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Telford United hero Platt looks to secure no1 slot

Goalkeeper Daniel Platt is targeting a starting place in the AFC Telford United team - after making a sensational debut off the substitutes' bench. Goalkeeper Daniel Platt is targeting a starting place in the AFC Telford United team - after making a sensational debut off the substitutes' bench. The 18-year-old came on after just 15 minutes at Vauxhall Motors last night, following regular No 1 Ryan Young's dismissal for handling outside his area. He went on to prove a safe  pair of hands, one stunning save from Vauxhall's Wrexham loanee Obi Anorou the highlight as the Bucks snatched a 1-0 victory. Boss Andy Sinton is now likely to look for another keeper as cover, with Young suspended for the visit of Blyth Spartans on Saturday, September 4 - but Platt has no intention of accepting a role as second choice. Read more in today's Shropshire Star

AFC Telford United|Aug 18, 2010
AFC Telford United

Ben Smith to fight for Shrewsbury Town's no 1 slot

Boss Graham Turner has moved to bring goalkeeper Ben Smith to Shrewsbury Town - and insists there will be a fair fight for the No 1 shirt. Boss Graham Turner has moved to bring goalkeeper Ben Smith to Shrewsbury Town - and insists there will be a fair fight for the No 1 shirt. Smith, 23, was released by Championship club Doncaster Rovers at the end of last season and has agreed a two-year deal at the Greenhous Meadow after a successful trial period. The 6ft 1ins custodian, who has also had loan spells with Lincoln and Morecambe in the past, is now vying with Chris Neal to start between the posts for the League Two opener at home to Bradford a week tomorrow.

Shrewsbury Town FC|Jul 30, 2010
Shrewsbury Town FC

County teenager's green demo arrest

A teenage Greenpeace activist from Telford was arrested along with more than 300 others for taking part in a protest on climate change in Belgium. A teenage Greenpeace activist from Telford was arrested along with more than 300 others for taking part in a protest on climate change in Belgium. Hana Cogings, 18, of Dawley, was part of a team of 340 Greenpeace volunteers who surrounded and chained themselves to the gates of the European Council building in Brussels yesterday. The activists, who were all arrested, were trying to prevent European Union finance ministers leaving until they agreed to pledge significant funding so developing countries can tackle climate change. Hana has been involved with Greenpeace for more than a year. She said she wanted to make sure the government took steps to help the climate. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star

News|Mar 11, 2009
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County gets prime TV slot

Shropshire's countryside will be showcased to the nation on prime-time television tonight as part of a new multi-million pound advert. Shropshire's countryside will be showcased to the nation on prime-time television tonight as part of a new multi-million pound advert. Land in Ironbridge, Whitchurch, Much Wenlock and Oswestry features in the commercial for dairy giant Muller, based in Market Drayton. The commercial will have a 40 second showing on ITV1 during the 8.30pm episode of Coronation Street. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star

North Shropshire|Jul 14, 2008
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