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Shropshire Star General Election survey: Have YOUR say here

Shropshire Star General Election survey: Have YOUR say here

General Election 2019 | Last updated: 7 hours ago

Man arrested on suspicion of two rapes in Shrewsbury

Man arrested on suspicion of two rapes in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Less than an hour ago

Shropshire police in child 'money mules' warning to parents

Shropshire police in child 'money mules' warning to parents

Crime | Last updated: 7 hours ago

Wrong eye operated on and swabs left inside in botched surgery: Hospital blunders put patients at risk

Wrong eye operated on and swabs left inside in botched surgery: Hospital blunders put patients at risk

Telford | Last updated: 5 hours ago

Jailed: Danger driver with machete led police on chase through Shrewsbury streets

Jailed: Danger driver with machete led police on chase through Shrewsbury streets

Shrewsbury | Last updated: 7 hours ago

Roadworks outside Telford Shopping Centre delayed due to weather

Roadworks outside Telford Shopping Centre delayed due to weather

Telford | Last updated: 2 hours ago

Shropshire RAF veteran caught with indecent images of children on phone

Shropshire RAF veteran caught with indecent images of children on phone

Whitchurch | Last updated: 4 hours ago

Shropshire Star Toy Appeal back for the fifth year

Shropshire Star Toy Appeal back for the fifth year

Bridgnorth | Last updated: 7 hours ago

Hope House Hospice awarded more than £100,000 by BBC Children in Need

Hope House Hospice awarded more than £100,000 by BBC Children in Need

Health | Last updated: 4 hours ago

‘Alarming’ number of deaths on Shropshire roads

‘Alarming’ number of deaths on Shropshire roads

Transport | Last updated: 3 hours ago

Featured

Shropshire Star General Election survey: Have YOUR say here

After years of political turmoil, Britain is once again heading to the polls in a bid to end the parliamentary gridlock that has strangled the nation since the EU referendum.

General Election 2019 | Last updated: 7 hours ago

The Aeronauts: Wellington film screening with talk from Shropshire balloon legend

The Aeronauts: Wellington film screening with talk from Shropshire balloon legend

Wellington | Last updated: 4 hours ago

Children’s University expands into Telford

Children’s University expands into Telford

Telford | Last updated: 3 hours ago

Road safety under spotlight in Telford for awareness week

Road safety under spotlight in Telford for awareness week

Telford | Last updated: 2 hours ago

Police target rural crime in south Shropshire

Police target rural crime in south Shropshire

South Shropshire | Last updated: 2 hours ago

Shropshire Star comment: Twists and turns expected as General Election draws nearer

Shropshire Star comment: Twists and turns expected as General Election draws nearer

General Election 2019 | Last updated: 4 hours ago

Shropshire students rally round for veterans

Shropshire students rally round for veterans

Shrewsbury | Last updated: 4 hours ago

Congestion warning on M6 and M54 after collision

Congestion warning on M6 and M54 after collision

Transport | Last updated: 4 hours ago

Shrewsbury teacher's starring role on Zoe Ball show

Shrewsbury teacher's starring role on Zoe Ball show

Shrewsbury | Last updated: 3 hours ago

Top stories

Newport Aldi re-opens after major refurb and extension

Newport Aldi re-opens after major refurb and extension

Newport | Last updated: 2 hours ago

Good practice highlighted at dementia care homes in Shropshire

Good practice highlighted at dementia care homes in Shropshire

Bridgnorth | Last updated: Less than an hour ago

Housing needs survey launched in Whitchurch

Housing needs survey launched in Whitchurch

Whitchurch | Last updated: 3 hours ago

A real pressure cooker: Shrewsbury chef Neil stars on MasterChef: The Professionals

A real pressure cooker: Shrewsbury chef Neil stars on MasterChef: The Professionals

Shrewsbury | Last updated: 7 hours ago

'Dismal': Lib Dem candidate attacks Conservatives over NHS

'Dismal': Lib Dem candidate attacks Conservatives over NHS

Mid Wales | Last updated: 7 hours ago

Shropshire's Shirley a ‘go-to person’ for those in her care

Shropshire's Shirley a ‘go-to person’ for those in her care

Oswestry | Last updated: 5 hours ago

Memorial football tournament in Telford teenager's honour raises thousands for cystic fibrosis charity

Memorial football tournament in Telford teenager's honour raises thousands for cystic fibrosis charity

Telford | Last updated: 4 hours ago

Shrewsbury inspiring next generation of architects

Shrewsbury inspiring next generation of architects

Shrewsbury | Last updated: 4 hours ago

Engineering firm Doncasters sells Shrewsbury site

Engineering firm Doncasters sells Shrewsbury site

Shrewsbury | Last updated: 2 hours ago

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Shropshire Dog who sniffed out bombs and enemy fighters while under fire from Taliban named Hero Animal of the Year

A former army dog who sniffed out bombs and enemy fighters while under fire from the Taliban has been named Hero Animal of the Year.

