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A Shropshire Council cabinet member today defended councillors and staff who have been handed iPads at a cost of £12,000.

Disabled motorists scored a victory today in their fight to get controversial car parking charges in Shropshire scrapped for blue badge holders.

Frustrated Shrewsbury Town boss Graham Turner has admitted last night’s 2-0 home reverse to Tranmere Rovers has left him with more questions than answers ahead of the League Two big kick-off.

An investigation has been launched after a 12-year-old boy from Powys died following a “tragic accident” at a recreation ground.

A former employee of a Telford insurance firm has been jailed for 12 years for posting messages on an Islamic extremist website calling on Muslims to attack British MPs who backed the Iraq war.

Shropshire Council is exposing itself to the risk of 6,500 employment tribunal claims potentially costing £162 million because of the way it is handling staff pay cuts, it was claimed today.

A woman fought off a man who grabbed her from behind during a terrifying attack in Bridgnorth in the early hours of today.

A Shrewsbury woman who is the fourth generation of her family to be in the military is preparing to head off on a tour of duty in Afghanistan.

A motorcyclist who died in a collision with a vehicle in a village near Bridgnorth has been named by police.

Boss Andy Sinton believes AFC Telford United’s belief in bringing through young players means that they have years of improvement ahead.

Tony Rhodes enjoyed a perfect warm-up for today’s All England bowls finals in Shrewsbury.

Golden glory is the target for three Shropshire judokas who have been selected to represent Great Britain at the World Championships next month, writes CHRIS HUDSON.

The Muslim community in Telford must be listened to and a controversial march by the far-right English Defence League banned, a leading councillor has said.

Disabled drivers angry at having to pay to use Shropshire Council car parks have threatened to mount a legal challenge against the authority calling for the charges to be scrapped.

A car was left overturned in the middle of a road after smashing into a wall in front of two properties in a village near Shrewsbury.

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Street traders and ice cream van owners in Ludlow were today warned they face a steep hike in fees as part of a review into their licences.

Flags and banners put up around Church Stretton by volunteers to celebrate major events and add colour to the town are being repeatedly stolen, volunteers claimed today.

Neil Bentley and Carlie Swain with the latest podcast from The Severn breakfast show.

AN INVESTIGATION has been launched into structural problems at Shrewsbury’s £28 million Theatre Severn, it was revealed today.

A new supermarket on the outskirts of Newport could actually boost high street trade in the town rather than kill it, it has been claimed.

British president Barry Jennings has backed Shropshire to deliver an All England finals day to remember tomorrow, writes JAMES GARRISON.

Fresh fears were raised today for the future of Wrexham football club after the cancellation of last night’s friendly match against Colwyn Bay and tomorrow’s game at Vauxhall Motors.

Calls were made today for an inquiry into the £11 million sale of the Lake Vyrnwy estate.

TELFORD & WREKIN Council’s departing chief executive will receive a £125,000 golden handshake after offering to quit the authority, it was revealed today.

CCTV cameras in Wem have flopped because the images are too “grainy” to be of any use, it has been claimed.

Boss Graham Turner has challenged Shrewsbury Town’s new recruits to prove they are worth a first team shirt by impressing in tonight’s final pre-season friendly.

Boss Andy Sinton is looking for AFC Telford United to get another confidence boost as they step up their preparations for their Blue Square Bet Premier debut.

A centre for disabled adults in Shrewsbury is to close its doors for the final time today after being axed as part of cost-cutting measures by Shropshire Council.

Wolves defender Richard Stearman today brushed off speculation about his future to insist he is ready to fight for his place – as Carl Ikeme was primed for a dream game against PSV.