Top doctor admits patients in Shropshire have been let down
A top doctor today laid bare the pressures facing Shropshire’s two main hospitals, and admitted patients had been let down.
Response times error in fire service report, claims Shropshire Fire Authority chairman
Shropshire tourism can benefit from HS2, says councillor
Snowy footprint leads to conviction of Highley burglar
Egypt hotel pool tragedy girl named
60 injured in New York as trains collide in rush hour
Shropshire fire chief warns of cuts damage
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more storiesDean Smith fires a warning to Wolves
Dean Smith today warned Wolves to prepare for a hot reception when they kick off in League One football next season.
Seven go as the Wolves purge begins
Wolves today began a summer of major change with the first steps in a purge of the squad who have slumped into League One.
Matt Richards tips Shrewsbury Town to climb
Departing skipper Matt Richards is convinced Shrewsbury Town will continue to make steady progress in League One.
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more storiesTop 10 things to do this weekend in Shropshire
If you’re struggling for something to do this weekend, check out our list of things happening across Shropshire.
Micky Flanagan talks comedy in Weekend
In your Weekend, Micky Flanagan talks comedy, shoplifting and the joy of sausage sandwiches.
Shropshire Star is there for all of life’s events
Life can be full of celebration, tragedy and drama – and this is reflected in the pages of our papers every day.
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Ladies bring glitz and glamour to Ludlow Racecourse
Creative Mid Wales company stars at Cannes film festival
Pictures from the past - 17 May
Lancaster bomber RAF Cosford flypast marks Dambuster raid anniversary
Snow-covered Shropshire hills are a white surprise
Snow joke – look at the county weather on May 15
Clouds over Telford turn to grey bubbles in rare formation
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more storiesMuslim prayer centre should build bridges
“GO back back too (sic) ya own country and take ya mosk (sic) with ya”.
Star comment: Small step in the right direction
With town centre traders needing all the help they can get, the 15 minutes free parking being brought in by Shropshire Council from Monday is a small gesture which takes a step in the right direction.
Blog: Why this bridge brings back all my yesterdays
Even though it was getting dark and objects were turning into dim and hazy shapes, the light would remain switched off because "you wouldn't want to waste electricity, would you?"
Shropshire Business
more storiesShropshire jobless total bucks national trend
Unemployment figures in Shropshire have bucked the national trend and county businesses are playing their part to help create jobs, an employment expert said today.
Joy from traders at move to new venue
Traders who were forced to move home because of the near £1 million revamp of a town hall in Shropshire say relocating to a nearby venue is already proving a roaring success.
Shropshire manufacturer's revenue hike proves catalyst for expansion
Fresh expansion is on the cards for a Telford manufacturer on the back of another surge in revenue in the early part of the year.
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more storiesLetter: County Show is on wrong day
I want to convey my disappointment that again the County Show is being held on just a Saturday. This after, what I’ve heard, is the worry about the number of people attending last year when it moved to a Saturday only.
Letter: Answer to car insurance dodgers
There are tens if not hundreds of thousands of car insurance dodgers.
Letter; Time for action if we want to keep the ShropDoc service
Your pages and website have all been given to the widespread concerns about the new telephone number for health NHS 111.
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more storiesWrockwardine Wood School marks 80 great years
Wrockwardine Wood Arts Academy, in Telford is 80 years old, having been opened in 1933.
£3m Discovery Centre opens at Telford college
A new £3 million purpose-built teaching centre was officially opened at a leading Telford college today.
Telford teacher in row with Education Secretary over Mr Men history lessons
A history teacher from Telford today found himself embroiled in a row with the Education Secretary after using Mr Men books as a teaching aid for pupils studying the rise of Hitler.
Dining Out
more storiesHEFF, TASTE Kitchen, Shrewsbury
Rating: 8/10 Andy Richardson says using the best local ingredients gives chef an edge.
La Becasse, Corve Street, Ludlow
Rating: ***** Great food and high standards of service are what make La Becasse such a comfortable and relaxing dining experience, writes Andy Richardson.
Food review: The Granary Grill, Weston Park near Shifnal
Well done indeed. The Granary Grill at historic Weston Park is fast becoming one of the most popular restaurants in the region.
Farming
more storiesShropshire dairy farmers told to hand in their notice to buyers
Shropshire’s dairy farmers have been told to immediately hand in their notice to their milk buyer as the battle for increased milk prices intensifies.
Mid Wales farmers seeking ban on sky lanterns use
Farming chiefs in Mid Wales have called for an outright ban on the manufacture and sale of sky lanterns due to fears over the safety of animals.
Cons outweigh pros in Shropshire poultry farms bid, inquiry told
The damage to local communities and the environment from giant poultry farms in Shropshire would outweigh any economic rewards they would bring, a public inquiry has been told.