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Britain’s politicians will today make an historic decision. They’ll rule on whether we, the public, have a right to decide to remain in the EU – or they’ll tell us they’re perfectly capable of making that decision themselves.

A steel canopy at Telford’s new £35 million Abraham Darby Academy which collapsed injuring five workers will be replaced with a new design, council chiefs said today.

Rating: *** Andy Richardson helps Sheraz Tandoori and Balti restaurant in Shrewsbury celebrate its 50th anniversary.

A road was partially blocked when a vehicle crashed off the carriageway into a hedge near Much Wenlock today.

DAVID CAMERON was today facing the biggest backbench revolt of his 18-month premiership over Britain’s relationship with Europe – amid warnings it was vital to Telford’s economic future.

A rallying cry has been issued to protestors fighting plans to build wind turbines and pylons across the Shropshire and Mid Wales countryside – with one councillor admitting ‘things do not look good’.

Take a look at Chris Hudson’s video review of AFC Telford United’s clash with Gateshead in the Blue Square Bet Premier. Footage courtesy of Brooklands Video.

West Mercia Police have produced a video to warn people of the dangers posed by distraction burglars.

With a three-hour show, five costume changes and a host of famous faces, Sir Cliff Richard showed he still knows how to move it and groove it – at the grand age of 71.

Management positions in Powys County Council’s planning department have been reduced under a major shake-up of the service.

Shropshire teenager Hayley Forrester hits our TV screens tonight as one of a group of budding young apprentices hoping to impress business tycoon Lord Alan Sugar.

SHREWSBURY TOWN star James Collins has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a car he was travelling in smashed into the central reservation of a motorway.

The Saints extended their lead at the top of the Corbett Sports Welsh Premier to three points after avenging an early season defeat at the hands of the Steelmen.

The phone has ‘not stopped’ at a Shropshire dog rescue centre following an appeal to a find a home for a blind Great Dane and her guide dog, bosses said today.

Rival boss Ian Bogie today urged AFC Telford United’s fans to stick by their manager Andy Sinton, insisting: “He’s leading you to a bright future.”

Honest Shrewsbury Town defender Shane Cansdell-Sherriff has admitted he must improve on his own indifferent form after a topsy-turvy afternoon at Rotherham.

Shropshire’s Joe Hart today hailed Manchester City’s “ridiculous” thrashing of arch rivals Manchester United – but warned his team-mates to keep their feet on the ground.

Under-fire Wolves boss Mick McCarthy admitted his emotions were running “red-hot” after the abuse he received on Saturday – but refused to bow to the critics calling for his sacking.

A 28-year-old man has died and another man was injured after the car they were in overturned in Mid Wales.

Two hill walkers were rescued from a mountainside near Oswestry after they became disorientated in the mist and dark.

Applications for university courses for 2012 are down nine per cent compared to those for this year, the admission service for students Ucas said today.

Jason Maguire is in a race against time to partner the Shropshire-owned Peddlers Cross on his chasing debut at Bangor on November 9.

Blog: Oh, the injustice. A heartbroken Rory Bremner was booted off Strictly Come Dancing last night as the public voted to keep watching bane of the ballroom Nancy Dell’Olio.

A number of new jobs could be created in Oswestry if supermarket plans to expand and relocate are given the green light.

Hi-tech equipment could be put into church steeples across Shropshire to solve poor connections and snail-like broadband speeds in rural areas.

How on earth could telly manage without the Second World War?

We’re starting to get into a familiar pattern, writes AFC Telford blogger Dan Clark.

Telford Tigers’ clash with Slough Jets erupted with a fight during the second period of Sunday night’s game at the ice rink.

Hundreds of people are feared dead after a powerful earthquake hit Turkey on Sunday.

About 2,000 people gathered for fireworks and to see a 40ft high birthday cake made out of wood being burned to the ground to mark the 10th anniversary of the Welshampton Festival of Fire.