Clue to ancient boat find at home bid site

Historians believe they have concrete evidence that a 4,000-year-old log boat was once found in a field where 85 houses are now planned.

Newport's David Pallett in £100,000 European darts open

Newport darter David Pallett will get his European Darts Open campaign under way against Essex-based professional Kevin Painter in Germany today.

Snow joke – look at the county weather on May 15

Polly Smith’s picture of snow in Newcastle-on-Clun today

Snow, torrential rain and flash flooding – welcome to May in Shropshire.

Long tailbacks as drivers hit by roadworks near Newport

Drivers faced long tailbacks on a busy road near Newport today as resurfacing work began.

Emergency meeting to save pre-school

An emergency meeting will be held tonight in a bid to save a pre-school in Shropshire described as “an asset to the community” from closure.

Shropshire fire crews get tips on animal rescue

Firefighters getting to grips with sheep at a training course at Harper Adams University, near Newport

They are highly trained in dealing with burning buildings and serious road accidents – and now firefighters in Shropshire have been given a lesson in handling large animals caught in a pickle.

More action urged to stop bee decline

The Long-Horned Bee (Eucera Longicornis)

European moves to ban certain pesticides will not reverse the decline in bee populations unless there is swift action on a range of problems facing the insects, conservationists warned today.

Second time lucky for village race

The Lilleshall Monumental 10k Run gets under way in glorious sunshine after the original staging was cancelled in March

It was second time lucky for a 10km race in a Shropshire village this weekend as the race went off in glorious sunshine.

Out comes the sun and the fun begins

Freddie Handley and Morgan Lewis, both eight, clash with Robert Elliott in The Square as part of the fun for Shrewsbury Bookfest

Tourist attractions and garden centres across Shropshire today reported a bank holiday boost in trade as the sun shone down on the county over the weekend.

Thieves target BMW on Shropshire drive

A BMW worth almost £20,000 was stolen from outside a house near Newport.

Shropshire Star to make a splash as narrowboat launched

Read all about it! David Ray, manager at Norbury Junction, preparing the barge, which will soon be named the Shropshire Star

The Shropshire Star will set sail on the region’s waterways this weekend when it gives its name to a new canal boat.

Shropshire student’s gadget helps farmers track livestock

Marc-Alexandre Favier is seen at Harper Adams University with his aircraft to help farmers keep track of livestock on large farms

A brainy Shropshire student has developed an innovative unmanned aircraft to help farmers keep track of livestock on large farms.