Tuesday, 22nd May 2012

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Fears for safety of children

Pupils as young as six could be walking to school along one of the busiest routes into town during rush hour if vital bus services are cut, say angry residents.

Ultrafit 50-year-old off to championships

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Father of two Dave Mawhinney has just earned a place at the Ironman world championships in Hawaii for the first time at the age of 50.

Ten-year-old’s courageous op

Tamara Peart was diagnosed with the vascular type of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome at six-months-old and it is believed her grandmother may have also had the condition. It has left her with clubfoot, fragile bones, large eyes and she also bruises easily.

Ray calls it a day on show gates

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Standing on the gates of Shrewsbury Flower Show has become something of a tradition for 80-year-old Ray Powell and this weekend will mark his 60th and final year.

Thousands flock to flower show

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Thousands of people will be flocking to Shrewsbury Quarry this weekend for the annual flower show and, as the picture below shows, the event was just as popular more than 60 years ago.

Kiwi Kris keen to fire

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Bright, 22, put pen to paper on a two-year deal with Shrewsbury earlier this week and is pushing strongly for a place in the side for Saturday’s League Two opener at home to promoted Burton Albion

Meadow plans abandoned

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The £60 million redevelopment of Shrewsbury Town’s former Gay Meadow home has been put on hold indefinitely due to the credit crunch with the once proud site now lying deserted.

Scheme aims to ensure history survives

Shrewsbury’s ruined Old St Chad’s Church could be turned into a visitor centre to help ensure its survival for future generations, according to an English Heritage expert.

Show results

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Around 200 people turned out to the Vron Gate Summer Show at Whitton Farm, Vennington, Activities included a dog show and an archery competition, and many entered a range of classes including vegetables, flowers, floral art, cookery, and wine and beer.