Shrewsbury School news, page 2


Taylor answers England tour call

Shropshire cricketer James Taylor has taken another major step towards fulfiling his dream of becoming an England regular.


Peel on list of nation’s unsung heroes

Former Shrewsbury School pupil John Peel has been named in a list of the nation’s top unsung heroes, according to a study published today.


Taylor scores new honour

Former Shropshire batsman James Taylor has picked up another top cricket award.


Michael Palin amuses a full house audience

Monty Python star and TV veteran Michael Palin returned to Shrewsbury School last night to give a talk on Charles Darwin.


Palin to give Darwin talk at old school

Monty Python star and former Shrewsbury School pupil Michael Palin is set to return to the school this week to give a talk about Charles Darwin.


Tributes paid to Simon Dee

Tributes have been paid to Shropshire-educated former disc jockey and TV presenter Simon Dee who died after a brief battle against bone cancer.


School bucks trend in science entries

A Shropshire school is bucking the trend amid national concern that not enough young people are studying the sciences.


Dad hails action of air ambulance

The father of a Shropshire boy who needed urgent hospital treatment after being hit on the head by a cricket ball has praised air ambulance staff for saving his son’s life.


School’s eight defy Henley heat

Shrewsbury School’s eight defied the heat at Henley to progress to the second round of the Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup.


New head of school is revealed

The new headmaster of Shrewsbury School has been selected and will take up the reins in September next year, it was announced today.


Ex-teachers wish Kris well

Teaching staff at the former schools of Shrewsbury’s Big Brother contestant Kris Donnelly have remembered him as a dedicated sportsman who won a number of trophies while in the town.


West End actor in return to county

A former Shropshire student who is now a West End star is returning to the county for two special performances of songs from hit shows.


Not all plain sailing for Hannah

Hannah Jenner has yet to meet Ellen McArthur. But the 28-year-old Shropshire-educated yachtswoman has the world record breaker firmly in her sights.


Gill just gutted to miss big race

Shropshire rower Fred Gill is coming to terms with narrowly missing out on a seat in this year’s Cambridge Boat Race crew.

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