Family devastated as father, 64, found dead in Shrewsbury street
The family of a 64-year-old man who died after being found injured in a town centre this afternoon paid tribute as they spoke of their devastation
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Attack by pair killed Shrewsbury busker Ben Bebbington, court hears
Two men repeatedly kicked and stamped on a busker in Shrewsbury who later died from his injuries in hospital. They then tried to destroy evidence linking them to the attack, a court has been told.
Tricksters target two pensioners on Shrewsbury estate
Two pensioners on the same housing estate in Shrewsbury have had cash stolen from their homes by thieves posing as workmen, police said today.
Mark Bridger due on the stand at April Jones trial
The man accused of killing schoolgirl April Jones is expected to take the stand for the first time today.
Mark Bridger’s claim over computer sex pictures
The man accused of murdering schoolgirl April Jones told police that if he intended to abduct a child every time he accessed a sexual picture on his computer “there would not be any young children left in Machynlleth”.
Telford church counts cost after six break-ins
A Telford church is reeling after being broken into six times with thieves resorting to stealing step-ladders after clearing it of any valuables.
April Jones' body not left in water, murder trial told
The man accused of murdering five-year-old April Jones would not have disposed of her body in water because he was “scared of drowning”, his trial heard today.
Terlford police appeal for robbery witnesses
Police were this afternoon set to complete investigations at a house in Telford where five people, including a pregnant woman, were injured during a robbery.
Shrewsbury ice cream man loses his cool after bike stolen
A Shrewsbury ice cream seller has hit out at thieves who stole his specially-adapted bicycle, saying it has cost him his livelihood.
TV special to expose sex ring investigation in Shropshire
The horrific abuse and sexual exploitation of schoolgirls by a group of Asian men in Shropshire – and the problems facing police officers in bringing them to justice without being accused of racism – is to be exposed in a hard-hitting TV doc...
Snowy footprint leads to conviction of Highley burglar
A man who broke into the home of an elderly couple was caught two hours later after leaving footprints in the snow, a court has heard.
Police plea to find men after Telford taxi driver robbed
Police officers today appealed for help in tracking down thieves behind the robbery of a 43-year-old taxi driver in Telford.