Ludlow | Last updated: Oct 8, 2019

Crime

Attacks on police increase

Attacks on police increase

Bridgnorth | Last updated: 1 hour ago

Thieves cut through Shropshire hedge to get to jet washer

Shifnal | Last updated: 1 hour ago

Business

Number of manufacturing firms entering insolvency reaches five-year high

Number of manufacturing firms entering insolvency reaches five-year high

UK News | Last updated: 4 hours ago

Newport Aldi re-opens after major refurb and extension

Newport | Last updated: 2 hours ago

Engineering firm Doncasters sells Shrewsbury site

Shrewsbury | Last updated: 2 hours ago

Education

Children’s University expands into Telford

Children’s University expands into Telford

Telford | Last updated: 3 hours ago

Road safety under spotlight in Telford for awareness week

Telford | Last updated: 2 hours ago

Shrewsbury's secondary school classes among largest in England - while Telford's are smallest in Shropshire

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Nov 16, 2019

Motors

Bloodhound project hits 628mph

Bloodhound project hits 628mph

Motors | Last updated: Less than an hour ago

Honda Civic upgraded for 2020 model year

Motors | Last updated: 1 hour ago

Ford unveils all-electric Mustang Mach-E

Motors | Last updated: 2 hours ago

Property

Housing needs survey launched in Whitchurch

Housing needs survey launched in Whitchurch

Whitchurch | Last updated: 3 hours ago

Oswestry Hillfort housing plan deadline draws close

Oswestry | Last updated: Nov 16, 2019

Future housing needs in Bishop's Castle under the spotlight

Bishop's Castle | Last updated: Nov 15, 2019

Health

Wrong eye operated on and swabs left inside in botched surgery: Hospital blunders put patients at risk

Wrong eye operated on and swabs left inside in botched surgery: Hospital blunders put patients at risk

Telford | Last updated: 5 hours ago

Hope House Hospice awarded more than £100,000 by BBC Children in Need

Health | Last updated: 4 hours ago

Shooting day raises £6,500 for Shropshire hospital fund

Newtown | Last updated: 3 hours ago

Latest videos

Poppy and Ted set tails wagging by joining West Mercia Search & Rescue team - with video

Poppy and Ted set tails wagging by joining West Mercia Search & Rescue team - with video

Bridgnorth | Last updated: 23 hours ago

Excitable Edgar the star of joint John Lewis and Waitrose Christmas ad

Excitable Edgar the star of joint John Lewis and Waitrose Christmas ad

UK News | Last updated: Nov 14, 2019

Telford house really lights up for Christmas in memory of dad John - with video and pictures

Telford house really lights up for Christmas in memory of dad John - with video and pictures

Dawley | Last updated: Nov 12, 2019

Grave is refurbished after Shropshire soldier’s appeal - with video

Grave is refurbished after Shropshire soldier’s appeal - with video

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Nov 11, 2019

Latest News

Attacks on police increase

Attacks on police increase

Bridgnorth | Last updated: 1 hour ago

Thieves cut through Shropshire hedge to get to jet washer

Thieves cut through Shropshire hedge to get to jet washer

Shifnal | Last updated: 1 hour ago

Number of manufacturing firms entering insolvency reaches five-year high

Number of manufacturing firms entering insolvency reaches five-year high

UK News | Last updated: 4 hours ago

Shropshire Star General Election survey: Have YOUR say here

Shropshire Star General Election survey: Have YOUR say here

General Election 2019 | Last updated: 7 hours ago

Man arrested on suspicion of two rapes in Shrewsbury

Man arrested on suspicion of two rapes in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Less than an hour ago

Shropshire police in child 'money mules' warning to parents

Shropshire police in child 'money mules' warning to parents

Crime | Last updated: 7 hours ago

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Crime

Shropshire Star comment: Be vigilant over 'cuckoo' criminals

While some visitors from the big cities in the West Midlands come to Shropshire to appreciate its spectacular countryside and priceless heritage, others come for entirely different and entirely unwelcome reasons.

