April 2019

The Glider Pilot Regiment Society will hold its annual service at the National Memorial Arboretum at 11:00 am on 11th May. Officially formed in 1942,

Bridgnorth’s biggest event is returning for 2019, with a new day. This year’s event will take place on Sunday 23 June as opposed to Saturday

A Telford-based metal detector recently struck detecting gold, discovering a rare 15th century coin while hunting near Much Wenlock. Marc Porter, a history enthusiast who’s

After 5,500 extra tourists visited Bridgnorth last year to complete the two-mile Art Trail walking loop, organisers have spruced up the trail ready for this

Next year will mark the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower to the ‘New World’ of the Americas – and a Shropshire village

Beauty Benefits held a successful and well-attended evening for clients and friends, who enjoyed demonstrations and makeovers from a celebrity makeup artist while raising £600

A local wildlife charity is having a busy time thanks to some little guests. Cuan Wildlife in Much Wenlock recently welcomed four badger cubs –

As part of their efforts during Plastic-Free February, which included the ongoing #RefillBridgnorth campaign to discourage single plastic bottle use, Sustainable Bridgnorth set up a

Over 40 teams will be competing in Shrewsbury Wacky Races on Sunday 26 May in support of Macmillan. The event is the first of its

The popular 50-mile walking trail around Telford and Wrekin has taken a step in a new direction. Originally, the route was only marked clockwise but

Ironbridge is to welcome a new event in July in the form of Hullabaloo in the Park, an Early Year festival. The event will be

The Ironbridge Gorge WW2 Weekend will once again turn the clock back to the wartime era. The event, which last year attracted around 11,000 visitors,

Tasley Action Group formed to fight plans that would see a chicken factory farm housing more than 1.5 million birds being built on the edge

Bridgnorth Lions’ major expansion to the 2019 Bridgnorth Walk has created a flurry of interest, with enthusiastic runners signing up for the new Marathon event.

A Shropshire town is feeling flushed with success after winning the ‘Washroom Oscars’. The toilets in Wellington centre have just received top honours in an

Four Bridgnorth Guides have been taking part in a variety of activities to achieve the highest award a Guide can earn: the Baden Powell Challenge

Jets from the Czech Air Force will perform thrilling aerial displays in the skies over Shropshire in June, as part of the NATO 70th anniversary

On Sunday 12 May, a private Shropshire estate will throw open its door to the public and host a Country House Charity Car Boot Sale

A bevy of roaring machines will descend on the town of Broseley this summer – and organisers are looking for people to bring their motorbikes