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Mervyn’s trip

A Bridgnorth man who underwent life-saving heart surgery in 2016 has decided he wants to give something back. Mervyn Smith is set to travel from

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Going loco

Bridgnorth’s Art Trail is set to open to the public in July, with artists having completed their distinctive locomotive sculptures, sponsored by local businesses. The

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Summer Nights cinema

It’s time to soup up your engines and slick back your hair… it’s the 40th anniversary of the all-time teen favourite, Grease. There’s a special

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Duo join law firm

A Shropshire law firm has bolstered its wills, probate and lifetime planning team with the appointment of two experienced solicitors to its Shrewsbury office. Graham

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Moving force

Bridgnorth Police Station on the Wheatlands is set to move to share premises with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service at Bridgnorth Fire Station on Innage

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Wenlock choir

A concert is taking place at 7pm on Saturday 14 July at Holy Trinity Church in Much Wenlock. The event will feature a mix of

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High art?

The Church Stretton Arts Festival is back for another year of beautiful art, breathtaking music, and thought-provoking talks and workshops in the Shropshire Hills. With

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Roobarb’s reward

A Shropshire retailer is celebrating after being crowned Best in Britain for the second year running. Roobarb, which has branches in Bridgnorth and Shrewsbury, was

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Pumped up

Local groups and residents have welcomed a proposal to build a new petrol station in Bridgnorth. An application has been submitted by Lancroft Developments to

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Chorley sure to shine

Plans are being finalised for the family-orientated Chorley Show, which is taking place on Saturday 18 August from 11am until 5pm. The event features everything

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Lights fundraiser

On Saturday 14 July at Broseley Social Club in the town’s High Street, there will be a rock ‘n’ roll night featuring the Concessions. The

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Throwing shapes

The Hive is offering another series of creative workshops for children and adults this summer. Adults can try their hands at Bowls from Moulds on

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David steps up

A Bridgnorth firm have welcomed a new partner – but he’s one with a familiar face. Williams & Co of East Castle Street have announced

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Cheers, Charlie!

A teenager has become the chair of the Labour Party’s Ludlow branch. Charlie Scotton-Peters (15) from Bridgnorth was elected to the position of chair in

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Cronkhill

An Italianate villa on the National Trust’s Attingham Park estate is again opening to visitors for just a few days this year. Cronkhill, an 18th

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Get hooked on books!

The theme of this year’s May Shrewsbury Book Festival is inspiring young minds to be creative, to challenge them with exciting new activities and masterclasses

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Svalbard calling

Ex-Worfield school pupil Jess Grimsdale returned to her former primary school last week to promote her forthcoming research expedition to Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago in

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Parking boost

Bridgnorth’s Park and Ride bus is now open again, running from the car park at Tasley into the High Street and back every 10 or

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All eyes on Cosford

RAF Museum Cosford has a busy couple of months ahead, with Open Cockpits events leading the way for the Museum’s flagship event, the annual Air

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