Shropshire Star News

Bulletin: Drivers brave flooded roads

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:36:56 -0800

Today's Shropshire Star news bulletin takes a look at how some county drivers are braving the floods, as well as the ways some Shropshire teenagers are raising money for Children in Need.

Bulletin: Telford man's blaze fear

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:01:25 -0800

Today's Shropshire Star news bulletin includes an interview with Telford man Steve Wise, whose home was nearly engulfed by flames.

Bulletin: Road sweeper in crash

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:53:33 -0800

Today's Shropshire Star news bulletin takes a look at a road crash in the county, which left a sweeper and a skip lorry wedged together.

Bulletin: On the watch for floods in county

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:39:12 -0800

Today's Shropshire Star news bulletin takes a look at rising rever levels and flash floods across the county.

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct draining continues

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:18:33 -0800

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Llangollen Canal works

Work well under way on historic structure

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:29:04 -0800

Work is well under way to give the historic Pontcysyllte aqueduct its check-up while the canal is drained. Engineers were due to be working today in the near empty trough that carries the Llangollen Canal across the Dee Valley along the 130 foot hig

Telford FM Hero Awards

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:19:08 -0800

Telford FM Hero Awards — Mum of the Year Debbie Williams

Telford FM Dad of the Year and Telford FM Hero Awards

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:19:33 -0800

Telford FM Dad of the Year and Telford FM Hero Awards

AFC Telford v Workington

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:09:17 -0800

Highghts from AFC Telford v Workington

Bulletin: Hundreds at PRH meeting

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:24:37 -0700

Today's Shropshire Star newscast includes a special report on a public meeting in Telford, where people voiced their concerns over proposals to move some services away from the Princess Royal Hospital.

Protesters attend PRH meeting

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:27:49 -0700

Watch our video from today's meeting at the Park Inn at Telford, as people protest over the future of the Princess Royal Hospital.

Bulletin: Man killed in second car smash

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:48:26 -0700

Today's Shropshire Star news bulletin includes the story of a second fatal car smash in Shropshire in just two days. We also take a look at the latest developments in the Princess Royal Hospital story.

Bulletin: Man killed in smash

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:36:37 -0700

Today's Shropshire Star news bulletin includes news of a horrific car crash in north Shropshire.

Bulletin: Postal strike goes on

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:11:47 -0700

Today's Shropshire Star news bulletin takes a look at how the postal strike is affecting local sorting offices.

Railway steaming to success

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:01:06 -0700

The Severn Valley Railway in Highley was the centre of attention this week when royalty visited to open a new bridge and engine house.

Police Press Conference

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:29:10 -0700

Video footage of a press conference as Police continue the search for 14-year-old Sarah Dunn

Bulletin: Royal visitor to county

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:56:17 -0700

Today's Shropshire Star news bulletin includes footage of The Duke of Gloucester's visit the the Severn Valley Railway.

Bulletin: Telford MP steps into PRH row

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:03:33 -0700

Today's Shropshire Star news bulletin takes a look at the thoughts of Telford MP David Wright, who attended a rally to save services at the Princess Royal Hospital.

Bulletin: Winners celebrate Lottery birthday

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:57:09 -0700

Today's Shropshire Star news bulletin includes the story of how Lottery winners from across the region came together to celebrate a very important birthday.

Sneak glimpse of Abraham Darby Academy

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:23:39 -0700

Get a sneak preview of plans for the Abraham Darby Academy in Telford with our fly-through video.

Bulletin: Is county town ready for lap-dancing?

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:14:48 -0700

Today's Shropshire Star news bulletin reviews the prospects of a lap-dancing club in Shrewsbury.

New future for town's schools

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:46:59 -0700

A £200m building programme will see many of Telford's schools rebuilt, relocated and revamped over the new few years. Take a closer look at the plans in our exclusive video report.

Bulletin: Floral tributes at scene of fatal accident

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:35:14 -0700

Today's Shropshire Star news bulletin includes details of a fatal car crash near Wem and morning hold-ups on the roads as a local council questions drivers.

Bulletin: More job misery for county

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:58:01 -0700

Today's Shropshire Star news bulletin includes details of more job losses in the county, as well a strange-looking rescue effort...

Bulletin: Residents react to mining decision

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:24:05 -0700

Today's news bulletin includes residents' reactions in Telford to the decision to allow open cast mining near The Wrekin.

