Wroxeter news


Wroxeter Roman town house drawing in the crowds

A Roman town house which was constructed last year during the Channel Four TV programme, Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day, has seen its visitor numbers triple, bosses revealed today.


If you build it, 35,000 people will come…

A Roman-style villa built at a Shropshire heritage site which featured in a Channel 4 series has seen visitor numbers soar at the tourist attraction, it was revealed today.


Shropshire murder victim’s parents raising funds for charity

A Shropshire couple whose son was murdered a decade ago are raising funds to help a national support charity.


A first look inside Wroxeter’s Roman villa

This is a first look at the impressive interior of the Roman villa built at Shropshire’s Wroxeter Roman city for a Channel 4 documentary series. And the public will get to see the site when it opens its doors this weekend.


Doors to open on Wroxeter’s Roman villa site

This is the first glimpse of a completed Roman villa built for a Channel 4 TV documentary series at a Shropshire heritage site, which will open to the public this weekend.


When push comes to shovel – guilty builders revealed

Blog – So the mystery behind the graffiti plastered on the roof of a replica Roman villa while it was being built at Wroxeter has finally been solved.


Wroxeter post office still in limbo after 18 months

A post office branch due to open in a village near Shrew-sbury exactly 18 months ago is still in limbo – because nobody wants to run it.


Telly Talk: Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day

Telly Talk: Well they say Rome wasn’t built in a day – and based on the first instalment of Channel Four’s new documentary series, I’d say they are definitely on the money with that.


Builders finally return to Wroxeter after 2,000 years

One of Shropshire’s tourist gems was catapulted into the limelight in the first of a new six-part Channel 4 TV series.


Recreating the Roman way of life

A Channel Four series, due to start next week, will replicate ancient building processes at Wroxeter Roman City. Take a look at the finished product with our video.


Wroxeter Hotel staff save couple’s big day after pipes burst

Gallons of water caused the ceiling of a Shropshire hotel to collapse after extreme weather ruptured water pipes, causing thousands of pounds of damage.


Shropshire brides-to-be shun royal wedding day

Many couples wanting to get wed may be keen to share their big day with the possible future King and Queen but Shropshire brides are shunning the date for fear it will be a major distraction, it was claimed today.


Wedding did not get in the way of the World Cup

A Shropshire bridegroom did not let the small matter of his wedding get in the way of him missing England’s opening World Cup game.


County’s Roman site to feature on TV

TV crews are set to descend on a historic Shropshire Roman city for a new documentary to be viewed by millions.


Ten objects chosen to tell county’s story

A medal from the first Olympian Games, a replica of the world’s first steam railway locomotive and a rare hoard of 14th century gold coins are some of the objects that will be used to tell a history of Shropshire.


Quieter life in county

Former soldier Ed Hall has witnessed the worst of war and terrorism. He talks to Ben Bentley about his quiet new life in Shropshire.


Hi-tech scheme for county’s Roman city

An ancient Roman city in Shropshire is set to trial cutting-edge technology in a world-first which could help transform it into an interactive classroom for students.


Treasure hunt and poker nights to raise vital funds

Companies have revealed some of their weird and wonderful fundraising ideas for the new Hope House Shropshire Star Corporate Challenge.


Opening of PO in hotel is delayed

Residents will have to wait until the end of the month before a lifeline service which closed in their Shropshire village reopens, it was announced today.


New book shines light on county

Tourism in Shropshire has received a boost with a new guidebook. The Landmark Visitors Guide is designed to help people “make the most” of holidays and short breaks in the area.


PO branch ‘will open at hotel’

Post Office bosses today assured customers a branch planned for a hotel near Shrewsbury will open, despite “operational difficulties” which have postponed its launch.


Village hotel to offer post office services

A post office near Shrewsbury which closed about 18 months ago will reopen in a hotel in the village next month.


Gun warning over ‘killer’ hunting dogs

Walkers and cyclists near Shrewsbury are being intimidated by large dogs that have killed hens and worried sheep, a parish council claimed today.

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