Bowls: Troubled Bylet hit by fine

Troubled Bylet have been hit with a fine as they battle for their bowls future in the Furrows Shropshire Premier League.


Blog: English get back less than they put in

Blog: English people pay their taxes the same as everybody else. But they are not getting as much of their hard-earned money back as everybody else.


The Romans threaten Tesco’s Whitchurch plans

Hidden Roman ruins could halt Tesco’s plans for a new out-of-town supermarket in Whitchurch, it emerged today, following an archaeological study.


Shrewsbury Town could have 9,000 tickets for Arsenal game

Shrewsbury Town Football Club could be given 9,000 tickets for their glamour Carling Cup third round tie against Premier League giants Arsenal.


Work goes on at Abraham Darby Academy

Construction work was continuing today on the £35 million Abraham Darby Academy site in Telford after a steel canopy collapsed injuring five workers.


Jobs fear as disabled college is threatened with closure

Eighty jobs could be lost if an axe-threatened Shropshire college for disabled adults closes because of Government spending cuts, it emerged today.


Ironbridge Coracle Regatta – in pictures

More than 1,000 people turned out for the annual Ironbridge Coracle Regatta.


Sun shines upon those farming in the hills

The blistering hot weather at the end of July hasn’t half been welcomed by we hilly billys as things up in the hills don’t quite evolve as in the lowlands, writes Clive Langford Mycock


Milk sampling technology helps reduce carbon emissions

New technology means that for the first time, analysing a milk sample can help dairy farmers to reduce the level of methane emissions emitted by their cows.


It’s Now or Never at Telford’s Talent for Tony

Just seven years ago, Tony Beryl sang into a microphone for the first time at a karaoke competition in Portugal – and now, he’s into the second round of Telford’s Talent 2011.


Number’s up as Shewsbury conman is jailed

A serial conman from Shropshire who duped his victims by telling them he had won a fortune on the euromillions lottery was behind bars today.


Tamworth 2 AFC Telford 2

AFC Telford United produced a stirring fightback to come from two goals down and rescue a draw away at Tamworth.


AFC Telford 2 Newport County 1 – Rob Hughes’s view

ROB HUGHES: Excellent! Three well deserved points from the latest battle at the Bucks Head.


Shrewsbury Town 2 Swindon 1 – a fan’s view

Anthony Thomas: Saturday’s second half wrapped up an excellent eight days for the football club – three wins, a giant-killing, two clean sheets and one wonderful cup draw.


School roof fall five out of hospital

Five men injured when the steel roof canopy of Telford’s Abraham Darby Academy’s building collapsed have all been released from hospital.


Choir left stranded by Tropical Storm Irene

Members of a touring choir based near the Shropshire border were among those stranded in America due to the chaos caused by Tropical Storm Irene.


Ellesmere carnival fun draws crowds

The streets of Ellesmere were lined with thousands of revellers for the town’s annual carnival.


Plan to honour actor Pete Postlethwaite with sculpture

A “living” sculpture may be created in memory of Shropshire’s Oscar-nominated actor Pete Postlethwaite at his birthplace.


Hospital friends win praise for cash aid

Two charity organisations have donated nearly £400,000 in just five months to help buy new equipment at Shropshire’s two main hospitals, it has been revealed.


Shrewsbury steam rally breaks records

Organisers of Shrewsbury’s annual steam rally are celebrating record first day visitor numbers after thousands turned out to mark the event’s 50th anniversary.


Villagers face a trip as post office shuts

A Mid Wales post office has been temporarily closed because of staffing issues, it has emerged.


Family pays tribute to devoted father Dave Adams

Tributes have been paid to a “devoted” father who “lived for his family” after his sudden death aged 52. Dave Adams, of Diddlebury, had a “kind and caring” nature, his devastated family said.


Shrewsbury Folk Festival proves a hit

About 6,500 fans were due to stream away from Shrewsbury Folk Festival today following an event dubbed the biggest and best in its history.


Love Oswestry festival organisers plan a year’s break

An event which attracted hundreds of people to a Shropshire town last summer to celebrate it and boost community spirit will not go ahead this year.


Plantsman grows tribute to his late mother

A Shropshire plantsman has come up with a very special floral tribute in memory of his mother – an alstroemeria bearing her name.


Wildlife-friendly farmer wins award

Efforts by a Shropshire dairy farmer to support wildlife have led to him reaching the finals of a national competition.


Lionel Ainsworth is gunning for Arsenal clash

On-song winger Lionel Ainsworth is confident Shrewsbury Town’s expectant players will rise to the occasion for one of the club’s biggest cup ties in a generation.


Killock injury gives Sinton early concern

Skipper Shane Killock has given AFC Telford United an early season injury scare – with boss Andy Sinton calling for improvements from the club medical staff.


Tigers pounce for net-minder Greg Blais

Tom Watkins has ended weeks of speculation around the English Premier League by confirming Canadian netminder Greg Blais will be joining Telford Tigers as the club’s fifth import.


Adele performs Someone Like You at the MTV Awards

Adele’s Live Performance of Someone Like You at the MTV Video Music Awards.

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