Bulletin: Thrower tribute attacked

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:16:28 -0700

Today's Shropshire Star news bulletin includes the story of an attack on a tribute to Percy Thrower in Shrewsbury's Quarry Park.

Bulletin: Sneak preview of new nightspot

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:51:32 -0700

Today's Shropshire Star news bulletin includes a sneak preview of Telford's latest nightspot in the centre of town - due to open on Wednesday.

Bulletin: Five jailed after bank raid

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:34:15 -0700

Today's Shropshire Star news bulletin includes the story of five members of an armed gang, who have been jailed for an attack on a Telford bank.

Kia cars swarm out of Telford

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:34:31 -0700

Watch our video of 100 Kia cars driving out of Telford's International Centre after the firm's national dealer conference.

The Invention Of Lying - Carl Jones's review

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:54:08 -0700

Carl Jones gives his assessment of Ricky Gervais' big screen directorial debut The Invention Of Lying.

Darwin sculpture unveiled

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:20:55 -0700

A controversial piece of public art has been unveiled in a Shropshire town with an organiser of Darwin celebrations praising it. The Quantum Leap sculpture and Darwin Memorial Garden in Shrewsbury was seen for the first time yesterday.

Driving day with a difference

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:48:54 -0700

Women from across Shropshire gathered at RAF Cosford for a driving day with a difference.

Sex attack claim in town

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:21:23 -0700

Today's Shropshire Star news bulletin includes the news that a teenage girl was subjected to a suspected sexual attack in Telford. There is also the latest on Telford's hospital fight and a wedding winner in the county.

Sheffield Spartans v Telford Titans

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:42:48 -0700

Watch the latest action from Telford Titans.

AFC Telford United - match reports

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:52:07 -0700

Take a look at our latest reviews of all the action from AFC Telford this week, with Chris Hudson.

MP warns of hospital war

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:53:52 -0700

Shrewsbury MP Daniel Kawczynski today warned war could break out between Telford and Shrewsbury over moves to safeguard hospital services - if the two towns do not form a united front.

Bulletin: Promise over hospital costs

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:38:26 -0700

Today health bosses make a promise on the future of county hospital services, police name the victim of a south Shropshire road accident, and New Zealand couple tour Darwin's birthplace.

Video: Darwin film premiere

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:56:25 -0700

Shropshire Star film critic Carl Jones on the new film Creation, which tells the story of Shrewsbury-born Charles Darwin and which had a regional premiere in the town last night.

The man who fell to earth

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:16:46 -0700

Paul Lewis holds up the crash helmet he wore when a routine skydive went wrong. Like its owner the helmet has taken a serious battering but it's still in one piece.

Bulletin: Floral tributes to crash victim

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:01:34 -0700

Flowers have been left at the scene of an accident which killed a 20-year-old driver.

Protesters ask why sculpture was built

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:08:54 -0700

Protesters in Shrewsbury have vented their anger over a controversial public art work by unveiling a banner questioning why it was built in the first place.

Video: Protest at PRH meeting

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:24:51 -0700

Protesters gathered at the Park Inn in Telford to make their views known afead of a meeting on the future of the town's Princess Royal Hospital. Watch the video here.

Bulletin: Relief road route examined

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:16:29 -0700

Councillors have been to see for themselves the route of the proposed Shrewsbury North West Relief Road. Watch the video here.

Bulletin: Grim weekend on roads

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:21:36 -0700

News of a grim weekend on the county's roads and the latest on the future of the Princess Royal Hospital.

Couple rethink UFO view after sighting

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:00:01 -0700

When Phillip and Sharon Beddoes went to sleep on Saturday night they didn't believe in UFOs.

Gamer — Carl Jones's view

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:10:53 -0700

It's the time of year when studios release the films that weren't blockbustry enough to be blockbusters or which didn't stand a chance at the Oscars.

Video: Celebs in cricket fun

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:55:26 -0700

Find out what happened when Chris Tarrant brought his celebrity cricket team to Wrekin College this week.

Bulletin: Hospital fight and Antiques Roadshow

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:29:23 -0700

A Shropshire MP is giving his support to services at Telford's hospital, and TV came to Shropshire today with the Antiques Roadshow.

Bulletin: Fears over PRH future

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:42:15 -0700

Fears were voiced today for the future of Telford's Princess Royal Hospital, and we meet a man spending his birthday awaiting the arrival of the clamper van. Find out more here.

Bulletin: Food festival success hailed

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:04:20 -0700

More than 20,000 people visited this year's Ludlow Food Festival, and organisers are delighted with its success. Find out more here.

