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Beer festival will go ahead in old Shrewsbury church

Concert for Age UK

Shropshire Charity Concerts Choir and Orchestra will be performing J. S. Bach's St John Passion in Shrewsbury Abbey next month, to support Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin’s work with and for vulnerable older people in the county.

Unsigned special: Realising your musical dreams - promotion

Severn Valley Railway races ahead and hits viaduct fundraising target

Bugs to badgers: Photography winners on show at Ironbridge exhibition

Rare musical treat at orchestral charity concert

Life in the wrestling ring

Jane returns to town with circus

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COMMUNITY 6 A SIDE FOOTBALL LEAGUE IN SHREWSBURY ADDS EVEN MORE PLAYERS

COMMUNITY 6 A SIDE FOOTBALL LEAGUE IN SHREWSBURY ADDS EVEN MORE PLAYERS

Shrewsbury Sports Village 20:00 - 22:00

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Mother's Day 2019: Top places to treat mum in the Midlands and Shropshire

Mother's Day 2019: Top places to treat mum in the Midlands and Shropshire

Looking to take your mum somewhere special for or around Mother's Day?

Ian McKellan spotted in Llangollen

Ian McKellan spotted in Llangollen

Gandalf didn't quite get to the Shire this week, instead the actor who played him was appearing on stage across the Shropshire border in Wales.

Tickets on sale as Shropshire County Show promises to be a bumper one

Tickets on sale as Shropshire County Show promises to be a bumper one

Dare-devil displays of airborne motorcycle acrobatics, music, competitive livestock classes and colourful entertainment zones for young visitors are some of the highlights expected to attract thousands of people to this year’s Shropshire County Show.

MySpace music loss: Should bands rethink how they keep and archive their songs?

MySpace music loss: Should bands rethink how they keep and archive their songs?

Millions of pieces of music have been wiped from MySpace, leading to new questions over how artists store the songs they have created

Venue closures threaten UK music industry, warns parliamentary committee

Venue closures threaten UK music industry, warns parliamentary committee

The report also noted the potential impact of Brexit.

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Music

Unsigned special: Realising your musical dreams - promotion

Unsigned special: Realising your musical dreams - promotion

This week's Unsigned special is a bit out of chronological order - it is highly unlikely you won't have set up social media accounts by now for your music.

Andy Black to play Birmingham on solo tour

Andy Black to play Birmingham on solo tour

Black Veil Brides vocalist Andy Black will bring his headline solo tour to Birmingham this summer.

Vampire Weekend to play Birmingham

Vampire Weekend to play Birmingham

American rockers Vampire Weekend will bring their new headline tour to Birmingham later this year.

KT Tunstall brings headline tour to Birmingham - in pictures

KT Tunstall brings headline tour to Birmingham - in pictures

Last night Scottish singer/songwriter KT Tunstall brought her intimate headline tour to Birmingham's Symphony Hall.

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Dining Out

Pubs combine for 12-day celebration of beer

Two pubs will be holding a 12-day real ale festival.

Underground darts bar coming to Birmingham

Underground darts bar coming to Birmingham

Set to be a bullseye for Birmingham - a brand new darts bar is opening in the city.

Shrewsbury secret supper to raise thousands

Shrewsbury secret supper to raise thousands

Some of the best restaurants in Shrewsbury are helping to raise thousands of pounds for charity by taking part in a secret dining event.

Food review: Mortimers, Ludlow

Food review: Mortimers, Ludlow

Unsung hero. Two words that describe Ludlow chef-patron Wayne Smith, who’s been knocking around the county for more than 20 years and quietly goes about his business at the county’s most significant restaurant.

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Attractions

Severn Valley Railway races ahead and hits viaduct fundraising target

Severn Valley Railway races ahead and hits viaduct fundraising target

The Severn Valley Railway has hit its £397,000 target to repair a viaduct.

Bugs to badgers: Photography winners on show at Ironbridge exhibition

Bugs to badgers: Photography winners on show at Ironbridge exhibition

Award winning photography work celebrating British wildlife is set to be featured in a Shropshire art gallery.

New app launched for Shrewsbury Flower Show

New app launched for Shrewsbury Flower Show

Organisers of the Shrewsbury Flower Show have commissioned an app to make it easier for visitors to plan and enjoy their day.

Full steam ahead at Severn Railway Gala - pictures

Full steam ahead at Severn Railway Gala - pictures

Families enjoyed a day of engine fun at the Severn Valley Railway's annual Steam Gala.

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In Photos

Bugs to badgers: Photography winners on show at Ironbridge exhibition

KT Tunstall brings headline tour to Birmingham - in pictures

Full steam ahead at Severn Railway Gala - pictures

George Ezra, Resorts World Arena, Birmingham - review with pictures

WATCH: Telford choir sing their hearts out to raise money for charity

Sneak preview of new Alton Towers attraction and Stargazing accommodation

Theatre & Comedy

Ian McKellan spotted in Llangollen

Ian McKellan spotted in Llangollen

Gandalf didn't quite get to the Shire this week, instead the actor who played him was appearing on stage across the Shropshire border in Wales.

Venue closures threaten UK music industry, warns parliamentary committee

Venue closures threaten UK music industry, warns parliamentary committee

The report also noted the potential impact of Brexit.

Sharon Needles: Celebrity Morgue, Glee Club, Birmingham - review

Sharon Needles: Celebrity Morgue, Glee Club, Birmingham - review

Halloween came early to Birmingham's Glee Club last night as the kooky and spooky Sharon Needles brought her solo show to Birmingham.

Birmingham REP announces new artistic and executive directors

Birmingham REP announces new artistic and executive directors

Birmingham Repertory Theatre has announced it's new artistic and executive directors.

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What's On

COMMUNITY 6 A SIDE FOOTBALL LEAGUE IN SHREWSBURY ADDS EVEN MORE PLAYERS

Sports & Activities

COMMUNITY 6 A SIDE FOOTBALL LEAGUE IN SHREWSBURY ADDS EVEN MORE PLAYERS

When? 19 Mar to 21 May

Where? Shrewsbury Sports Village

Discover Dance

When? 07 May

Where? Theatre Severn

The Shropshire County Show

The Shropshire County Show

When? 25 May

Where? The Greenhous West Mid Showground

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