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In coming up with an idea to help ease the jams on Britain’s roads, the Government will get a cheer from motorists. It is a cheer which quickly fades away when you see the idea that is being considered.

Rating **** Sharon Walters is happy with readers’ recommendation as she visits The Exchange Brasserie in Cleobury Mortimer.

Thrilled Shrewsbury Town boss Graham Turner today revealed he had good vibes ahead of the Northampton goal-spectacular – after ending his side’s final training session early because they were looking so sharp.

Boss Andy Sinton is set to secure two of AFC Telford United’s three new signings on deals to the end of the season – and could bring in two more this week.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy today defended his side after Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Everton, insisting he was “delighted” with their performance.

West Brom striker Shane Long insists Aston Villa defender Alan Hutton had no need to apologise for the tackle which sidelined him for a month and caused Euro 2012 play-off heartache.

Andy Richardson pays a visit to the restaurant voted Shropshire’s best on Tripadvisor.

Part of a street in Ludlow was sealed off today after a fire broke out on the top floor of one of the town’s most historic buildings.

Campaigners in Wem have lost their battle to have Shrewsbury removed from the town’s postal addresses, it was revealed today.

An organised procession of motorbikes will not be a feature of the Shrewsbury Toy Run this year, organisers confirmed today.

Windows have been smashed on canal boats moored on the Shropshire Union Canal by vandals.

Public toilets in Whitchurch have been shut after becoming a magnet for vandalism, drug abuse and anti-social behaviour.

The woman saved in a dramatic mine rescue in Shropshire suffered a similar accident five years ago, it has been revealed.

An independent store today declared war on major supermarket chains as bosses claimed to have slashed petrol prices as low as anywhere across Britain.

About 400 people have signed a petition opposing plans for a new convenience store in Baschurch – despite the fact it will create 24 new jobs in the village.

As the cold winter weather approaches, the contempt that this Government holds for the elderly of this country becomes apparent.

See all of the pictures as Shrewsbury Town hit Northampton for seven at the Sixfields Stadium at the weekend.

Seven was the magic number for Town as they made it an impressive three consecutive wins on the road, writes Shrewsbury Town blogger James Pugh.

Well, that was a more positive and convincing performance from Telford writes Bucks blogger Dan Clark.

See all of the pictures from AFC Telford’s 0-0 draw at home to Mansfield Town at the weekend.

There are not many bands who can make an evening at Birmingham’s cavernous LG Arena feel like a night at a 100-seat nightclub. But then the Red Hot Chili Peppers are not just any band.

Shropshire’s Mark Lloyd has been confirmed as one of the first fighters in the next edition of Prizefighter at Wolverhampton Civic Hall on January 28.

Take a look at Tom Watkins’ post-match interview after the Telford Tigers boss watched his side lose 3-2 to Bracknell Bees on Saturday night.

Seven-up Shrewsbury produced a stunning display at Northampton to make it three away victories on the trot.

AFC Telford United turned in a much-improved performance as they held promotion hopefuls Mansfield Town to a goalless draw.

Huge swathes of countryside across Shropshire and Mid Wales could be ruined by wind turbines and pylons, the head of the National Trust warned today.

A company is helping to celebrate Shropshire’s Olympic heritage by launching the London 2012 commemorative teddy bear for the Paralympic Games.

The rising cost thefts from Shropshire’s farms was revealed today, with latest figures showing that property worth more than £800,000 was taken in the first nine months of the year.

Octogenarian Rona Harris has already entertained readers with tales about her life and times in Telford.

A £500,000 habitat has been created to house a colony of Humboldt penguins at a Midlands tourist attraction.