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Worried villagers have raised fresh concerns about plans to build more than 40 homes on pastures near Whitchurch amid fears of increased traffic and the size of the development.

The Farmer/Barclays Farming for the Future competition has been launched – have you got what it takes to win?

Shropshire YFC have asked each of their 19 Club to take part in a Canoeing Challenge to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

A 34-year-old Shrewsbury man was this afternoon jailed for six years after admitting a string of firearms offences.

Having ruffled feathers at 10 Downing Street a few weeks ago on the issue of circus animals, Wrekin’s Tory MP, Mark Pritchard, has launched another political hand grenade in David Cameron’s direction.

A man has died after the car he was travelling in left the road and ended up in a hedge.

Luxury car maker Jaguar Land Rover today unveiled plans to build a new £355 million production plant on the edge of the M54, creating 750 jobs.

A 20-year-old man from Bridgnorth has died after he was thrown from his car when it rolled down a steep embankment hitting several trees.

More than 30 ladies battling the bulge have celebrated losing a whopping 165 stones between them at an event in Shropshire.

Youngsters recreated the story of James and the Giant Peach when they enjoyed a day celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of the best known books by Roald Dahl.

Watch all the video highlights from AFC Telford United’s clash with Bath City in the Blue Square Bet Premier.

Hundreds of visitors flocked to Whitchurch for the town’s annual boat rally at the weekend.

Organisers of Bishop’s Castle’s 17th annual Michaelmas fair have praised the thousands of people who attended for creating a ‘carnival atmosphere’ on the town’s streets.

Pictures from Shrewsbury Town’s away win at Port Vale.

Telford Tigers fans were left wondering whether they should have been cheering a goal or not during Sunday night’s clash against Swindon Wildcats.

Pictures from AFC Telford United’s 2-1 victory over Bath City.

A householder arrested on suspicion of murder after an intruder was stabbed to death at his home has been bailed by police.

Sex-free British passports could be brought in to allow transgender people to opt out of identifying themselves as either male or female under plans being considered by the Home Office.

Car giant Jaguar Land Rover is to invest £355 million to build low-emission engines in the UK, creating up to 750 jobs, the company has announced.

Violent drunks should be allowed to stay out of prison as long as they "stay off the booze", the London Mayor has said.

Former Labour MP Margaret Moran has appeared in court accused of fiddling her expenses by around £80,000.

A Kenyan man has appeared in court in connection with a deadly attack on a British couple staying at a safari lodge 30 miles north of the island resort of Lamu.

Six men have been arrested in Birmingham as part of a large intelligence-led counter-terrorism operation, police said.

Vince Cable has insisted he is "positively committed" to the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition Government.

Moves to evict scores of families from the UK's biggest illegal travellers' site have been delayed as council officials hold talks with residents.

Rob Lowe has opened up about the havoc caused to his California community by the nuptials of Kim Kardashian.

Michael Fassbender has revealed he treats preparing for a role like going back to school.

One Direction flew to the top of the Official Singles Chart to land the biggest week one sales of the year so far with debut release What Makes You Beautiful - while singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran sees his major-label debut take the prime spot in this week's Official Albums Chart.

Mel B has told how motherhood is so different the third time round - because she has a supportive partner in her life at last.

Bill Nighy has revealed the reason why he signed onto spy thriller Page Eight - because of his loose-fitting costume.