack and Michelle Obama share a pint of the black stuff with locals in Moneygall.


Live Q+A: University tuition fees – Thursday 26 May – 1-3pm

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Letter: Instead of shouting, Listen to what Ken Clarke said

Letter: Newspapers love to put politicians in pillories. Whipping up a frenzy accentuating emotional aspects of a case is grist to the paper mill. Consequently any underlying problem that needs to be addressed is often unfortunately hidden.


Blog: Too wrapped up in me to notice someone else in need

Blog: You know, we drift through life, congratulating ourselves for getting it right while so many others are getting it wrong, and then something happens that makes you realise you’re just as guilty as those you spend so much time condemning for their selfishness.


Telford killing trial date set

Two men who deny murdering a Telford factory worker today also pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter during a hearing at Stafford Crown Court.


Injured Shropshire soldier’s Premier League delight

Heroic Shropshire soldier Ricky Furgusson joined Manchester United’s Premier League winning celebrations when he carried the trophy on to the pitch.


Jono Whitney helps deliver Bridgnorth cricketers victory

A brilliant final over from Jono Whitney turned a draw into a dramatic Birmingham League division two victory for Bridgnorth over Aston Manor.


New security at Severn Valley Railway after thefts

Bosses at the Severn Valley Railway in Shropshire have installed a new hi-tech security system costing £15,000 following a spate of thefts of copper from its boiler shop and engine shed, it was revealed today.


Look to the future, Shane Killock tells AFC Telford

AFC Telford United’s promotion heroes have been hailed – and told to look to the future.


Man in court accused of Church Stretton attempted murder

A Shropshire pensioner appeared in court today accused of attempting to murder his ex-wife.


Petition calls for Bishop’s Castle doctor’s return

Petitions with more than 900 signatures calling for the reinstatement of a Shropshire doctor will be handed to county health chiefs tomorrow.


Family flees arson attack on their Shrewsbury home

A family had to flee their home in Shrewsbury early today after a burning rag was pushed through their letterbox.


Shrewsbury’s Race For Life a huge success

Organisers of Shrewsbury’s Race for Life today hailed the event a “fantastic” success as women turned out in force to join in the fun and support the annual fundraising festivities.


Big plans to transform Shrewsbury’s riverside revealed

Shrewsbury’s riverside area is set to undergo a huge transformation under multi-million pound plans to create a new retail destination for the town.


Thieves steal second flag from Telford man’s grave

Thieves have stolen a Liverpool Football Club flag from next to the grave of a 20-year-old Wellington man for the second time in just eight months.


£500,000 for Much Wenlock Museum ahead of 2012 Olympics

A Shropshire museum which marks the county’s inspiration for the modern Olympic Games has been awarded a grant of more than £500,000 to overhaul it.


Huge fire near Bridgnorth destroys two businesses

More than 50 firefighters battled a blaze which ripped through outbuildings at a Shropshire farm destroying two businesses.


Review: One Man Star Wars Trilogy at Theatre Severn

It was geek nirvana in Shrewsbury, as Canadian Charlie Ross brought the Star Wars story from a galaxy far, far away into the Walker Theatre.


Huge fire engulfs Shropshire farmhouse

A couple and their two young children were forced to flee in their nightclothes when a huge blaze engulfed their 19th century Shropshire farmhouse.


Shropshire cricket merger plan to be discussed tonight

One of Shropshire cricket’s ‘hot potato’ issues will be on the agenda at a specially-called meeting tonight.


Shrewsbury Town’s out-of-contract players await decision

Shrewsbury Town’s out-of-contract players were today facing D-day on their Greenhous Meadow futures.

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