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Excalibur Martial Arts has been celebrating a number of successes recently. Tammy Lewis and Karl Thompson were promoted by the GTI Black Belt Panel to

Newport is gearing up for the return of a thrilling cycle event this summer. Over 100 pro cyclists will descend on the historic Shropshire town

Bridgnorth Rugby Club FC’s U11s travelled to Twickenham in May as guests of Land Rover for the Premiership Final between London Saracens and Exeter Chiefs.

A young Bridgnorth footballer has been signed up by one of the founder teams of the Football League. Archie Williams, who has played with AFC

Holly Mowling, the long-serving captain of the Shropshire ladies team, was runner-up to the world’s top over-35s player at the British Seniors’ Clay Court Championships

The 132nd Wenlock Olympian Games will take place over the two weeks from Friday 29 June to Monday 16 July, with competitions in archery, athletics,

AFC Bridgnorth Spartans revamped their annual Awards evening this season to deliver a fun-packed night recognising the dedication of players and staff. The event, which

The late May Bank Holiday delivered the perfect weather for this year’s Bridgnorth Lions Walk: grey and mild! The event attracted more than 500 intrepid

On Saturday 28 September, residents and visitors to the Ironbridge Gorge will be transported back to the 1940s with an evening of live music, dancing

Barclays recently announced it is planning to shut branches in Much Wenlock, Church Stretton, Wem and Newport later this year, with the decision due to

The Committee of the League of Friends of Bridgnorth Hospital (LoF) recently decided they would benefit from a recognisable logo, so they invited students from

Much Wenlock has a sporting history that surpasses that of most towns its size, and recently the town welcomed a unique visitor who encapsulates the

A bold new display celebrating and commemorating the centenary of the Royal Air Force is now open to visitors at the RAF Museum Cosford. Entitled

After four years as director of Friends of Conakry Refugee School (FCRS), Jackie Watkins is handing the baton to Angie Saganowska, who has been a

The Iron Bridge is being returned to its original colour by English Heritage following the discovery of samples of the landmark’s earliest paintwork during the

A Broseley-based community car scheme has been honoured for its work. The Friendly Bus charity, which transports people from Broseley and Much Wenlock using mini

Bridgnorth’s Art Trail is set to open to the public in July, with artists having completed their distinctive locomotive sculptures, sponsored by local businesses. The

Plans are being finalised for the family-orientated Chorley Show, which is taking place on Saturday 18 August from 11am until 5pm. The event features everything

An Italianate villa on the National Trust’s Attingham Park estate is again opening to visitors for just a few days this year. Cronkhill, an 18th