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Food review: Food that dares to be different at The Stockton Cross

In pictures: Bargain Hunt films series of episodes at Oswestry antiques fair

Special 'coracle drift' film as part of Ironbridge Festival of Imagination

New breed of stock farming: What it's like to be a rare breeds farmer

Staffordshire artist has designs on a creative career

Andy Richardson: There are those of us who simply love telling stories

Heather Large: Why I recommend donating blood if you can

Take a look at the Welsh castle set to host I'm a Celebrity

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'Make or break' time for zoos anxiously awaiting Government funding

'Make or break' time for zoos anxiously awaiting Government funding

Zoos that have missed out on vital summer trade are now at risk of ruin because they cannot access money promised by the Government.

Telford's Millionaire winner Don given unique trophy to celebrate his quiz win

Telford's Millionaire winner Don given unique trophy to celebrate his quiz win

The Shropshire mega-mind who became the first person in 14 years to take home a million pounds from Who Wants to be a Millionaire? has been presented with a unique trophy bearing an engraving of his winning answer.

Shropshire's Secret Severn Art Trail extending run after record visitor numbers despite pandemic

Shropshire's Secret Severn Art Trail extending run after record visitor numbers despite pandemic

The Secret Severn Art Trail is being extended with an new exhibition on show after a record-braking number of visitors and sales of artists’ work.

Shrewsbury Castle dig fails to find chapel but is solving other mysteries

Shrewsbury Castle dig fails to find chapel but is solving other mysteries

An archaeological dig at Shrewsbury Castle has been wound up – and the finds that have been unearthed have answered some questions, but raised many more.

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway raises £95,000 for loco overhaul – in three months

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway raises £95,000 for loco overhaul – in three months

The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway has raised £95,000 in just three months to complete the overhaul of its original locomotive The Earl.

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Music

Little Mix to bring world tour to Birmingham

Little Mix to bring world tour to Birmingham

Pop superstars Little Mix will bring their Confetti World Tour to Birmingham next year.

Shropshire student wins place at Cambridge University despite A-level results scare

Shropshire student wins place at Cambridge University despite A-level results scare

A Shropshire student has won a place at Cambridge University to pursue her dream of a life in music despite an A-level results scare.

Bury Tomorrow to bring headline tour to Birmingham

Bury Tomorrow to bring headline tour to Birmingham

Southampton metallers Bury Tomorrow will play Birmingham next year.

Skindred to play Birmingham show

Skindred to play Birmingham show

Welsh rockers Skindred will bring their headline tour to Birmingham next year.

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Dining Out

Food review: Food that dares to be different at The Stockton Cross

Food review: Food that dares to be different at The Stockton Cross

As one door closes, another opens, leading Andy Richardson to a gem of a restaurant in the glorious countryside, south of Ludlow.

Mario brings taste of Italy to south Shropshire

Mario brings taste of Italy to south Shropshire

A chef from Italy is bringing the taste of the Mediterranean to a recently renovated Shropshire holiday park.

Eat Out to Help Out scheme sees inflation fall to near-five year low

Eat Out to Help Out scheme sees inflation fall to near-five year low

The Office for National Statistics said the Consumer Prices Index tumbled to 0.2% in August from 1% in July.

Food review: The Baiting House, near Tenbury Wells

Food review: The Baiting House, near Tenbury Wells

Food writer Andy Richardson enjoys a fabulous meal at a restaurant with the ‘Aston Martin’ of kitchens, in an area renowned for great produce.

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Attractions

Take a look at the Welsh castle set to host I'm a Celebrity

Take a look at the Welsh castle set to host I'm a Celebrity

It’s a far cry from the exotic Australian jungle. And anyone who has visited North Wales on a drab winter’s day will know it isn’t somewhere to be caught without a brolly.

Historic knights in call to arms for reenactments

Historic knights in call to arms for reenactments

An historic battle reenactment group is looking for new members as it crosses its fingers that events will soon re-start.

Iron Bridge to light up this weekend as part of World Heritage celebrations

Iron Bridge to light up this weekend as part of World Heritage celebrations

The Iron Bridge will be lit up this weekend to celebrate the gorge's status as a World Heritage Site.

Tour limeworks and see demos

Tour limeworks and see demos

Visitors can explore an ancient limeworks online this year.

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In Photos

In pictures: Bargain Hunt films series of episodes at Oswestry antiques fair

In Pictures: Dame Diana Rigg from stage to screen

GALLERY: Drayton Manor releases never-before-seen archive photos to celebrate 70th anniversary

Archaeologists dig deeper into history as second Shrewsbury Castle excavation starts

Seven winners chosen in town's scarecrow festival

GALLERY: Classic cars cruise through Bridgnorth during charity run

Theatre & Comedy

Pete Madeley: Allow us the freedom to laugh or switch off

Pete Madeley: Allow us the freedom to laugh or switch off

Comedy has, and always will be, a subjective beast.

Birmingham REP reschedules Nativity! The Musical run due to coronavirus

Birmingham REP reschedules Nativity! The Musical run due to coronavirus

Birmingham REP's festive show, Nativity! The Musical, will no longer be staged this year.

Beverley Knight joins ‘silent stand’ in West End to highlight plight of theatres

Beverley Knight joins ‘silent stand’ in West End to highlight plight of theatres

Singer Beverley Knight and comedian Dawn French have led a two-minute silence outside a West End theatre to draw attention to the plight of the sector.

Comedian Adam Kay returns to stage with free show for NHS workers

Comedian Adam Kay returns to stage with free show for NHS workers

The show has also been adapted for TV.

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