A collaboration between Shropshire's agricultural university and its local community has seen the first fruits of a plan to create a memorial for the Queen's Jubilee.
A Telford conman who was jailed after he lied about winning £4.5million on the lottery was at the centre of a police search today.
New figures show that the cost of insurance has dropped over the past year
People living in Telford where a 41-year-old man was found dead on a footpath could be "protecting" the people who robbed him by holding vital information from the police. People living in Telford where a 41-year-old man was found dead on a footpath could be "protecting" the people who robbed him by holding vital information from the police, a leading detective revealed today. Neil Williams, of Calcott, Stirchley, was discovered at the back of Churncote in Stirchley on Friday morning. Detectives believe he was either pounced on by robbers as he was walking home from the pub or thieves rifled through his pockets as he lay helpless on the ground. Detective Inspector John Elcock, said: "People may be protecting others by not coming forward with this information. I cannot believe somebody doesn't know what has happened." Anyone with information can call Telford police on 08457 444 888 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star
Crowds lined the street to pay their respects to war veterans during a day of remembrance in Dudley.
Manchester City Council is looking to recognise those who have made contributions to the city.
A woman was subjected to a serious sexual assault in Wellington, detectives said today. A woman was subjected to a serious sexual assault in Wellington, detectives said today. The incident is alleged to have taken place in the early hours. Officers from Telford CID said early inquiries had so far established that the woman left the Station Hotel in Wellington at about 1.40am. She believes that she made her way along Market Street and was assaulted during her walk home. Police say it appears that the woman may have lost consciousness during the alleged incident as a member of the public came to her aid and helped her up off the ground. Anyone with information is asked to contact Telford Police on 08457 444 888. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star
A 22-year-old Shropshire woman was left "extremely shaken" after she managed to fight off a sex attacker who struck in the early hours of the morning. A 22-year-old Shropshire woman was left "extremely shaken" after she managed to fight off a sex attacker who struck in the early hours of the morning. The victim was grabbed from behind and forced to the floor before the culprit attempted to tear at her clothing and underwear. The terrified victim managed to fight the assailant off and then fled towards the safety of a nearby police station. The incident happened on a footpath across fields between Legges Way and Summerhill, Madeley, Telford, at about 1am yesterday. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star.
An 81-year-old woman fought off an attacker after he pushed her against a wall in Telford and attempted to pull at her bag as she returned from a lunchtime shopping trip. An 81-year-old woman fought off an attacker after he pushed her against a wall in Telford and attempted to pull at her bag as she returned from a lunchtime shopping trip. The woman was returning home to her home when a man approached her in Sanderville Close, Stirchley. Police are checking through CCTV footage and say the pensioner was not injured during the incident, but has been left "shaken". Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star
A 34-year-old man was found lying on the side of a road with serious facial injuries after a suspected assault in Telford. A 34-year-old man was found lying on the side of a road with serious facial injuries after a suspected assault in Telford. A passing police community support officer came across the man at about 9pm on Saturday in Church Road, Dawley. The victim was rushed to Telford's Princess Royal Hospital where he is still receiving treatment. Two men arrested in connection with the incident have been released on bail pending police inquiries. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star
A 17-year-old youth who fractured his skull in an accident near Bridgnorth is in a critical but stable condition, it was revealed today. A 17-year-old youth who fractured his skull in an accident near Bridgnorth is in a critical but stable condition, it was revealed today. The accident occurred on the A41 at Rectory Road, between Albrighton and Cosford, at about 9.15pm on Thursday. One of the casualties, a 17-year-old youth, was taken to the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford with multiple injuries including a fractured skull. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star.
New figures show that the cost of insurance has dropped over the past year
A limited edition fountain pen has gone up for sale in Shropshire with a staggering £2,500 price tag.
The future of the site of a former landmark building in Oldbury is still in limbo more than a year after it was gutted by arsonists.
Hundreds of soldiers based in Shropshire are set to pack up their kit bags and head off on a six-month tour of Afghanistan. Hundreds of soldiers based in Shropshire are set to pack up their kit bags and head off on a six-month tour of Afghanistan. But before they do, the soldiers of the Royal Irish Regiment will celebrate St Patrick's Day with their families at Clive Barracks in Tern Hill. They will take part in a chariot race known as the Shamrock Stakes before a traditional service is held on the parade square. Fiona Freely, the wife of commanding officer Ed Freely, will present each of the officers with a sprig of shamrock to be worn in their headdress. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star
