Shropshire News - covering Telford, Bridgnorth, Shifnal, Ironbridge, Much Wenlock & Broseley

Rebel recipes!

There’s no ignoring the fact that more and more of us are choosing to eat plant-based dishes some of the time. Food enthusiast and award-winning

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Women mean business

A Shropshire woman has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. Niamh Kelly from Shrewsbury is one of 11 finalists named in the Best New

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Student shows support

A local student has been awarded a certificate for his fundraising support. Ten-year-old Sam Henderson from Much Wenlock Primary School raised more than £500 for

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A stylish revamp

Local businesses, residents and customers raised a glass to celebrate the reopening of local pub and eatery the Woodbridge Inn. The riverside pub in Coalport

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Celebration of art

A group of sixty Y10 students received their Bronze Arts Awards at a presentation in Bridgnorth. The presentation, held at Bridgnorth Endowed School, was open

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Need start-up advice?

A Bridgnorth coffee shop has celebrated its first anniversary with help from a local business course. Before launching the Coffee at D’Arcy’s in the town’s

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Young scientists shine

Four science students at University Centre Shrewsbury (UCS) have been recognised by the Michael Davie Research Foundation for their outstanding academic achievements. Medical Genetics student

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Birthday celebrations

A Shropshire vineyard celebrated its first birthday with an exclusive menu relaunch and party as it continues to build on its success. Hencote Estate opened

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New show president

A new president has been elected for a local agricultural show. The Newport and District Agricultural Society has announced that John Gough, who also has

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Kieran gets ahead!

A pupil spent the day as acting head after winning the experience at a school auction in October. Six-year-old Kieran Khossa-Kulair was the lucky pupil

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A Falcon milestone

Staff and customers at a Shropshire restaurant and hotel are raising a glass to two important milestones. The Falcon Hotel in Bridgnorth is celebrating the

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I am no bird

Based on the classic novel by Charlotte Bronte, a fresh adaptation of Jane Eyre will be coming to Theatre Severn in February. This gothic masterpiece

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A festival of light

A local primary school hosted workshops to celebrate Diwali last term. At Broseley Primary School, pupils learnt about the Hindu festival and took part in

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Ice dream!

The Shropshire Ice Cream Company launched a new vegan range of ice cream… which had a far from icy reception. The company, based in Telford,

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Orbison tribute

‘The Roy Orbison Story’ will be coming to the Grand in Wolverhampton this January to commemorate a musical legend. Barry Steele, who plays Roy, will

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Alumni book launch

A best-selling author who attended the college returned to the campus to officially launch her latest novel. Emma Cooper, who studied art and design at

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Danger zone

Best known as the creator of Trigger Happy TV, Dom Joly will be talking about his exploits as a serial globe-trotter and seeker of dangerous

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Waste not

Regular food-share tables have been set up in and around Shropshire to combat local food waste. The Zero Waste Project was set up by Collect

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Space travels

Based on the famous story by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, a new performance of ‘The Little Prince’ brings together an award-winning mix of dance, humour and

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Walking for thousands

A Bridgnorth walking event raised thousands for charity. Organised by the town’s Rotary Club, last year’s annual ‘Up the Steps Walk’ took about two hours

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Spread the love

Love is in the air this Valentine’s day, as a care home in Worfield will be remembering their loved ones. On Friday 14 February, Bradeney

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A Parisian affair

Ellen Kent’s production of Puccini’s opera is coming to the Grand, Wolverhampton. ‘La Boheme’ is set in 19th century Paris and tells a tragic tale

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A poppy cascade

Telford showed incredible community spirit and creativity as thousands of knitted and crocheted poppies were crated for a Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day display. The

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