Star passes 10,000 Facebook mark

It updates readers around the clock with up-to-the minute news, sport, opinion and travel and dozens of you are liking us every week.

Our account brings you the biggest news stories of the day, as and when they happen, along with giving you the first glimpse of our front pages as they hit the presses.

It gives you the chance to click through to our in-depth reports, picture galleries and video content, as well as letting you have your say on the issues that matter to you. And it's not just us getting in on the act – you are getting more involved in the news than ever before, with your tip-offs and pictures helping us shape the news agenda. You've sent us pictures of fires, thunderstorms and flooding and have alerted us to breaking news within seconds of it happening. Whether it's the culmination of a big court case or a public meeting on services in your area, we'll be posting the latest updates as they happen.

Mark Drew, Shropshire Star deputy editor, said: "Our Facebook presence has gone from strength to strength since launching and we are now bringing more news to more people in more ways than ever before.To break through the 10,000 mark on Facebook is something we are very proud of and complements how we keep you up-to-date both in print and online."

It is not just Facebook either – our Twitter account has more than 21,000 followers. And our Star Witness website feature highlights the best content sent in by readers, with a £100 prize each month to the best picture or video.

• You can like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/ShropshireStar follow us on Twitter @ShropshireStar or visit Star Witness at: www.shropshirestar.com/starwitness