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The battle for a controversial new housing development near Wem is hotting up after a second developer was granted planning permission for the site.

Thieves have ruined Christmas at a Shropshire club for people with learning disabilities after stealing items and causing damage totalling £750.

Shropshire’s Sam Egerton has taken another step towards a professional rugby career – with a shock appearance for London Welsh in the British & Irish Cup.

A farmer has welcomed Government approval of a cull on badgers – after losing 80 cattle in four years to bovine TB on his Shropshire farm.

Telford Tigers assistant coach Greg Blais has called for backing from the club’s fans after a dismal weekend that saw them lose to Peterborough Phantoms and Swindon Wildcats.

The band behind the theme tune of ITV’s big Christmas charity appeal have been back in Shropshire to promote the event.

The death of Black Panther Donald Neilson – who murdered Shropshire heiress Lesley Whittle in 1975 – will hopefully bring an ‘element of closure’ for her family, a county vicar today said.

Raiders stole cash and alcohol from The Venue leisure complex near Oswestry, police said today.

Players and staff from Shrewsbury Town FC have been bringing some pre-Christmas cheer to children at home and charities abroad by handing out festive gifts.

Extra police officers will be on patrol in town centres around Shropshire during the Christmas period in a bid to prevent trouble.

The number of calls received by Samaritans from people with financial worries – including to the charity’s branch in Telford – has more than doubled in the last three years, it was revealed today.

Newport’s former Royal Mail sorting office is to be transformed into three student houses.

A group of Shrewsbury Town supporters who had their drum confiscated at Saturday’s match were today due to meet with club officials in a bid to allow them to use the instrument in the ground again.

Oswestry desperately needs more visitors to boost the economy, tourism chiefs say.

A family-run pub dating back to the 19th century has been recognised for the quality of its food hygiene.

Shropshire golfer Oliver Farr has made a sluggish start to the final stretch of his American adventure.

A new youth centre in Shrewsbury which features a number of facilities has been officially renamed following suggestions from youngsters using it.

Shropshire Council has been accused of not carrying out changes recommended by the Ombudsman to how it charges for adult social care.

Check out these amazing Christmas decorations and an awesome dubstep light show, all in the name of Christmas.

I’d like to place on record my thanks to the 19 LibDem and Labour councillors who voted in support of my e-petition which asked Shropshire Council to work harder and faster to reinstate kerbside collections of cardboard.

Shropshire professional Billy Mills headed in to a four-month break from tournament golf in high spirits.

Controversial plans for more than 60 new homes in Shrewsbury have been approved, despite fears they would lead to increased traffic problems and damage local wildlife.

A teenager was allegedly raped three times after being grabbed by a man while she was standing on a platform at Wellington Railway Station.

Which businesses are the real winners as the economic downturn continues to affect festive sales? Is gold-buying really a booming trade? We spoke to shoppers – and a jeweller – in Telford today.

Wolves will again be without Jamie O’Hara and Dave Edwards for tomorrow’s clash against Norwich – but Kevin Foley is set to make his comeback this week.

Black Panther Donald Neilson – who murdered Shropshire heiress Lesley Whittle in 1975 – has died in hospital, it was announced this afternoon.

A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run accident which left a Shropshire man dead, police revealed this afternoon.

A woman in her 90s was burgled while she sat in her own home in Telford.

The mortgage market has long been overdue a shake-up. As a nation, we were led up the garden path by bankers who faked kindness and led us to the brink of bankruptcy.

About 100 motorbikes took to the streets of Telford for the annual Bugsplatz Christmas fundraiser.