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.

Pentabus launches new youth theatre
Award-winning theatre company, Pentabus, is launching a new youth theatre at Ludlow Assembly Rooms. The course will begin in September and will be run by