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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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Vibrant furnace

Abraham Darby’s Old Furnace in Coalbrookdale is among 10 industry, trade and commerce places chosen in May by Tristram Hunt of the Victoria and Albert

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Pothole patrols

Shropshire Council has formed a new seven-year partnership to deliver a wide range of highways maintenance and environmental maintenance services. Its partners are engineering consultant

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Free tunes from Beth

A Shrewsbury-based singer relied on the kindness of others to release her debut album, Little Acts of Kindness… and now she’s ‘paying it forward’. Beth

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Bush babies

Prepare to be ‘wow’-ed as vocalist Nadine Turner and her Kate Bush tribute band come to Theatre Severn on Friday 13 July. Them Heavy People

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Jackfield gates

A pair of old railway crossing gates that are part of Ironbridge’s industrial heritage are being taken restored. The Grade II listed gates, usually located

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Back to Banstock

A celebration of Black Country music is again being held on the grounds of the beautiful Bantock House near Wolverhampton. This year’s Banstock sees an

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Faces that fit

Two British comedy icons return for one night only at a Bridgnorth venue this summer – to reveal a more thoughtful side to their characters.

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D’s day

Wyndham Richard Davidson, known by family and friends as ‘D’, has been awarded a British Empire Medal for services to swimming coaching in Shropshire and

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Ladies first

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre is staging a new production of Amanda Whittington’s ‘Ladies’ Day’, running from Friday 13 to Saturday 28 July. ‘Ladies’ Day’ is an

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Broadband grant

Nic Laurens, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member with responsibility for Broadband, is urging people to apply for a European grant that can fund up to 100%

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Singers’ finale

A Bridgnorth singing group have called it a day – after over 40 harmonious years. The Severn Singers performed for the very last time at

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Public opinion sought

The county’s health services are currently being examined in a public consultation process which will help decide which services are provided at the two main

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