Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council News

MP proposes new county hospital
Labour MP David Wright has told Parliament that he is “sick and tired” of constant reviews of hospital services in Shropshire and demanded that key departments must be concentrated in the area of fastest population growth - Telford.

Our Santa has got the gift
After learning his trade at “Santa School” last month, it was time for Shropshire Star feature writer Ben Bentley to report for duty at the … [visit site to read more]

Baby Faith’s fight for life

Fears grow for missing woman
A massive search operation was under way today as fears grew for a Shropshire woman who has been missing for three days in freezing temperatures. The North Wales Mountain Rescue Team has joined … [visit site to read more]

Interest rate cut to 2%
The Bank of England is set to announce its decision on the interest rate today amid calls for a one per cent reduction.

Baby Faith remains seriously ill
A baby girl remains seriously ill after her conjoined twin died following emergency surgery to separate them.

Veteran reunited with crash plane
A World War II veteran visits the aircraft he was shot down in, 66 years after the attack which killed three men.

RSPCA issues bird litter warning
Up to 1,000 calls about water birds affected by litter in the West Midlands are made to the RSPCA in 10 months.

Gamekeeper told he may face jail
A head gamekeeper who admitted setting illegal traps and allowing a gamekeeper to illegally kill animals faces jail.

Ferry denies perverting justice
Otis Ferry, the son of Roxy Music singer Bryan, denies two charges of perverting the course of justice.

Murray hails Town strength in depth

Pals act put aside for Bucks big clash
There will be a titanic battle on the pitch on Saturday as AFC Telford United entertain Blue Square North leaders Southport at the New Bucks Head And there will be a battle of wits off it as well as close friends Rob Smith and Liam Watson take their places in opposing dug-outs. Bucks manager Smith and his [...]

Pears sure Jones will be fit for start
Worcestershire are confident that England paceman Simon Jones will be fit for the start of the new domestic season in April. Jones underwent the latest bout of knee surgery in October after a successful 2008 campaign in which he helped the Pears gain promotion to Division One of the LV County Championship. The former Glamorgan player - [...]

Guzan wants to be Villa’s top Brad
Aston Villa back-up goalkeeper Brad Guzan has hailed the influence of Brad Friedel - and vowed to eventually replace his fellow American between the posts at the Premier League club. Guzan will make a rare start for Villa in tonight’s home UEFA Cup clash with MSK Zilina. He also appeared in the … [visit site to read [...]

Teen hockey ace Dave eyes London 2012
Telford & Wrekin hockey starlet Dave Goodfield has his sights set on the London 2012 Olympics after earning a place in the England under-16 squad for 2009. The 15-year-old, who attends The Charlton School in Wellington, was selected for the England youth team after impressing selectors at a recent training camp at … [visit site [...]

UK Honda staff facing redundancy
800 workers at Honda in Northamptonshire face redundancy, following news the F1 team is up for sale.

Banks face pressure on rate cut
MPs pressure banks to pass on 1% cut in interest rates to customers as HBOS offers only 0.25%.

Warning over internet painkillers
Prescription-only painkillers available over the internet could be 'deadly' say experts.

MP attacks 'poverty chief's' pay
A senior MP says it is "ridiculous" that the head of a government-owned body which helps to tackle poverty in developing countries earns nearly £1m.

Plan for £12m stroke ad campaign
A campaign will be launched by the government in the new year to help people remember what the first symptoms of stroke are.