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

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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Quiz tribute to Peter

Players from a Shropshire quiz league have donated £750 to Severn Hospice, which cared for their longstanding chair in his final days. Members of Bridgnorth

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SaTH update

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has continued to hit the local and national headlines for a variety of reasons, including failings in

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Ironbridge loos twinned

The recently refurbished public loos in Ironbridge’s Square are being twinned with toilets in Malawi in support of an international charity’s crusade to help those

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Telford’s community pride

The winners of the Telford Community Pride Awards 2018 were announced in November, with successful candidates commended for their dedication, kindness, and commitment to making

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Day centre issues SOS

Local charity Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin is urgently looking to recruit volunteer helpers for its day centre in Bridgnorth. The Bridgnorth Monday Club

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