Woman sexually assaulted at Telford flats

A woman was sexually assaulted as she made her way towards Telford town centre, police said today.

Elderly woman dies after Telford road collision

An elderly woman has died in hospital following a car crash in Telford.

Revving up for Weston Park transport show

Ann and Roger Preece, with their 1960s 190SL Mercedes Roadster, were today preparing for the show

About a thousand classic vehicles will be motoring to Weston Park this Sunday for the annual transport show.

Council appeal over Newport store bid is criticised

Telford & Wrekin Council was today accused of “wasting taxpayers’ money” after the authority announced it will launch a second appeal over a new superstore in Newport.

Body of man found at Telford house

A man has been found dead at a house in Telford.

Work begins in Market Drayton on UK's biggest butter plant

Part of the Muller Wiseman operation in Market Drayton

Work is under way on Britain’s biggest butter plant which is due to open in a Shropshire town this autumn.

Shropshire families face property ladder crisis

Young families in Shropshire could take 12 years to save enough money to put down a deposit on a house, new figures revealed today.

Jeanette bowled over as she watches cricket match during hip operation

Patient Jeanette Griffin watches cricket whilst having a new hip fitted by consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Richard Spencer Jones with assistance from first surgical assistant Sister Kim Bailey and consultant anaesthetist Dr Elis Hughes

Nothing was going to stop Jeanette Griffin from watching her beloved cricket – not even a hip operation.

Calm before skimming championship storm in Shropshire

British Stone Skimming Championship organiser Heather Ashton practices at Lydbury North

Competitors will be hoping for a flat calm when they descend on a Shropshire lake this month for the sixth annual British Stone Skimming Championships.

Burglar left elderly couple traumatised

A 20-year-old man is facing jail after burgling the home of a vulnerable elderly couple twice, leaving them “traumatised”.

Letters

Letter: Universities playing vital role in the education of Shropshire students

I write regarding the university in Shropshire. The recent article contrived to give the impression to your readers that we are looking at providing higher education in Shropshire for the first time.

Letter: Armed forces charity will be collecting later this month

I was delighted to read in the Shropshire Star that there is to be a crackdown on so-called “chuggers” in Shrewsbury town centre.

Letter: Disease needs tackling, not a question of badger eradication

In response to Chris Cooke in his June 11 letter, I agree that there is no silver bullet over bovine TB but respectfully point out that the science has long moved on.

Local News

Telford X Factor hopeful’s audition experience

Steven Zulu took part in The X Factor auditions last week and got four crosses from the judges but still had an X-cellent time

He may have got four nos from the judges – but Shropshire singer Steven Zulu has still described auditioning on the X Factor as “one of my best experiences”.

Telford to become a beacon of business

A view across Telford, with the Great Hay golf course below and the Halesfield Industrial Estate above Picture: HeliTrip

A drive to turn Telford into a regional economic powerhouse, bringing thousands of jobs and millions in investment, was launched today.

Restrictions on Newport car park bays expected

Part of a Newport car park will be made short stay in a bid to increase the turnover of cars and boost trade in the town centre.

Shropshire Business

Work begins in Market Drayton on UK's biggest butter plant

Work is under way on Britain’s biggest butter plant which is due to open in a Shropshire town this autumn.

Whitchurch manufacturer expand

Two new orders worth more than £250,000 have seen a north Shropshire company trading overseas.

Telford to become a beacon of business

A drive to turn Telford into a regional economic powerhouse, bringing thousands of jobs and millions in investment, was launched today.

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