Shropshire's patchy digital TV service criticised

Television viewers are receiving patchy signals and different channels in neighbouring parts of Shropshire following the digital switchover, it was claimed today.

Digital UK bosses today said Shropshire viewers would have to wait until September to reap the full benefits of the switchover.

Some viewers have reported a weak signal, which causes a loss of picture in harsh weather, while others said they were getting different channels in different parts of the county.

Staff at Princes TV & Video shop in High Street, Wem, said they had heard reports of people experiencing problems with limited signal strength and some viewers receiving different channels in different areas.

One Telford viewer, who asked not to be named, said: "The signal is pretty patchy here but at least we seem to be getting most of the new channels as I've heard not everyone gets them."

Joe Smithies, a spokesman for Digital UK, said: "In September when the switchover in other areas is complete people can expect better coverage."