Bulletin: Ludlow Food Festival opens

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:04:34 -0700

Join James Shaw as he reports from the opening day of this year's Ludlow Food Festival and brings you all the day's headlines.

Bulletin: Fire at tyre depot

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:26:45 -0700

A plume of black smoke could be seen more than 20 miles away after 200 tonnes of rubber went up in flames. Watch our news bulletin for more.

Bid to rescue bull from well

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:32:01 -0700

Watch video footage of an operation to rescue a bull from a well in Shropshire. Footage courtesy of Shropshire Fire & Rescue.

Video: College's new dairy development

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:22:47 -0700

Shropshire's Harper Adams University College has opened a £2.3m dairy unit. Find out more in this video.

Video: Bucks v Ilkeston

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:22:47 -0700

See video highlights from AFC Telford's match against Ilkeston.

Kelvin Langmead on the new season

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:22:47 -0700

Shrewsbury town's Kelvin Langmead talks to James Shaw about his hopes for the new season.

You Tube video of Telford burglary

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:38:47 -0700

Footage of the burglary of a shop in Telford has been placed on video site YouTube.

Thousands of folk music lovers enjoy event

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:50:54 -0700

Changeable weather failed to put a damper on the Shrewsbury Folk Festival as 6,000 fans enjoyed the best of roots music from around the world.

The Final Destination: Carl Jones review

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:15:53 -0700

Carl Jones casts his eye over the latest Final Destination film in the successful horror franchise.

Bulletin: Worry over Foster House

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:10:34 -0700

Today's Shropshire Star news bulletin includes details of what our video team discovered when they re-visited Maesbrook, the village where Christopher Foster murdered his wife and daughter one year ago.

Bulletin: V Festival clear up continues

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:05:15 -0700

The big clear-up continues at Weston Park after the weekend's V Festival. Find out what happens to the hundreds of tents revellers left behind.

V festival fans rock out

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:56:26 -0700

Music fans got to enjoy some of the world's top rock and pop acts when the annual V Festival took place on the borders of Shropshire.

V fans on their favourite bands

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:07:44 -0700

Andy Richardson takes a look at the top stories from across the county in today's video news bulletin including V fans on their favourite bands.

Carl Jones' film review

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:47:14 -0700

Our resident film critic Carl Jones takes a look at some of the films showing at cinema screens this weekend, including a sneak peak Quentin Tarrantino's controversial new film.

See the new Range Rover Sport

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:44:44 -0700

Next month the new Discovery 4 and Range Rover Sport will be in Shropshire showrooms. Take a sneak peak here!

Bulletin: Celebrating A-level results

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:35:09 -0700

Students across Shropshire are today celebrating record A Level passes. For more watch today's news bulletin.

Video: Leaking canal runs low on water

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:49:12 -0700

The Shropshire Union Canal at Shebdon, near Market Drayton, has sprung a leak. Watch our video for more.

Bulletin: Poundland fined over mice

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:52:58 -0700

Telford's Poundland store has been fined £6,000 after admitting charges relating to an infestation of mice. For more, watch today's bulletin.

Charlotte's father in emotional video

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:01:11 -0700

Video footage from the funeral of Shropshire teenager Charlotte Hartey is being used as part of her family’s campaign to stop over-the-telephone diagnosis of swine flu.

Flower show hailed a success

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:04:16 -0700

Organisers of Shrewsbury Flower Show today hailed it a massive success after tens of thousands of people turned out for the two-day floral extravaganza.

Bulletin: Flower show special

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:31:44 -0700

Paul Shuttleworth brings you the latest news headlines from the Shrewsbury Flower Show. [More...]

Inventor's kitchen hopes put on ice

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:27:33 -0700

A Shifnal inventor's hopes of winning a £50,000 first prize in a competition for innovative kitchen gadgets have been put on ice.

Signs of rural road confusion

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:20:47 -0700

Motorists in Telford are on a road to nowhere after workmen installed signs leading them back to where they came from. People who arrive at Preston, in Telford, face a 16-mile diversion – without getting anywhere.

Ludlow to Whitchurch - in Top Gear

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 02:17:48 -0700

How easy is it to get from one end of Shropshire to the other, and how much does it cost? Three writers set off on a Top Gear-style challenge to find out.

Straight outta Shropshire

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:35:17 -0700

Hip hop music - the very name conjours up images of inner-city danger zones such as Compton, South Central LA and Church Stretton ... Hang on, asks Andrew Owen. What was that last one again?

