Big band bonanza
On Saturday 28 September, residents and visitors to the Ironbridge Gorge will be transported back to the 1940s with an evening of live music, dancing
On Saturday 28 September, residents and visitors to the Ironbridge Gorge will be transported back to the 1940s with an evening of live music, dancing
Barclays recently announced it is planning to shut branches in Much Wenlock, Church Stretton, Wem and Newport later this year, with the decision due to
Much Wenlock has a sporting history that surpasses that of most towns its size, and recently the town welcomed a unique visitor who encapsulates the
After four years as director of Friends of Conakry Refugee School (FCRS), Jackie Watkins is handing the baton to Angie Saganowska, who has been a
A Broseley-based community car scheme has been honoured for its work. The Friendly Bus charity, which transports people from Broseley and Much Wenlock using mini
Plans are being finalised for the family-orientated Chorley Show, which is taking place on Saturday 18 August from 11am until 5pm. The event features everything
An Italianate villa on the National Trust’s Attingham Park estate is again opening to visitors for just a few days this year. Cronkhill, an 18th
Shropshire Council has formed a new seven-year partnership to deliver a wide range of highways maintenance and environmental maintenance services. Its partners are engineering consultant
Macmillan Cancer Suport is currently signing up teams for the 11th outing of its World Coracle Championships. The event takes place on the River Severn
Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin staff and volunteers recently celebrated 30 years since its Much Wenlock Day Centre first opened its doors. Located at
An independent Shropshire car firm has been named a finalist in two categories of this year’s Shropshire Business Award. The team at David Dexters in
The county’s health services are currently being examined in a public consultation process which will help decide which services are provided at the two main
A local woman achieved a personal goal when she ran her very first marathon earlier this year. Helen Curtis of Hilton near Bridgnorth decided to
Children’s charity Mentor Link is recruiting volunteer mentors from Shropshire to provide one-to-one support to children and young people in schools. Mentor Link are keen
Bridgnorth’s Art Trail is set to open to the public in July, with artists having completed their distinctive locomotive sculptures, sponsored by local businesses. The
A concert is taking place at 7pm on Saturday 14 July at Holy Trinity Church in Much Wenlock. The event will feature a mix of
On Saturday 14 July at Broseley Social Club in the town’s High Street, there will be a rock ‘n’ roll night featuring the Concessions. The
Following their acclaimed performance of the Mozart Requiem in March, Wombourne and District Choral Society are busy practising for their next concert, Down by the
A Shrewsbury-based singer relied on the kindness of others to release her debut album, Little Acts of Kindness… and now she’s ‘paying it forward’. Beth
A celebration of Black Country music is again being held on the grounds of the beautiful Bantock House near Wolverhampton. This year’s Banstock sees an
The Iron Bridge is being returned to its original colour by English Heritage following the discovery of samples of the landmark’s earliest paintwork during the
A Shropshire law firm has bolstered its wills, probate and lifetime planning team with the appointment of two experienced solicitors to its Shrewsbury office. Graham
A Shropshire retailer is celebrating after being crowned Best in Britain for the second year running. Roobarb, which has branches in Bridgnorth and Shrewsbury, was
A Bridgnorth firm have welcomed a new partner – but he’s one with a familiar face. Williams & Co of East Castle Street have announced
The sound of thundering hooves and braying donkeys filled the air at Packwood Haugh School in Ruyton XI Towns early in May. Pupils, parents, friends