Shrewsbury Town Council in legal threat over Shropshire Council bill

Shrewsbury Town Council chiefs could take legal action over a £1.25 million bill they claim Shropshire Council has not paid, it was revealed today.


Shrewsbury Town’s Tom Bradshaw faces six weeks on sidelines

Shrewsbury Town have been rocked by the news that birthday boy Tom Bradshaw faces six weeks on the sidelines.


New Telford council HQ plan scrapped

Plans to build new civic offices as part of a £250 million transformation of Telford’s Southwater have been scrapped under council budget proposals.


Nantwich Cheese Show – in pictures

Shropshire’s cheese producers are celebrating success at the International Cheese Awards in Nantwich.


(Not Especially Mad) Men: The Hour – episode 2 review

“The Hour is like watching a car you’ve always dreamt of being driven by a man who’s never sat behind a wheel” – not my words; I’m quoting one of the characters in last night’s episode, who was himself quoting a fictional newspaper critic.


Victims named in Norway attacks

As the country and world remember those who died in Friday’s massacre, police begin to name those who were killed.


Letter: Cars are expensive? Try the bus.

Letter: Every day I read how badly motorists are treated with those nasty high parking charges.


Bridgnorth and Hodnet could be Shropshire flu hotspots

Places such as Bridgnorth and Hodnet could be hotspots for flu this year, according to a new report revealing uptake of vaccination in some parts of Shropshire was low during the major outbreak last winter.


Two arrested over Shrewsbury phone box theft

Two men have been arrested in Shrewsbury in connection with a series of thefts from phone boxes.


Rushall Olympic 0 AFC Telford XI 3

AFC Telford United scored three goals away from home for the second friendly in succession – but their latest victory came at a price.


Newlywed in court over wedding reception fire

A newlywed appeared in court today accused of starting a devastating fire which tore through a country house near the Shropshire border where his wedding reception was being held.


Shropshire hospitals winning war on the superbugs

Health chiefs in Shropshire are winning the war against superbugs including MRSA and C diff after hitting targets aimed at limiting the number of infections, a new report reveals.


Silver lining for Shropshire judo hope Sarah Adlington

Shropshire judo player Sarah Adlington enjoyed a silver lining at the German European Cup in Hamburg.


Shropshire cricketers in club-versus-county-dilemma

A handful of Shropshire’s leading cricketers are facing a club-versus-county dilemma.


Special meeting over St Martins schools

Councillors from a Shropshire village concerned about the future of their schools are to hold a special meeting.


Lake Vyrnwy deal sparks anger

Severn Trent Water officials have revealed they want to lease the Lake Vyrnwy Estate to a partnership of another water company – United Utilities and the RSPB.


Bringing science to the masses – Wonderstuff, with Jane Moore

Chemistry. It doesn’t exactly get the pulse racing, does it?


Oswestry supermarket plans take another step forward

Plans for a new supermarket in Oswestry have taken a “significant step forward” after officials agreed to sign a legal agreement which will ensure some benefits for the town.


Shropshire rocking horses ride out the recession

A Shropshire business which has been bringing happiness to children for about 25 years is showing others how to beat the tough economic times with orders coming in from across the world.


Ballot papers sent to Shropshire Council staff

Union chiefs today said they should know by the end of the week whether there is an appetite for strike action in a bitter row with Shropshire Council over a pay cut.


Powys education authority is adequate, according to report

Powys’s local education authority is offering “adequate” value for money in its schools, says a new report, but the alarm was raised over budget deficits.


Cannabis factory found near Broseley

A cannabis factory growing plants potentially worth thousands of pounds has been discovered by police in a farm building near Broseley.


Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt coming to Shropshire

Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt will be in Shropshire this weekend to meet revellers at a county nightclub.


Former Much Wenlock beauty queen’s cookery secret

There is more to Granny Tig's salad dressing than meets the taste buds


Were Shropshire’s wartime firefighters “sent to Coventry”?

One morning in November 1940, the head of English at Wellington Grammar School, Mr AB 'Dickie' Richardson, was mysteriously missing


Would Newport benefit from giant supermarket and 1,100 homes?

The development of a huge supermarket and 600 homes on the edge of Newport, not to mention another 500 elsewhere in the town, has inspired strong opinions amongst residents.


Gary Anslow set for Market Drayton Town FC return?

Market Drayton Town are close to agreeing a deal to bring former favourite Gary Anslow back to Greenfields.


Cricket: Shropshire’s James Ralph gets his century

Shropshire batsman James Ralph has spent the season knocking on the century door – and it has finally opened.


Wolves offered Michael Johnson and Jay Spearing

Wolves have been offered Manchester City’s Michael Johnson as well as Liverpool’s Jay Spearing as boss Mick McCarthy intensifies his search for a midfielder.


AFC Telford get set for ‘benchmark’ Hereford clash

AFC Telford United are sweating over a double injury headache as they prepare for a “benchmark” clash with Hereford tonight.

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