£1m boost towards Oswestry sixth form centre
Oswestry’s secondary school has been awarded £1 million towards its plans to open a new sixth form centre.
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Chelsea Flower Show gold for Shropshire rose breeder
Shropshire’s David Austin Roses was in floral heaven today after scooping a gold at the world-renowned Chelsea Flower Show.
Miracle survival of base jumper Matthew as parachute fails
This is the moment a thrill-seeker from the Midlands realised he was facing death as his parachute failed to open while hurtling through the air after base jumping from a 1,000ft cliff.
Route to reopen for the Antiques Roadshow
A road that is shutting for two months this summer is to be reopened for one day only – to allow hundreds of people to attend the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow.
New trust to oversee Bridgnorth public toilets transfer
A charitable trust has been set up to ensure public toilets in Bridgnorth are transferred to the town council.
Shropshire brewer is hailed as best in the West Midlands
A brewer from Shropshire has been named the best in the West Midlands.
Review: The Specials, O2 Academy, Birmingham
While today’s politicians are squabbling amongst themselves about welfare reforms, what to do with our disaffected youth and the double dip recession they could do a lot worse than listen to Terry Hall’s words of wisdom.
Tea lady Teddy calls time on Bishop's Castle hospital role at 92
Teddy Burton has been a familiar and friendly face to patients at a Shropshire hospital as a volunteer tea lady for the past 20 years.
War poet Wilfred Owen can boost Oswestry tourism
The new mayor of Oswestry says tourism could play a major part in bringing more people to the town.
Star comment: David Cameron and Nick Clegg must end political bickering
When new political bedfellows David Cameron and Nick Clegg first unveiled their good humoured double-act in the Downing Street rose garden, they spoke of a coalition Government which would provide strong and stable leadership for Britain, and take the country in a historic new direction.
Shropshire Council rejects fears Whitchurch day centre could close
Council bosses have reassured users of a day centre they have no current plans to close the building.
M54 traffic disruption over bridge man
Traffic on the M54 was disrupted when a man was spotted on the wrong side of the barrier of the Arleston Lane bridge.