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Animal rescue

The number of baby animals going to the experts at Shropshire’s Cuan Wildlife rescue centre is on the rise. Summer is a busy time for

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Festival 14th year

Now in its 14th year, Bridgnorth Music and Arts Festival will once again bring talent to the town over 10 days across local various venues.

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Cathedral composition

A former Abraham Darby pupil and Shropshire Music Service musician has gained national recognition for a choral composition she has created. Karen Kirkland, devised the

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Help for Peru

A Shropshire student scooped a sponsorship boost after impressing architectural design bosses during her work experience placement. Caitlin Morgan, 16, from Grinshill near Shrewsbury, a

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Lend an ear…

No-one has been saying ‘shhhh!’ to a group of Shropshire artists bringing live music and poetry to libraries across Shropshire. Bridgnorth-based acoustic trio Whalebone and

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Star adds support

Staff at The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Hospital Trust (SaTH) are being encouraged to sign up as ambassadors to Nursing Now, a national initiative that

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Exhibition returns

The Bridgnorth and District Arts Society’s annual exhibition themed ‘Art Among the Pews’ opens at St Leonard’s Church this summer. An extensive range of art

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Biker groove

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

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Plastics team find allies

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

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Wild snaps at Jackfield

A stunning new free exhibition featuring entries from the 2018 British Wildlife Photography Awards will be on display in the Footprint Gallery, adjacent to Jackfield

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Gorge at War

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,

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Time for tea!

Tea and cake went down a treat at a Shropshire nursing home’s fun charity tea party. Residents, staff, family and friends joined in the Time

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Marc’s ancient find

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

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Guides step up

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

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Plans referred

Telford and Wrekin (TaW) Council has formally referred the decision to downgrade the A and E department at the Princess Royal Hospital and move its

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Drivers needed

Bridgnorth Community Transport is seeking volunteer drivers both to drive their minibuses and for Bridgnorth Volunteer Car Service. Bus drivers are ‘employed’ on regular runs

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