Top 10 things to do in Shropshire this spring bank holiday

Stokesay Castle is holding a bank hioliday spring time family trail

It’s that time already again – the spring bank holiday is here and with it a whole range of fun things you and your family can enjoy across the county. Here are just a few things that are happening across the region.

Review: The Pitmen Painters, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury

The Pitmen Painters tells the true story of the Ashington Art Group, a group of miners brought together by a desire to improve themselves through a Workers’ Educational Association appreciation of art class.

Rare woodpecker spotted at Telford lake

A keen bird photographer has sparked interest among twitchers after spotting a rare breed at a lake in Shropshire.

Man paradise - Dave's dream shed, complete with snooker, darts and beer. . .

Wait until you see what’s inside – Dave Evans takes a break outside his garden shed – Cue Gardens – in Telford

A certain brand of lager doesn’t make sheds, but if it did, those sheds would probably be a lot like Dave Evans’.

Opinions split over Shrewsbury Muslim prayer centre

The former register office at Column Lodge, Shrewsbury

Plans for a Muslim prayer centre in a Shropshire town have split local opinion, prompting hundreds of letters of objection and support.

Share your memories of the Coronation

Queen Elizabeth II, as she prepares to enter her State Coach at Westminster Abbey after the Coronation ceremony

Next week marks 60 years since the Coronation - and we want to hear your memories of the day.

Miracle survival of base jumper Matthew as parachute fails

Matthew Gough cheated death as his parachute failed to open during a 1,000ft base jump

This is the moment a thrill-seeker from the Midlands realised he was facing death as his parachute failed to open while hurtling through the air after base jumping from a 1,000ft cliff.

Shropshire brewer is hailed as best in the West Midlands

A brewer from Shropshire has been named the best in the West Midlands.

Tea lady Teddy calls time on Bishop's Castle hospital role at 92

Bishop’s Castle Community Hospital tea lady Teddy Burton about to serve a cuppa to patient Hafren Morris watched by ward manager Sandra Bradbury. Hafren is also Teddy’s friend and neighbour!

Teddy Burton has been a familiar and friendly face to patients at a Shropshire hospital as a volunteer tea lady for the past 20 years.

WRVS now recruits men into their ranks

The WRVS ladies hard at work doing a varity of jobs during the war after their men folk were called up to fightThe WRVS ladies hard at work doing a varity of jobs during the war after their men folk were called up to fight

When the Second World War broke out, the nation’s women rallied on the home front and the Women’s Royal Voluntary Service was born.

Shropshire Star poll majority back gay marriage

More than half of Shropshire Star readers taking part in an online poll believe gay marriage should be legalised.

Hopes riding high for successful Shropshire County Show

Cattle being judged at last year’s Shropshire County Show. Organisers are confident this year’s show will be a success.

Organisers of the Shropshire County Show are hoping for the event to be “the most successful in many years” – despite the society’s financial problems.

Star comment: Right idea, but timing all wrong

A man leaves a Comet store on its final day of trading.

Sadly, the reaction from shoppers says it all. They are not the least bit surprised at today’s news that plans to create a sparkling new £150 million shopping centre in the heart of Shrewsbury have hit a potentially fatal stumbling block.

Letter: Take me to the pub - it's safer than A&E

Well, it’s official, the Government is reducing reported crime statistics on three fronts.

Poll: Should gay marriage be legalised?

As the coalition's controversial gay marriage legislation returns to the Commons with Tory MPs and activists deeply split over the issue, we ask if you think same-sex marriage should be legalised.

TV Review: Doctor Who - The Name Of The Doctor

Jenna Louise Coleman and Matt Smith star

Well that’s that then, writes Andrew Owen. No more Doctor Who until the 50th anniversary special on November 23. How will we fill our Saturday nights until then?