Simran speaks up
Moreton Hall student Simran Sajan has been recognised as one of 12 Young Speakers of the Year. Thousands of candidates take part in the annual
Moreton Hall student Simran Sajan has been recognised as one of 12 Young Speakers of the Year. Thousands of candidates take part in the annual
A team of county apprentices have secured a place in the WorldSkills Nationals after designing and building an electric wheelchair from scratch. Belinda Nightingale from
Bridgnorth Rangers held a bag pack at the town’s branch of Sainsbury’s to raise money and awareness of the mental health charity MIND, raising over
A community champion raising money in memory of loved ones has pulled in nearly £30,000 over five years of support for Severn Hospice. Gary Penton
Schools and businesses throughout the county dressed up in red to raise funds for a young Broseley boy with a rare illness. Wear Red for
A young Bridgnorth man and two friends have been raising money in memory of a friend who took his own life. Giles Themans, a third-year
With more and more people choosing to eliminate or cut down on animal products such as eggs and dairy products, an event taking place in
With much pomp and ceremony, Shrewsbury’s new university celebrated its graduation ceremony in September. University Centre Shrewsbury (UCS) welcomed its first group of undergraduates three
A local wildlife charity has arranged a series of quiz nights to raise funds for its lifesaving work. Cuan Wildlife Rescue is planning quizzes at
Shropshire Humanists’ Carol Seager repeated her success from 2017 at this year’s Shrewsbury Flower Show, winning again a Large Gold Medal and the Mike Hough
Tanners Wines, which has branches in Bridgnorth and Shrewsbury, took home the prize for Best National Wine Shops of 2018 at this year’s Decanter Retailer
A brand-new community café, which is a collaborative project between Bridgnorth Endowed School and the school caterers, Aspens, was opened at the town’s Leisure Centre
A new dance and drama facility opened at Moor Park in September, providing updated spaces for Speech and Dramas students at the school. At this
Along with many other schools across Shropshire, Much Wenlock Primary was part of the mammoth Wear Red for Zac effort in September. The schoolchildren wore
Ed Abrams from the Living History Hub turned back time for Brockton’s Class 2 recently when they participated in a Stone Age workshop. Children came
Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but with so many people under increasing financial pressure, the occasion is not always as joyous as it
A local charity is inviting people to come along and socialise at a jumble sale-cum-swapshop at a Little Wenlock home in November. Visitors are invited
Three Shropshire pubs have been shortlisted as finalists in the prestigious Great British Pub Awards. Whitchurch’s Hamner Arms has been listed for Turnaround Pub, while
A new trail has been created that celebrates Telford, both the man and the town. The Thomas Telford Trail highlights 24 bridges, roads, canals and
After a soggy spring, Broseley in Bloom volunteers embarked on their first clean-up and planting session in mid-May when the weather was sunny and bright
A Bridgnorth youth centre ran a series of successful events to engage local young people over summer – and they’re planning to keep up the
Bridgnorth Rugby Club will be holding a Ladies’ Day lunch in the marquee before the Bridgnorth vs Luctonians game on Saturday 3 November. The cost
Two Bridgnorth youngsters took part in the Midland 3 Stage Road Relays towards the end of September in Sutton Coldfield. Zoe Gilbody, aged 11, was
Broseley Joggers’ Couch to 5k programme has been granted £550 by Shropshire Towns and Rural Housing’s (STAR Housing’s) Community Chest Fund. The programme, which has
Two local coaches have been put forward for a prestigious award. Jonathan Caldecott and Simon Gregory are in the running for the NatWest Outstanding Service