Opinions | Last updated: Oct 11, 2019

Opinions

Peter Rhodes on gender-bending at 30,000ft, TV tributes and a shortage of big hearts in high places

Peter Rhodes on gender-bending at 30,000ft, TV tributes and a shortage of big hearts in high places

Peter Rhodes | Last updated: 7 hours ago

Shropshire Star comment: Proper planning needed over flooding

Shropshire Star comment: Proper planning needed over flooding

Opinions | Last updated: Nov 15, 2019

Peter Rhodes on incontinent watchdogs, a very short Grace and the hidden cost of sport

Peter Rhodes on incontinent watchdogs, a very short Grace and the hidden cost of sport

Peter Rhodes | Last updated: Nov 15, 2019

Shropshire Star comment: Everyone is playing a game of wait and see

Shropshire Star comment: Everyone is playing a game of wait and see

General Election 2019 | Last updated: Nov 14, 2019

Readers' letters

News about A&E is not good at all, it’s farcical rather

News about A&E is not good at all, it’s farcical rather

Readers' letters | Last updated: 4 hours ago

Time for Farage to be Lord of Brexit

Time for Farage to be Lord of Brexit

Readers' letters | Last updated: Nov 15, 2019

Is a crackdown on taxi drivers truly necessary?

Is a crackdown on taxi drivers truly necessary?

Readers' letters | Last updated: Nov 14, 2019

Public transport can reduce congestion

Public transport can reduce congestion

Readers' letters | Last updated: Nov 13, 2019

Party should look inwardly for blame

Party should look inwardly for blame

Readers' letters | Last updated: Nov 13, 2019

No evidence Trump wants to take over part of the NHS

No evidence Trump wants to take over part of the NHS

Readers' letters | Last updated: Nov 12, 2019

UK News

Constituency profile: St Albans

UK News | Last updated: Less than an hour ago

China tells UK to stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs

China tells UK to stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs

UK News | Last updated: Less than an hour ago

Confidence in Britain is faltering, CBI chief warns

Confidence in Britain is faltering, CBI chief warns

UK News | Last updated: Less than an hour ago

Woman sues NHS over failure to tell her of father’s Huntington’s diagnosis

Woman sues NHS over failure to tell her of father’s Huntington’s diagnosis

UK News | Last updated: Less than an hour ago

Corbyn reveals plan to re-nationalise bus services

Corbyn reveals plan to re-nationalise bus services

UK News | Last updated: Less than an hour ago

In Pictures: Maori welcome for Charles and Camilla in New Zealand

In Pictures: Maori welcome for Charles and Camilla in New Zealand

UK News | Last updated: 1 hour ago

Second pensioner dies after minibus crash

Second pensioner dies after minibus crash

UK News | Last updated: 1 hour ago

National Lottery winners reveal how they spent their fortunes

National Lottery winners reveal how they spent their fortunes

UK News | Last updated: 1 hour ago

World News

SunExpress airline announces deal for Boeing’s troubled 737-8 Max jets

SunExpress airline announces deal for Boeing’s troubled 737-8 Max jets

World News | Last updated: 1 hour ago

Nancy Pelosi invites Donald Trump to give evidence to impeachment inquiry

Nancy Pelosi invites Donald Trump to give evidence to impeachment inquiry

World News | Last updated: 2 hours ago

Emirates announces deal for 20 more Airbus A350 planes

Emirates announces deal for 20 more Airbus A350 planes

World News | Last updated: 2 hours ago

Sri Lanka’s new president reaches out to Tamils and Muslims at inauguration

Sri Lanka’s new president reaches out to Tamils and Muslims at inauguration

World News | Last updated: 3 hours ago

Yahoo Japan and Line to merge business to form online giant

Yahoo Japan and Line to merge business to form online giant

World News | Last updated: 3 hours ago

UN urges talks to end Bolivia crisis amid rising death toll

UN urges talks to end Bolivia crisis amid rising death toll

World News | Last updated: 4 hours ago

Four dead, six wounded in California garden party shooting

Four dead, six wounded in California garden party shooting

World News | Last updated: 4 hours ago

Hong Kong police battle protesters trying to escape university campus

Hong Kong police battle protesters trying to escape university campus

World News | Last updated: 1 hour ago

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