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A 26-year-old Shropshire man has been jailed, external for “a controlled and targeted” assault which left his victim with serious eye and facial injuries.
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Shrewsbury Town's chief executive is delighted Rod Stewart has picked their stadium for one of his two UK concerts.
Brian Caldwell says Sir Rod coming to the town is great for everyone.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageWe're bringing people to the stadium who might not usually come and also the local economy. Don't worry about the pitch - it will be in pristine condition for the forthcoming season."
Brian Caldwell, Shrewsbury Town's chief executive
The New Saints are out of the Irn-Bru Cup, losing 4-1 to St Mirren in yesterday's semi-final.
Ryan Brobbel had given TNS the lead before half time.
Image source, SNSBut in a dramatic five-minute spell, TNS had a man sent off and the home side took back the lead, before adding two further goals.
The lesbian gay bisexual and transgender history festival, external took place in Shrewsbury over the weekend.
Many people from across the county came to learn about the history of the LGBT community through a series of lectures, presentations and talks.
One of the many stories to be told was one of forbidden love between two men during World War Two...
Shropshire museum displays the WW2 love letters sent between two soldiers
Quote MessageIt was so touching. One letter said 'Whatever you do - destroy all of these letters' because they knew that writing them and sharing their feelings was illegal. But he didn't destroy them. He kept them. To have that little snapshot into the lives of two gay soldiers was very moving."
Silas, Speaker at the LGBT History Festival, Shrewsbury
Read and watch more on the history of the gay rights movements here.
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BBC Local Live
"I don't want to talk about it" but I will... Rod Stewart is coming to Shrewsbury this summer.
Some may think he's "sexy" and has "hot legs", but well, I think he just "wears it well".
The croaky voiced singer will swagger into the town with his "handbag" of hits, wearing his "gladrags".
So "sail away" until Friday - as that's when his tickets go on sale. "Tonight is the night" - well 7 June is - as he's "got something to say to you" - mainly just through the power of song though.
Image source, Getty ImagesThroughout March he's going to be headlining at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, before he starts a US tour in July and August, obviously after visiting Shrewsbury.
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On the 3 March, as part of Borderlines Film Festival, there will be a rare opportunity to see Antonioni’s Blow-Up, external, the Italian film-maker’s seminal 1960s movie, at Ludlow Assembly Rooms.
It may be the first time the bells have been fully visible for hundreds of years.
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Restoration experts are to remove ancient bells from a 12th Century church in Shropshire for important conservation work to be carried out on them.
The bells will be seen for the first time in centuries as they are lifted down from the bellcote of the 800-year-old Myndtown Church, external near Bishops Castle.
The church recently received more than £200,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to preserve the building, which is classed as being at risk.
Investigations continue after a woman was sexually assaulted in a car park at the weekend.
The victim, in her 50s, was attacked in the car park of the Falcon pub, off St John's Street in Bridgnorth, at around 02:25.
Image source, GoogleThe force is appealing for information and witnesses are urged to come forward.
A 21-year-old Telford man has been jailed for raping a teenage, externalr while he was on bail for attempting to groom other schoolgirls for sex on the internet.
Sir Rod Stewart will be playing a concert at Shrewsbury Town's stadium on 7 June.
It's one of two warm-up gigs he's performing before headlining the Isle of Wight festival on 11 June, the other being in Durham.
Image source, Getty ImagesHe's promising to play a selection of his hits, including Maggie May, Baby Jane, I Don't Want To Talk About It, and Do Ya Think I'm Sexy, along with some new songs.
Tickets go on sale on Friday.
Sara Blizzard
BBC Weather
After a misty start there could be a few brighter intervals today, but also the risk of light rain or drizzle.
You can find a full forecast for your area here.
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BBC Local Live
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