More than 16,000 further homes and businesses in Shropshire will have access to faster broadband by next summer, BT said this afternoon.

A brave five-year-old boy who died after undergoing 13 heart operations including a transplant, fought to the end, his mother said today.

A swan has died after being shot in the neck with an airgun at a pool in Telford.

The family of a five-year-old Shropshire boy who has undergone 11 heart operations have organised a fundraising event to help pay for his expensive care.

Heroic Shropshire soldier Ricky Furgusson joined Manchester United’s Premier League winning celebrations when he carried the trophy on to the pitch.

Firefighters were attacked by a gang of teenagers who hurled fence posts at the crew as they attempted to deal with a blaze in Stirchley Park, Telford.

Letter: Former minister Bob Ainsworth was partially correct in calling for the legalisation of narcotics.

Footballing superstar David Beckham knows who England should be truly proud of after introducing his son Brooklyn to Shropshire Military Cross winner Ricky Furgusson.

Shropshire war hero Ricky Furgusson who lost both legs in a bomb blast in Afghanistan today spoke of his joy at being able to walk to receive a gallantry award from the Queen.

Shropshire Military Cross winner Ricky Furgusson was given an emotional hero’s welcome when he was met by an army of family, friends and neighbours on his return home from hospital.

A teenager was dragged into an alleyway and robbed of his phone by a gang as he walked with a friend in Telford.

Shropshire tourist attractions will be throwing their doors open for free this weekend as part of the national Heritage Open Days scheme.

An ex serviceman has criticised the site of a new remembrance memorial in a Telford park, claiming it looks like a “job half done.”

Residents were left without power for at least two hours after an cable fault in part of Telford.

LETTER: Ever tried getting from south to north Telford at dark o’clock in the morning without the benefit of a car or public transport? It’s very enlightening.

Rain or shine, this postman always delivers – in his shorts!

Christmas brought some very special gifts for a number of families in Shropshire.

A Shropshire man has been jailed for 10 years after he admitted attacking his childhood best friend, leaving him so badly injured a passer-by thought he was dead.

The first phase of massive plans to bulldoze and rebuild seven schools in Telford was under way today after developers submitted plans to demolish the Abraham Darby Academy.

A gang of teenage girls are wanted by police after an assault on a 20-year-old woman in Stirchley as she walked home.

Extra police officers are to be drafted in to patrol burglary hotspots across Telford as part of a massive new crackdown on thieves.

More than 2,800 homes in Telford were left without power following problems at an electricity sub station.

Three men who preyed on the frail and elderly across the country, including Shropshire, were foiled by a humble burger, a court was told.

Detectives were today pushing letters appealing for information through doors in their hunt for a man who raped a woman in Telford.

The mother of a six-year-old Shropshire boy today said he had tested positive for swine flu as the virus continues to sweep through the county.

Three children from the same family in Telford – including a six-year-old boy – have been struck down by suspected swine flu, it emerged today.

A Shropshire sporting star will return to her roots this weekend to inspire the next generation of wheelchair and disabled athletes.

A woman was hurt when she was pushed to the ground as her bag was snatched in Telford.

Customers at a Shropshire pub are getting a chirpy welcome from a special family which has taken up residence in an ashtray.

A Telford teenager called for a taxi from a house he had just burgled so he could get away with a stolen TV, a court has heard.