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Shrewsbury Town fans have reacted to the huge new American takeover

'I am feeling very positive': Shrewsbury Town fans react to takeover

Craven Arms Railway Station in south Shropshire

Breaking Person pronounced dead at Shropshire railway station

The Three Horseshoes, Sambrook, is on the market

Estate agent on hunt to find new owner for empty Shropshire pub

Storm Eowyn saw a rare red weather warning issued – with the public advised not to travel. (Jane Barlow/PA)

West Midlands residents urged to prepare as first cold alert issued

Police are appealing for dash cam footage after a collision on the A4059, near Storey Arms, Brecon at around 9.45am on Sunday, 8 November.

Motorcyclist in critical condition after Powys collision

A Transport for Wales train

Breaking Delays to trains between Shrewsbury and Hereford due to incident

Shrewsbury Library.

Shropshire libraries could face cuts and closures under council plans

News

Welcome Break Telford Services M54

West Midlands motorway services ranked best to worst - full list

The Old Oswestry Hillfort

No area of Shropshire market town is free from drug-dealing - claims

Telford & Wrekin Council has launched its annual Christmas card photography competition

Telford & Wrekin Council launch Christmas card photography competition

Issa Kabore looks to cause problems for Wolves captain Toti

Wolves debrief: Points return, standouts and post-break opportunity

Officials make 'lawfulness' check on 27-year-old cemetery plans

Tributes have been paid to Rob Jones by former colleagues at GHP Legal

Law firm pays tribute to colleague who died two years into retirement

Knighton Town Council recently agreed to back a project to create a stage at Pinner's Hole near the Offa's Dyke path.

A temporary lease for the Knighton site will be drawn up

Knighton Town Council stands behind the community and opposes proposed Powys health cuts.

Town council 'stands behind its community' and opposes health cuts

Kids of Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School with author Eloise Williams

Telford primary school visited by authors to open new library

Top Sport Stories

Roland Wycherley owned Shrewsbury Town for 30 years

Plus From schoolboy fan to 30-year owner - the Roland Wycherley era
Roland Wycherley’s reign as Shrewsbury Town chairman and owner - as the oldest and longest-serving custodian in the Football League - came to an end on Monday,

Shrewsbury Town supporters during their final home game of last season

Breaking Shrewsbury Town new owners to attend first game of new era at weekend

Roland Wycherley toasting success

Fish and chips for 'proper monner' - Club messages to Roland Wycherley

Roland Wycherley says farewell to Shrewsbury Town squad and staff

Departing Shrewsbury chairman Roland Wycherley says farewell to squad

Issa Kabore looks to cause problems for Wolves captain Toti

Wolves debrief: Points return, standouts and post-break opportunity

The Croud Meadow, home of Shrewsbury Town

American businessman reveals excitement at Shrewsbury Town investment

Shrewsbury Town mascot Lenny the Lion with the FA Cup

Shrewsbury Town handed League One test in first FA Cup tie of new era

Shrewsbury Town's home ground, the Croud Meadow

Shrewsbury Town to enter new era as American takeover is completed

Shropshire Star columnist Jamie Tolley

Plus The possibilities are endless - Shrewsbury Town’s exciting new chapter Jamie Tolley

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The larger radome on Titterstone Clee Hill, Ludlow is to be decommissioned and a smaller one is being build nearby.
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Construction under way on new 'golf ball’ at Shropshire radar station

Watch: Police searching for missing man release CCTV of sighting

Shrewsbury Town fans

WATCH: Shrewsbury Town takeover completed as new era officially begins

Tia Williams the 21-year-old butcher, who runs her own business, T.W. Game, selling venison on the outskirts of Shrewsbury.

Meet the 21-year-old Shropshire butcher heading to Las Vegas contest

Business

Celia Bahrami, chair of Shropshire Rural Housing Association

Shropshire Rural Housing Association welcomes three new board members

The team at Quarry Vets in Shrewsbury has unveiled exciting new facilities for local pets.

Shrewsbury veterinary practice expands with new facilities

Meeting Point House in Telford

Speakers revealed for International Men's Day session in Telford

Market Drayton shop manager Niamh Coyle

New charity shop calls for helping hands after 'flying start'

Nostalgia

Volunteers stripping the plane this week

Cold War plane takes to the road to its new home near Bridgnorth

The inscription on the back of the tile reads 'I do hereby discharge you, John Lewis, from my employment, Thomas Austin.'

Historic 'P45' tile unearthed reveals 200-year-old sacking

23 pictures of the politicians who shaped Shropshire's past

W H Pendlebury uses a silver trowel to lay a foundation stone bearing his name on November 7, 1936

How Shrewsbury invested in its youngsters 90 years ago

Sir Norman Wisdom's iconic 'Gump Suit' set to fetch £3,500 at auction

Sir Norman Wisdom's iconic 'Gump Suit' set to fetch £3,500 at auction

In pictures: Remembering the stories behind Shropshire's war memorials

Education

Lafan lead education consultant Meinir Lloyd Jones has created a bilingual version of an education pack about the use and teaching of AI in Welsh schools. It has been adapted and translated to align with the curriculum for Wales from an initial resource created for English schools by education consultant Phil Wickins at Run Don’t Walk Computing.

