About Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury is the county town of Shropshire and lies close to the border of England and Wales on the River Severn. Popularly known as a medieval town, Shrewsbury has a wealth of rich history and heritage that is reflected in both its medieval street pattern and excellent museums. Popular local attractions include Shrewsbury Castle, a Norman construction that dates back to 1070ad, Shrewsbury Museum And Art Gallery and the historic churches within the town. The town is also popular with visitors wanting to explore Shropshire and the Welsh Borders.
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Boy struck by car critically ill
A seven-year-old boy is in a critical condition with head injuries after being struck by a car in Shropshire.
Boy pulled out of river at night
A boy who apparently had been drinking is rescued in the early hours after running into a river in Shrewsbury.
'Animal' art at Darwin festival
A 13-metre long walking sculpture is among artworks at an event to mark the bicentenary of Charles Darwin's birth.
Two accused of nightclub murder
Two men are charged with murdering a father-of-two who died after an incident at a Shropshire nightclub.
Coach firm collapses
Shropshire Council says it had to step in to get hundreds of children to school after a coach firm went into liquidation.
More flu cases confirmed
More than 150 further cases of swine flu are diagnosed in the West Midlands region, taking the region's total to more than 2,500.
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How the downturn affects people in the West Midlands
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