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Telford's Got Talent: How crazy idea paid off for mum and daughter duo Intrigue

It was just one of those crazy ideas – enter a talent competition and see what happens.

Tony Iommi chats ahead of a talk about his life and career at Birmingham Town Hall

It started with a few questions about Black Sabbath. . .

Wrexham's Neck Deep beats off competition from Marilyn Manson and Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda to win Best Song at 2018 Kerrang! Awards

Wrexham band Neck Deep has beat off competition from Marilyn Manson and Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda, winning Best Song at the 2018 Kerrang! Awards.

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi: Group's line-up changes may never have happened had it not been for substance abuse

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi says the metal icons' many changes in line-ups may never have happened had it not been for substance abuse.

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Dining Out

Food review: Darwin’s Kitchen, Shrewsbury

With so many good restaurants in the region, Andy Richardson pays a visit to one that’s undergone a rebrand that’s worthy of high praise. . .

Food review: The Loopy Shrew, Shrewsbury

There’s something for everyone at a family-run gastro-pub in town but would it measure up to its competition? Andy Richardson finds out. . .

Top Ludlow chef Joe Gould: Do we have to toe the party line?

Top Ludlow chef Joe Gould, of Fishmore Hall, shares his thoughts on local produce and creativity in cooking...

Food review: Istanbul, Shrewsbury

If you’re not heading off on holiday enjoy Middle Eastern delights on your doorstep. Andy Richardson samples authenic Turkish food. . .

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Lancaster flypast and concert will celebrate armed forces in Cosford

A concert and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster flypast will take place at Cosford's RAF Museum later this month.

Musical play group hits the high note in Market Drayton

A new music-focussed activity hub for children is hitting a high note with parents.

Preparations under way for Shifnal Carnival's 50th anniversary

Preparations are well under way for a town carnival's 50th anniversary.

Second World War veterans reunite at airfield - in video and pictures

Around 100 Second World War RAF veterans turned out to celebrate an annual reunion at an airfield.

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Billy Idol, O2 Academy, Birmingham - in pictures

Lenny Kravitz, Arena Birmingham - review and pictures

Volunteer performers star in Woyzeck as part of Birmingham International Dance Festival - in pictures

Katy Perry, Arena Birmingham - review and pictures

Telford's Got Talent finals: Winner takes it all as duo Intrigue walks away with top prize - with video and pictures

Second World War veterans reunite at airfield - in video and pictures

Theatre & Comedy

Spanish dancer Monica Tapiador in English Youth Ballet’s new production of Cinderella in Hollywood in Shrewsbury

Spanish dancer Monica Tapiador will be starring in English Youth Ballet’s new production of Cinderella in Hollywood in Shrewsbury tonight and tomorrow. She will be leading an impressive cast of international principal dancers and 83 of the region’s finest young dancers at Theatre Severn.

Oldbury Rep stage The Vicar of Dibley plus your Midlands and Shropshire am dram round-up

Laughter is the best tonic they say and amateur performers certainly know how to put on a comedy.

Pop-up theatre in town

A pop-up theatre in the grounds of Theatr Clwyd, Mold, is staging two world premiers.

Keith Harrison: And Now For Something Completely Different

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Open Geospatial Data: New Opportunities for Businesses in Shropshire and the Marches - FREE WORKSHOP

When? 26 Jun

Where? Guildhall

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Hospice Tandem Skydive Day

When? 14 Jul

Where? Skydive Tilstock

Community

Hospice Tandem Skydive Day

When? 22 Sep

Where? Skydive Tilstock

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Puccini - Madama Butterfly Opera

When? 22 Sep

Where? Theatre Severn

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Preparations under way for Shifnal Carnival's 50th anniversary

Volunteer performers star in Woyzeck as part of Birmingham International Dance Festival - in pictures

Osprey nature reserve awarded £500,000 for visitor centre

The Cardigans to play Birmingham

Katy Perry, Arena Birmingham - review and pictures

Preparations under way for Shifnal Carnival's 50th anniversary

Volunteer performers star in Woyzeck as part of Birmingham International Dance Festival - in pictures

Osprey nature reserve awarded £500,000 for visitor centre

The Cardigans to play Birmingham

Katy Perry, Arena Birmingham - review and pictures

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Tony Iommi, Shrewsbury Food Festival and more: What's on this weekend in the Midlands and Shropshire

Hollywood Vampires, Gary Barlow, BBC Good Food Show and more: What's on this weekend in the Midlands and Shropshire

Father's Day: Top gifts for dad

Download Festival, Cosford Air Show, Fitz Fest and more: What's on this weekend in the Midlands and Shropshire

Guns N' Roses, Ozzy Osbourne, Marilyn Manson, Avenged Sevenfold and more: Top acts at Download 2018 - with set times

The Rolling Stones, Bill Bailey, Enjoy Wolverhampton Live and more: What's on this weekend in the Midlands and Shropshire

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