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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
27 June 2016
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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
Here in landlocked Shropshire, we’re a long, long way from the salty tang of the sea. But a new collection from the National Trust, which
Make it Big The Big Arts Show is the largest event of its kind in the West Midlands – and it’s still growing. It was
Food festival news The 2016 Ludlow Spring Festival promises to be a corker, bringing together the best regional beer, food and music to the town
Careers fair a success A careers fair held at Bridgnorth Endowed School in March attracted a wide range of employers, from national organisations such as
Easter came early this year, making us think that the season is further advanced than it actually is – but, though we shouldn’t get ahead
Tickets for the RAF Cosford Air Show 2016 are once again advanced sale only. Organisers are encouraging people to buy their tickets for the June
Bridgnorth Town Carnival is back for its fourth year, with the parade set to wind through town on Saturday June 25, finishing at Severn Park
A local charity that supports a village in Tanzania is getting ready to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Bridgnorth African Project (BAP) was conceived during Christian
Cuan House is holding its annual open day from 10am until 5pm on June 11, with a companion dog show at 11am. Visitors can get
This year’s Shropshire County Show will take place on Saturday May 28 at the Greenhous West Mid Showground, the home of the show for over
The Wrekin Sportive is a charity bike ride on Sunday 22 May starting from Kingswinford and heading into the Shropshire Hills, taking in the Long
Two secondary schools – one in Bridgnorth and one in Tanzania – have teamed up to deliver a pupil-led coffee-selling scheme that helps children in
Gemma and Ashley Brown of Bridgnorth have been inspired by a friend’s efforts to sign up for the Market Drayton 10k on May 8. The
As one of the country’s most popular shows hits the county, we find out about some of the local businesses who came to the rescue
With silver surfers getting the best out of the internet, the grey pound making its mark on the economy, and politicians of all hues wooing
The excellent team behind Claverley’s Woodman next turned their attention to Bridgnorth, opening Graze on St Mary’s Street 18 months ago. This quality burger joint
The dawn chorus is at its loudest during the month of May and, for song birds, this is the peak of their nesting season. Barn
If you’re on the hunt for a new companion, your investigation work should begin before you even visit a potential playmate. You need to ensure
Music preserved Shrewsbury Folk Festival has revealed plans to create a unique archive of Shropshire music. Organisers have commissioned county musician John Kirkpatrick to put
Get a pizza the action Little ones will love being ‘a pizza baker for the day’ at Fordhall Farm near Market Drayton on 17 April.
Future doctors welcome Shrewsbury High School’s Biomedical Conference is on Saturday March 5 and is open to pupils in Y10 and above who are interested
The best laid plans… Writing this in January, the weather has been mild if very wet, with flooding in some parts of the area, followed
A Shropshire charity which helps get children reading is looking to double the number of youngsters it supports this year. Beanstalk recruits and trains people