Shropshire will give debuts to three players including former Worcestershire paceman Chris Russell when they begin their Unicorns Knockout Trophy campaign against Staffordshire at Shrewsbury’s London Road on Sunday. Youth will also be given a chance to shine with teenagers Dillon Pennington, the Shrewsbury all-rounder, and Walmley wicketkeeper George Hargrave both introduced to a side […]
Shropshire tennis clubs will embrace the overwhelming success of the first year of Tennis for Kids by serving up a host of free tennis sessions for county youngsters starting this month. More than 13,000 children nationwide took advantage of the Lawn Tennis Association’s initiative to introduce children aged between five and eight to the sport […]
A launch event to kickstart a new Shropshire charity set up by football star Dave Edwards to help children with disabilities has raised more than £12,500. Just over 200 guests attended the fundraising ball for the Little Rascals Foundation at Shrewsbury Town’s Greenhous Meadow – which was hosted by TV sports presenter Jacqui Oatley; and […]
A team of Shrewsbury Town football legends are to pull on blue and amber shirts for a very special charity extravaganza in May. An impressive line-up of Town old boys, including Tony Kelly, Steve Cross, John McGinlay, Jimmy Quinn and Dave Edwards, will play in the must-see match at the Shrewsbury Sports Village. It will […]
Boxing legend Ricky Hatton proved a real knockout when he topped the bill at a Shrewsbury sports dinner. The ‘Hitman’ enjoyed an illustrious career in the ring, winning 45 of his 48 contests, 32 of them by knockout, as he became light welterweight and also welterweight champion of the world. Hatton shared stories from his […]
The Shropshire boys tennis team hinted at their potential by impressively clinching promotion to division five in the Aegon 18U County Cup. The county’s up and coming players managed to win all three of their matches at Newport in South Wales, producing a series of performances which delighted Nigel Hunter, the director of tennis for […]
Towering German Oscar Otte completed back-to-back tournament victories by getting the better of British ace Marcus Willis in an entertaining Aegon GB Pro-Series final at The Shrewsbury Club. Otte, 23, triumphed 7-5, 7-6 in front of an enthralled crowd of around 500 spectators to win his second $15,000 event in as many weeks. Both men […]
An American-style eatery which has opened in the heart of Shrewsbury has created 30 jobs. Biggies Diner, in Frankwell, serves up a gourmet feast of traditional US favourites while it also features seven boutique hotel rooms and an upmarket sports bar. The venue, which occupies the former home of The Silverton Hotel, has been totally overhauled, […]
Wolves footballer Dave Edwards has kicked off an exciting new venture – off the pitch. Away from the ‘day job’, the Wales international midfielder is firmly establishing himself as a businessman. Already joint owner of a successful children’s indoor play centre, he has now teamed up with long-time friend Mitchell Gough as well as Gary […]
Professional tennis will make a popular return to Shrewsbury this weekend – with organisers hoping local tennis fans will again take advantage of free admission to enjoy the action. Players from across Europe are heading to The Shrewsbury Club to compete on the indoor courts in the $15,000 Aegon GB Pro-Series tournament. It’s an International Tennis […]