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As Sir Terry Wogan prepares to host his last Radio 2 Breakfast Show, lifelong TOG Ben Bentley recalls speaking to the great man.

Mid Wales runner Andy Davies stormed to an impressive victory in this year’s Cardington Cracker nine-mile Hill Race.

The brother of a Shropshire man who was killed when an RAF Nimrod aircraft exploded soon after refuelling in Afghanistan has welcomed government plans to create a new independent body to regulate military air worthiness.

Tonight county man Steve Paskin discusses his idea for a national Christmas Day tribute to fallen British troops and the serving forces. Also, as the county gears up for snow, we look at plans to keep traffic moving.

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey cannot rule out the possibility of Mick McCarthy making mass changes to his side later on in the season.

Skipper Stuart Whitehead today rallied behind AFC Telford’s management team of Rob Smith and Larry Chambers, admitting: “We’ve let them down.”

Manager Paul Simpson believes his Shrewsbury Town side can find the consistency to mount a second half of the season promotion charge.

A Shropshire builder is likely to have died instantly when the roof of a classroom at a county school collapsed on top of him, an inquest has heard.

Cpuncil chiefs in Powys today said said they hoped millions of pounds worth of taxpayers money deposited in Icelandic banks could be retrieved.

The decision to shelve proposals to introduce charges on eight free car parks in Mid Wales was a “huge embarrassment” to Powys County Council, it has been claimed.

A Shropshire bus driver is leading a campaign calling for a national Christmas Day tribute to fallen British troops and the serving forces.

Hundreds of people braved the rain to turn out in their thousands for Shrewsbury’s annual Carols in the Square concert.

Multi-million pound plans to build a giant Asda superstore on the outskirts of Telford town centre have been put on hold after a number of late objections to the controversial scheme.

Plans to create an ice rink as part of multi-million pound proposals to revamp Shrewsbury’s Quarry swimming pool have been scrapped because it would cost too much.

Most of the UK including Shropshire was expected to see some snow today as the cold snap continues.

Employees at three Telford businesses have been handed fines after a police sting caught them selling alcohol to under 18s.

Forecasters say temperatures will continue to plummet across Britain as the big chill continues, making a white Christmas likely. Watch the video here.

A family which raised more than £2,000 for charity with its massive Christmas lights display last year is hoping to top that figure this Christmas – with even more bulbs.

Loyalty cards offering rewards to shoppers are the latest weapon being considered in the battle to keep businesses in Oakengates afloat.

Wheelchair users claim they are unable to get in the front door of a “disabled friendly” Oswestry pub — because the ramp installed for them outside is just too steep.

An Oswestry mother-of-three has admitted cheating taxpayers out of more than £10,000 by claiming benefits while she was working.

Letter: Our country is in dire straits financially. The Government should bite the bullet and levy another 3p a litre tax on fuel and 2p on every glass, 3p on every bottle, of alcohol sold, and 5p on cans.

On November 14 I bought an ironing board from Asda at Donnington Wood. It was the first item to go through the check-out and I propped it against the counter while I attended to my other shopping.

A councillor walked out of a meeting to elect a new mayor for Bridgnorth amid chaotic scenes.

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy admits he has put himself back under pressure with his controversial team selection at Old Trafford.

More than 30 students have been excluded from a Shropshire school for smoking, verbally abusing teachers and disrupting classes in the wake of a government inspection which branded it “inadequate”.

Mark Hughes has ruled out the possibility of goalkeeper Joe Hart leaving Manchester City.

Youngsters at a Telford primary school have been performing a nativity play with a difference after teachers decided to combine Christmas with The X Factor.

A controversial scheme to build a giant Asda superstore on the site of the current Telford & Wrekin Council civic offices will go before planners tonight.

A Shropshire woman caused the death of another motorist and lost her own life when she crashed driving at a “ferocious” speed while well over the drink-driving limit, an inquest heard.