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Switched-on north Shropshire village enjoys solar power bonus

Solar panel users in a north Shropshire village have reported yields above the national average from the eco-friendly technology.


Students in danger at busy bus shelter warn residents

Students’ lives are being put at risk at a bus stop near Market Drayton because it is too close to a major roundabout, worried residents warned today.


Tern Hill house wrecked by blaze

More than 30 firefighters were today battling a severe fire at a house in north Shropshire which broke out in the early hours.


Shropshire sergeant is Britain’s most outstanding soldier

A ‘ferocious fighter’ stationed in Shropshire has been officially named the bravest of the brave. Sergeant Ryan McCready was named Britain’s Most Outstanding Soldier at the 2011 Military Awards.


Royal Irish Regiment soldiers honoured for actions on tour

Five heroic soldiers based at a Shropshire barracks have received medals recognising their bravery during a six-month tour of duty in Afghanistan.


Delays after A41 crash at Tern Hill

Motorists faced rush-hour delays today after a two-car smash on a busy Shropshire road.


Market Drayton honour for troops a step closer

Plans to recognise the efforts of a Shropshire-based regiment whose soldiers recently returned from Afghanistan have moved a step closer.


Inquest told soldier Stephen McKee was killed in blast

A Shropshire-based soldier died after his armoured vehicle hit a bomb in Afghanistan, an inquest has heard.


Shropshire soldier ‘unlawfully killed’ in Afghanistan

A 22-year-old Shropshire-based soldier was unlawfully killed while serving in Afghanistan on Remembrance Sunday last year, a coroner ruled today.


Grieving father given medal in honour of his Shropshire-based son who died in Afghanistan

The grieving father of a 20-year-old Shropshire-based soldier who died in Afghanistan has spoken of his pride and sadness after collecting an Elizabeth Cross award from the Duke of York


Duke of York honours Royal Irish Regiment

The Duke of York and more than 1,200 well-wishers turned out at a Shropshire barracks to honour troops who served in Afghanistan and remember those who did not make it home.


Why supermarkets ‘dig’ Shropshire’s spuds

Loose and dirty - there's no mistaking how shoppers like their potatoes


Motorcyclist in hospital after north Shropshire crash

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after his bike was involved in a collision with a car in north Shropshire.


Royal Irish granted freedom of Market Drayton

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, The Royal Irish Regiment, have been awarded the freedom of their adopted town.


David Cameron praises Shropshire-based Royal Irish Regiment welcome

David Cameron has praised Market Drayton for its “very successful” homecoming parade for Shropshire-based soldiers, who are recently back from a seven-month tour of Afghanistan.


Shrewsbury welcomes the Royal Irish Regiment

Thousands of people lined the streets of Shrewsbury town centre today to welcome home Shropshire-based soldiers returning from a seven-month tour of Afghanistan.


Market Drayton welcomes home Royal Irish Regiment

Market Drayton came to a standstill to welcome back county-based soldiers returning from their seven-month tour of Afghanistan.


Shropshire’s Royal Irish Regiment due home today

The final flight bringing Shropshire-based soldiers back from a seven-month tour of Afghanistan was due to touch down in Britain today.


Call to make public vote on Market Drayton troops’ honour

Calls have been made for a vote taking place tomorrow on whether to honour Shropshire-based soldiers with the freedom of Market Drayton to be made public.


Tern Hill motel site on sale for £120,000

A site with outline planning permission to build a 40-bedroom motel near a busy roundabout in north Shropshire has been put on the market with a £120,000 price tag.


Royal Irish return to Shropshire

Irish eyes were smiling as about 180 Shropshire-based soldiers made an emotional return to the county from a seven-month tour of duty in Afghanistan.


Youth charged over Telford drive-by shooting

A teenager arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting in Telford has been charged, police said today.


Armed police in Leegomery shooting arrest

A MAN WAS today being quizzed on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a drive-by shooting in Telford after armed police swooped on a busy Shropshire road.


Fourth arrest over Telford drive-by shooting

A fourth man was today arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting in Telford.


Lorry fire causes traffic misery in Hodnet

Motorists in north Shropshire faced misery after a major road was forced to close for nearly 10 hours following a lorry fire.


Shropshire soldiers use boxing to bring peace in Afghanistan

Shropshire soldiers serving in Afghanistan have established a boxing club in a bid to end Taliban hopes of recruiting children to their cause.


Welcome home parade for Royal Irish Regiment

Shropshire-based soldiers serving in Afghan-istan will be welcomed back to the county at a homecoming parade in Shrewsbury next month.


Shropshire soldier’s body returned to UK

The widow of a Shropshire-based soldier killed in Afghanistan wept as she saw her husband repatriated to the UK, a year after losing their baby daughter.


North Shropshire motel plan takes step forward

Potential developers of a 40-bedroom motel in north Shropshire now have two sites to choose from after the latest scheme was given the go-ahead by planning officers.


Shropshire’s Royal Irish Regiment in huge Afghan assault

Shropshire-based soldiers deployed in Afghanistan have mounted the largest air assault operation in the history of their regiment since 1945, it was revealed today.

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