Sporting stars
William Brookes School in Much Wenlock boasts not one but three students who have represented their country this year. In athletics Elle Humphries and Louix
William Brookes School in Much Wenlock boasts not one but three students who have represented their country this year. In athletics Elle Humphries and Louix
A Shifnal company has been shortlisted in two categories for the 2017 UK Business Awards. Ascendancy Internet Marketing has been in operation for more than
Moor Park School near Ludlow runs an annual Better Together event and this year the theme was around ‘health and happiness’. The day saw all
Local businessman Henry Carver received an honorary doctorate of business administration from the University of Wolverhampton in recognition of ‘his service to the local community,
A Bridgnorth runner came fifth out of a field of 95 in the English Schools Fell Running Championships held in Settle, North Yorkshire. William Kay,
Heathfield Knoll School near Kidderminster has just announced that ‘Santa Sneezes’, a play written by the school’s Mrs Sidaway with music by Y10 pupil
TV presenter Clare Balding paid a visit to Wolverhampton Grammar School recently to chat about her latest book. Over 300 pupils from eight different schools
Fordhall Organic Farm near Market Drayton is England’s first community-owned farm, and the team are constantly trying new things. Recently a free educational event was
Children at Much Wenlock Primary School took part in a range of activities to celebrate international space week. Children in Class 2 designed and built
The Old Hall School in Wellington has announced a new contract with Daisy Chain Daycare. Headmaster Mr Martin Stott said they were delighted to unveil
Farmer-turned-TV presenter Adam Henson and one of the UK’s largest private landowners, the Duke of Buccleuch, were presented with honorary degrees from Harper Adams University
Sixteen girls from a variety of Bridgnorth schools had an action-packed week trying out canoeing, rifle shooting, raft building and sailing as well as a
Pupils from Y5 and 6 at Castlefields School in Bridgnorth recently visited Jodrell Bank as part of their topic of earth in space. The Lovell
Pupils from Christ Church Primary School in Cressage held a charity day in support of family members of those who serve in the Armed Forces.
Pre-prep children at Birchfield School in Albrighton had an exciting and informative visit to Cosford. The topic they were exploring was ‘role models’, and on
Much Wenlock-based charity Perry Riding Group for the Disabled (Perry RDA) has been awarded £5,000 for the recruitment of new volunteers. Sponsored by Telford-based civil
Prestfelde School in Shrewsbury has been awarded the prestigious School Games Mark Gold Award in recognition of the variety and breadth of its sporting opportunities.
A roadshow designed to signpost owner-managed businesses to grant funding and advice is being held at the Marches Centre of Manufacturing and Technology in Bridgnorth
Sixth form students from Shrewsbury High School were put through their paces by leaders from all walks of life at an Apprentice-style event. Olympic hockey
The Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust has secured new funding towards training an engineering apprentice in the Railway’s Heritage Skills Training Academy. The Hendy and
Buildwas Academy started the autumn term having been completely refurbished over the past 18 months, with an overhaul of its IT provision and a brand
Ed Andrews gets up close and personal with one of our most fascinating creatures – the spider. Spider silk is the strongest natural fibre ever
Sometimes nature knows best and right now the interior world can’t get enough of furnishings that harness the natural environment around us. Earthy tones and
The newest branch of Bridgnorth-based vintners Tanners has opened in neighbouring Cheshire – and it’s taken a little bit of Bridgnorth with it. In the
Autumn is when the fruits and vegetables in our gardens are at their bountiful best, and Acton Scott’s programme of workshops continues with a session