Bulletin: MP's questions over county doctor

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:57:10 -0700

Shrewsbury MP Daniel Kawczynski is calling for a parliamentary debate over Shrewsbury hospital doctor Mohammed Asha. For the full story watch today's news bulletin.

Girl, three, recovers from outbreak

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:13:26 -0700

A three-year-old girl who suffered kidney failure after being caught up in an E.coli outbreak is beginning to recover, her parents said today. Watch our video here.

Bulletin: Simpson's tribute to Sir Bobby Robson

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:00:37 -0700

Carl Jones takes a look at today's news stories, including a tribute to Sir Bobby Robson from Shrewsbury Town manager Paul Simpson, and one of Madeley's oldest residents talking about how the town has changed since the 1950s.

Movie review - The Taking of Pelham 123

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:47:41 -0700

Our film critic Carl Jones reviews a modern remake of The Taking of Pelham 123, starring Denzel Washington and John Travolta.

Silhouette project takes shape

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:38:54 -0700

In November a new play will be staged in Shropshire, a play based on life at the old Silhouette underwear and swimwear factory.

Bulletin: County traveller sites plan

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:38:54 -0700

More than 120 gipsy pitches could be created in Shropshire under plans by regional assembly bosses in Birmingham. Watch the full story here.

Traffic chaos after bin lorries crash

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:14:19 -0700

A driver had to be cut free from his vehicle and airlifted to hospital after two bin lorries crashed at a Telford roundabout. Watch our news video here.

Bulletin: Wrekin Construction firm collapses

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:00:46 -0700

The company which bought Wrekin Construction has itself gone into liquidation. Watch our news bulletin for more.

Harry Patch - video obituary

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:23:36 -0700

The Shropshire Star's Toby Neal looks back at the long life of Shropshire First World War veteran Harry Patch, who died at the weekend, aged 111.

Severn Hospice - midnight walk video

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:02:50 -0700

Another video from the Severn Hospice's Midnight Walks.

Carnival timelapse video

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:19:40 -0700

We've received this video showing the Newport Carnival - but we don't know who to thank because the sender did not include his or her details.

Band wanted...

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:39:30 -0700

For years musicians seeking a band to join have put their details on to music shop noticeboards. But Shropshire guitarist Andy Bennett has gone one step further - he's got an audition video on Shropshirestar.com.

Bulletin: Shrewsbury roads cash

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:39:30 -0700

Campaigners say the planned Shrewsbury Relief Road will slash journey times and cut congestion; opponents say it will be an environmental disaster. Find out more in our news bulletin.

Shrewsbury 0 Albion 2

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:58:13 -0700

Paul Simpson's men went down to two goals from the Championship favourites in their home pre-season friendly.

Bulletin: Demolition men move in

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:28:34 -0700

Madeley's 1960s town centre is being knocked down - and the local residents are very happy about it. Watch our news bulletin for more

Bulletin: Dog saved from mineshaft

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:10:09 -0700

Rescuers spend more than seven hours working to free a dog which had fallend more than 100ft down a county mineshaft. For more, watch tonight's newscast.

Wallace and Gromit video

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:44:28 -0700

Wallace and Gromit are back - watch our video to find out how.

Video: Severn Hospice midnight walk

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:25:30 -0700

More than 250 women took part in a 10-mile midnight walk in Shrewsbury to raise money for the Severn Hospice. Watch the video here.

Bulletin: Swine flu special

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:02:25 -0700

A special look at how the developing swine flu pandemic is affecting Shropshire, including an interview with county medic Dr Andy Inglis, who offers his advice on dealing with the virus.

Bulletin: Swineflu latest

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:45:40 -0700

Watch today's Shropshire Star News Bulletin.

Bulletin: YouTube stunt criticised

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:45:40 -0700

Shropshire fire bosses have criticised two Telford yobs for setting fire to a lamp-post with a home-made flame thrower. For more see today's bulletin.

Bulletin: Fire chiefs condemn youtube stunt

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:45:40 -0700

Watch today's Shropshire Star News Bulletin as fire bosses condemn a video showing youths making a flame-thrower.

YouTube yobs in fire stunt

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:45:57 -0700

A shocking video showing two Telford yobs creating a petrol-powered flame-thrower and shooting flames 20ft into the air before setting fire to a lamppost has been posted on YouTube.

Bulletin: Woman dies in road smash

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:16:20 -0700

A Shropshire woman has died in car crash. For more details see today's news bulletin.