Yet it is Telford - the Shropshire town wedged in between Shrewsbury to the east and Wolverhampton to the west - who will prepare to make their mark on the sport's oldest competition this weekend.

Telford Centre will be open for Boxing Day as is tradition - with the centre doors open at 7am followed by a host of shops opening throughout the morning ready for shoppers to grab a bargain.

Remaining dry throughout this afternoon, with patchy cloud interrupted by some bright interludes. A breezy day and slightly milder. Tonight Clear spells this evening but turning cloudier overnight ...

Taylor Telford is a reporter covering corporate culture for The Washington Post, where she has worked since June 2018. Previously, Telford covered breaking business news and interned in the ...