From Barnsley to Benidorm – it has been a hell of a week in the life of young Shropshire darter Darren Whittingham.

Shropshire darts star Ted Hankey is set to make his eagerly-anticipated PDC debut in Benidorm later this month.

Two-time world champion Ted Hankey booked his place in the semi-finals of this year’s BDO World Championships with a one-sided 5-1 win over Martin Atkins at Frimley Green.

Shropshire athletics star Gemma Weetman won the first national title of 2012 as she struck gold at the England Indoor Combined Events Championships in Sheffield.

Shropshire darter Ted Hankey puts his hopes of joining an exclusive club on the line tonight.

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Shropshire-owned Peddlers Cross – a one-time favourite for the Arkle Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival – could have a new target come March.

Relieved Shropshire darter Steve Farmer booked his place in the last 16 of the PDE World Championship after beating German newcomer Kevin Munch at Alexandra Palace.

Wary Steve Farmer takes a journey into the unknown when he carries Shropshire hopes into the PDC World Darts Championship tonight.

Shropshire’s Richard Burton – Britain’s most successful point-to-point jockey – has brought the curtain down on his riding career.

A record-breaking number of finishers helped provide a surge in quality on the 28th annual Telford 10km Road Race.

Wolverhampton racecourse is throwing open its doors for free for the whole of January.