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Wed 30th January 2008

Shropshire Star Newsletter

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News Headlines

Schools saved in U-turn

Shirehall leaders today lifted the axe hanging over 22 closure-threatened Shropshire schools after a dramatic U-turn.

Woman swindler facing jail

A 66-year-old Shropshire woman has admitted swindling an 89-year-old woman in a care home out of a five-figure sum of money, a court was told.

Picture galleries

‘Save our schools’ protests

Parent power was surging across Shropshire with campaigns being launched to halt plans to axe 22 of the county's primary schools.

Bradford 4 Shrews 2

Shrewsbury Town scored two away goals but were always chasing the game as Bradford put four past them.

Bucks 1 Hucknall Town 0

Matty Lewis's goal ten minutes from time was enough to grab all the points for AFC Telford United.

Sport Headlines

Guy spies success ahead

New fans' favourite Guy Madjo is confident Shrewsbury Town are on the road to long-term success - despite last night's defeat at Bradford.

Khela clear for Bucks return

Defender Indy Khela is set to make a return to the AFC Telford line-up after he was given the all-clear by doctors to resume training.

McCarthy believed in winner

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy insisted he “always believed” his side would score a winner last night, despite having to wait until the 91st minute for it to arrive.

Video Headlines

Couple bring aid in time of war

Shropshire couple Jan and Steve Worthy have been helping people in war-torn countries with a series of humanitarian trips across the world.

Dogs in need of loving homes

Video journalist Tom Moore went along to find out about some of the dogs there and spoke to centre owner Jenny Martinez about how you go about rehoming a dog from the centre.

Bucks pass Hucknall test

AFC Telford's push for the play-offs in the Blue Square North were given another test as they welcomed Hucknall Town to the New Bucks Head.

Competiton

Battle of the Bands

Unsigned bands from Shropshire and Mid Wales are today being given the chance to win a staggering £5,000 worth of prizes in the Shropshire Star’s Battle of the Bands competition.

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