It was a story which caused a sensation in Edwardian England, writes Toby Neal. Ultimately Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, was on the case, and top politicians were dragged in.

Miracle Shropshire twins born weighing just over a pound each and given no chance of survival will celebrate the first birthday their parents never thought they would see later this month.

Could Blists Hill Victorian Town be the latest secret weapon in the war on X Factor and help a little known band get to Number One for Christmas?

Shropshire soldier Staff Sergeant Kim Hughes is a hero – the bravest of the brave. In March the Telford-based soldier was awarded the George Cross for gallantry. Today, the Shropshire Star exclusively publishes the extract of Kim Hughes’s story.

New research suggests that many of us are living in “clone towns” where independent stores are drowned by national chains. But is Shropshire bucking the trend?

David Miliband is the favourite to replace Gordon Brown as the next Labour leader. He talks to the Shropshire Star’s London reporter SUNITA PATEL.

One hundred days ago, David Cameron and Nick Clegg turned and waved as they entered the front door of 10 Downing Street. Several people observed that they looked a bit like Morecambe & Wise at the end of their TV show, writes John Hipwood.

Golf, it has been noted by detractors of the game, is a good walk ruined, observes Ben Bentley.

The Bentley family visit southern Ireland in a bid to research the lives of Kate’s ancestors.

Economics, food consciousness, or just a desire for fresh air – whatever the reason, ‘pick your own’ is enjoying a strong revival, writes Ben Bentley.

As DNA technology advances mean detectives are catching more criminals and American crime drama CSI sees a boom in youngsters following their dream to become a forensic scientist, Kirsty Smallman talks to Telford’s Senior Forensic Investigator

Lembit Opik may no longer be an MP, but he has plenty of plans for the future.