Shropshire darter Ted Hankey is three victories away from banking a £100,000 jackpot.

Shropshire’s Ted Hankey has kept his Grand Slam of Darts hopes alive – with victory over one of the sport’s greatest ever players.

Shropshire owner John Hales today praised a “terrific” chasing debut for Al Ferof as the classy performer took his first step towards a Cheltenham Festival double.

Donald McCain is reluctant to commit the talented but fragile Weird Al to the Hennessy Gold Cup after his terrific triumph in the first big jumps race of the season.

Mike Davies believes The New Saints can go from strength to strength as they bid to tighten their grip at the top of the Corbett Sports Welsh Premier when they head to Prestatyn tonight, writes JOHN BRIDGWATER.

Plans for Shropshire Grand National hope Neptune Collonges to make his seasonal return this weekend have been shelved.

The Saints extended their lead at the top of the Corbett Sports Welsh Premier to three points after avenging an early season defeat at the hands of the Steelmen.

Pictures from Shrewsbury Ladies 3-0 win over Stone, and Oswestry Ladies’ 5-0 win over Whitchurch Seconds.

Pictures from local Shropshire football matches

Skipper James Childs has urged free-scoring Bridgnorth to find another gear as they travel to fellow pacesetters Finchfield in an early season clash of the heavyweights.

Shropshire’s new kid on the international footballing block has made a winning England debut.

Shropshire border motorbike ace Chaz Davies is hoping to get his chance at the top level after becoming World Supersport Champion.