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King of the belltower: the ups and downs

He might have trouble carrying his bags of shopping up the countless spiral stairs but that is a small price to pay for one Shrewsbury man who is simply living his dream as he overlooks large swathes of the county.

Rising from the ashes to face a fresh challenge

It was a day which literally shook Shrewsbury to its core – and the town has been suffering the after-effects of the January 3 explosion ever since.

Teamwork gets results on estate

Garages stand boarded up and covered in graffiti, while areas by shops are strewn with milk bottles and lager cans – hardly the finest advert for Ditherington.

Bringing the best out of a faithful friend

After his beloved border collie died of old age, Paul Leeke bought his first springer spaniel which led to him breeding and training dogs for 25 years.

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So why is everyone talking rubbish?…

Events in Bishop’s Castle have never really impacted much on the lives of people in Shrewsbury - but residents would be well-advised to keep a close eye on the south Shropshire town over the coming months.

Reducing stress - could it be down to technique?

The first step out of bed, the way we hold our spoon at breakfast, the way we walk down the street – these are all habits we have learned ourselves. And the way we approach these everyday tasks can put additional strain on our bodies.

Snowdrops galore

The seventh annual Lingen Davies snowdrop walk has raised more than £1,700 for our appeal – with hundreds turning out to support the event.

Guiding light still burns 100 years on

When Lord Robert Baden-Powell organised a club for boys in 1909 he probably never imagined the impact his Scout and Guide groups would have on young people worldwide.

Competition: Deadline draws near for young carnival hopefuls

ORGANISERS of Shrewsbury Carnival are searching for bright young faces to lead this year’s parade through the town – and there’s only a couple of weeks left to enter.
Entry forms have been coming in for the annual Carnival Princess and Junior Town Crier competitions, and the deadline for entries is fast approaching.
The annual Carnival Princess […]