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Blog: I spent the best part of Saturday cleaning ketchup off the sofa while the cat threw me dirty looks and I cursed the prime minister.

AFC Telford United continued their late charge for a Blue Square North play-off place with a commanding victory at Harrogate.

Shropshire’s shops may be in a slightly better shape than the rest of the UK, but the effects of out-of-town developments and pressure from the big supermarkets are still being felt.

This week our panel discusses the rights and wrongs of shopping in pyjamas, considers the issues surrounding Twittering after the David Wright MP row, and looks to the week ahead.

Reviewer’s rating *** Sophie Bignall has difficulty finding fault after a warm welcome at the inn with excellent food.

Reviewer’s rating *** Russell Roberts says Michael Winner may not like it, but Poppy’s scores well with the locals.

Light pollution is a topic that’s gathering worldwide momentum, and in a quiet corner of Shropshire, one man is joining in to campaign against it and recover our dark skies.

Amy Williams has made sporting history by taming the toughest track in the world to become the nation’s first individual Winter Olympic gold medalist in 30 years.

Manager Paul Simpson has urged Shrewsbury Town not to dwell on their Bury setback as they prepare for another vital promotion tussle in front of the television cameras on Monday.

Hundreds of street lights across Telford could be switched off leaving several main roads blacked out in an attempt by the council to save cash.

AFC Telford chairman Lee Carter believes there are “plenty of points to play for and plenty of points to prove” in the Blue Square North play-off race.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish believes the Premier League have created a “grey area” by fining Wolves over the strength of the side they fielded against Manchester United at Old Trafford in December.

Shropshire fire chiefs have announced a recruitment freeze because of mounting pressure to make budget cuts. They say it help to protect jobs in future.

Three people were taken to hospital after a crash near a Shropshire level crossing which caused long tailbacks for drivers and led to trains using the line being delayed.

A prime Shrewsbury site is to be put on the market next month and is already creating interest amid hopes it could be developed to provide much-needed jobs for the town.

Shropshire twins Matthew and Isabelle Clarke were today at the heart of special celebrations.

Customers affected by the sudden closure of a Shropshire and Mid Wales chain of opticians, which is at the centre of a fraud probe, could receive the glasses and lenses they thought they had lost.

Shropshire Youth Theatre blazed a trail last night, performing the very first Shakespeare at the county’s new theatre and making an excellent job of it.

Who penned this offensive sign? – that is the question.

Tonight, a special report from AFC Telford’s ground, where chairman Lee Carter believes the Blue Square North play-offs are well within reach.

This week Shropshire film director Michael J. Bassett releases his new film, adventure epic Solomon Kane. Carl Jones takes a look.

The distraught Shropshire mother of a woman who died after an operation to cure her excessive sweating went wrong has told how it took five years to get an apology from one of the doctors involved.

DJ Tom Campbell with the latest county sounds.

Former Shrewsbury Town star Luke Rodgers was today fined £4,000 after admitting being involved in a fracas at a bar.

Jamie Cureton can produce the goals to help fire Shrewsbury Town promotion – according to the man who left him kicking his heels at Norwich.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy took the unusual step of naming an unchanged side in advance of tomorrow’s home Barclays Premier League clash with leaders Chelsea.

AFC Telford United have been warned the “hard work starts here” as they attempt to extend their unbeaten run to five games at Harrogate tomorrow.

A policeman is to appear in court after being accused of assaulting a man while he was on duty in Telford.

Another blast of wintry weather caused chaos for motorists in Shropshire and Mid Wales today – with forecasters predicting yet more snow over the weekend.

Hundreds of jobs for young people are to be created in Shropshire, the Government has announced. The 200 jobs will be found in a variety of sectors including environmental, social care and support for the elderly, social housing and benefits advice.