Shropshire Star

Court told of beatings claim

2009-11-10T12:17:09Z

The girlfriend of alleged murder victim George Black told a jury today that he used to regularly beat her at their Shropshire home.

Bucks legends sprinkle magic on Cup

2009-11-10T15:55:44Z

A wave of FA Cup nostalgia washed over the New Bucks Head as a band of heroes returned to Telford.

Premier joy on big day

2009-11-10T15:56:09Z

A pair of newlyweds added some premier sparkle to their special day when they had a chance encounter with some of the world's top footballers.

Man’s nose broken in attack

2009-11-10T12:19:33Z

A man was left with a broken nose following an assault in Cleobury Mortimer.

Plug pulled for cleaning of World Heritage Site

2009-11-10T12:00:37Z

The plug has been pulled on the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct near Oswestry sending more than a million litres of water cascading from the waterway in the sky into the River Dee.

Gunnell eyes O’Sullivan showdown

2009-11-10T13:01:58Z

Shropshire's Adrian Gunnell is on collision course with the biggest name in snooker when the Maplin UK Championship comes to Telford next month.

Lottery couple tell of £45m win

2009-11-10T16:14:53Z

The couple who scooped £45.5 million in the Euromillions jackpot today told how they celebrated with a traditional Sunday lunch washed down with a couple of bottles of champagne at their local restaurant.

Robb riled at ABA decision

2009-11-10T13:10:10Z

Furious Brian Robb, one of Shropshire's leading boxing coaches, believes Dan Cartwright has been "cheated" out of the chance to become national champion.

Pensioners strike back against would-be mugger

2009-11-10T16:00:51Z

A pair of pensioners thwarted a would-be mugger in Telford when the 70-year-old woman beat him off with her umbrella while her husband laid into him with his walking stick.

National call-up for Bucks’ Newton

2009-11-10T12:56:49Z

Left-back Sean Newton has become the latest AFC Telford United player to win international recognition - with a call-up to the England 'C' squad.

Eldwer vows to fight for Town place

2009-11-10T12:52:11Z

Transfer-listed Nathan Elder has vowed to come out fighting for his Shrewsbury Town future - and has not given up hope of extending his Prostar Stadium career.

Foster given nod as county skipper

2009-11-10T12:44:47Z

Ed Foster was today unveiled as the new captain of Shropshire as the county cricket club's committee opted for a change in direction.

VAT scuppered West Mid rescue

2009-11-10T15:27:51Z

A deal to save the West Mid Show from financial ruin came within moments of being struck until a VAT bill was uncovered which scuppered any rescue plan, it emerged today.

Teenage girl attacked after road accident

2009-11-10T14:34:16Z

A teenage girl was attacked by a gang of girls while she lay in the road after being knocked off her bike by a car when out riding in Lancaster Road, in Shrewsbury, police said today.

Drugs ring man guilty

2009-11-10T14:40:47Z

A wealthy Shropshire restaurant owner has been convicted of masterminding a major drugs ring across the Midlands.

Boots store hit by burglars

2009-11-10T14:35:23Z

A Shrewsbury branch of Boots was targeted by burglars who stole a quantity of goods, police said today.

Garage fears over poppy thefts

2009-11-10T11:22:59Z

A Shropshire garage boss has been keeping his Remembrance Day poppies and collection boxes under the counter — because heartless thieves keep stealing them.

Chaos for motorists

2009-11-10T12:23:48Z

Motorists in Ludlow are facing traffic chaos as a main route shuts for repairs. Lower Galdeford is being shut for a week while electricity giant E.on carries out work.

Plug pulled on aqueduct

2009-11-10T11:17:07Z

A 204-year-old aqueduct close to the Shropshire border is being drained of more than a million litres of water.

Seven men charged with violent disorder

2009-11-10T12:10:10Z

Seven men have been charged with violent disorder in Knighton.