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The Shipley Campus of Walford and North Shropshire College threw open its doors to welcome year 11 pupils from local schools to its first Taster Day on 18th of November this year.

Experienced Shrewsbury Town boss Graham Turner today paid tribute to one of his newest fellow managers – hailing Jim Bentley’s Morecambe as League Two’s “surprise package”.

Water giant Severn Trent today revealed falling profits and increasing customer complaints as it battles to come to terms with the impact of three severe winters.

Boss Andy Sinton has strengthened AFC Telford United’s attacking options –- signing Leicester City striker Elliott Chamberlain ahead of tomorrow’s home clash with Barrow.

Campaigners have demanded face-to-face talks with Royal Mail bosses after the business refused their requests to drop the Shrewsbury reference from postal addresses in Wem.

A blind Great Dane has been separated from her guide dog after attacking her in the pair’s new home. The pair of dogs – six-year-old Lily, who lost her eyes to an incurable condition at just 18 months old, and Maddison – were left at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury in Roden in July when their owners [...]

The opening of a £35 million academy in Telford has been delayed by six months after part of its roof collapsed, it was revealed today.

Take a look at all the highlights from Telford TIgers’ clash with Great Britain’s Under-20s side as they prepare for next month’s World Championships.

More than 7,000 children are living ‘in poverty’ in Shropshire, according to a report from health care experts.

Cat and mouse are traditionally nature’s bitter enemies – but one pet moggy in Shropshire was happy to share his dinner with a visiting rodent.

Kevin Doyle today admitted he is living in fear of the axe for the first time as a Wolves player.

Bridgnorth could be left with just one petrol station if plans to knock down a landmark garage to build 58 old peoples’ homes get the go ahead.

The New Saints will look to get their Welsh Premier title chase back on track at the end of a dramatic week that saw Mike Davies announce his shock resignation.

Hundreds of screaming young fans were there to watch as CBeebies’ star Rastamouse flicked the switch on Telford town centre’s Christmas lights.

Leading Shropshire owner John Hales kicks off a crucial fortnight in his National Hunt season tomorrow when he sends Neptune Collonges into Hennessy Gold Cup battle.

An eight-year-old schoolboy from Telford joined one of the world’s greatest sportsmen for an exclusive tour of the Olympic Park.

Shrewsbury Town manager Graham Turner will remain guarded against over-confidence against Morecambe tomorrow, despite his side’s 7-2 win over Northampton last weekend.

In the latest edition of The Ticket, film reviewer Carl Jones takes a look at Moneyball, starring Brad Pitt.

Stocking thrillers

Video journalist Nicky Butler checks out the latest on the redevelopment of the North Bank at Molineux.

The full impact on Shropshire of next week’s public sector strikes was beginning to emerge today, with dozens of schools in the county set to close.

18-year-old Danielle Morgan had to be cut free by the fire brigade after getting stuck in the airer at the University of Derby.

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

Shropshire Council need to make nearly £80 million savings over the next four years.

In the sporting arena, money doesn't just talk, it chatters incessantly.

Irish film director Jim Sheridan's psychological thriller suffers from a nasty case of trailer-itis.

Loosely based on the real-life experiences of screenwriter Will Reiser, who faced a terrifying cancer diagnosis at age 24 and underwent painful surgery to remove a tumour from his spine, 50/50 unearths moments of heartbreaking emotion amidst the hilarious vulgarity.

In the summer of 1956, Marilyn Monroe came to Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire to shoot The Prince And The Showgirl with Sir Laurence Olivier.

The big screen often turns to the creaking boards of the stage for inspiration and awards kudos.

This is the battered face of 11-year-old Shropshire schoolboy Matthew Harrison who was struck by a car travelling at just 10mph.