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Muppets Christmas Carol, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Die Hard and more: Our look at the top Christmas films ever released

Muppets Christmas Carol, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Die Hard and more: Our look at the top Christmas films ever released

Baubles are being places on trees, fairy lights are twinkling and egg nog is flowing - Christmas is almost here and the festive spirit is mounting.

Tickets go on sale for Jack Savoretti's Telford gig

Tickets go on sale for Jack Savoretti's Telford gig

Tickets have gone on sale for a summertime gig by Singing To Strangers star Jack Savoretti.

Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn to screen Walker Theatre shows

Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn to screen Walker Theatre shows

Pantomime will dominate local theatres for the coming month.

Hundreds turn out to Church Stretton Christmas lights switch-on

Hundreds turn out to Church Stretton Christmas lights switch-on

The countdown to Christmas began with a bang as hundreds of people celebrated the switch-on of Church Stretton's Christmas lights.

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre unveils £250,000 development plan

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre unveils £250,000 development plan

A tourist attraction in the heart of the Shropshire Hills has unveiled plans for a £250,000 development project.

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Music

The Futureheads, O2 Institute, Birmingham - review

The Futureheads, O2 Institute, Birmingham - review

When you have a lot of love for an album that has played a big part in your life - either past or present tense - nothing quite beats one of these nostalgia sets.

The High Contrast Band, O2 Institute 2, Birmingham - review

The High Contrast Band, O2 Institute 2, Birmingham - review

The canned music faded, the lights dimmed and a woman with a microphone made her way onto the stage.

Bridgnorth's Jen North heads out on charity shop tour

Bridgnorth's Jen North heads out on charity shop tour

A Bridgnorth musician is preparing to embark on a charity shop tour promoting the environmental benefits of second-hand shopping.

Liam Payne: I’ll be spending Christmas with Cheryl and Bear

Liam Payne: I’ll be spending Christmas with Cheryl and Bear

The singers got together in 2016 and became parents a year later.

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Dining Out

Pub charity fundraisers recognised with award

Pub charity fundraisers recognised with award

Fundraising efforts at a Shropshire pub have been recognised with an nomination for a 2020 Countryside Alliance award.

Food review: A reflection of a true passion at The Station Inn

Food review: A reflection of a true passion at The Station Inn

It was a few weeks ago when the county, and particularly south Shropshire, had been deluged with rain that I found myself out and about putting a 4x4 truck through its paces.

Shrewsbury restaurant wins top award

Shrewsbury restaurant wins top award

A Shrewsbury restaurant has won a top award in a national competition.

Birmingham chef to fire up the stage at BBC Good Food Show

Birmingham chef to fire up the stage at BBC Good Food Show

A Birmingham chef will be firing up the stage at Birmingham NEC today as part of BBC Good Food Show.

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Attractions

Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight? Meet Dudley Zoo's resident reindeer

Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight? Meet Dudley Zoo's resident reindeer

A herd of trusty reindeer pulling a present-laden sleigh through the night sky is a much-loved festive scene.

Birmingham Donkey Sanctuary open for Christmas fair

Birmingham Donkey Sanctuary open for Christmas fair

A West Midlands wildlife centre is inviting visitors to come to its Christmas fair.

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre unveils £250,000 development plan

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre unveils £250,000 development plan

A tourist attraction in the heart of the Shropshire Hills has unveiled plans for a £250,000 development project.

Severn Valley Railway welcomes Christmas back to Bridgnorth - in pictures

Severn Valley Railway welcomes Christmas back to Bridgnorth - in pictures

It took an order of about 8,000 mince pies and 5,000 gingerbread men to make it happen, but Severn Valley Railway has welcomed the return of its Christmas service to Bridgnorth for the first time in four decades.

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In Photos

Severn Valley Railway welcomes Christmas back to Bridgnorth - in pictures

Emeli Sande brings UK tour to Birmingham - in pictures

The Darkness come to Birmingham - in pictures

Castle’s spectacular pantomimes of the past inspire festive events - with pictures and video

Dido brings headline tour to Arena Birmingham - in pictures

Amon Amarth bring Berserker tour to Birmingham - in pictures

Theatre & Comedy

'I’m delighted to be involved with this arena tour': David Walliams talks ahead of Grandpa's Great Escape in Birmingham

'I’m delighted to be involved with this arena tour': David Walliams talks ahead of Grandpa's Great Escape in Birmingham

Grandpa’s Great Escape, by David Walliams, has already had an astonishing life. It has been a number one best-selling book and a hugely popular TV film.

Award-winning musical Bat Out Of Hell set to fly into Birmingham

Award-winning musical Bat Out Of Hell set to fly into Birmingham

An award-winning musical celebrating the music of Meatloaf is coming to Birmingham next year.

Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn to screen Walker Theatre shows

Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn to screen Walker Theatre shows

Pantomime will dominate local theatres for the coming month.

Fun for all the family at Marvel Universe Live in Birmingham - review

Fun for all the family at Marvel Universe Live in Birmingham - review

Marvel Universe Live is action-packed fun for all of the family.

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