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Poppy appeal

Poppy appeal The British Legion are currently looking for a volunteer to join the team and help deliver the Poppy Appeal in Bridgnorth. Bridgnorth is

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Replica is a marvel

Gerry West had been creating military scale models for years before he decided to take on his first building project, depicting what Bridgnorth Castle may

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Farm result

Planners will have to go back to the drawing board after judges quashed proposals for a poultry farm near Bridgnorth. The proposed site, in Tasley,

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Angel takes Pride

Shropshire’s Knife Angel has once again attracted crowds – this time at Birmingham’s Pride parade, which took place over the May Bank Holiday. The sculpture,

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Village goes quackers

Chorley village will be holding their annual duck trail on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July. This fundraising event showcases hundreds of elaborately decorated wooden

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Jean for mayor

Jean for mayor The new mayor and deputy mayor of Bridgnorth have been appointed. Councillor Jean Onions was officially appointed at a recent ceremony with

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Local artists

An exhibition of local artists will run from Tuesday 6 August until Saturday 17 August as part of the annual Church Stretton Arts Festival. Sue

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Newport’s heady mix

The Newport Show brings together the best of the region’s food, entertainment and agricultural excellence in a one-day event not to be missed. This year

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Best Kids Fest

Shropshire Kids Festival 2019 enjoyed record figures, with 11,000 people attending the two-day event in Shrewsbury’s quarry in May. Beth Heath, Shropshire Festival’s founder, said,

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Find your way…

Join Ordnance Survey enthusiast Helen Wood for a humorous exploration of the much-loved, fold-out, paper map. This Edinburgh Fringe sell-out show takes a fascinating, laughter-filled,

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Inn crowd

‘Down the Pub’ with Luke Wright has been described as flamboyant, political and riotously funny. Part Essex wide boy, part dandy fop, Luke writes from

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Plans referred

Telford and Wrekin (TaW) Council has formally referred the decision to downgrade the A and E department at the Princess Royal Hospital and move its

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Drivers needed

Bridgnorth Community Transport is seeking volunteer drivers both to drive their minibuses and for Bridgnorth Volunteer Car Service. Bus drivers are ‘employed’ on regular runs

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Sale for Jo

A jumble sale is taking place in Broseley in member of a popular community member who recently passed away. The Jumble Sale for Jo Havell

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Ride returns

Bridgnorth Park and Ride has returned for the summer, running between Tasley Auction Yard and the High Street every 20 minutes between 9.30am and 4.30pm,

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Station revamped

Much Wenlock’s fire station was opened by local councillor David Turner after refurbishment and extension. David says, “This building has not only served a practical

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Funds raised for Friends

Beauty Benefits held a successful and well-attended evening for clients and friends, who enjoyed demonstrations and makeovers from a celebrity makeup artist while raising £600

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Up, up and away!

Telford’s popular Balloon Fiesta returns on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May in the Town Park, after the roaring success of last year. It is

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Cuan’s cute cubs

A local wildlife charity is having a busy time thanks to some little guests. Cuan Wildlife in Much Wenlock recently welcomed four badger cubs –

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