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A decision on the future of Bridgnorth’s historic cliff railway could be made as early as next week after today’s deadline for bids to buy the company.

Oswestry’s police inspector has allayed fears over the town’s GHB problem and said it is a “very low crime area”.

SUPERMARKET GIANT Tesco wants to expand its Shrewsbury store – just months after winning approval to increase its non-grocery space after flouting planning rules for three years.

A THREE-YEAR-OLD Telford boy who survived despite suffering horrific injuries in a road accident outside his home has been hailed a miracle by doctors.

AFC Telford United boss Andy Sinton has ruled out adding to his management team to cope with the extra demands of Blue Square Bet Premier football.

Anita Harris, who is appearing in Theatre Severn’s latest production, Five Blue Haired Ladies Sitting on a Green Park Bench, took time out to talk about her life and career.

People were today warned to be on their guard against bogus charity collectors trying to dupe supporters of the Midlands Air Ambulance.

Environment Agency chiefs are investigating the source of this oil slick running through the River Severn at Shrewsbury.

Sending Welsh and English speaking children from Llanfyllin to separate schools would lead to a divided community, parents have claimed.

To say that Shirley Anne Field has had a long and successful career is something of an understatement – she’s worked with them all, from Sir Laurence Olivier to Steve McQueen.

The son of an Oswestry pensioner, who died a month after being attacked during a break-in at his home, today spoke of his grief at his father’s death.

Traders today claimed that millions of pounds will be lost from Tenbury’s economy if councils refuse calls to build a temporary road bridge when Teme Bridge shuts for major repairs.

Governors at a Mid Wales school saved from threat of the axe have hit out at Powys County Council, saying consultation to close it was a waste of time and money.

More than half of Shropshire’s household waste is now being recycled rather than ending up in landfill, it was revealed today.

A power cut left nearly 1,500 homes and businesses in Telford without electricity today. People in Wellington, Arleston, Donnington, Broseley, Doseley and Horsehay reported problems.

A music festival featuring Shropshire bands could be organised at Shrewsbury’s Quarry to replace this summer’s cancelled 80s concert.

Former cricket captain James Ralph has handed Shropshire an injury scare.

The sun looks set to continue shining on Shropshire for at least another day – but forecasters have poured cold water on claims we are in for a flaming June.

Shropshire’s flagship star Joe Hart today declared Shrewsbury Town as his ‘first love’ – as he prepares for another vital England outing.

Shrewsbury Town shot-stopper Chris Neal has vowed to put a difficult season behind him and renew his challenge for the No1 jersey in 2011-12.

PLANS BY supermarket giant Sainsbury’s for a new store in Whitchurch have been met with support – as rival Tesco bids to extend its Shrewsbury Extra shop by a third.

Wolves fans were today cautioned to expect a summer of stealth in the transfer market as the club hunts down targets for a third Premier League campaign.

We’ve taken Neil Bentley and Carlie Swain, removed all of their working parts and transformed them into an mp3 podcast featuring all the best bits from this week’s Severn breakfast show. Enjoy.

Shrewsbury’s shopkeepers say their businesses are being crippled by hike in the town’s parking charges.They say they have been ‘overloaded’ with complaints since fees went up in April.

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

In this podcast, film critic Carl Jones gives his verdict on the new X-Men film and looks at the latest new releases.

A number of well known public figures have come out in support of liberalising UK drug laws, writes Peter Finch.

Letter: Not so very long ago some people in positions of authority in this town were claiming call centres as the new industry in the very “birthplace of industry”.

This artist’s impression shows how a new multiplex cinema and restaurant complex planned for the heart of Telford as part of a £1 billion revamp could look.

A Telford man was today cleared of rape and sexual activity with a child.