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Jason Derulo to play Birmingham

Pink talks about her V appearance

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Jay-Z makes his only European appearance of 2017 at V

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V Fest comedy round-up: Funny times ahead for festival-goers

James Arthur looks ahead to V Festival

Miranda Lambert in rare Birmingham gig

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The Welshpool Antique & Flea Market

The Welshpool Antique & Flea Market

Welshpool Livestock Sales 09:00 - 15:30

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Chester Zoo unveils new homes for rare residents

Chester Zoo unveils new homes for rare residents

Chester Zoo has unveiled new homes for its Malayan tapirs, Asian songbirds and sun bears,

Tickets launched for Severn Valley Railway Christmas service

Tickets launched for Severn Valley Railway Christmas service

It may only be August, but tickets have already launched for the Severn Valley Railway's Christmas services.

YouTube stars including Jack Maynard, Mark Ferris, Janavlogs, LookingforLewys and Katie Pix added to HelloWorld line-up

YouTube stars including Jack Maynard, Mark Ferris, Janavlogs, LookingforLewys and Katie Pix added to HelloWorld line-up

More YouTube stars will join the line-up at Birmingham's HelloWorld event, it has been revealed.

New Bridgnorth cafe announces opening date and live music acts

New Bridgnorth cafe announces opening date and live music acts

The eagerly-anticipated Riverside Blues Cafe and Music Rooms has announced its opening date.

Black Sabbath film coming to the Midlands and Shropshire

Black Sabbath film coming to the Midlands and Shropshire

A film covering the final tour of Birmingham band Black Sabbath will be screened across the Midlands and Shropshire.

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Music

Jason Derulo to play Birmingham

Jason Derulo to play Birmingham

Pop and RnB icon Jason Derulo will perform for fans in Birmingham next year.

Pink talks about her V appearance

Pink talks about her V appearance

The big decision for headliner Pink won’t be what to include in her main stage set at V. It’ll be what to leave out.

WIN: Tickets to The Human League in Wolverhampton

WIN: Tickets to The Human League in Wolverhampton

One of the biggest bands of the 80s will be giving fans Electric Dreams when they perform at Wolverhampton Racecourse.

Jay-Z makes his only European appearance of 2017 at V

Jay-Z makes his only European appearance of 2017 at V

Fans from across Europe will be jetting into V Festival tonight to see Jay Z’s only European show of 2017. The iconic rapper, who’s sold more than 100 million records and received 21 Grammy Awards, is being selective about where he appears.

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Dining Out

BBC Good Food Show: Celebrity chefs lined up for Birmingham event

BBC Good Food Show: Celebrity chefs lined up for Birmingham event

A variety of television personalities and celebrity chefs are lined up to appear at Birmingham's BBC Good Food Show.

Tequila festival heading to Birmingham - in pictures

Tequila festival heading to Birmingham - in pictures

A tequila festival is coming to Birmingham this October.

Shropshire breweries win medals in prestigious competition

Two ace Shropshire brewed ales pulled off bronze medal places at the prestigious beer championships.

Glynn Purnell: I do TV but I’m just a normal dude

Glynn Purnell: I do TV but I’m just a normal dude

He sleeps for four hours a night. Which may explain how he manages to fit so much in. There’s his Michelin-starred restaurant, of course: Purnell’s, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Glynn Purnell – the Yummy Brummie – remortgaged his house and maxed his credit cards in order to open it. And a decade on, that looks like the smartest move he ever made.

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Getting up steam for festivities

Getting up steam for festivities

Even without the summer sun, Christmas is probably the furthest thing from many of our minds.

Aircraft grounded over engine issues brings blow to summertime shows

Aircraft grounded over engine issues brings blow to summertime shows

Historic aircraft that make up the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight have been grounded due to an engine issue.

Railway to celebrate with eight-mile long firework display

Railway to celebrate with eight-mile long firework display

A spectacular eight-mile long firework display has been organised to celebrate the history of a railway.

Children can visit Shrewsbury Museum for free

Children can visit Shrewsbury Museum for free

Children visiting Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery will be able to get in for free – thanks to the musuem's friends.

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In Photos

V Festival 2017: Stages set at Weston Park - in pictures

Tequila festival heading to Birmingham - in pictures

Bloodstock Festival 2017: Spot yourself in our bumper gallery

Shrewsbury Flower Show: Thousands flock to quarry for bloomin' marvellous show - with pictures

World War II fighter plane on display at RAF Cosford - in pictures

More than 100 classic cars go on display near Shrewsbury - with video

Theatre & Comedy

V Fest comedy round-up: Funny times ahead for festival-goers

V Fest comedy round-up: Funny times ahead for festival-goers

While V Festival attracts thousands of music fans each year, the Weston Park event isn’t just about music – it also promises two days of great comedy.

Tickets will fly for staging of this modern classic: Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram round-up

Tickets will fly for staging of this modern classic: Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram round-up

Lord of the Flies, by Nobel-Prize winning author William Golding, surprisingly was not a hit at the time of its publication in 1954.

The Chase's Paul Sinha in Birmingham comedy night

The Chase's Paul Sinha in Birmingham comedy night

Chaser Paul Sinha will entertain fans with a comedy show in Birmingham next month.

A Midsummer Night's Dream coming to Shrewsbury

A Midsummer Night's Dream coming to Shrewsbury

A production of Shakespeare’s classic, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is coming to Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn next month.

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What's On

The Welshpool Antique & Flea Market

The Welshpool Antique & Flea Market

When? 19 Aug

Where? Welshpool Livestock Sales

Italian Auto Moto Festival & Continental Market – 4th September

Italian Auto Moto Festival & Continental Market – 4th September

When? 04 Sep

Where? Bridgnorth Town Council

The Illegal Eagles

The Illegal Eagles

When? 07 Sep

Where? Oakengates Theatre

GROVE SCHOOL - APPLE GROVE

GROVE SCHOOL - APPLE GROVE

When? 12 Sep

Where? Festival Drayton Centre

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