shropshirestar.com

Soon after they created their first pieminister pie in June 2003, old friends Tristan Hogg and Jon Simon realised they might have a hit on their hands.

Police in full riot gear have made their way into Britain’s biggest illegal travellers site at Dale Farm, as evictions get under way.

Stephen Merchant is the co-writer of The Office and Extras who isn’t Ricky Gervais.

A 65-metre high chimney that would form part of a planned £60 million incinerator would make less impact on the landscape than nearby pylons, a witness at an appeal hearing has claimed.

A 54-year-old woman who swindled her employer out of more than £80,000 has been jailed for 16 months.

Letter: Since the opening of BBC Radio Shropshire many years ago to serve Shropshire and The Marches areas, I have always been an avid fan.

A late own goal sunk AFC Telford United after they looked to have come from behind to rescue a point at Forest Green Rovers.

She is the young businesswoman hoping to impress the most critical of judges. Meet Shropshire’s Young Apprentice hopeful Hayley Forrester.

Bridgnorth left it late to book a place in the third round of the RFU Intermediate Cup – as they came from behind to win 36-22 at Cheltenham North.

A Shropshire MP is calling on people to sign an online petition in a bid to force a Government review of £35 million plans for a shake-up of the county’s two main hospitals.

Fabulous Newport turned in their best performance of the National League Three Midlands season to record a deserved 15-11 away win at in-form Malvern.

A 51-year-old man who suffered serious head and facial injuries after being attacked in a Telford street by a gang of eight men and women is stable in hospital.

Under-pressure Forest Green Rovers boss Dave Hockaday believes his side can silence the critics with a strong showing at home to AFC Telford United tonight.

A 27-year-old man was assaulted and robbed while making his way home in Shrewsbury in an early morning attack, police said today.

Join in a live Q+A on making the most of your CV on our sister site expressandstar.com on Wednesday afternoon between 1-2pm.

A vacant convenience store could be transformed into new family housing in an area of Shrewsbury.

Market Drayton Town’s two young loan stars will spearhead a much-changed line-up in the Staffordshire Senior Cup – when they play host to League Two side Port Vale tonight.

A discount store will open in Telford next week, creating about 35 jobs. Bosses at the 99p Stores shop today announced plans to open in Telford Town Centre on October 25.

Two men have admitted their part in a drive-by shooting at a Telford home.

The annual Shrewsbury Toy Run could move a step closer to going ahead today as organisers meet with council transport chiefs to discuss its future.

Watch all the highlights from Telford Tigers’ clash with Milton Keynes Lightning in the English Premier League.

A national organisation set up in Ludlow to help women start up or expand their business will be holding its next meeting next week.

A 54-year-old woman was today jailed for 16 months for swindling her employer out of more than £80,000.

Review: The delicious Jessie J wowed the sell-out crowd in Birmingham last night.

Zoe Ball had some very big stilettos to fill.

Winter doesn't have to be drab and dreary when you've cleaned out your summer pots and put late summer bulbs such as dahlias into storage.

Cleobury Mortimer bowed out of the RFU Senior Vase as they fell to a 26-12 defeat at home to Woodrush.

Rating: **** Sue Austin bravely follows a recommendation and is not disappointed in her choice.

Follow these top tips for successful grouting.

Rating: ***** Tania Taylor says thank you to the readers who suggested we visit this pub.