Multi-million pound plans to co-locate two of Shropshire’s biggest colleges on one site have been scrapped after one of the partners pulled out of the project.
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Print error causes exam confusion
A printing error in a GCSE physics exam has caused confusion for tens of thousands of students.
Ho, ho, ho, it’s Father Christmas
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.
County backs university bid
Shropshire could soon boast its own, new university it was revealed today.
Town’s youth team marches on
Shrewsbury Town’s youngsters have a pre-Christmas trip to Ipswich to look forward to after reaching the third round of the FA Youth Cup for the second successive year.
Panto sparkle for lights switch-on
Stars of Shrewsbury’s panto have praised the town and its Christmas lights after taking to the stage to switch them on.
Music hall to museum plan backed
Plans to transform Shrewsbury’s historic Music Hall into a museum, tourist information centre and cafe have been given the go-ahead.
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.
Decision on steps closure delayed
Plans to shut one of Shrewsbury’s town centre historic alleyways have been delayed in order to give more time for consultation.
Ashton aims to cement Town spot
Neil Ashton is hoping his patience will be rewarded with a prolonged run in the Shrewsbury first team – after making his first League start for Town in 11 months.
What is the future of county’s NHS?
A group of Shropshire’s top doctors and nurses have been reviewing health services on behalf of the county’s four NHS trusts, writes Health Correspondent Dave Morris.
Go-ahead for more Meadow homes
Plans to build 17 apartments on Shrewsbury Town Football Club’s former ground have been given the final go-ahead by council bosses. There is already consent for 156 homes.
Town will light up tonight
The streets of Shrewsbury town centre will light up tonight as late-night shopping starts with an evening of entertainment.
Funeral date for tragic Mandy
The funeral of a Shropshire mother whose body was found in the River Severn nearly a month after she disappeared on a night out will be held next week.
Town hope for boost from skipper
Skipper Ben Davies could be set to hand Shrewsbury Town a welcome fitness lift by returning to full training before the end of this week.
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.
School merger may cost £3m
Shropshire County Council may be forced to pay out up to £3 million of its own cash to create a new school in a village near Shrewsbury after a bid for government funding failed.
Abusive partner escapes jail term
A Shropshire man who butted his partner twice before hitting her over the head with a rolling pin and breaking her finger has escaped an immediate jail term.
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.
Soldier tells of war service
A Shropshire soldier who has just returned from Afghanistan has spoken of his experiences in the war-torn country when he lost two of his colleagues – including his driver.
Doctor ‘didn’t know of bomb plot’
A former Shropshire doctor accused of planning to murder people in bombs attacks in London and Glasgow did not know of the terror gang’s plans, a jury heard.
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.
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