60 injured in New York as trains collide in rush hour

Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during the evening rush hour, sending 60 people to hospital.

Shropshire fire chief warns of cuts damage

Chief fire officer Paul Raymond at the budget cuts press conference at Shropshire Fire and Rescue headquarters in Shrewsbury

Shropshire's fire chief this afternoon warned that services will be damaged by further cuts in the wake of a report calling for extra national savings of £200m per year.

Drivers face more fuel price changes

The cost of filling up at the pumps has fallen, but fuel prices still remain fragile, motoring chiefs warned today.

2,500 runners on marks for Shrewsbury’s marathon

About 2,500 runners have now signed up to take part in Shrewsbury’s inaugural marathon next month, organisers have announced.

Multi-storey Shrewsbury car park on course for go-ahead

Plans for a £7 million multi-storey car park in the centre of Shrewsbury are on course to get the green light.

Court case councillor Mark Mountford becomes mayor of Shifnal

A councillor who admitted counterfeiting charges less than a month ago is now the mayor of a Shropshire town.

Shropshire Star is there for all of life’s events

The Shropshire Star provided comprehensive coverage of the Queen’s visit to RAF Cosford

Life can be full of celebration, tragedy and drama – and this is reflected in the pages of our papers every day.

Red Arrows display team cleared to perform at Cosford Airshow

The RAF’s Red Arrows air display team has been cleared by the Chief of the Air Staff to fly in displays this year, including the Cosford Airshow.

Pregnant woman hurt in Telford attack

An officer stands outside the house, where a gang forced their way in and attacked three women

A pregnant woman was attacked by a gang who forced their way into a house in Telford demanding money.

Shropshire Council planning further £35m cuts

Council chiefs could have to find £35 million of savings next year, it has been revealed.

Letters

Letter: 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.

Local News

Shropshire's hospitals at breaking point warns ex-chief

The former head of Telford’s Princess Royal Hospital has warned that the level of occupancy at the county’s two main hospitals is “downright dangerous” and they are at “breaking point”.

Mayor calls for 10-year plan to boost Shrewsbury's economy

Shrewsbury needs a 10-year plan to improve its economy and attract more skilled jobs to the town, new mayor Jon Tandy has said.

Post office customers win battle over change

Controversial plans to change the layout of a village post office have been shelved after hundreds of objections were lodged by residents.

Shropshire Business

Shropshire 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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