Shropshire News - covering Telford, Bridgnorth, Shifnal, Ironbridge, Much Wenlock & Broseley

Animal-free app

On World Vegan Day in November, the Vegan Society launched an app to help those who want to try out a plant-based lifestyle find foods

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Chorus of approval

As the strains of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ fade away, we find out about the benefits of singing together. As hobbies go, singing is an easy

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Words from the Laureates

A new book from Walker Books celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Children’s Laureate. Flights of Fancy: Stories, Pictures and Inspiration from Ten Children’s Laureates

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Flour arranging

An Ironbridge baker is picking up on the trend for homebaking with a range of breadmaking courses for locals who’d like to give Paul Hollywood

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Happy birthday Flossie!

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

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Colleges merge

North Shropshire College (NSC) merged with Herefordshire and Ludlow College (HLC) at the start of November, supported by a government funding package. The transition funding

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Pack it in!

A local coffee manufacturer has taken on board the national drive to cut down on packaging waste. Ground coffee specialists Hundred House Coffee, based near

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Dog power!

If your dog usually pulls you along during your daily walk, you may be interested in a unique sport that’s becoming more popular in Shropshire

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Derwen poppies

Students from a specialist college in Craven Arms created a poignant poppy display outside their building to remember those who fought and died during WWI.

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Metal gurus

Two iron-focused county organisations have joined forces to forge a partnership they hope will stand the test of time. The British Ironworks and the Ironbridge

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Party is bouncing success

Families partied together at a county trampoline park as they celebrated the fourth anniversary of the Harry Johnson Trust. Supporters who have helped raised thousands

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Prime numbers

Maths proved to be a particular strength for a group of children from St Leonards CE Primary School in Bridgnorth in November – and they’re

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Business briefings

Andrews Ritson solicitors in Bridgnorth are continuing their masterclass series of seminars to help clients and contacts ensure they’re at the top of their game.

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Social gathering

A new cookbook brings together simple, thrifty recipes that first made it big on social media. Ben Lebus is a young man with a mission.

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Mag wins regional crown

A Shropshire business publication has been crowned Midlands Magazine of the Year for 2018. Shropshire Business took the title at the Midlands Media Awards in

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Martial arts success

Students from Excalibur martial arts club haven’t let the cold weather slow them down. The winter has seen them enjoying black belt pre-gradings, a GTI

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Award for volunteers

A group of conservation volunteers have been given a royal seal of approval… and now they’re inviting more people to join them. The Churchyard Task

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Tennis team promoted

A fantastic year for the Shropshire men’s tennis team saw them wrap up a second national promotion after their success in the Summer Cup. Alex

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