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Newly-released figures show Oswestry’s new leisure centre is continuing to be popular with town residents.

Organisers of Shropshire’s star-studded Osfest music festival have hailed this year’s event as their best ever.

The British Car Jumping Championships sees drivers accelerate over a ramp in an attempt to fly over a line of wrecked old cars. Watch our video.

So here we are, slap bang in the middle of yule, still tucked snugly into the one bit of the year where time doesn’t matter and indulgence is the name of the game writes Emma Suddaby.

Ben Hughes, who has six months to live, blogs as he attempts to tick items off of his bucket list. This week, Ben reflects on finding his family in the national news and enjoying Christmas.

Residents today spoke of their shock after a man was fatally stabbed on a playing field in Shrewsbury.

A huge crack which has appeared in Bridgnorth’s historic town hall was caused by part of the building being rotten, it has been revealed.

A boxing stalwart today defended his club’s bid to hold another event in Shrewsbury – despite objections from the police after trouble flared last year.

Defender Shane Cansdell-Sherriff wants Shrewsbury Town to feed on happy memories when they bring the curtain down on their 2011 campaign with a trip to Bradford City on Saturday.

Three people were this afternoon being questioned on suspicion of murder after a 23-year-old man was stabbed in a Shrewsbury park.

A soldier on leave has been hailed as a lifesaver after keeping a woman afloat in the River Severn in Shropshire as he tried to rescue her from drowning.

A major expansion at dairy giant Muller’s Market Drayton factory has been given the go-ahead – potentially creating up to 300 new jobs.

After clearing the floors of gift wrap and tinsel, and making it through the mountain of dirty dishes in the sink, it's time to tackle the leftovers in the fridge.

You do not need a crystal ball to predict that 2012 is going to be a difficult year.

Watch the highlights from AFC Telford’s 0-2 home defeat to league leaders Wrexham in the Blue Square Bet Premier.

A church near Bridgnorth earmarked for closure could be handed a last minute lifeline, officials said this afternoon. St Bartholomew in Glazeley is under threat.

A teenage Much Wenlock ice hockey star will be among the official torch bearers when the 2012 Olympic flame passes through Shropshire next summer.

Boss Andy Sinton is set to open talks with Blue Square Bet Premier rivals Tamworth in a bid to keep hold of loan stars Jay Smith and Ashley Cain.

Mick McCarthy today warned Wolves they must make it three games unbeaten at Bolton on Saturday – or risk undoing their hard work at Arsenal.

A family was forced to flee their home after a fire broke out while they were having dinner.

Business has been booming across Shropshire and Mid Wales with shoppers hitting the shops in the search for post-Christmas bargains.

Former Premier League footballer and Strictly Come Dancing star Robbie Savage will be waltzing his way into Shrewsbury.

Horses and ponies trotted along Newport’s cobbled streets on Boxing Day in a traditional annual carriage parade by the British Driving Society, formerly the Newport & District Driving Society.

A Shrewsbury heating systems firm whose showroom was destroyed by fire is hoping to reopen by next summer.

Controversial plans to extend the life of a landfill site near a beauty spot until 2035 are being recommended for approval despite objections from residents and councillors over noise and pollution.

Shropshire border trainer Richard Lee enjoyed one of the biggest days of his career as he fulfilled a lifelong ambition with victory in the Coral Welsh National.

Two people were forced to flee a flat in Mid Wales when a fire broke out in a bedroom.

Shropshire darter Steve Farmer is aiming to upset the odds at the PDC World Championships by maintaining his unbeaten record against world No 3 James Wade.

Len Woodhall, who made a champ out of son Richie, shares his ringcraft secrets with Ben Bentley.

A po-faced pensioner who prefers gin to tea is the star of the year’s most popular television advertisement.