
Classics with added fizz
British soprano Mary-Jess Leaverland – winner of the Chinese X-Factor – is to headline Shropshire’s Proms and Prosecco in the Park 2018. Also taking to

British soprano Mary-Jess Leaverland – winner of the Chinese X-Factor – is to headline Shropshire’s Proms and Prosecco in the Park 2018. Also taking to

Little theatre-goers will love an all-singing, all-dancing show that’s appearing at Theatre Severn this July. ‘Milkshake! Live’, starring Bob the Builder, the Little Princess, Noddy,

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

This September, a new round of degree-level courses will begin at Shrewsbury Colleges Group, which has been successfully teaching higher education (HE) courses for over

Recipes for success Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge knows what it’s like to carry extra weight – and he’s got a few ideas about the best

Possibly the most famous conductor of our time, Sir Simon Rattle performs his final concert this June – and the historic event is being live-streamed

South Shropshire MP Philip Dunne recently met three centenarians from Much Wenlock to celebrate their incredible lives. Mr Dunne and Cllr David Turner had tea

Despite the rather damp and chilly weather, there was a good turnout of hardy parents and children for the second annual Packwood Gundog Trial held

The Warwickshire-based Little Gin Company is offering passengers the chance to board a Severn Valley Railway train with a difference on Saturday 23 June. Gin

Ludlow Food Centre’s marmalade makers are celebrating for the 10th year in a row after scooping three awards at this year’s Dalemain Marmalade Awards. Darren
This year Christian Aid Week is from 13 to 19 May, and volunteers in Shifnal will be running a street collection and cake stall in

Moreton Hall’s music department celebrated a record number of prize winners at last weekend’s Oswestry Music Festival. The range of age groups and categories was

A much-loved county shop is to have a change in personnel. AJ’s in Barrow Street, Much Wenlock, is well known by locals as the place

Severn Hospice says a £5 million expansion and enhancement plan of its facilities and services will take its care ‘beyond wards’ and into the future.
Much Wenlock’s food alleviation scheme has been recognised at a national awards ceremony for similar projects. The Flood and Coast Conference Exhibition took place at
A local baby bereavement group is seeking volunteers to help support parents. Currently 15 babies a day die in the weeks before or just after

RAF Museum Cosford has a busy couple of months ahead, with Open Cockpits events leading the way for the Museum’s flagship event, the annual Air

Chelmarsh Sailing Club is having an Open Day on Saturday 5 May from noon until 5pm, when anyone interested in trying sailing can come along

A new one-day event at AFC Bridgnorth’s Meadow Function Rooms will see computer gamers go head to head with games old and new. Bridgnorth Gaming

A village hall with a little-known royal connection turns 70 this year. Willey Village Hall is nestled in the hamlet of Willey between Broseley and

Now in its third year, the Shropshire Kids Festival in Shrewsbury Quarry is looking forward to its biggest ever year, with creative fun for all

The League of Friends of Bridgnorth Hospital have funded the purchase of over £150,000 worth of new state of the art digital X-ray equipment, which

Three Bridgnorth Guides have earned the highest award a Guide can attain: the Baden Powell Challenge Award. The Mayor of Bridgnorth Cllr Whittle attended a meeting