Arts grant boost for events
Telford & Wrekin Council’s events programme has been boosted by a £56,000 grant from Arts Council England. The funding has already helped the borough to
Telford & Wrekin Council’s events programme has been boosted by a £56,000 grant from Arts Council England. The funding has already helped the borough to
Bridgnorth Tennis Club have experienced a summer season like no other with new members, a senior national winner, Junior LTA tournament winners and senior doubles
Severn Valley Country Park, managed by Shropshire Council, has maintained its place amongst the top parks in the UK for a record-breaking 13th consecutive year.
A Broseley restaurant has been quietly making waves by teaming its sophisticated, international fare with a refreshingly unpretentious attitude. Kerri Tyler samples the goodies at
Nadiya Hussain, winner of last year’s Great British Bake Off, will be making her first visit to Shropshire when she appears at Newport Show on
A local naturalist has been helping to make woodland on the Worcestershire border a better place for rare butterflies. Wildlife expert Ed Andrews reports on
Summer’s in full swing – and that means it’s festival season. Whether you’re a seasoned festival-goer who loves the vibrant, friendly atmosphere, great food and
Our wildlife expert Ed Andrews finds out how conserving ancient floodplains can lead to richer habitats for animals and wildflowers. As you read this, the
It’s that time of year when we’re all looking forward to a much-needed break. For many pets, that involves a kennel or cattery stay. Check
Toyah returns After Toyah’s sell-out performance last year, the pop icon, TV presenter and actress is returning to the Engine Shop at Enginuity in Coalbrookdale
Quo launch tipples Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt have teamed up with Hobsons Brewery to create the Dog of Two Head ale. The ale, along
School smashes target St Leonard’s CE Primary School took part in the Race for Life in April 2016, raising an impressive £2,645 in funds for
A slow-starting summer After a mild, wet winter followed by snow and late frosts in April and May, we should finally be able to relax
Rocking recruitment An education-focused recruitment agency are celebrating opening a new office in Shrewsbury. Tara Professional Recruitment, which also has an office in Wolverhampton, opened
Elle Humphries of Much Wenlock is on her way to the European Biathle Championships in Portugal in July as a result of qualifying in Somerset
Bridgnorth Athletic Club set a new club record, both for the number of winning athletes and the total of medals won at the Shropshire County
Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust has won £75,000 in a Department for Transport competition for its ambitious scheme to transform the Railway’s offering for disabled
With perfect weather, an outstanding turnout, and a fabulous atmosphere, this year’s 50th Bridgnorth Walk was a day to remember. Organiser Peter Davison explains, “The
Calling all runners… the RAF Museum Cosford needs you! Launching for the first time this year, the Spitfire 10K will give participants the opportunity to
Two of the area’s best-loved organisations have been recognised with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. Both Friends of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust and
Here in landlocked Shropshire, we’re a long, long way from the salty tang of the sea. But a new collection from the National Trust, which
A local charity that supports a village in Tanzania is getting ready to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Bridgnorth African Project (BAP) was conceived during Christian
Cuan House is holding its annual open day from 10am until 5pm on June 11, with a companion dog show at 11am. Visitors can get
This year’s Shropshire County Show will take place on Saturday May 28 at the Greenhous West Mid Showground, the home of the show for over
The Wrekin Sportive is a charity bike ride on Sunday 22 May starting from Kingswinford and heading into the Shropshire Hills, taking in the Long