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Fears grow for missing woman

A Broseley woman is still missing more than two days after she walked out of her home in just her pyjamas.

Region escapes the blizzards

Parts of Britain were hit by heavy snow today, causing hazardous driving conditions and closing many schools. But Shropshire and Mid Wales escaped the worst of the blizzards.

House prices fall 16.1%

House prices fell 16.1 per cent in the last year.

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Carers face poison case

Two care workers from Tenbury Wells have appeared at court charged with poisoning.

Warden numbers to be halved next year

Shropshire councillors narrowly failed to halt plans which will see the number of ParkRight traffic wardens halved in the New Year.

Change planned to tackle dog fouling

Greater powers could be given to Shropshire’s dog wardens after plans were unveiled to overhaul the way the problem of stray dogs is tackled.

Recruits boost for the NFU

Significant challenges facing the farming industry have led the membership of the National Farmers Union to soar across the country, including Shropshire which has more than 1,600 members.

Conjoined twin Hope dies

Hope Williams, one of the conjoined twins from Shrewsbury being separated at Great Ormond Street Hospital has died.

Messages of support after twin’s death

People across Shropshire have expressed their devastation at the death of conjoined twin Hope Williams following the complicated operation to separate her from her sister Faith.

New laws will aim to protect savers

The Government today set out a series of measures in the Queen’s Speech to toughen up protection for savers and ensure high street banks will face legal sanctions if they fail to treat customers fairly.

Star pledge to help beat the credit crunch

The Shropshire Star today pledges an offer to help our readers through the credit crunch. As the county fights to keep the local economy turning, we want to play our part.

Employee of force faces trust probe

A police employee from Shropshire has been arrested on suspicion of committing an abuse of the public’s trust, it was revealed today.

Ferry denies perverting justice

Rock star’s son Otis Ferry today denied perverting the course of justice.

It’s official - county ankles are super!

It’s certainly a mistake to get on the wrong side of the feisty Shropshire Women’s Institute - as BBC presenter Rupert Maas found out.

Seizure warning for red diesel users

People in part of Shropshire are being warned their vehicles could be seized if they are found to be running illegally on red diesel.

Snow alert for motorists

Snow is on its way - that’s the warning from weather experts today. Temperatures are set to plunge below freezing in Shropshire in the next few days with the mercury reaching as low as -4C (25F)

Farmers urged not to import

Farmers in Wales have been urged to stop and think before importing livestock from other countries in Europe because of the danger of disease.

Waking to a winter wonderland

People in Shropshire will have to wrap up warm over the next few days as weather experts today warned the county was facing snow and sleet.

Bus crash driver is named by police

The man who died after the bus he was driving crashed into a historic hotel in Ludlow was today named by police as 71-year-old Alan Taylor.

Misty look for medieval fair

Wintry, misty weather made for an atmospheric 10th Medieval Christmas Fayre in the historic town of Ludlow.

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MPs still sending out festive cards

People in Shropshire will still be getting Christmas cards from their MPs this year despite Shrewsbury MP Daniel Kawczynski opting to raise cash for charity.

Driver dies at wheel of bus

Four pedestrians were hurt after a bus driver collapsed and died at the wheel and his vehicle ploughed into them in Ludlow.

Lifeline founder takes Star Woman title

The woman who heads Shrewsbury’s Friendly Neighbours scheme giving a lifeline to the older and socially isolated members of the community has been named the Shropshire Star’s Woman of the Year.

The stars are shining for us online

There’s no business like showbusiness - and ShropshireStar.com’s online entertainments section is going from strength to strength.

Thousands enjoy the big switch-on

Thousands of people braved freezing temperatures to watch the skies above Shropshire towns light up for Christmas.

Wintry blizzards forecast for area

Shropshire could be hit by wintry blizzards of sleet with a risk of snow on the hills this weekend.

Rural firms are hit by cut in spending

Rural businesses across Shropshire have seen the amount of cash spent by customers slump by up to 40 per cent amid fears the economic downturn could have a major impact on communities in the county, a new report revealed today.

Star Woman of the Year in pictures

Pictures from the Star Woman of the Year ceremony held at Albrighton Hall Hotel, Shrewsbury.