Remembering Shropshire’s war poet
November 4 this year marks the centenary of the day that Shropshire poet and soldier Wilfred Owen fell in battle in 1918 – just a
November 4 this year marks the centenary of the day that Shropshire poet and soldier Wilfred Owen fell in battle in 1918 – just a
At this time of year there’s a beautiful palette of colours waiting to be discovered across the breathtaking Shropshire countryside. From bracing hikes over windswept moorland
Shropshire Archives has extended its thanks to volunteers who have been working on a five-year project to collate a group of locally-focused documents. The 30
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford is introducing a series of talks that share the inspirational stories of RAF personnel who played an important role
Bridgnorth Community Transport Group drivers were asked to help out at a high-flying event in June. The Project Propeller event at Halfpenny Green in June
MP and former health minister Philip Dunne presented certificates to local health champions as part of the NHS70 Parliamentary Awards. Mr Dunne nominated three Shropshire
There are an estimated 5,000 people living with dementia across the county, with many more family members and friends providing support. Alzheimer’s Society is working
As people from near and far were running the Shrewsbury 10k, Shropshire man Nathan Rous also took part – thousands of miles away in Canada.
As I write this piece, we’re in the middle of a heatwave and looking at the possibility of hosepipe bans in some areas. So once
Shrewsbury High School (SHS) is set to welcome a new head when the autumn term begins this September. Ms Jo Sharrock (pictured) has been appointed
Saturday 28 July saw the launch of Bridgnorth Art Trail with the unveiling of the 12 statues of the Catch Me Who Can locomotive along
A local man has been recognised for his role in a cave rescue that captured the world’s imagination. Mike Clayton of Hampton Loade near Bridgnorth
After another successful event, Broseley Festival Committee are already looking forward to doing it all over again in 2019. The festival, which featured performances from
The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is back for 2018, bringing an evening of inspirational ocean-themed films to the county in September. The brand-new selection
Since their son Cameron died suddenly after having his very first asthma attack, Bridgnorth parents Ashley and Gemma Brown have fundraised tirelessly for Asthma UK.
A play based on a set of letters between a group of Bridgnorth girls is coming home to the place where their friendship first blossomed.
The race is on for the people of Shropshire to get behind a £1m fundraising campaign to ensure historic buildings and monuments in the Ironbridge
In the centenary year of some British women finally gaining the vote, 1st Bridgnorth Guides held an Equaliteas evening to mark the historic event. The Guides
A Jackfield-based artist is planning a trip to help refugee children in Uganda. Sandy Densem is preparing for her September expedition as part of the
Bridgnorth WI Craft Group recently created a set of pieces of art with a unique Bridgnorth connection. The wall hangings have been on display at
Staff at Britain’s last remaining teddy bear manufacturer, Merrythought, rubbed shoulders with royalty when Princess Alexandra paid them a visit in July. Princess Alexandra, a
A local stately home is opening on selected dates this year. Morville Hall near Bridgnorth is a stone-built family home of Elizabethan origin. Extensively enlarged
A ceremony was held at a county stately home in August to present a prestigious award to a local charity. The Friendly Transport Scheme (aka
The Richards Castle Soap Box Derby was a hot and sunny affair this year. Twenty-seven soap boxes compete in the 15th annual race, and the
‘Kinky Boots’, the winner of every major Best Musical award, is bringing the footwear-forward story of an unexpected business partnership to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from