Ex- headteacher helps Powys schools to use AI safely
Ex-headteacher launches AI safety lessons for schools in Powys
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Pride of Britain Awards 2025 – London

Joanna Page hopes I’m A Celeb will allow her to be who she was before motherhood

Jaime Winston and Carlos Gu on the dancefloor

Jaime Winstone feeling ‘so grateful’ as she reveals Strictly return after injury

The Great British Bake Off contestants

Eighth baker leaves Great British Bake Off during quarter final

Morfydd Clark

Morfydd Clark was ‘really excited’ to film Lord Of The Rings series in Wales

The Lord of the Rings season three World premiere

Jamie Campbell Bower: Lighter role ‘more challenging’ than playing a villain

David Walliams

David Walliams accused of sexual misconduct and grooming girls as young as 15

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Mickey Mouse, Moana, Woody, Elsa, and Miguel are skating in for Disney On Ice presents Discover The Magic.

Disney On Ice Discover the Magic shows ‘incredible’ but with a catch

Lovehoney’s couples advent calendar is aimed at adults looking for a more playful countdown to Christmas.

Reviewers opened Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar

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Hailey Bieber's go-to OPI nail polish gets a Black Friday discount

Politics

Frank Jones, who is standing in the Whitchurch Town Council West Ward by-election.

Former Whitchurch councillor to stand in by-election for Reform UK

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Accessibility concerns could see Telford polling stations replaced

Council needs a clear plan to get out of financial mess - Reform

Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd Senedd Member James Evans speaking to Gwernyfed High School pupils

Powys pupils visit Welsh Parliament

New Ludlow Town Councillor James Evans (right), alongside his business partner, David Powell.

Ludlow councillor to press on with controversial mobile farm shop plan

A spotted dog, spotted at a polling station.

Telford polling stations reviewed in run up to 2027 elections

New Street, Dawley

Council plans to dispose of tennis court-sized green space in Telford

Farming

The virus was detected for the first time on the Shropshire and Mid Wales border.

Breaking First UK cases of midge-borne virus found in Shropshire cattle

The NFU Cymru Next Generation Development Group on the steps of Parliament

NFU Cymru Next Generation Development Group visits London

NFU Cymru writes to Welsh MPs seeking support for ban on Brazilian meat imports

NFU Cymru calls on UK Government to ban Brazilian meat imports

One of the early entries for the vintage tractor and implements auction on November 21.

Strong entry for Halls’ sale

NFU Cymru Montgomeryshire County Chairman Marc Jones

NFU Cymru Montgomeryshire on-farm county meeting

Future of Farming

Three Counties Agricultural Society hosts leading farming event

Opinion

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: Armani Leroy, who is described as a ‘wellbeing ambassador’, leads motorists in Wing Ysun, Chinese martial arts exercises, to help lower stress and heart rate. It was set up to launch a new Loen restaurant at Roadchefs Norton Canes service area on the M6 Toll in 2017.

Letters: Bus music fines and poppy rules, plus a look back at 2017

David Chadwick, Welsh Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader and MP for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

Column by Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe MP David Chadwick

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: Rally legend Colin McRae powers his Subaru through a water splash at Weston Park during a stage of the Lombard RAC Rally in November 1992, drawing packed crowds along the spectator fence. The historic car was later meticulously restored by the McRae family and auctioned for £414,500. McRae, who went on to become Britain's first World Rally Champion in 1995, tragically died in a helicopter crash in 2007.

Budget, slave trade – your letters, plus rally memories at Weston Park

Bottles of an electrolyte drink by Dongpeng Beverage Group featuring images of French football star Kylian Mbappe displayed for sale at a supermarket in Beijing

Mark Andrews: Sachets, crypto, and Burnham's quandary over slavery Mark Andrews

Your World

Henry Chapman at work on the excavation site

Archaeology talk to reveal more about ancient Shropshire marsh fort

Shrewsbury MP Julia Buckley with the team from Stormsaver – UK experts in rainwater harvesting – at Number 10 Downing Street.

Shrewsbury MP calls for rainwater systems to be standard in new homes

Wheatlands Care Home

Shropshire businesses invited to festive networking breakfast

Isle Court's award winners: Lynda Game, Claire Harris and Denise Bishop

Shrewsbury care home celebrates winning three prestigious awards

Environment

View from the top of Titterstone Clee Hill, Ludlow. The Ditton Priors mast located on Abdon Burf, the summit of Brown Clee Hill, emerges from the fog.
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Met Office plays down 'big freeze' headlines

Generic picture of a wind turbine.

Major update issued on another energy project in Mid Wales

Enthusiastic schoolchildren demonstrating their support for the Knighton playpark campaign by crafting a colourful banner

New community group aims to revitalise Knighton play park

Work on the next phase of the Brecon Town Centre Improvement Scheme is due to begin on Monday, November 9

Next phase of work on Brecon town centre to start on Monday

Powys residents and garden waste collection subscribers have been reminded that there are only a few weeks of collections left for this year.

Last few weeks of garden waste collections for 2026

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