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Police hail Shrewsbury killer's nine-year jail term

Detectives today said they were satisfied with a nine-year jail term handed to a 26-year-old man for killing a Shrewsbury man found with multiple stab wounds at a town flat. Detectives today said they were satisfied with a nine-year jail term handed to a 26-year-old man for killing a Shrewsbury man found with multiple stab wounds at a town flat. Wayne Austin, of Claverley Crescent, Harlescott, was handed the sentence at Stafford Crown Court yesterday after admitting the manslaughter of Paul Wayne Rugg. The Crown Prosecution Service accepted the plea after Austin was initially charged with murder, which he had denied. Mr Rugg, 52, was confirmed dead at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital after being found at his first floor flat in Kynaston Road, Harlescott Grange, with multiple stab wounds on January 6 last year. Full story in today's paper

Harlescott|Apr 16, 2011
Harlescott

Sinton tells AFC Telford - get ready for nine cup finals

Andy Sinton has told AFC Telford United to gear up for "nine cup finals" as they enter the home straight in the race for the Blue Square Bet North title. Andy Sinton has told AFC Telford United to gear up for "nine cup finals" as they enter the home straight in the race for the Blue Square Bet North title. The Bucks were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Eastwood last night and saw their lead at the top of the table cut to one point by Alfreton. The Derbyshire side also have three games in hand, but boss Sinton believes they will take some stopping if they remain unbeaten to the end of the season.

AFC Telford United|Mar 23, 2011
AFC Telford United

Nine Shropshire Schools face the axe

Nine Shropshire schools - including a Shrewsbury secondary - face the axe under new plans revealed today aimed at tackling falling pupil numbers and funding shortages. Shirehall education chiefs say action is needed to maintain a "sustainable network" of schools. Under the plans 20 more schools could form "federations" - working closely together, sharing resources but retaining independence. Do your children attend these schools, or do you work in them? Give us your reaction. [gallery] Nine Shropshire schools - including a Shrewsbury secondary - face the axe under new plans revealed today aimed at tackling falling pupil numbers and funding shortages. Shirehall education chiefs say action is needed to maintain a "sustainable network" of schools. Under the plans 20 more schools could form "federations" - working closely together, sharing resources but retaining independence. The proposals going to Shropshire Council's cabinet next Tuesday are: Create an "all through" school at Rhyn Park, St Martins, near Oswestry, for pupils aged three to 16. Create a single school in Shawbury by combining Shawbury Primary and St Mary's on the Shawbury Primary site. Extend Buntingsdale Infant School, near Market Drayton, into a full primary. Close Wakeman School & Arts College, Shrewsbury. Reduce overall capacity by closing Barrow, Hopton Wafers, Onny (Onibury), Maesbury, Stiperstones and Lydbury North Primary Schools. Do your children attend these schools, do you work in them? Give us your reaction to the proposals.

Education|Feb 8, 2011
Education
St Martins
Shawbury

Nine-year-old Telford girl dies after collapsing

A nine-year-old Shropshire schoolgirl has died after collapsing at her father's home. Kayleigh Hunt, from Admaston, Telford, died on Saturday afternoon. A nine-year-old Shropshire schoolgirl has died after collapsing at her father's home. Kayleigh Hunt, from Admaston, Telford, died on Saturday afternoon. Her father tried to resuscitate her and ambulance crews called to the house in Ketley Bank gave emergency treatment at the scene. Kayleigh was rushed to Telford's Princess Royal Hospital but later pronounced dead. The cause of death has yet to be ascertained.

Telford|Nov 23, 2010
Telford

Nine years to tackle crumbling roads

Shropshire's crumbling roads are in such a poor state that it could take at least nine years to fix them, it was revealed today. Shropshire's crumbling roads are in such a poor state that it could take at least nine years to fix them, it was revealed today. The Government is providing an emergency £1.8 million hand out to help patch weather-battered roads across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. But a county highways boss today said the money was a drop in the ocean and would not cure chronic problems affecting damaged roads. Councillor Martin Taylor-Smith, Shropshire Council's cabinet member for strategic planning and transportation, today said: "The Government is taking a Band Aid to a much more acute problem. "We're looking at a shortfall of between £4 million and £6 million every year. So, while we welcome any financial assistance, it is clearly not enough and will not help us to solve long term problems." Read the full story in the Shropshire Star.

Telford|Mar 27, 2010
Telford
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