
Plastics team find allies
As part of their efforts during Plastic-Free February, which included the ongoing #RefillBridgnorth campaign to discourage single plastic bottle use, Sustainable Bridgnorth set up a

As part of their efforts during Plastic-Free February, which included the ongoing #RefillBridgnorth campaign to discourage single plastic bottle use, Sustainable Bridgnorth set up a

Festival offers ‘adult creche’ A popular children’s festival is ensuring there is also plenty to occupy adults. The whole family can enjoy a huge variety

The team behind the hugely popular annual Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival are warming up for a weekend of wonderful walks. The 2019 festival runs from

The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is celebrating after winning a £853,800 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. It will use the grant, along with
Young carers in Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin have come together to produce a leaflet with information for other young people who care for family

Bridgnorth Hospital League of Friends is welcoming travellers to a special Fish ‘n’ Chip Supper, taking place on Friday 24 May. The League’s Sue Burrows

At the end of last year, the news was announced that one of Shropshire’s best-loved sons, the rose grower David Austin, had passed away aged

A highly successful local sports club closed its door early this year. In February, Bridgnorth Athletics Club’s committee announced that the club, which was English

Plastic action Sustainable Bridgnorth’s actions continue, with a push to allow people to fill up their water bottles at locations throughout the town – look

Legendary Grand Prix motorcycle road racer Ron Haslam will be visiting Bike4Life 2019 at RAF Cosford on Sunday 28 April, in aid of Midlands Air

A group of residents from Bridgnorth and surrounding villages have started a campaign to fight Shropshire Council development plans. The proposed scheme would see 850

The county will once again rumble to the sound of a convoy of vintage tractors wending its way around our rural lanes on Sunday 7

After years of fundraising and construction work, a dedicated centre for the Riding for the Disabled Association is set to open in April. The Cavalier

A set of giant ducks who shared their time last year between two county tourist spots have been auctioned off for charity. The 10 larger-than-life

Bridgnorth Lions have announced a major expansion to the Bridgnorth Walk: for the first time, the popular event will include a marathon for runners. The

Following the stabbing of a service dog during duty, the West Mercia Police force wanted to honour their canine workforce in a memorable way. Currently

On Thursday 24 January, Professor Aaron Banks and around 40 students of Gustavus Adolphus College, Minnesota visited the town of Much Wenlock. The visitors were

Shropshire Festivals’ schedule of events for 2019 kicks off with their Kids Fest at Shrewsbury’s Quarry on the weekend of 11 May, which features a

A local swimming club celebrated a fundraising feat in December when members took part in a 25-hour sponsored swim relay. One of Northgate Swimming Club’s

The League of Friends of Bridgnorth Hospital are holding an Easter Coffee Morning in the Coffee Shop from 10am until noon on Saturday 13 April.

Bridgnorth is twinned with Thiers in France and Schrobenhausen in Germany, and a festival is held in one of the three towns each year. The

The Swiss Hornet Display Team will be among the attractions at this year’s RAF Cosford Air Show, which is set to take place on Sunday

Volunteers working for West Midlands Ambulance Service are working hard to raise funds for a replacement vehicle for Broseley’s Community First Responders. “Our Honda has

Community First Responders (CFRs) in Much Wenlock have been boosted by the arrival of a new member of the team. Paramedic Emma, who has a

A popular resident at a Shropshire care home has celebrated her 100th birthday. Flossie Timmins received a special message from the Queen congratulating her on