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 the West Midlands. The 72-year-old from Bridgnorth was head coach at Northgate Swimming Club for 35 years and now coaches the youth team. He has also been involved with Shropshire county and Swim England’s peer coaching programme.

Ironbridge welcomes world’s printmakers
This summer sees Ironbridge Fine Arts present the 2026 Printmaking Competition Exhibition, now in its fourth year. The exhibition showcases work from some of the



