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An Ellesmere man is today behind bars for his part in a series of night-time raids at rural properties across Shropshire.

A SELL-OFF of homes, land and businesses across Shropshire has raked in more than £2 million for council coffers.

Energy prospectors could be eyeing up sites in rural Shropshire as the Government prepares to sell licences for gas exploration.

Shropshire’s new kid on the international footballing block has made a winning England debut.

AFC Telford United defender Will Salmon is relishing a home showdown with former club Ebbsfleet United on Saturday – and believes his year in Kent made him a better player.

International hot-shot James Collins today returned to Shrewsbury Town hoping his astonishing hat-trick exploits has put him in contention for an immediate recall for Saturday’s top-of-the-table trip to Crawley.

A health watchdog has raised minor concerns about some aspects of how elderly people are cared for at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Captain Roger Johnson today admitted defeat in the Black Country derby would leave Wolves in “dire straits” – but vowed there would be no last-gasp Hawthorns heartache again.

The forthcoming BBC cuts to save £670m a year from their budget will apparently mean more repeats and fewer entertainment shows. And they’re not kidding if last night’s viewing is anything to go by. Just please, don’t bring back Dad’s Army.

A gang of thieves have targeted the fruit machines at a Wellington pub by cutting off the lock and stealing about £1,000.

Arise Sir Bruce! Strictly host and all-round entertainer Bruce Forsyth has finally been knighted by the Queen.

Telford policeman Sergeant Louis Hylton said he joked with the Queen as she honoured him with an MBE during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Letter: The latest news that the Royal Shrewsbury NHS Trust is to close 57 medical beds which will include at least one ward, by the end of November, will come as no surprise to those of us who have watched this coalition government dismantle the NHS.

Shropshire border motorbike ace Chaz Davies is hoping to get his chance at the top level after becoming World Supersport Champion.

A sea captain from near Newport has helped in the rescue of an Italian cargo ship in the Indian Ocean after it was attacked and seized by pirates.

From the sublime to the ridiculous, this was a local derby packed with talking points.

A former Telford councillor who was at the centre of an escort website scandal has been thrown out of the Labour Party for nominating two Tory candidates in last May’s local elections.

A father-of-seven from Shrewsbury has collapsed and died in the street at the age of just 32.

Telford Ice Rink could be in line for a £4m revamp from the local authority – but what will it mean to its users?

The pretext of Gok’s Clothes Roadshow: Get The Look For Less was simple. He would visit Brummigem and convert three middle-aged women into stunning catwalk beauties.

West Mercia Police officers today denied claims they had told organisers to cancel the annual charity Shrewsbury Toy Run because of budget cuts.

Hadley USC are reflecting on a fine first season in the Terry Jones Solicitors Wem League.

Fresh calls have today been made for a blanket 20mph speed limit in Oswestry town centre amid claims new crash data proves roads are being used as ‘race tracks’.

A family-run hotel in south Shropshire has gone up for sale for offers over £1.75 million.

Work to revamp Tenbury Wells’ Georgian Grade II listed cinema will begin next week.

Pictures from Three Fishes match against Church Stretton Galaxy in the Shrewsbury Sunday League premier division.

Blog: With an Oscar-winning actor playing the baddie, and an Oscar-winning director at the helm, the signs are certainly looking good for the 23rd James Bond film, which starts shooting next month, writes Carl Jones.

Haughmond romped to the top of the West Midlands League division two with a 5-1 win over Shropshire rivals St Martins.

The boos began even before the band took the stage – as a giant image of Margaret Thatcher spread itself across the backdrop.

Midfielder Courtney Pitt came in from the AFC Telford United wilderness with a shock recall at Kidderminster Harriers, declaring: “I’m here to stay.”