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A struggling Shifnal butcher will bring the axe down on his business at the end of the week – after 20 years trading in the town.

A planned store expansion by Sainsbury’s in Telford, which could create up to 80 full and part-time jobs, has been recommended for refusal by council officers.

A man has died after a smash between two lorries and two vans on the M54 between Junction 3, for Albrighton, and Junction 4, near Shifnal, just before 8.30am today.

Community groups across Shropshire were celebrating today after receiving a share of a £539,000 lottery cash pot.

Exhibitors at Ludlow Food and Drink Festival were so rushed off their feet that they had to stay up through the night to make more supplies.

More than 2,000 visitors turned out to enjoy a Battle of Britain commemorative weekend at Shropshire’s RAF Cosford.

The future of Welshpool’s controversial one-way system will be debated by county councillors for the first time on Friday.

Shrewsbury Town’s derby game against Hereford United passed off peacefully, with no arrests made in connection with the match, police said today.

A decision to replace full-time front-line firefighters tackling emergencies with part-time retained crews in three Powys towns could put lives in danger, it has been claimed.

The New Saints completed the perfect eight days by moving second in the Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League with victory at defending champions Bangor City.

A former mayor of Ludlow has resigned from the town council, claiming the authority has been taken over by politically-motivated outsiders who ‘fritter away’ taxpayers’ cash.

Oswestry Cricket Club ducked out in a vital promotion showdown – in more ways than one.

Newtown boss Bernard McNally bemoaned his “worst day in football” – after seeing the Robins thrashed 9-2 at Llanelli.

Derby day scorer Mark Wright insists he has “nothing to prove” when he makes his first return to old club Bristol Rovers with Shrewsbury Town tomorrow night.

Parts of the UK were battered by severe gales and storms today as the remnants of Hurricane Katia hit British shores. Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of northern England and Wales were hit by gusts of up to 70mph.

Work has begun on a major revamp of Oswestry’s indoor market, with more than £100,000 being spent to bring the 1960s building up to date.

Surprise starter Carl Rodgers admitted he was delighted to be back in the AFC Telford United starting XI after playing his part in the Bucks’ 1-1 draw with Stockport County.

Bob Hickman reviews the Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 1.4 Dynamic Tom Tom TCe130 – a mouthful to say, but a pleasure to drive.

EastEnders stars Perry Fenwick and Emma Barton joined the BBC Bargain Hunt regulars as they searched for some bargains in Shropshire yesterday – all in the name of charity.

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Flames reached 30 feet into the air as a huge fire destroyed 600 wooden pallets on a Telford industrial estate.

People were given a chance to step back in time in Welshpool at the weekend with a 1940s event.

Hundreds of people flocked into a Powys village at the weekend as dozens of people dressed as dragons to celebrate the annual Dragonfest and raise funds, writes Anwen Evans.

Staff and governors at Shrewsbury’s Wakeman School have appealed against a plan to close it.

Developers have withdrawn plans for new homes in a small village near Whitchurch after residents launched a petition opposing it. Shavington Farm Partnership hoped to build 16 homes at Church Farm, Calverhall.

Hundreds of women took part in a massive fitness session in Shrewsbury to help raise cash for research into breast cancer, writes Chrissy Symmons.

The perfect high-performance Infiniti Crossover – designed by and built for Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel – will make its debut in concept form at the 64th International Motor Show in Frankfurt next week.

Ellesmere’s canal was transformed into a hive of activity as hundreds of people enjoyed a festival and boat rally over the weekend.

Wolves finally lost their unbeaten start to the season after a late double blast from Tottenham.

Robbie Savage committed a foul before Brucie had blown the first whistle.