Fans queue for hours to see Katie Price in Telford

Glamour model Katie Price met hundreds of Shropshire fans this afternoon when she signed copies of her new book, Santa Baby, at Waterstone’s in Telford Shopping Centre.


Shropshire MPs claim £8,000 expenses

MPs across Shropshire submitted their second lowest ever claims for expenses in June and July this year, according to Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority figures released today.


Shropshire teacher meets PM

A Shropshire teacher who scooped an award as the best teacher in the Midlands has had a special meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron.


Hitch for £16m Wolves stand

The £16 million redevelopment of Wolves’s North Bank suffered a hitch today after the firm supplying steel for the project went into administration.


Watch the 90 second pizza

Take a look at this – a 90 second pizza.


Get the boot

If the winter fashion trends feel daunting, put all the focus on your feet instead.


Six of the best light displays

With families gathering at firework displays, "oohing" and "ahhing" at the range of rockets, now is the perfect time to use the illuminating shows to take inspiration and showcase some year-round indoor light decorations.


Switch on to the light fantastic

Lights, camera, action - the new focus for interiors is on winter lighting which transforms rooms into stunning settings.


Adam Proudlock hit by bodyblow of new break

AFC Telford United were today rocked as rejuvenated striker Adam Proudlock was ruled out for at least six weeks.


Shropshire Council chief paid more than PM

Shropshire Council chief executive Kim Ryley was paid more than £200,000 in the last financial year, taking home more than David Cameron figures today show.


Vandals destroy Newport community bonfire

Vandals have destroyed Newport’s community bonfire the day before it was due to be lit.


Poundworld to open at Shrewsbury retail park

A new bargain store will open its doors in Shrewsbury tomorrow, creating 30 jobs. Poundworld will officially open its doors to the public on Meole Brace Retail Park.


Shrewsbury Town get Everton star James Wallace on loan

Shrewsbury Town today swooped for Everton’s England under-20 international James Wallace on a month’s loan.


Ludlow Tree of Light switch-on role for Boycie star

Only Fools and Horses star John Challis will be turning on Ludlow’s Tree of Light at the end of the month.


Market Drayton rock festival’s bigger venue hunt

Organisers of the Rock ‘n’ Bowl festival in Market Drayton said today they were looking for a new and bigger venue for the 2012 event – after turning away 300 people who wanted to get in this year.


Oswestry parking fees waived in festive trade bid

Parking charges in Oswestry will be waived at certain times in the run-up to Christmas.


Graves of war heroes uncovered for Ludlow service

A churchyard where five Shropshire First World War heroes rest has undergone a facelift ahead of a remembrance service on November 12.


Cash bid by Tenbury Wells group as bridge is closed

An action group will be formed in Tenbury Wells next week to try and wrestle financial support from council chiefs ahead of the four month closure of Teme Bridge.


Oliver Farr flies up board with last day best

Shropshire golfer Oliver Farr ended his first tournament as a professional on a high – with the best round of the day, writes James Garrison.


Mick McCarthy hoping to prove Wolves top 10 smash

Mick McCarthy today insisted Wolves are still capable of a top-10 finish – but may need to repeat their end to last season to achieve it.


Fear 999 staff sickness rates could hit calls

High levels of sickness among staff at the Wales Ambulance Service could affect its ability to reach life-threatening emergency calls across Mid Wales, according to a service trust report.


Hunt for gang of Welshpool attackers

Two men were assaulted and chased by a group of people in Welshpool, police said today.


Steve Leach gets his Pears chance

Shropshire teenager Steve Leach has been awarded a two-year academy scholarship with Worcestershire.


Young royals set aid mission example

William and Kate are worth a thousand press handouts and demonstrating exactly what influential young royals should be doing, writes Shirley Tart.


Fridge magnate Tony Hawks hits town

Comic Tony Hawks keeps mum over whether he’ll be bringing his cooler to Shropshire.


Broseley homes plan refused amid old mine fears

Plans to transform a Broseley field into a 107-home estate have been rejected amid fears old mining shafts could still exist.


Shrewsbury roads rethink to help 999 call crews

Emergency vehicles will be given permission to drive against Shrewsbury town centre’s one-way restrictions between midnight and 8am under new exemptions.


Boot camp set up to help young people into business

A ‘boot camp’ aimed at encouraging young people into the world of business has been launched in south Shropshire.


Shrewsbury streets left in dark after vandal attack

Three streets in Harlescott, Shrewsbury, have been left in darkness after vandals caused around £10,000 worth of damage to street lights.


TV comic Sarah Millican provided plenty of laughter

It takes just a few moments to realise that the cosy TV persona created by Sarah Millican – with gags about “safe” topics such as chocolate and single life – is ramped up a gear when she performs live, with a much, much naughtier side coming out.

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