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

Guiding lights

Three Bridgnorth Guides have earned the highest award a Guide can attain: the Baden Powell Challenge Award. The Mayor of Bridgnorth Cllr Whittle attended a meeting

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First Responder successes

Community First Responders (CFRs) in Much Wenlock are delighted with their brightly coloured new vehicle, which has been funded by donations from local businesses and

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Lipstick live

Tickets are selling fast for a music extravaganza coming to Telford on Thursday 28 June. Fresh from its West End debut at Leicester Square, ‘Lipstick

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Town’s new tea room

A project to transform one of Shropshire’s oldest buildings is now complete. The major renovation of Bishop Percy’s House in Bridgnorth, owned by Maria Allen,

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River revels

Bridgnorth Rowing Club is marking its 150th birthday with a splash this summer, as their Regatta hits the waters of Bridgnorth on Saturday 9 June.

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Unique bridge views

As English Heritage’s conservation project on the Iron Bridge reaches a critical point, the charity is extending an invitation to visitors to come to Shropshire

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Join the chip train

The annual Bridgnorth Hospital League of Friends Fish and Chip Supper on the Severn Valley Railway will be sallying forth of Friday 25 May. The

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Scheme awarded

Much Wenlock’s food alleviation scheme has been recognised at a national awards ceremony for similar projects. The Flood and Coast Conference Exhibition took place at

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Bridgnorth Walk changes

This spring’s legendary Bridgnorth Walk is set to be a roaring success thanks to improvements made by organisers the Bridgnorth Lions. The event, sponsored by

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Offside rule

Wednesday 27 June sees a journey through the decades to tell the story of four women in different eras who live, breathe and play football. ‘Offside’

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Gorge yourself!

Foodies who thrive on trying different cuisine will relish the chance to sample a range of dishes at a new event at Enginuity in May.

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Future Fit

The future of hospital services for Telford and east Shropshire is to go to public consultation after health bosses were told they have secured the

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Players raise funds

The Buildwas Players’ pantomime ‘Peter Pan’, performed in February, raised £1,000 towards the renovation of Holy Trinity Church in Buildwas. As the cycle starts again

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New principal at NSC

North Shropshire College (NSC) has announced the appointment of Ian Peake as principal. Having been principal and chief executive of Herefordshire and Ludlow College since 2004, Ian

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Preserving pride

 Ludlow Food Centre’s marmalade makers are celebrating for the 10th year in a row after scooping three awards at this year’s Dalemain Marmalade Awards. Darren

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Youth group

Shifnal’s Say Yes youth club meets at the town’s Methodist church every Tuesday evening in term time, offering crafts, sports, games and food. The group

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Quarrying flavour

Up to 25,000 people will descend on Shrewsbury’s Quarry Park for the town’s annual food festival on the weekend of 23 and 24 June. Organisers

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Support group

A local baby bereavement group is seeking volunteers to help support parents. Currently 15 babies a day die in the weeks before or just after

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Flying first aid

A newly upgraded air ambulance helicopter has entered Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s fleet. Registered with the call sign G-RMAA, the £7m Airbus helicopter was introduced

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Rattle farewell

Possibly the most famous conductor of our time, Sir Simon Rattle performs his final concert this June – and the historic event is being live-streamed

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