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A Bridgnorth teenager has been ordered to serve two years in a young offenders institute for his part in a gang brawl which broke out in a quiet Staffordshire village.

The judge who today detained Shropshire serial killer Robin Ligus in a mental hospital indefinitely said he hoped the sentencing would bring some ‘closure’ for the families of the victims.

Watch video highlights of AFC Telford’s 1-1 draw away to Mansfield Town on Tuesday evening.

Claims that cuts to the salaries of staff at Shropshire Council was a ‘precursor’ for the privatisation of the county’s public sector are ‘bonkers’, its leader has said.

Cannabis plants with a street value of nearly £40,000 were seized by police in a raid on a Telford home today.

Manager Andy Sinton leads AFC Telford to big-spending bogey team Fleetwood Town tomorrow, insisting: “We’re in great shape.”

A valuable bird of prey has been snatched from outside Telford’s Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom, bosses claimed today.

Shropshire serial killer Robin Ligus will die in custody, he was told by a judge today.

Wrekin Housing Trust has secured multi-million pound Government funding to develop affordable homes across Shropshire.

James McFadden is set to sign a contract with Wolves after impressing on trial.

Wary Shrewsbury boss Graham Turner today urged his side to avoid a bout of Carling Cup “afters” when they aim to strengthen their League Two position tomorrow.

More than a dozen protesters attempted to lobby Wales First Minister Carwyn Jones at one of Powys’ biggest tourist attractions.

Firefighters serving Tenbury, Leominster and parts of south Shropshire today revealed plans to stop attending automatic fire alarms, in a bid to cut costs and save time.

A man in his 40s has been found dead at an address in Market Drayton, police said today. The man, who has not been named, was found dead at a property in Clifford Road yesterday afternoon.

Union officials are to reopen talks with Shropshire Council bosses in a bid to end a pay cut dispute which sparked a walkout by hundreds of workers.

A UFO scare was sparked on national radio – because officials at a Shropshire airbase were carrying out night exercises.

Shropshire amateur golfer Ashley Chesters was today facing a nervous conclusion to the first stage of qualifying school for the European Tour.

Carl Jones casts his eye over new film comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love, starring Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling.

The New Saints, flying high at the top of the Corbett Sports Welsh Premier, look to end a five-year hoodoo when they head to Airbus UK tomorrow.

Cast your eye over the catwalks and you're never far away from a jaw-dropping crazy look.

Drunken children as young as 12 are vandalising buildings in Ludlow town centre, smashing windows and climbing on roofs, it was claimed today.

A market town’s bank was closing today after becoming the latest victim of changes in banking habits.

Up to 20 jobs could be created in Shrewsbury when a new takeaway pizza shop opens its doors.

Running alongside the Llangollen Canal and with views overlooking the Colemere Country Park nature reserve, this cottage provides a pretty and peaceful home.

The former Music Hall in Shrewsbury will be opened to the public for behind-the-scenes tours ahead of it becoming a new £10 million museum and art gallery.

Royal Marine veteran Bert Hewitt is to finally receive his wartime medals – more than 65 years after he fought for his country.

Motorists in the Midlands are more likely to suffer a scratch or a dent after leaving their vehicle in a car park than anywhere else in the country, according to research conducted by Ford.

More than 1,200 Shropshire Council workers were today taking part in strike action which brought disruption to services across the county.

The Shropshire mother of comedienne Jo Brand was escorted out of a Shropshire Council meeting today for haranguing councillors after they agreed a financial programme of cuts.

Adlene Guedioura today vowed to be Wolves’ missing link at Anfield if boss Mick McCarthy changes his formation against Liverpool on Saturday.