In his seminal book, A Shropshire Lad, the poet Alfred E Housman famously wrote: "The vane on Hughley steeple, veers bright a far known sign. And there lie Hughley people, and there lie friends of mine."
It was the hardship of the pallbearers which won the day.
Walsall new boy Edrissa Sonko will miss the opening game of the season against Carlisle on Saturday after failing to shake off a hamstring injury. Walsall new boy Edrissa Sonko will miss the opening game of the season against Carlisle on Saturday after failing to shake off a hamstring injury. Saddlers manager Richard Money today revealed that Sonko has been ruled out for up to ten days, which could mean he sits out the opening three matches of the season. Walsall's medical staff now believe that the Gambian's troublesome hamstring problem could be linked to a bout of sciatica, meaning extra rest is needed to clear up the problem. Money said: "Eddy has got a bit of a problem with his hamstring and he is likely to be out for 7-10 days." Read the full story in the Express & Star.
Sandwell College closed today due to a drainage problem – days after students were sent home after the hi-tech rainwater recycling system failed.
Bank holiday traffic chaos has led to a renewed call for a long-awaited bypass in a Mid Wales town. Bank holiday traffic chaos has led to a renewed call for a long-awaited bypass in a Mid Wales town. It followed virtual gridlock in Newtown yesterday, largely due to the big rush back from the Welsh coast. Campaigners say the town's reputation as a notorious bottleneck has been made even worse since last month's opening of a Lidl superstore in Llanidloes Road added traffic to a busy junction. Councillor Russell George today called for a bypass to solve Newtown's traffic problem. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star
Tom Watson has launched a review into problem gambling – as he hit out at the Government's 'shocking' failure to address the issue.
Kelvin Langmead is confident of being fit for the pre-season scramble for starting places at Shrewsbury Town after making encouraging progress from injury. Kelvin Langmead is confident of being fit for the pre-season scramble for starting places at Shrewsbury Town after making encouraging progress from injury. The 23-year-old was ruled out for the final six weeks of last season with a niggling knee problem which was failing to clear-up. A series of scans failed to reveal the source of the problem, but Langmead today confirmed he is confident of being ready to resume training when the Town squad return on July 3. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star
Thousands of homes, a popular museum and an RAF base were today hit by a power cut near Wolverhampton.
Commuters were facing delays of up to 30 minutes today after suspected cable theft meant rail services were held up between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.
Shelves have been cleared at a Walsall Poundland store as environmental health chiefs investigate reports of a rat and mice infestation at the Saddlers Centre.
Obesity could soon cost Walsall around £82 million a year due to the expense of treating people who are overweight.
Flights in and out of UK airports, including Birmingham, were today hit by delays due to a technical glitch at the national air traffic control centre.
Party leaders are roaming the country talking to children about gun crime. They are all trying to find the solution to the problem.
A flood-hit street in Cannock could get a new drainage system and be cleaned more often after a successful meeting between residents and environmental chiefs.
The champions currently lie in fifth place in the league table.
