Bikers’ Shrewsbury toy run success

More than 100 motorcyclists took Christmas presents to children at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and helped raise cash for charity as part of an annual toy run.


Shropshire farmer is hot to trot with turkey TV spot

Shropshire farmer David Cartwright, whose turkeys have been recommended by Delia Smith, is looking forward to enjoying his best Christmas ever.


Bright spark Harry’s Shifnal festive lights protest

A 13-year-old boy was so disappointed with the lack of sparkle in his hometown’s Christmas lights that he has helped organise a public meeting calling for them to be improved.


Shrewsbury College given satisfactory Ofsted report

Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology has received a satisfactory grade in its recent Ofsted report.


Joy as Market Drayton Poppy Appeal nets record £17,000

The head of a Shropshire-based Army regiment has praised Market Drayton after the town raised a record £17,000 for this year’s Poppy Appeal.


Parents’ fears over Shrewsbury school parking

Parents at a convent school in Shrewsbury fear they will no longer be able to park to pick up their children if planned changes to loading restrictions go ahead a councillor claimed today.


Nuneaton 0 AFC Telford 2 – In pictures

See all of the pictures from AFC Telford’s 2-0 win at Nuneaton in the FA Carlsberg Trophy on Sunday.


Aldershot 1 Shrewsbury Town 0 – In pictures

See all of the pictures from Shrewsbury Town’s defeat to Aldershot at the Recreation Ground on Saturday.


Letter: I agree with Jeremy Clarkson over rail line suicides

Although the comments made by Jeremy Clarkson have courted much controversy, I feel I must agree with him in that people who commit suicide by jumping in front of trains are selfish.


Highlights: Basingstoke Bison v Telford Tigers

Watch all of the action from Telford Tigers’ remarkable victory over Basingstoke Bison in the English Premier League.


Nuneaton 0 AFC Telford 2

AFC Telford United eased into the second round of the FA Trophy with a goal in each half at Nuneaton.


Demand for rethink of Church Stretton high street plan

Hundreds of people are demanding a rethink on planned alterations to Church Stretton’s high street which they claim will ruin the charm of the town.


Police chief issues crime-fighting plea

Shropshire’s new police chief has called on communities to help the force in the fight against crime.


Aldershot Town 1 Shrewsbury Town 0

Shrewsbury Town suffered their first loss since mid October as a Luke Gutteridge goal gave Aldershot all three points at the EBB Stadium.


Shock rise in drinkers at Shropshire’s hospitals

More people are being taken to hospital in Shropshire for alcohol-related conditions, new figures show.


Farmer’s fed up with his 18-mile field trip

Fed-up farmer Mike Williamson is having to let his fields lie fallow after the closure of a small country road bridge left him with 18-mile trip to get to his land.


Injured soldier eyes Paralympics glory

Soldier Nick Beighton, who lost both legs in an explosion while on patrol in Afghanistan, is dreaming of Paralympic glory as he chases a place in the Great British rowing team.


Cocaine gang given 16 years behind bars

Three men have been jailed for a combined total of more than 16 years after being caught with almost £5,000 worth of cocaine in Ludlow.


First look at Princess Royal Hospital’s future

Here are the first images of the multi-million pound women and children’s unit planned for Telford’s Princess Royal Hospital.


Student has sights on film director career

An aspiring film-maker from Shrewsbury is planning for a life behind the lens after securing a place on a directing course.


2,000 public sector jobs facing the axe

Thousands of public sector jobs will be lost in Shrewsbury and Oswestry in the next five years, a report has warned.


Clerk ‘used allowances to buy her groceries’

A former clerk of Bridgnorth Town Council allegedly used claims for meal allowances to help buy her family groceries, an employment tribunal heard.


Fears power plans will destroy region

Plans which could see hundreds of pylons built across Shropshire and Mid Wales will totally destroy the economy, it has been claimed.


Drivers taking detour to see Nesscliffe’s festive lights

Motorists using a busy bypass have been left so impressed by a village’s Christmas lights display that some have even been taking detours to have a closer look.


Panto duo step forward to claim big laughs

Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood – or the Francis and Wheatley Show?


Work on Ludlow’s historic projects rewarded

More than 20 projects on historical buildings in Ludlow have been given awards by conservation chiefs.


Steve Jones set to miss Bucks’ Trophy tie

Experienced forward Steve Jones looks set to miss AFC Telford United’s big FA Trophy clash at Nuneaton Town tomorrow (2pm).


Graham Turner looking to shuffle his pack

Boss Graham Turner insists he will not be afraid to shake up his in-form Shrewsbury Town squad over the hectic Christmas period.


Tigers swoop for Henrik Sahlin to boost attack

Telford Tigers have signed Swedish import Henrik Sahlin from Bristol Pitbulls as they look to bolster their goalscoring record in the English Premier League.


The Severn Breakfast Show podcast – Dec 10

Join Neil Bentley and Carlie Swain for another round-up of highlights from this week’s breakfast shows on The Severn.

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