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The Cross Gates Hotel, Ford

Reviewer’s rating: *** After visiting family in Mid Wales on a Sunday afternoon, we decided to call somewhere for something to eat, writes Kirsty Smallman.

Moment of reckoning in push for Open ticket

The moment of truth for Shropshire’s Open Championship hopefuls arrives on Monday.

‘Oscars’ night for businesses

Telford waste removal and drainage specialist SP Holding was celebrating today after being crowned Shropshire’s Company of the Year 2009 at an awards ceremony last night.

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Body is discovered in river

An area of Shrewsbury was sealed off today after a body was pulled from the River Severn.

Tesco hit by fridge hitch

A Shropshire Tesco store had to get rid of some of its chilled stock when a power problem affected a “large proportion” of its fridges.

Search on for man, 21

A 21-year-old Shropshire man has gone missing just hours after attending a funeral in Shrewsbury, sparking a police search.

Bulletin: Men in court over club death

Two Shrewsbury nightclub doomen appeared in court today charged with the murder of 41-year-old Darren Griffiths. Watch our news bulletin here.

Warning of storms as temperatures soar

Temperatures in Britain could be soaring towards the hottest day of the year today, but weather experts are warning that the sizzling highs could turn into a wash-out as parts of the country were put on flood alert.

Site remains shut by swine flu case

A sports centre in Shrewsbury remained closed today after a member of staff was diagnosed with swine flu.

Traffic pledge over lane trial

Trials of a new cycle lane over a bridge in Shrewsbury are to blame for a sudden spate of tailbacks and traffic snarl-ups causing town delays at peak times, it was claimed today.

Fashion retailer to open in town

Top high street fashion store H&M is set to open in Shrewsbury’s former Woolworths store this autumn, it was announced today.

Cycle lane trialled on bridge

A new cycle lane is being trialled over a Shropshire bridge as part of an initiative aimed at getting more people on their bikes.

Nightclub death tributes - in pictures

Floral tributes have been to a man who died after an incident at a Shrewsbury nightclub. See the pictures here.

Murder inquiry after nightclub disturbance

A murder inquiry has been launched after a man died following a disturbance at a Shrewsbury nightclub in the early hours of today.

County murder inquiry - in pictures

Pictures from the scene of the Shrewsbury murder inquiry.

Sun shines on river racers

Thousands of people turned out to enjoy the summer sunshine and take part in annual races along the River Severn this weekend.

£3m plan to boost housing

Nearly £3 million is to be spent on increasing the number of affordable homes in Shropshire, it has been revealed.

Crowds out for West Mid Show

Crowds shrugged off the grey skies and packed into the 120th West Mid Show.

Holden agrees Town deal

Shrewsbury Town have ventured north of the border to wrap up their third summer signing - as they wave farewell to one of their existing players.

BB’s Halfwit survives for third week

Shropshire’s “Little Lord Halfwit” has survived eviction night in the Big Brother house for the third consecutive week.

West Mid Show 2009

Crowds of happy people shrugged off the grey skies and packed into the 120th West Mid Show today as the annual extravaganza kicked off in style.

Children left on rail platform

Children were left in tears after a packed train from Shropshire left them standing on the platform.

Lease move for mill buildings

Empty buildings at the front of Shrewsbury’s Flax Mill could be put to small-term commercial use.

Letter: Trams are not the solution

LETTER: I am writing in relation to a recent article in which Councillor Mansell Williams calls for trams to be used to solve traffic problems in Shrewsbury.

A new chapter Down Under

County woman Annie Waddington-Feather has undertaken a research project after moving to Australia.

Bulletin: Canoe stunt condemned

Tonight: Canoeists plunging off a Shrewsbury bridge have been criticised by police, and the aftermath of a house fire in Woodside, Telford.

River plunge madness

A shocking video of a group of canoeists attempting a series of death-defying plunges from a bridge into the River Severn in Shropshire has emerged on YouTube.

Drugs seized in town raid

Police have seized a “substantial” amount of drugs believed to be skunk cannabis and crack cocaine in an early morning raid on two properties in a Shropshire town.

Hospital thief jailed for string of offences

A prolific burglar whose targets included a Shropshire primary school and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital has been jailed for more than two years.

Motorists facing delays for works

Drivers on one of the main routes into Shrewsbury town centre will face traffic chaos for more than a month as work takes place to install a roundabout for a new housing development.