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Lenny Kravitz, Arena Birmingham - review and pictures

Lenny Kravitz Let Love Rule when he played before a doting crowd in Birmingham last night.

Roy Wood returning to Birmingham with annual Christmas spectacular

Roy Wood will return with his annual Midland festive spectacular this Christmas.

Much Wenlock Festival a record breaker

Much Wenlock Festival has been hailed as a huge success by organisers after records were broken during another successful year.

The Trials of Cato: Folk trio to play Wrexham tomorrow - plus dates in Stafford, Whitchurch and Lichfield this year

A folk band formed in Beirut will play a show in Wrexham tomorrow night.

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Dining Out

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. . .

Fresh start for Albrighton Italian restaurant after vegan row

A Shropshire restaurant says it is hoping for a fresh start after its former chef made sarcastic online comments about meals served to a group of vegan customers.

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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.

Shrewsbury Food Festival: Organisers promising the 'best festival yet'

Up to 25,000 people will converge on Shrewsbury’s Quarry Park for the town’s annual food festival on Saturday and SundayJune 23 and 24.

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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

David Byrne, Symphony Hall, Birmingham - review with pictures

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Keith Harrison: And Now For Something Completely Different

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

More than 100 people from across Birmingham have taken to the stage to be part of an innovative stage show this week.

Pun master Roger hopeful for Telford gig

A homegrown Telford comedian is bringing his pun-filled act to the Elephant and Castle in Dawley tonight.

Shropshire's Greg Davies and other stars of BBC Three's Cuckoo in Midlands for premiere - in pictures

The stars of the television screen descended on the Midlands this week for the premiere of BBC Three comedy Cuckoo.

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

When? 26 Jun

Where? Guildhall

Community

Hospice Tandem Skydive Day

When? 14 Jul

Where? Skydive Tilstock

Community

Hospice Tandem Skydive Day

When? 22 Sep

Where? Skydive Tilstock

Performing Arts

Puccini - Madama Butterfly Opera

When? 22 Sep

Where? Theatre Severn

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

Much Wenlock Festival a record breaker

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Women's Writing: A Short Course at University Centre Shrewsbury

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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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Lenny Kravitz, Arena Birmingham - review and pictures

Roy Wood returning to Birmingham with annual Christmas spectacular

Keith Harrison: And Now For Something Completely Different

‘Ask for Angela’: Scheme launched for people at risk in Telford venues

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

Much Wenlock Festival a record breaker

Shrewsbury Food Festival to serve up tasty treats

Vintage vehicles all ready for Shrewsbury show

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Women's Writing: A Short Course at University Centre Shrewsbury

Telford 6 a side League

Editor's Picks

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

WIN: Tickets to Macbeth as part of Stafford Festival Shakespeare

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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