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A Shrewsbury home was struck by lightning during a violent thunderstorm – leaving a hole in the roof and blowing out all the electrics.

The Bridgnorth Cliff Railway has been sold to a family of Suffolk-based property developers, it was revealed today.

Traffic chaos hit the M6 in the West Midlands today with motorists facing hour-long delays in six-mile tailbacks following a crash.

Nearly 80 people were arrested at this year’s V Festival, police said today.

See all of the pictures of the acts that performed at V Festival in Weston Park over the weekend.

More than 1,000 employees at Shropshire Council have agreed to take a pay cut and accept new terms and conditions, officials said today.

A Shropshire businessman claimed today his plans to transform one of Shrewsbury’s most historic buildings into a new complex made up of restaurants, bars and boutique shops would enhance the town.

A 24-year-old trainee teacher who was murdered by her father has had a dress made in her memory by fashion retailer Monsoon, where she used to work.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy was delighted to see his side maintain their 100 per cent start to the season – but says he is not keen on the idea of them qualifying for Europe any time soon.

Jubilant Shrewsbury today set their sights on matching the legendary class of 1983 – by becoming National Knockout champions.

See all of the pictures as fans packed out Weston Park for the 2011 V Festival, featuring Eminem and the Arctic Monkeys.

See all of the pictures as Shrewsbury Town defeat Crewe 2-0 at the Greenhous Meadow.

See all of the pictures as AFC Telford defeat York City for their first ever victory in the Blue Square Bet Premier.

A Market Drayton firm is creating 150 jobs as it prepares for the Christmas rush.

Super sub Craig Farrell was the hero as he scored with his first touch to secure AFC Telford United their first ever victory in the Blue Square Bet Premier.

Shrewsbury were left to celebrate their first League victory of the season as they notched three points against winless Crewe.

Shropshire batsman James Taylor today made his breakthrough to the full England cricket squad.

Boss Graham Turner believes Shrewsbury Town’s new approach to reserve team football could lead to promising young players joining the club on loan.

An award-winning Shropshire brewery today revealed plans to take over at least four run-down county pubs, creating up to 200 jobs.

Midfielder-cum-defender Will Richards has been challenged to force his way into AFC Telford United’s plans – by impressing at Solihull Moors.

About 85,000 fans were looking forward to the biggest party in the UK as V Festival started this afternoon at Weston Park. Fans from across the country have converged on the showground near Shifnal.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has taken the heat out of Fulham’s Premier League visit to Molineux tomorrow by revealing Danny Murphy has said ‘sorry’.

A motorcyclist in his 60s has died in a collision with a car near Bridgnorth. The crash happened at about 2.35pm yesterday on the A442 at Quatt.

Firefighters were called to a fish and chip shop in Shrewsbury after a fryer caught fire, filling the building with black smoke.

Farmers are being told to use less water for their crops as part of a bid to combat plummeting river levels on Shropshire’s waterways.

Three men arrested in relation to a rape in Welshpool have been bailed.

A 34-year-old man has admitted being in possession of a home-made hand grenade and other firearms and ammunition.

A town councillor today accused Shropshire Council leaders of “junketing on the taxpayer” by enjoying swanky conferences and running up bills.

Shrewsbury County Court is to close its doors for the last time at the end of next month, the Ministry of Justice today confirmed.

A multi-million pound 200ft dragon tower project has been given an offer of up to £500,000 to help fund it.