Police look for driver in crash near Oswestry

Police launched a search for a driver who allegedly ran from the scene of a collision near Oswestry.


Warning on Newtown ‘prowler’ car thefts

Police today warned residents in Newtown not to leave cash or valuables in cars overnight after reports of a “prowler” breaking into vehicles.


England call up for Shropshire golf star Ashley Chesters

Shropshire golfer Ashley Chesters was today jetting off for his first ever senior England appearance.


Big Chill 2011 – review and pictures

Photos of acts from this year’s Big Chill festival, including Kanye West, Jessie J, Empire of the Sun and the Chemical Brothers.


Big Chill Festival review

Hip hop star Kanye West divided fans with his headline show at the eclectic Big Chill festival at Eastnor Deer Park in Herefordshire.


AFC Telford 2 TNS 4 – in pictures

Pictures from The New Saints’ Shropshire Senior Cup Final victory over AFC Telford United at the New Bucks Head.


Telford’s Talent gets off to rib-tickling start with Roger Swift

Telford’s Talent got under way with one act in particular catching the eye of the judjes – zany comedian Roger Swift.


Fire team’s call for new members

An SOS call has gone out for more people to sign up as retained firefighters at a station near Shrewsbury.


Devoted pair married for 60 years

A Telford couple described as being “devoted to one another” have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary.


Two killed and one injured in road collision

Two people have died and another was injured following a collision involving a car and a van on the B4362 at Byton, Combe Moor, between Shobdon and Presteigne, Powys, near the Shropshire border.


Guests turned away at fire-ravaged hotel

An Oswestry hotelier said today he has had to turn guests away after a fire broke out in his hotel on the Shropshire/Welsh border.


Blaze destroys caravan

A caravan was completely destroyed and the outside of a house was badly damaged today after a fire broke out in Shropshire.


Police hand out 48 tickets to speeders

Almost 50 speeding tickets have been handed out in the past three months to motorists driving through the Corvedale after police launched regular spot checks.


Wife to create oasis for disabled soldier

The family of a soldier injured in battle in Afghanistan have launched a cash appeal to transform his overgrown garden into a sensory area.


Council to consider opt out on A-boards

Councillors in Ludlow are being given the chance to “opt out” of a controversial A-boards policy which caused outrage among traders in the town, it has been revealed.


‘Savage dogs’ are roaming estate roads

A Shropshire man today claimed his cat was savaged by dogs on a county housing estate – the second pet he has lost in the last 12 months.


Fight is on to save community centre

Campaigners are calling for support to help fight for the future of a community centre up for sale on the edge of Market Drayton.


Public split on town centre revamp plan

Public opinion in a Shropshire town is split down the middle over controversial plans to remove on-street parking spaces, new figures have revealed.


Centenarian Ellen’s gift to surgery

When Shropshire woman Ellen Anslow reached her 100th birthday she wanted to make a difference to her community.


Rare vehicle’s visit prompts information plea

A vintage vehicle enthusiast has called on the people of Shropshire for information about a rare vehicle – one of just 50 of its kind in the world – with links to the county.


Phil John is told to shape up

Straight-talking AFC Telford United boss Andy Sinton has told forward Phil John to dramatically improve his fitness if he wants a future at the club.


Fans flocking to back Town’s promotion bid

Shrewsbury Town were today kicking off the new League Two season with another encouraging boost from their loyal supporters – as season ticket sales closed in on 3,000.


Whitchurch benefits cheat ran web store

A Shropshire woman earned thousands of pounds running a business on internet auction site eBay, while claiming income support and housing and council tax benefits, a court heard.


Blog: Can an out-of-town supermarket help a high street?

Blog: Can a huge out-of-town supermarket actually help a high street? Blog: Can a huge out-of-town supermarket actually help a high street? That was the claim put forward in Newport recently, where plans are afoot to build around 1,000 homes on three predominantly greenfield sites, as well as a 50,000 square foot supermarket. Although it [...]


Fury at EDL march ruling on fans

Strict conditions laid down by police for a march in Shropshire by the English Defence League were today criticised.


Mr Popper’s Penguins reviewed by Carl Jones

In this week’s edition of The Ticket, movie expert Carl Jones casts his eye over new family film comedy Mr Popper’s Penguins, starring Jim Carrey.


Five injured in Shropshire M54 pile-up

Five people, including two young children, were injured in a pile-up which closed the M54 and brought traffic to a standstill.


Turner confident in new-look Shrewsbury Town

Boss Graham Turner has urged Shrewsbury Town to rise to the occasion when they launch their League Two campaign at home to Plymouth Argyle tomorrow, insisting: “We’re in great shape.”


AFC Telford hit by Proudlock injury scare

Star striker Adam Proudlock has handed AFC Telford United an injury scare just one week away from the start of the new season.


Henry in praise of new Wolves skipper Roger Johnson

Karl Henry today wished new Roger Johnson all the best with the Wolves captaincy as the new skipper insisted they were big shoes to fill.

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