O’Hara ready to be ‘go-to’ man against Manchester City

Jamie O’Hara is ready to be Wolves’ ‘go-to’ man going forwards – starting away to Premier leaders Manchester City tomorrow.


Tanker with hazardous material in crash near Newport

A tanker carrying hazardous material was involved in a three-vehicle smash near Newport.


Shropshire pupils to benefit from Government cash

Schools across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin will benefit from more than £4.4 million in funding next year thanks to a Government scheme aimed at helping disadvantaged pupils, it has been claimed.


How pioneering treatment helps bats to fly again

Bats will be spreading their previously-torn wings this Halloween thanks to a pioneering treatment discovered at a wildlife centre near the Shropshire border.


Death figures ‘not reflective’ of standard of care

Death rates at Shropshire’s two main hospitals were more than 10 per cent higher than expected, sparking fears among a patients’ group today.


Hundreds attend Newtown wind turbines meeting

It was standing room only as more than 300 people flocked to a meeting to discuss plans which could see hundreds of wind turbines, pylons and a substation built in Mid Wales.


Fifty people banned from Shrewsbury shops

More than 50 people have been banned from shops in Shrewsbury in the last 12 months for offences involving theft, West Mercia Police said today.


Pictures from the Past – October 28, 2011

A round up of this week’s Shropshire Star nostalgia pictures.


The Neil Bentley Breakfast Show podcast – episode 52

Neil Bentley and Carlie Swain return with the latest goings-on at the Severn Radio Breakfast show.


Council seeks meeting over Radio Shropshire cuts

Council chiefs are to request a meeting with the chairman of the BBC Trust over proposed cuts to BBC Radio Shropshire.


Alice Cooper brings Halloween rock scares to Birmingham NIA

When Halloween is approaching and it’s half term – so, ahem, school’s out – there’s only one place to be . . . at an Alice Cooper concert.


Russell Howard is good news

Comedians have sort of taken over the world in recent years.


Police trying to trace Shropshire man Timothy Smith

Police are trying to trace a man from south Shropshire wanted for recall to prison after breaching the terms of his licence.


Threat to Welshpool Remembrance Day parade

Welshpool ex-servicemen and women are threatening to snub next month’s Remembrance Day parade in protest at route changes caused by the one-way system.


Neil Back coming to Newport Rugby Club

Former England rugby World Cup winner Neil Back comes to Shropshire tomorrow – and the man going head-to-head with him will relish the occasion.


TNS can take Prestatyn apart, says Davies

Mike Davies believes The New Saints can go from strength to strength as they bid to tighten their grip at the top of the Corbett Sports Welsh Premier when they head to Prestatyn tonight, writes JOHN BRIDGWATER.


Collins back in contention for Shrewsbury Town

Disciplined striker James Collins is set to be back in contention as Shrewsbury Town aim to mark their 100th League clash at the Greenhous Meadow with a bang tomorrow.


Carter calls on AFC Telford fans’ support

Supremo Lee Carter today called for a “vociferous and positive” atmosphere to engulf the New Bucks Head tomorrow as AFC Telford United chase the double carrot of an FA Cup first round spot and major financial boost.


Good samaritan hit by car

A woman in Shropshire thought she was acting the good samaritan after stopping to help a pensioner start her car in Bishop’s Castle — but ended up in hospital after being hit by the car as it moved away.


Teenagers’ cooking starts Shifnal kitchen fire

Two teenage brothers fled their home in Shifnal after a fire broke out in the kitchen.


Lucky escape for motorist in North Shropshire crash

A motorist had a lucky escape after his car left the road and crashed into a hedge in north Shropshire.


Wimbledon to tighten up for Shrewsbury game

AFC Wimbledon head for their first ever visit to the Greenhous Meadow tomorrow with one clear instruction ringing in the ears of their players – tighten up.


Arson attack on Telford building

ARSONISTS HAVE destroyed part of an historic building in Telford which is being transformed into luxury flats as part of a multi-million pound project.


Movie Review: Tin Tin and Anonymous

In this week’s edition of The Ticket, take a look Carl Jones’s view of the latest releases at our cinemas, including Tin Tin and Anonymous.


Telford’s Talent 2011 – The Final

Take a look at all the highlights, singers and gymnast from the final of Telford’s Talent 2011.


Shrewsbury Town manager Turner previews Wimbledon visit

Shrewsbury Town manager Graham Turner has told our video team about his preparations for tomorrow’s visit of AFC Wimbledon to the Greenhous Meadow


Where will Wolves go from here?

Wolves columnist John Lalley tries to see a way past the pressure on manager Mick McCarthy with a double header against Manchester City to come this week.


Molineux development towers over city

It’s a sight to behold and which ever direction your heading into Wolverhampton, the Molineux redevelopment is visible on the skyline.


Mick McCarthy insist no falling out with Wolves fans

Pre-match press conference with Wolverhampton Wolves manager Mick McCarthy ahead of their Premier League match against Manchester City.


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