County students’ first graduation
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
On Thursday 27 September, St John’s Catholic Primary School in Bridgnorth invited parents and local parishioners to join them to celebrate a Harvest Mass. The
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
A Shropshire school has won a national award for sports for helping pupils to compete in a variety of activities at all levels. The Old
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
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
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
Worfield U17s flew the flag for Shropshire at the Worcestershire League’s T20 Blast finals day – and became first Shropshire side to lift the trophy
Excalibur Martial Arts has raised £1,230 for the mental health charity MIND with a variety of events including the annual GTI 100 Rounds of Sparring. The
After six years of concerted community effort to raise £1 million for the Cavalier Centre near Much Wenlock, work has commenced to build the centre.
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.
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
It’s not often that Henry Tudor House invites an artist back within a 12-month period, but Fridolijn’s appearance at the Shrewsbury venue last year was
Energetic, vivacious and gender-neutral orange is right on trend. Spice up your décor with full-on Tango or richer more opulent shades of burnt sienna,