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Traders in Birmingham fear there could be a return to violence as the big clean-up begins.

Three people were arrested on suspicion of the attempted murder of a police officer today after riots spread across England. The Prime Minister was forced to return early from holiday to deal with the escalating crisis. Scenes of widespread looting, violence and arson were seen not only in London, where riots began on Saturday night, [...]

Photos from the night of rioting and looting in Birmingham city centre.

Criminals are systematically targeting farms in Shropshire with an 61 per cent rise in “agri-crime” in 2010, a survey revealed today.

A Shropshire industrial estate which was dubbed a “fly-tippers’ paradise” has been transformed after workers fed up with the constant mess decided to clean it up.

Traders in Market Drayton hope a new event inspired by national retail guru Mary Portas will provide a boost after it was claimed it was the most abandoned town centre in Shropshire.

It’s the middle of summer – the furthest point from the bleak midwinter’s best efforts to wreak havoc on Shropshire’s road surfaces – and the war on potholes continues apace.

Take a look at Chris Hudson’s video highlights review of AFC Telford United’s clash with The New Saints in the final of the Shropshire Senior Cup.

Winger Lionel Ainsworth has vowed to fulfil his promise at Shrewsbury Town this season – and set himself an ambitious 15-goal target.

Four councillors and the chief executive at Shropshire Council spent more than £2,000 of taxpayers’ cash on a three-night stay in Bournemouth while attending a conference, it has been revealed.

The Shropshire Star has a new editor, following the departure of Sarah Jane Smith. Ms Smith had held the role for 10 years before leaving to pursue other interests.

Former Shrewsbury Town goalkeeper Joe Hart has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City.

Delighted Shropshire Senior Cup winners The New Saints made history as they lifted the county’s premier cup competition at the first attempt.

Shropshire Star photographers have been out and about at a whole host of shows and festivals around and just outside the county. Check out our photo gallery.

The funeral of a Mid Wales boy who was killed by a falling goalpost will take place on Thursday.

Pictures from Shrewsbury Town’s 1-1 draw in the opening match of the season against Plymouth Argyle.

A 28-year-old man named as one of the 10 most wanted suspected fraudsters in the UK was spotted in Shrewsbury at the weekend, police said today.

Two seven-year-old children airlifted to hospital after a smash on the M54 remain in a critical condition in hospital today.

Boss Andy Sinton could bring in a new striker before AFC Telford United’s big kick-off on Saturday.

A teenage witness today claimed a Shropshire man had been told that her best friend was 16 years old when he had sex with her at a Wellington house.

Residents of a Telford housing estate have hit out at Severn Trent Water after the company failed to fix a leaking pipe which has left a pool of filthy water outside their homes for more than two weeks.

A motorcyclist suffered multiple injuries in a collision with a tractor near Shrewsbury.

A female voice welcoming people to a public lavatory in Church Stretton has sparked complaints from men who say it is putting them off. Now views are sought on whether it should be changed.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy today blasted the international friendlies as “ludicrous” and a “nonsense” as he expressed his concern at exposing players to injury this midweek.

A 24-year-old man accused of a late night attack on a woman in Bridgnorth has appeared at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Wrexham Football Club has until 5pm today to satisfy league bosses it can fulfil its financial and fixture commitments this season. The club has been told its place in the Blue Square Premiership is at stake.

One of Britain’s leading poultry breeding centres in south Shropshire is to close after its owners today announced their retirement after 25 years.

Shrewsbury’s cricketers are one game away from reaching the National Knockout final – but will have to overcome a team packed with former Test Match stars to get there.

Residents wanting to buy a former community centre in north Shropshire are speeding up efforts after learning there is another interested party.

Notice will be served on Shropshire Council on Wednesday that union chiefs intend to launch a ballot for strike action in a dispute over proposed pay cuts.