Wyndham Richard Davidson, known by family and friends as ‘D’, has been awarded a British Empire Medal for services to swimming coaching in Shropshire and the West Midlands. The 72-year-old from Bridgnorth was head coach at Northgate Swimming Club for 35 years and now coaches the youth team. He has also been involved with Shropshire county and Swim England’s peer coaching programme.

Grants aid garden restoration project
A special garden in Shifnal has received a financial boost towards a restoration project. The Millennium Sensory Garden in Innage Lane has benefited from two