Local authorities – including Telford & Wrekin – are still miles behind with road repairs despite filling in 1.7 million potholes last year.

An unexpected overnight snow flurry hit Shropshire over the weekend as people woke to scenes resembling a winter wonderland.

Shropshire was bracing itself for snow as temperatures across Shropshire today plummeted to -8C (17.6F) – the coldest night of the winter.

Shropshire today remained in the grip of the icy blast which has seen temperatures plummet below freezing.

The first real blast of winter will hit Britain today, leaving the country in the grip of severe frosts and treacherous icy conditions, forecasters warned.

Thirty years ago today, Shropshire recorded the lowest temperature ever seen in England as the mercury fell to a staggering -26.1 C (-15F).

Telford MP David Wright today warned residents to be on their guard against pipes freezing on high-efficiency boilers this winter.

Drivers are being warned to watch out for black ice as forecasters predict freezing temperatures and treacherous conditions on county roads.

Up to three inches of snow was expected to fall over high ground in Shropshire and Mid Wales tonight as the first big freeze of winter arrives.

Parts of Britain were braced for more snow, sleet and hail today as the winter cold snap continues to bite.

It’s time to deck the halls with boughs of holly – and dig out your Christmas lights. And this year, we want YOU to send us pictures of your festive decorations.

The coldest winter for 120 years and a national road salt supply problem ‘severely tested’ Shropshire Council’s winter services.

Drivers will be able use the social media service Twitter to keep up-to-date with Shropshire Council’s gritters should the county see a repeat of last year’s harsh winter.

November has been one of the mildest in recent memory – but a year ago today the scene was very different as Shropshire was plunged into one of the coldest winters in history.

Water giant Severn Trent today revealed falling profits and increasing customer complaints as it battles to come to terms with the impact of three severe winters.

One hundred people died in Shropshire last winter because they could not afford to heat their homes, it was revealed today.

As the cold winter weather approaches, the contempt that this Government holds for the elderly of this country becomes apparent.

Salt mountains are sitting in Shropshire’s council depots as chiefs at both councils revealed today they had ordered thousands of tonnes in the event of a big freeze striking for the third successive year.

In countries that have severe winters, it is quite normal for drivers to switch to winter tyres for the cold season.

Winter tyres offer huge safety benefits over normal tyres in adverse conditions, according to research by What Car?, but UK motorists appear unmoved by that fact.

The cost of the coldest Shropshire winter in 114 years was a staggering £37 million, it was revealed today.

The big freeze will give way to a brief thaw over the next few days as most of the country gets a break from the bitter cold.

This week has been a dreadful week for many landlords with empty properties, as the cold weather takes its toll writes property blogger Lea Beven.

Another selection of chilly winter photographs sent in by Shropshire Star readers.

Utility suppliers across Shropshire are struggling to cope under the weight of customer demands as the big freeze continues to grip the country.

You’ve been sending us more of your wonderful winter scenes from around Shropshire.

Thick frost transformed Shropshire into a Christmas card scene today. Check out our photo gallery.

The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has issued advice on driving on snow and ice, with freezing conditions set to continue for many days to come.

Remember last winter? If you were among the thousands stranded by extreme weather, you’ll know just how important it is to go prepared, writes Ray Castle of motors.co.uk.

Sharon Walters takes the Mitsubishi Outlander out for a drive, a car that offers good security against the troubling winter weather.