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Police have urged homeowners and tenants in Shropshire to tighten up their security after reporting an increase in burglaries.

Telford Tigers player-coach Tom Watkins will be joining Dancing on Ice stars Laura Hamilton and Nicky Slater at a skateathon in aid of Birmingham Children’s Hospital this weekend – and he will have a special reason for taking to the ice.

Few will forget the Ashes of 2005. Remarkable images linger long in the mind . . .

Most new bands which have yet to release any music would struggle to give away concert tickets,  but Pajama Club had no problem attracting an audience to Birmingham’s Glee Club.

Blog: The school holidays are around the corner, and for Shropshire families, that means just one thing – a big hike in holiday prices.

The United Nations has declared famine in two regions of southern Somalia and said the situation could get worse.

Wellington paceman Mark Downes is back in the Shropshire squad for this weekend’s long haul to Cornwall.

AFC Telford United today insisted a planned protest march by the English Defence League would not ruin their long-awaited first match back in the top tier of non-league football.

Rookie Shropshire trainer Dave Roberts tasted success for the first time in his fledgling career – as Cat Six romped to a Bangor victory in the colours of his father Brian.

Power tools worth about £5,000 have been stolen from a building site in Telford.

More than 600 people have been caught watching TV without a licence in Shrewsbury and Telford since January, new figures revealed today.

Ludlow’s most historic buildings could be put at risk by Shropshire Council’s move to axe a conservation committee, campaigners claimed today.

These seven puppies have lost their mum and a Shropshire couple today made a desperate plea for help in getting her back. Jack Russell cross Peggy went missing from her home in Redhill, Telford, on Sunday afternoon.

Oswestry could see thousands of pounds worth of investment with ambitious projects being considered for a share of more than £650,000 funding. Schemes include revamping the showground.

Vandals have painted over diversion signs on a busy Shropshire route – leading heavy goods vehicles into Clun and damaging the town’s bridge. Clun Bridge, on the A488, is used by HGVs to reach Wales.

Shropshire councillors today agreed to close five primary schools.

The Wales Air Ambulance has expanded its emergency cover in Mid Wales from five to seven days a week.

Twenty-six schools across Powys will have budget deficits of more than £2 million by March next year, it has emerged.

A Shropshire soldier who lost both legs in an explosion while on patrol in Afghanistan has been selected for the Great British rowing team attempting to qualify for next year’s Paralympics.

A 35-YEAR-OLD man who suffered serious head injuries when he was struck by a van while out running with his dog in Telford has died in hospital, police said today.

Telford Tigers player-coach Tom Watkins has said he is “thrilled” with the make-up of his squad ahead of the upcoming English Premier League season.

Severn Trent today said recent rain across the country was not enough to rule out the possibility of hosepipe bans in certain areas.

These three Shropshire girls caused heads to turn when they were given the fairytale treatment and taken to their school’s leaving party by horse and carriage.

Oswestry could see thousands of pounds worth of investment with ambitious projects being considered for a share of more than £650,000 funding

Wolves want Liverpool midfielder Jay Spearing on a season-long loan to complete their summer strengthening.

Planning bosses have given the go-ahead to controversial expansion plans at one of Shropshire’s biggest employers in a move which is set to protect 250 jobs and create 20 more.

Shrewsbury MP Daniel Kawczynski is to hold talks with council officials about the future of the town’s barracks amid fears for the future of 130 jobs at the military site.

AFC Telford United have pulled off a transfer coup – by securing a deal for former Wolves reserve team captain Nathan Rooney from under the noses of their full-time rivals.

Experienced full back Carl Regan is set for an extended chance to earn a deal at Shrewsbury Town.

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