…and how it changed the digital world In 2007 Steve Jobs’ iPhone started a revolution and, 10 years later, 81% of people in the UK
Shrewsbury’s free street music festival, The Big Busk, took place in April and raised more than £8,500 for the Shrewsbury Ark. Karen Paterson, one of
Internationally recognised musicians contribute to Bridgnorth’s 24th annual English Haydn Festival, taking place between 7 and 11 June. This year’s theme is Haydn Across the
A former student of Shrewsbury Sixth Form College is wowing film audiences and critics across the globe with a film he wrote and directed. Rob
There are plenty of opportunities for people to travel back to the era of wartime Britain in the coming months, with 1940s events at the
Back by popular demand, the Birchmeadow in Broseley will once again welcome wandering troubadour Mr Otis Gibbs, songwriter, storyteller, painter, photographer and planter of 7,176
Harper Adams has become became the first university to scoop the Whatuni University of the Year two years in a row. Harper Adams also came top
A new project to celebrate cultural diversity and highlight the plight of refugees has been launched by Shrewsbury Folk Festival. Organisers of the annual four-day
This uplifting story is being staged at Bridgnorth’s Theatre on the Steps between 22 June and 1 July. Set during the dark and dangerous build-up to
In their latest move to improve facilities available for pupils and parents, Morville CE Primary School is now providing before and after-school care. From 7.45am
A taste of Covent Garden is arriving in Shropshire this summer, with the launch of a new street festival. Organised by Bridgnorth Promotions and set
Hats Off To Led Zeppelin, the ‘official number one tribute act’ to the one of the UK’s best-loved rock and roll bands, return to the
Oldbury Wells School (OWS) launched the Get Creative literacy competition earlier this year, with Kindle electronic readers as prizes for the six main winners. The
A Bridgnorth Tennis Club coach has been selected to captain her country. Holly Mowling will make her first appearance on the international stage when she
Ken Dodd became a ‘sir’ in the Queen’s 2017 New Year’s Honours List, a fitting tribute to a comedian of legendary status who was born
A school in Shrewsbury has been presented with a special award for its commitment to encouraging youngsters to play sport, both within school and in
A local man affected by a rare disease is hoping to raise money so he can become more mobile. Ben Parker, 37, from Brockton near
Described as ‘redefining the relationship between classical and world music,’ Kosmos will be performing at Concord College, Acton Burnell on 27 May, as part of
Work is about to start on a £3 million redevelopment project at Tettenhall College. The plans for the independent school will include a new sixth-form
Chelmarsh Sailing Club is holding its annual taster day on 13 May offering anyone the chance to get out on the water and experience sailing
An award-winning Shrewsbury artist will be showing her paintings, illustrations and designs at the county town’s annual Open Studios event. Linda Edwards, whose work includes
Science, science and more science was the theme at Moffats School recently, as pupils found out about discoveries and experiences in its many fields. Two
Residents at Hollins Park in Quatford have had an on-site defibrillator installed following the support of local organisations and businesses. Beryl Haywood led the campaign
Birchmeadow plays host to Miranda Sykes, who has been performing with Show of Hands since 2004, augmenting their unique sound with her powerful double bass
After eight and half years in the role, Phil Loveday is stepping down as head teacher of Bridgnorth Endowed School. He will leave on 1
On 11 June, Severn Valley Country Park will be holding the Severn Valley Trail Run, a 5k and 10k off-road run through hills and woodlands.
Here is a double-act that wowed the Edinburgh Fringe, fooled Penn and Teller and were described by the Daily Mirror as ‘hugely talented.’ Looking dapper
Castlefields School in Bridgnorth set its pupils a half-term learning challenge to bake cakes or biscuits using at least one Fair Trade product. A boy and
A kind-hearted Telford schoolgirl is planning to celebrate her seventh birthday by fundraising for charity instead of having a party with friends. Kendrah Knight is
For the second year in succession, Blists Hill Victorian Town has received the highest Gold accolade in recognition of the quality of its visitor experience.
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