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Shropshire Council chiefs today issued a plea to union bosses to return to the negotiating table over proposed industrial action about staff pay cuts.

THREE CLOSURE-THREATENED Shropshire primary schools today vowed that their battle to stay open would go on.

Midfielder Sean McAllister today set his sights on re-appearing on Shrewsbury Town’s first team radar by hitting the ground running in pre-season.

More than 40 firefighters from across two counties tackled a huge barn blaze involving up to 800 tonnes of hay and straw at a farm on the south Shropshire border today.

A scheme which could see developers pay for more low cost housing, better roads or better flooding defences in Shropshire has been given the go-ahead.

Blog: Normally I waffle on about something in the news. Usually, I take the mick. But this week is a bit different.

Plans to demolish and rebuild Shrewsbury’s Riverside shopping area go on show to the public today.

It had all the ingredients of a high-suspense, edge-of-your seat drama: danger, obsession, unpredictability – yes, someone has finally made a programme about the Great British weather.

Telford College of Arts and Technology (TCAT) is ahead of schedule in its ambitious week-long bid to persuade local companies to take on 100 apprentices.

Campaigners today spoke of their anger and frustration after it was revealed five primary schools in the county are still being recommended for closure.

Newlyweds from the south Shropshire border inadvertently sparked a major manhunt in Canada after being reported missing by worried relatives, it was revealed today.

A rule could be brought in to stop ice cream vans selling within 100 metres of shop rivals in Ludlow, it was revealed today.

Shropshire captain Ed Foster has admitted his side’s hopes of lifting silverware this season are at an end after another near miss.

Residents in Telford are being warned to be on their guard against rogue street sellers after some customers claim they were sold broken televisions and another fake 18 carat gold jewellery, police today said.

Shropshire Council leader Keith Barrow has written an angry letter to the First Minister of Wales over a policy document he fears could lead to massive pylons being built near idyllic rural villages in the county.

Officials at Shropshire Council have unveiled plans which could see back office services shared with other organisations as the authority attempts to save millions of pounds.

Uniq Desserts is to close the yoghurt manufacturing part of its Shropshire plant  – putting about 50 jobs under threat.

Street patrols in Oswestry to crack down on under-age drinking have started, with unannounced visits to pubs and shops and booze confiscated from law-breaking youngsters.

Motorists using one of Shrewsbury’s busiest roads are likely to face disruption this autumn when roadworks take place on the latest stage of a scheme to improve cycling and pedestrian routes.

Council chiefs look set to press ahead with controversial plans to close five Shropshire primary schools, it was announced today.

A jury was continuing today to consider its verdict in the case of a Shropshire man accused of murdering three county men in 1994.

Ouch! These graphic photographs show the moment unfortunate Shropshire umpire Phil Wardle was struck in the head during a league match.

Rating **** Cathy Stanworth and her mum take a break from the shops with a bite to eat.

Rating **** Sharon Walters finds a restaurant that shows top form only three days after opening.

A Shropshire magician is preparing to perform in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Yesterday’s recovery of a 44-tonne, burnt-out meat lorry from the A41 near Whitchurch prompted an unusual recovery operation, after the blaze destroyed all of its wheels.

County officials have moved quickly to set a new date for the Shropshire Senior Cup final – with AFC Telford United to host The New Saints on Saturday, August 6.

New striker Terry Gornell is facing a frustrating wait for his Shrewsbury Town bow.

Wolves today paraded new signing Roger Johnson and insisted they were getting good value for money.

Shropshire’s Sandy Lyle will draw on happy memories when he begins his Open Championship challenge at Sandwich tomorrow.