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Last man standing

Jim Davidson will be visiting Telford as he embarks on his comedy campaign around the UK. Returning after the acclaimed sell-out ‘The People Fight Back’

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What is arthritis?

Osteoarthritis is the gradual degeneration of the structures within a joint. In a healthy joint, the bones have a smooth surface and pads of cartilage,

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New acts for Festival

Shrewsbury Folk Festival has lined up a host of new acts for this year’s event. Globally acclaimed Galician piper Carlos Núñez will be making his

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Towers come down

Standing for 50 years, gone in 20 seconds: Friday 6 December was a historic day for Ironbridge, but one tinged with a sense a sadness

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Mike brings soul

After his stunning debut performance last year, Mike Farris is returning to Bridgnorth’s Theatre on the Steps. The Grammy-winning artist is widely regarded as one

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Swimming to success

A Wolverhampton pupil has been recognised as an up and coming swimmer at a national award ceremony. Matt Richards from the Royal School in Wolverhampton

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A Valentine’s celebration

Celebrate Valentine’s weekend with performances at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall. Expect classical extracts from Swan Lake, Giselle and Don Quixote, along with orchestral highlights from Puccini,

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Kite country

Ed continues exploring the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, visiting the peaceful countryside around the hamlet of Bridges. For the first Wildlife Diary

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Tenth annual panto

This February, the Buildwas Players perform their 10th anniversary panto – and this time they’re heading to Old Baghdad! Meet Ali Baba and the 40

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Moor homegrown food

Moor Park School in Ludlow hosted BBC Radio 4’s culinary programme, The Kitchen Cabinet, which was hosted by renowned food critic Jay Rayner. The programme

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A joyous award

A local wildlife group, known as the Joy of Wildlife, has recently won a national award. The group, who help the Shropshire Wildlife Trust and

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Local monopoly

A famous board game has finally come to Shropshire with the first edition of Shrewsbury Monolpoly being launched before Christmas. It’s the first time a

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Snowdrop walks

Enjoy a snowdrop walk through the grounds at Dudmaston Hall on the weekends of 15 and 22 February and wander through the Dingle to spot

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A speedy tractor

Shropshire students and graduates formed part of the team that featured on Channel 4’s The World’s Fastest Tractor towards the end of last year. Harper

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Panto time

Bridgnorth school pupils had a busy term at St John’s Catholic Primary. They spent a day taking part in a panto when the Wolverhampton Grand

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Through the keyhole

Spaying has many health benefits for your female dog; as well as preventing unwanted litters it can also protect them from developing serious health issues

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Breaktime clubs

A local schoolgirl received an award at the Houses of Parliament for implementing a new school club. Darcey Phillips from John Wilkinson Primary School and

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A younger audience

A rural cinema has received funding from the British Film Institute. Flicks in the Sticks, which puts on cinema viewings in rural communities around Shropshire

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Heirlooms in Claverley

Some of TV’s biggest antique experts visited Little Green House Nursery in Claverley near Bridgnorth to uncover hidden riches and value long-lost heirlooms. BBC’s Antiques

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