Broseley History Society is holding a talk on Wednesday 2 January entitled Broseley: The Last 40 Years – with wine and mince pies to celebrate the New Year. Then on Wednesday 6 February, a talk by Spencer Gavin Smith will explore (Almost) the Complete Archaeology of the Iron Bridge. The Society meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm at the town’s Social Club. There’s no charge for members, but visitors are asked for a donation.

Historic Wellington race set for latest chapter
A historic race around a Shropshire town is returning as a bigger and better event this year. The Bayley Mile is a traditional road race