'A dream for many years': Shrewsbury welcomes new tea lounge

A new tea lounge is to open in attractive premises in the heart of Shrewsbury town centre.

Brierley Hill Civic - take a look at what's on this December

Below a little taster of what is to come in December the Civic, Brierley Hill. Quite a varied selection of events throughout a busy month.

Wolves v Crystal Palace: Who's out and who's a doubt

Wolves are still searching for their first win of the season ahead of their clash with Crystal Palace.

'And now... no car' - Here's why a Telford driver was left with no motor

A driver who 'drove the entire length of the Eastern Primary in Telford in the right hand lane and without a seatbelt' has had their car towed off by police.

Salford v Shrewsbury Town - Who's out and who's a doubt

Banks's closure is sad news - but it could also be a new opportunity for Wolverhampton, says mayor Parker

Writing exclusively for the Express & Star, West Midlands elected mayor Richard Parker speaks of his sadness at the impending closure of Banks's Brewery, but says the site also presents great opportunities for Wolverhampton.

Colm McLoughlin, Irishman who made Dubai Duty Free a retail giant, dies aged 81

Mr McLoughlin ran Dubai Duty Free from 1983 until he retired earlier this year, a span of more than 40 years.

Police have apologised to the family of a man who died in the Mid Wales train crash

A police force has apologised to the family of a man who died when two trains collided in Mid-Wales.

Father of tragic schoolgirl Shay Kang is a convicted killer

The father of tragic schoolgirl Shay Kang, who was stabbed to death by her mother, is also a convicted killer.

Treasury minister defends £950-a-day pay of new value for money tsar

Darren Jones suggested the ‘rate of return for the improvements’ overseen by the new value chief will be worth the pay he receives.

Billy Crystal says he was a ‘dope’ to turn down Toy Story

The US actor, known for playing Harry Burns in When Harry Met Sally, said ‘it was a business thing’.

Budget 2024: How much social housing rents will rise and why one Shropshire region boss thinks it's a good thing

Rents for tenants in social housing will rise by the rate of inflation plus one per cent for the next five years, it was decided in the Budget.

FA Cup: Salford v Shrewsbury Town - Salop head into crunch clash needing a win

It is looking like a massive weekend for Shrewsbury Town as they prepare to take on Salford City in the FA Cup.

When it comes to the crunch this is why a royal visit means so much to Market Drayton biscuit makers

A Market Drayton company is looking forward to a royal visit next week and has shared its 'delight and honour' to be hosting the Duke of Gloucester.

Watch: 'I spent £1,800 turning my Oldbury home into a Halloween house-of-horrors'

Families eagerly waited in the street for their turn to walk around an Oldbury family home which was transformed into a Halloween house of horrors.