Only One Direction for top seller

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.


Jobs boost at Jaguar Land Rover

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.


Moss hails ‘lovely’ Mulberry show

Supermodel Kate Moss has given her seal of approval to a new collection unveiled at London Fashion Week.


Brucie and Nat King on new album

Strictly Come Dancing host Sir Bruce Forsyth is reunited with legendary singer Nat King Cole on his new album.


One Direction ‘blue’ over fan phone

One Direction have been left looking blue - despite scoring their first number one.


Only One Direction for top seller

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.


Jobs boost at Jaguar Land Rover

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.


Greece pledges 2012 budget surplus

Greece's finance minister has promised to stick with his plan for the country to generate more revenues in 2012 than it spends, before paying off interest on debts.


Finance boss set to leave Lloyds

The finance boss who helped steer Lloyds Banking Group through the aftermath of its HBOS acquisition in 2008 has announced plans to quit the firm.


Jobs boost at Jaguar Land Rover

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.


Fresh Greece fears hit bank shares

Banking stocks are back in the firing line as jitters intensified over the outcome of Greece's debt crisis.


McCoist downplays role after win

Ally McCoist picked up his first Old Firm derby win as Rangers manager then claimed the enthralling 4-2 victory was not about him.


Finance boss set to leave Lloyds

The finance boss who helped steer Lloyds Banking Group through the aftermath of its HBOS acquisition in 2008 has announced plans to quit the firm.


Fresh Greece fears hit bank shares

Banking stocks are back in the firing line as jitters intensified over the outcome of Greece's debt crisis.


Jobs boost at Jaguar Land Rover

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.


Finance boss set to leave Lloyds

The finance boss who helped steer Lloyds Banking Group through the aftermath of its HBOS acquisition in 2008 has announced plans to quit the firm.


Blog – All eyes on Mr Tindall

Is Mike taking the Mickey here? Or is somebody guilty as charged of over-hyping alleged tackles off the rugby field?


Man questioned after suspected intruder dies

Police are questioning a householder on suspicion of murder after an intruder was stabbed to death at his home.


Shrewsbury boxing club criticises town’s traffic wardens

Officials from a boxing club in Shrewsbury have hit out at traffic wardens after parents were issued with tickets when they parked in a bus stop for ‘a couple of minutes’ to pick up their children.


Port Vale 2 Shrewsbury Town 3

Two goals in the opeing 15 minutes helped Shrewsbury Town to a 3-2 derby day victory at Port Vale, and a place in the top three of League Two.


EU cash could fund Dragon Tower project

European aid of up to £10 million could be available to fund the building of a huge Dragon Tower tourist attraction on the Shropshire/Welsh border, its developers have revealed.


Shrewsbury are national champions

Shrewsbury Cricket Club are celebrating their second triumph in the National Knockout.


Serving prisoner took part in Machynlleth robbery while on day release

A man serving a 12-year sentence for attempted murder was involved in a terrifying robbery when he was allowed out of prison on day release.


Telford & Wrekin Council fraud probe revealed

Nearly 100 days were spent over a 12-month period investigating alleged cases of internal fraud at Telford & Wrekin Council.


AFC Telford 2 Bath City 1

Early goals in both halves earned AFC Telford United a valuable 2-1 victory over bottom of the table Bath City.


Three great breaks for wine-tasting

Wine-tasting breaks are a great way to wind down – here we feature three corking regions


Graham Turner praises Arsene Wenger ahead of Carling Cup clash with Arsenal

Shrewsbury Town boss Graham Turner today revealed his huge respect for Arsene Wenger’s “significant” impact on English football as the countdown to Tuesday’s big Carling Cup trip to Arsenal began in earnest.


Newport take Furrows Premier League title

One of the biggest names in Shropshire bowls finally delivered the Furrows Premier League into Newport’s safe hands.


Shropshire golfer Scott Drummond set for Austrian Open

Shropshire golfer Scott Drummond is set for a rare outing on the main European Tour next week.


MP’s anger after pylons decision is delayed

A DECISION ON plans which could see huge pylons marching across Shropshire and Mid Wales will be delayed until the winter after National Grid bosses were swamped with comments from more than 6,500 people.

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