It was staple of Saturday morning for millions of teenagers. Grasping hard-earned pocket money, we would head into town with one destination in mind - the record shop writes Dave Burrows.
Telford has missed out on electrification and faster, more frequent train services after Network Rail today confirmed its £37.5 billion spending plans up to 2019.
Walsall loanee Florent Cuvelier was today set for another spell on the sidelines after the midfielder suffered another injury blow.
Shrewsbury boss Graham Turner fears the worst after in-form winger Jon Taylor picked up a hamstring injury in last night's 2-2 draw at Bury.
Sixty jobs are under threat at a cheese packing factory in Shropshire.
Shropshire race horse owner John Hales was today reeling from the blow that star jumper Al Ferof has been ruled out of the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.
Wolves were today dealt a further injury blow after Razak Boukari was ruled out for at least two months.
Darren Bent was today ruled out until the new year with a hamstring injury.
A London Midland train service was cancelled due to a staff shortage today despite a change in timetables that bosses hoped would solve months of disruption.
Aston Villa will have to tackle Stoke without captain Ron Vlaar as he was today ruled out for a third consecutive game.
Florent Cuvelier was today ruled out of Walsall's Coventry clash with the Saddlers still sweating on the crocked star.
Workers at troubled national chain Comet on the brink of losing their jobs in the next few weeks have suffered a double blow after being refused a refund on a deposit for a Christmas party.
Wolves today tasted mixed fortunes on the fitness front after Dave Edwards was ruled out for up to eight weeks while Jamie O'Hara returned to full training.
Wolves have been dealt a further injury blow after Dave Edwards was ruled out until the new year.
Richard Dunne was today ruled out until the new year as Aston Villa's medical staff attempt to solve the mystery of his injury nightmare.
