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Eric Smith and Clare Ashford

Join Eric Smith and Clare Ashford on BBC Radio Shropshire.

Eric Smith and Clare Ashford: Eric Smith and Clare Ashford

22/01/2014

BBC Radio Shropshire - Eric Smith and Clare Ashford, Eric Smith and Clare Ashford

Graham Turner steps down as Shrewsbury Town boss plus calls for a footbridge on the A5.

The latest on the departure of Graham Turner as Shrewsbury Town manager plus a family's call for a footbridge to improve safety on the A5.

Jim Hawkins

Join Jim Hawkins on BBC Radio Shropshire.

Jim Hawkins: 22/01/2014

BBC Radio Shropshire - Jim Hawkins, 22/01/2014

Hear about a new computer club in Westbury plus tips on using your phone as a computer.

Have your say on the day's top stories. Call 01743 248321 (national rate).

Colin Young

Join Colin Young on BBC Radio Shropshire.

Colin Young: 22/01/2014

BBC Radio Shropshire - Colin Young, 22/01/2014

Colin Young brings you chat and some great music.

Adam Green and Vicki Archer

Adam and Vicki with entertainment, music and all the day's news.

Adam Green and Vicki Archer: 22/01/2014

BBC Radio Shropshire - Adam Green and Vicki Archer, 22/01/2014

Adam and Vicki with entertainment and all the day's news.

Mark Forrest

Great music and conversation as Mark Forrest brings together the best of BBC Local Radio.

Great music and conversation as Mark Forrest brings together the best of BBC Local Radio.

Mark's evening programme launched in England and the Channel Islands on 7 January 2013. 

The show goes out across all 39 stations, on weekdays between 7pm and 10pm - the only exceptions are for major breaking news stories and sports commentary.

Mark Forrest: Should the rich pay for state education?

Should the rich pay for state education?

BBC Local Radio - Mark Forrest, Should the rich pay for state education?

Mark discusses a report calling for the wealthy to pay for state education.

Mark discusses a report calling for the wealthy to pay for their children's state education.

Parents who earn a combined income of more than £80,000 should have to pay if their children go to the most popular state schools, a report suggests. Private headmaster Dr Anthony Seldon raises the idea for cross-party think tank the Social Market Foundation. Mark hears from Dr Seldon and asks what you think of his ideas. He also speaks to The Tax Payers' Alliance and Brian Lightman, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders.

Claire Ashford speaks to octogenarian Percy Woodhouse, from Shropshire, who was called up for National Service in 1948. She hears his memories of joining the RAF and showing his mum his uniform for the first time. Mark asks for your experiences of your proudest day wearing uniform. He speaks to Glen Conroy, whose six-year-old son joined him on an Armed Forces Day march in Leicestershire in full (mini) uniform and Conservative MP, Philip Hollobone, who wants to bring back National Service.

It's been a cracking day at Imjin Barracks in Gloucestershire today, as nearly 180 soldiers went the 'egg-stra' mile in a Guinness World Record attempt. They were aiming to smash the record for the 'most soldiers dipping toast soldiers in their eggs at the same time' - all in aid of a local charity.

Mark has a special live BBC Introducing session tonight from singer/songwriter Adam French, from Congleton in Cheshire.

BBC Local Radio

Graham Torrington

Late night conversation and great music with Graham across the West and East Midlands.

Late night conversation and great music with Graham on BBC Local Radio across the West and East Midlands.

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