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Horsehay Amateur Dramatic Society will perform Steel Magnolias from October 13 to 15.

The Prime Minister says the recovery from the global debt crisis cannot be dealt with in the same way as a normal recession.

The leader of the Liberal Democrats on Shropshire Council is demanding answers about why a £155,000 redundancy pay-off to a former Shirehall finance chief was left out of the authority’s accounts.

More than 107 child seats in cars checked by Powys County Council were fitted incorrectly, risking the lives of children, it was claimed today.

Letter: Further to your recent article on disabled travel, I would like to bring to everyone’s attention that the journey to any shopping centre is just the beginning of the shopping nightmare for disabled shoppers who have to rely on disability scooters or wheelchairs.

MP Daniel Kawczynski is challenging the Government over restrictions being faced by Shrewsbury Town Council as it aims to compete with private businesses for work.

The creation of new jobs as a result of the planned expansion of Shrewsbury’s Tesco store could come at the expense of others elsewhere in the town, a traders’ organisation has warned.

A storming second half revival act by Market Drayton sent even Leek Town fans home reasonably content with an Evo-Stick League South point from this derby duel – and it had Greefi gaffer Neil Woolliscroft even happier, singing the praises of his side.

A 10-year vision for flourishing shops, improvements to the town centre and fresh investment in sport, social and leisure facilities in Market Drayton has today been unveiled.

Work to save 5,000 years of history on top of The Wrekin has been hailed a success by volunteers.

Plans for nearly 300 homes on greenfield land on the outskirts of Newport have been submitted to Telford & Wrekin Council.

AFC Telford United boss Andy Sinton has played down talk of a potential formal link-up with Redditch United.

Kia’s innovative urban crossover, the Soul, has been refreshed from top to bottom for the 2012 model year.

A round-up of Shropshire’s local football teams in action. For match reports, see today’s Shropshire Star.

Kevin Doyle’s fitness has sparked a row with Molineux boss Mick McCarthy after Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni claimed he played “like somebody in a desert” for Wolves.

Hanwood are on the brink of re-joining Shropshire’s bowls elite.

A second mass grave and a medieval brick kiln could be lying underneath the Battle of Shrewsbury site, an archaeologist has claimed.

A CROOKED entrepreneur claiming Shropshire heritage, whose lavish home was used in Oscar-winning film The King’s Speech, has been jailed for a multi million-pound fraud.

Part of a Wellington primary school was cordoned off this afternoon after a 30m long wall collapsed.

Review: Never was the phrase ‘thought-provoking’ more relevant than when applied to R C Sherriff’s timeless play, Journey’s End.

A Shropshire conman who tricked dozens of businesses into handing over cash by telling them he was running a marathon in memory of his dead son has been jailed for two years.

When Angel Adoree set up the Vintage Patisserie four years ago, serving scrumptious hand-made cakes to online customers, she couldn't have predicted the country's growing appetite for such classical fare.

The Isle of Anglesey – which has gained international press attention as the home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – can lay claim to being the UK’s most royal island.

A Roy Orbison impersonator will take to the stage in Telford on Friday during a show featuring a five piece show band.

New equipment and more than 22,000 tonnes of salt has been stockpiled in Powys to cope with snow and ice on the county’s roads this winter.

Plans to remove eight on-street parking spaces in Church Stretton as part of a £70,000 scheme to improve the town’s High Street have been approved.

Every so often a reviewer wheels out the phrase ‘life affirming’ when it’s least appropriate.

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey today re-assured fans the Molineux redevelopment is still on course to continue with the rebuilding of the Steve Bull Stand next year.

Captain marvel Ian Sharps is bidding to declare himself ready to return for Shrewsbury Town’s home clash with Barnet this Saturday – despite a minor setback.

Boss Andy Sinton is stepping up his efforts to loan out some his large AFC Telford United squad – having had no enquiries so far.