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Wenlock Games return

The 132nd Wenlock Olympian Games will take place over the two weeks from Friday 29 June to Monday 16 July, with competitions in archery, athletics,

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Spartans celebrate

AFC Bridgnorth Spartans revamped their annual Awards evening this season to deliver a fun-packed night recognising the dedication of players and staff. The event, which

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Write on!

Theatre Severn was packed to the rafters one morning last April as children, teachers, and authors gathered to celebrate work inspired by a shortlist of

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Local walks Jul/Aug

Walking in Shropshire is rewarding for all ages and abilities, with its stunning geography, geology, and wildlife. We’ve compiled our list of local walks and

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Wee wedding bells

Little princes and princesses from Telford celebrated the royal wedding in May. As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle prepared for the wedding of the year,

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Top of the table

A group of students from Shrewsbury College’s Severndale Specialist Academy’s Futures Campus are set to compete in the finals of the Lord’s Taverners Table Cricket

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Show business

North Shropshire College (NSC) Commercial Services students recently held their annual skills show at the Oswestry Campus. This year the event raised £430 for the

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Dillon’s return

Shropshire bowler Dillon Pennington visited his old school after his stand-out performance for England in New Zealand. The visit to Wrekin College in Wellington also

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Sunday best

On a recent Sunday in Cressage, over 40 members of the community forfeited their day of rest to assist the local primary with a building

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Up for the challenge!

Class 2 at Brockton Primary recently completed two practise walks in preparation for their upcoming Snowdon challenge. The children, who were aged seven to nine

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Aquathon achievements

Several local schools shone during the Schools Aquathon Relays held at Wrekin College, with a clean sweep of all three age group titles. The challenging

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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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