
Local business news – November & December 2016
Taxi firm signs with Town Shrewsbury Town have announced a new signing – but you won’t be seeing them on the pitch at the Greenhous

Taxi firm signs with Town Shrewsbury Town have announced a new signing – but you won’t be seeing them on the pitch at the Greenhous

Tennis star Greg Rusedski proved to be a true ace when he headed to Shropshire to spend a day with members at Bridgnorth Tennis Club

Telford’s International Centre will host a glittering finals night on November 3, when Britain’s legendary ski-jumper, Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards will be the guest of

Bridgnorth has been shortlisted as having one of the UK’s three best high streets in the third annual Great British High Street competition. Bridgnorth is

Daniel Galloway of Bridgnorth and Elle Humphries of Much Wenlock both appeared at the European Biathle Championships in Setubal, Portugal in July. Daniel triumphed in

A young boy from Lightmoor in Telford is already making waves in the golfing world. Six-year-old Jack Dirkin won the UK Grand Final (age 5/6)

Drones (or ‘unmanned aerial vehicles’ to give them their proper name) are everywhere. They’ve been used – or touted for use – to track people

An animal’s skin is a complex and versatile organ – but it can suffer from a range of conditions that can affect your pet’s general

With the Olympics finished and the Paralympics about to start, we’ve gone loco for all things Brazilian this year. If you’d like to keep the

Set in the stunning Ironbridge Gorge, right on the Wharfage, the White Hart is one of the most pleasant places in the region to do

Our wildlife expert Ed Andrews is on the spot as a grisly scene unfolds… I have been witness to a murder most horrid. It happened

Law firm improves team FBC Manby Bowdler has strengthened its offer to Shropshire businesses with a new appointment and a strategic move within the company.

For a small town, Bridgnorth seems to produce its fair share of sporting stars. We chat to two young athletes about their chosen vocation, their

Young star returns to area A local girl who has been studying in London is returning to the Midlands – having beaten off competition for

Pheasant flying high A pub near Bridgnorth that’s owned by the local community has scooped a coveted national award. The Pheasant at Neenton, a dining

The long road to Rio Pupils at St John’s Catholic School celebrated the Rio 2016 Olympics in a very unusual way – by travelling the

The late show – Make the most of any end-of- summer sunshine by getting out into the garden. As you empty your baskets of their

Telford & Wrekin Council’s events programme has been boosted by a £56,000 grant from Arts Council England. The funding has already helped the borough to

Bridgnorth Tennis Club have experienced a summer season like no other with new members, a senior national winner, Junior LTA tournament winners and senior doubles

Severn Valley Country Park, managed by Shropshire Council, has maintained its place amongst the top parks in the UK for a record-breaking 13th consecutive year.

With perfect weather, an outstanding turnout, and a fabulous atmosphere, this year’s 50th Bridgnorth Walk was a day to remember. Organiser Peter Davison explains, “The

Calling all runners… the RAF Museum Cosford needs you! Launching for the first time this year, the Spitfire 10K will give participants the opportunity to

A Broseley restaurant has been quietly making waves by teaming its sophisticated, international fare with a refreshingly unpretentious attitude. Kerri Tyler samples the goodies at

Two of the area’s best-loved organisations have been recognised with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. Both Friends of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust and

Nadiya Hussain, winner of last year’s Great British Bake Off, will be making her first visit to Shropshire when she appears at Newport Show on

A local naturalist has been helping to make woodland on the Worcestershire border a better place for rare butterflies. Wildlife expert Ed Andrews reports on

Summer’s in full swing – and that means it’s festival season. Whether you’re a seasoned festival-goer who loves the vibrant, friendly atmosphere, great food and

Our wildlife expert Ed Andrews finds out how conserving ancient floodplains can lead to richer habitats for animals and wildflowers. As you read this, the

It’s that time of year when we’re all looking forward to a much-needed break. For many pets, that involves a kennel or cattery stay. Check

Toyah returns After Toyah’s sell-out performance last year, the pop icon, TV presenter and actress is returning to the Engine Shop at Enginuity in Coalbrookdale