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.


Shrewsbury Town 2 Rotherham 1

Shrewsbury Town reached the FA Cup third round for the first time since their giantkilling victory over Everton eight years ago with a battling 2-1 home win over Rotherham.


The Friday Football Podcast – number 7

James Garrison and Chris Hudson assess the chances of AFC Telford and Shrewsbury Town this weekend.


Northampton 2 Shrewsbury Town 7

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


The Friday Football podcast – number 6

Chris Hudson returns from his honeymoon to cast his eye over AFC Telford’s fortunes, while James Garrison looks at Shrewsbury Town FC. Hear their views here.


The Friday Football Podcast – number 5

James Garrison and Stuart Dunn take another look at the fortunes of AFC Telford and Shrewsbury Town FC. How will the clubs get on this weekend? Find out here…


Bishop of Shrewsbury opens Telford parish hall

A £500,000 parish hall has opened in Telford after an official dedication by the Bishop of Shrewsbury.


Olympic torch to visit Shropshire twice in one week

The Olympic torch will pass through 14 Shropshire towns and villages next year as it makes its way to London for the opening ceremony of the 2012 Games, it was revealed today.


Dagenham & Redbridge 0 Shrewsbury Town 2

Shrewsbury Town produced a sterling backs-to-the-wall  display to notch an important victory at Dagenham.


The Severn Breakfast Show – episode 53

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


The Friday Football Podcast – number 4

James Garrison and Stuart Dunn discuss AFC Telford and Shrewsbury Town and look ahead to what the weekend could bring.


Shrewsbury Town 0 AFC Wimbledon 0

Shrewsbury Town were left frustrated as their quest for a club record equalling eighth successive home victory were dented by AFC Wimbledon.


Telford Tigers ready for Slough Jets

Telford Tigers will be looking to banish memories of recent defeats when they take on Slough Jets and Swindon Wildcats in the English Premier League this weekend.


Firecrews praised for saving arson-hit building

Developers have praised the efforts of firefighters after they saved an historic building in Telford from destruction.


Gainsborough boss no stranger to Bucks Head wins

Gainsborough Trinity boss Steve Housham is no stranger to shock victories at the New Bucks Head.


Critical match for Drayton – without key player Ellis

Beleaguered Market Drayton embark on a critical home double header tomorrow – but will have to do so without key creator Stuart Ellis.


Rugby: Newport hope to cause national league upset

“We are treating it as a cup final and believe we can win” – that’s the battlecry from Newport as they attempt to cause a stunning upset in National League Three Midlands tomorrow.


O’Hara ready to be ‘go-to’ man against Manchester City

Jamie O’Hara is ready to be Wolves’ ‘go-to’ man going forwards – starting away to Premier leaders Manchester City tomorrow.


Tanker with hazardous material in crash near Newport

A tanker carrying hazardous material was involved in a three-vehicle smash near Newport.


Shropshire pupils to benefit from Government cash

Schools across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin will benefit from more than £4.4 million in funding next year thanks to a Government scheme aimed at helping disadvantaged pupils, it has been claimed.


How pioneering treatment helps bats to fly again

Bats will be spreading their previously-torn wings this Halloween thanks to a pioneering treatment discovered at a wildlife centre near the Shropshire border.


Death figures ‘not reflective’ of standard of care

Death rates at Shropshire’s two main hospitals were more than 10 per cent higher than expected, sparking fears among a patients’ group today.


Hundreds attend Newtown wind turbines meeting

It was standing room only as more than 300 people flocked to a meeting to discuss plans which could see hundreds of wind turbines, pylons and a substation built in Mid Wales.


Fifty people banned from Shrewsbury shops

More than 50 people have been banned from shops in Shrewsbury in the last 12 months for offences involving theft, West Mercia Police said today.


Pictures from the Past – October 28, 2011

A round up of this week’s Shropshire Star nostalgia pictures.


The Neil Bentley Breakfast Show podcast – episode 52

Neil Bentley and Carlie Swain return with the latest goings-on at the Severn Radio Breakfast show.


Council seeks meeting over Radio Shropshire cuts

Council chiefs are to request a meeting with the chairman of the BBC Trust over proposed cuts to BBC Radio Shropshire.


Russell Howard is good news

Comedians have sort of taken over the world in recent years.


Police trying to trace Shropshire man Timothy Smith

Police are trying to trace a man from south Shropshire wanted for recall to prison after breaching the terms of his licence.


Threat to Welshpool Remembrance Day parade

Welshpool ex-servicemen and women are threatening to snub next month’s Remembrance Day parade in protest at route changes caused by the one-way system.

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