He’s big and jolly and known and loved by millions. But that’s quite enough about Shropshire Star feature writer Ben Bentley, who has been learning all about becoming Father Christmas.
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County backs university bid
Shropshire could soon boast its own, new university it was revealed today.
Man burned in shed explosion
A 20-year-old north Shropshire man was left with facial burns today after the shed he entered to go to sleep burst into flames when he lit a cigarette.
Darren’s a darts dazzler
A young Shropshire darter has been handed the chance to mix it with 13-times world champion Phil Taylor, Raymond Van Barneveld and other greats of the oche for the whole of 2009.
To tip or not to tip?
Ben Bentley looks at the minefield surrounding whether or not we should leave restaurant staff a tip after enjoying a meal.
Meet our Star Woman of the Year finalists
The 2008 Star Woman of the Year will be crowned next week. In the build-up to the presentation ceremony we’ll be profiling one of our eight finalists each day. Today we meet inspirational Shrewsbury teenager SARAH THOMAS.
Big chill on its way
An Arctic chill will grip Shropshire this weekend with temperatures plunging below 0C (32F) in some areas, forecasters said today.
More UFOs reported
More reports of strange lights in the skies above Shropshire have been coming in to our website.
Magician Daniels to wow town crowd
A nationally renowned magician will be wowing the crowds in Market Drayton tonight in a special show in the town.
Two killed in horror crash
An elderly couple have died after their car was involved in an horrific smash involving two lorries on a busy Shropshire road.
Detective welcomes double killer jailing
Double killer Sukhdev Singh was today starting a prison sentence for the manslaughter of two men above a Shropshire chip shop.
Anna to be fifth woman High Sheriff
She will be Shropshire’s fifth woman High Sheriff, the third in a row and Anna Turner, of Prees Heath, saw her name recorded this week in a well-established ceremony at London’s Law Courts.
New county council outlined
Shropshire’s new unitary council will have 74 members, serving wards which are designed to ensure “electoral fairness”, it was announced today.
Incinerator sites are ruled out
The company behind plans to build a waste incinerator in Shrewsbury today ruled out other sites in Shropshire after alternatives were suggested by councillors.
Tell us your Children in Need plans
The annual Children in Need Appeal takes place tomorrow – and we want to know what you are getting up to.
OAPs foil bogus workmen
Bogus workmen fled empty-handed after they were challenged by two Shropshire pensioners as they attempted to get into their homes.
Help to survive the financial storm
Keeping spirits up, maintaining a sense of proportion and holding panic at bay can be a tough ask when something called a global cash crisis hits the fan, writes Shirley Tart.
Schools plan climbdown
A climbdown by Shirehall leaders which would secure the future of two Shropshire schools could be the blueprint to save others, it has been claimed.
An outlet for tales of war
The Shropshire Star is today throwing its backing behind a not-for-profit organisation which aims to help service personnel and others affected by war find an outlet for their emotions through prose and poetry.
Ted scoops gold – aged 80
Meet Shropshire fitness fanatic Ted Hoy. He has proved age is no barrier to success after scooping five national gold swimming medals at the age of 80.
County remembers
Shropshire paid tribute to its war dead on Remembrance Sunday.
Woman injured by horse
A woman was airlifted to hospital after she was injured by a horse in north Shropshire.
Our dog of the week
Dogs Trust Roden resident Billy B is making an appeal for a new owner in the Shropshire area.
County’s property hotspots revealed
The town of Much Wenlock is Shropshire’s top property hotspot, with homes selling for an average of £410,333, new figures recently revealed.
Star joins day of remembrance
Today is Remembrance Sunday and our teams of photographers and reporters are helping mark the day. Find out more in this week’s podcast.
Alert after pensioners targeted
A conman stole cash from a Shropshire pensioner after posing as a council official in one of three distraction burglaries in the county in two days.
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