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Four arrests after Market Drayton throat cut attack

Four people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 22-year-old man was left with a cut to his throat in a late-night assault in Market Drayton town centre.

Four arrests after Market Drayton throat cut attack

Tests after man’s body found near Lake Vyrnwy

Tests are being carried out on the body of a man which was found near Lake Vyrnwy.

Tests after man’s body found near Lake Vyrnwy

River Severn ferry service sees visitor bonanza

Organisers of a temporary ferry service operating on the River Severn in Shrewsbury have an enjoyed a boom in custom thanks to this week’s sunny weather.

River Severn ferry service sees visitor bonanza

Shropshire warned over slug epidemic

Gardeners in Shropshire have been told to expect an epidemic of slugs this summer. Experts fear crops will suffer after the mild winter and recent damp spell created perfect conditions for slugs.

Shropshire warned over slug epidemic

Boris Johnson goes toe-to-toe with Richie Woodhall at project

Boris Johnson went toe-to-toe with a Shropshire sporting hero yesterday – in a bid to keep youngsters out of trouble.

Boris Johnson goes toe-to-toe with Richie Woodhall at project

Shropshirestar.com proves a big hit with readers

It doesn’t matter where you may be in the world, you can always keep up-to-date with the news in the Star, reports Todd Nash.

Shropshirestar.com proves a big hit with readers

Get your message across in adverts

The commercial importance of local newspapers should not be underestimated, according to Shropshire businessman Paul Graham.

Get your message across in adverts

Letter: Stop wind power bids

James Lovelock, the most esteemed and famous environmental scientist, had humility and courage to admit that he got it wrong when alarming us about the impact of climate change.

Letter: Stop wind power bids

Hospitals shake-up gets go-ahead

Health bosses have given the final approval to a controverisal shake-up of services at Shropshire’s two main hospitals, as well as giving the green light to a £27 million new hospital in South Shropshire.

Hospitals shake-up gets go-ahead

More photos of Shropshire from the air

An aerial view of our continually changing landscape.

More photos of Shropshire from the air

Concern over Telford outdoor ice rink bid

Businesses have objected to plans for a temporary outdoor skating rink in Telford town centre this summer over fears that it will attract anti-social behaviour.

Concern over Telford outdoor ice rink bid

Shropshire motorists get payouts over pothole woe

Shropshire’s two main authorities have paid out thousands of pounds to drivers whose vehicles have been damaged by potholes and the poor state of some county roads.

Shropshire motorists get payouts over pothole woe
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