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Yes Minister and Heartbeat star Derek Fowlds dies aged 82

Vital we keep moving forward, says new chief executive of Ironbridge Gorge Museums

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Burns Night 2020: Top places to celebrate in the Midlands and Shropshire

Burns Night 2020: Top places to celebrate in the Midlands and Shropshire

January 25 marks the annual celebration of Scotland's national poet Robert Burns.

£1 million target for metal flowers as Ironwork Centre appeal forges ahead

£1 million target for metal flowers as Ironwork Centre appeal forges ahead

A Shropshire tourist attraction is aiming to raise £1 million for hospices nationwide.

Ludlow-based duo release debut single

Ludlow-based duo release debut single

An award-winning Shropshire poet and an Irish musician are set to release their first single as a duo on Friday.

Shrewsbury Morris Dancers in 'join us' call for new year

Shrewsbury Morris Dancers in 'join us' call for new year

They are seen at events all over the country - bringing a quintessential English touch to fairs, fetes and festivals.

Four choirs to collaborate live at one-off concert in Market Drayton

Four choirs to collaborate live at one-off concert in Market Drayton

Four choirs will come together for a special concert in Market Drayton.

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Music

Saxophone quartet to thrill audience in Market Drayton

Saxophone quartet to thrill audience in Market Drayton

A soulful saxophone quartet will play in Market Drayton next week as part of a classical music series.

From Bassey to Billie: A history of Bond songs

From Bassey to Billie: A history of Bond songs

The announcement that Billie Eilish will record the theme to the next James Bond film may have left some fans scratching their heads.

Anti-Flag, 2020 Vision - album review

Anti-Flag, 2020 Vision - album review

American punk rock anarchists Anti-Flag are kicking off the new year with another swipe at everything that is wrong in modern society.

Bloodstock Festival 2020: Hatebreed, Bury Tomorrow and more announced

Bloodstock Festival 2020: Hatebreed, Bury Tomorrow and more announced

Seven more bands have been announced to perform at this year's Bloodstock Festival.

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Dining Out

Local chefs to fly the flag for Wales at Culinary Olympics in Germany

Local chefs to fly the flag for Wales at Culinary Olympics in Germany

Two well prepared teams of chefs will be flying the Welsh flag as they take on the best in the world at the prestigious IKA Culinary Olympics in Stuttgart next month.

Iscoyd Park to offer afternoon tea

Iscoyd Park to offer afternoon tea

A country house in north Shropshire has added two more dates to its popular afternoon tea diary.

Shrewsbury restaurant raises a glass to charity

Shrewsbury restaurant raises a glass to charity

Staff at a Shrewsbury restaurant decided to raise money for a local charity by raffling an advent calendar with a difference.

Disney brunch coming to Birmingham

Disney brunch coming to Birmingham

A Disney-themed boozy brunch is coming to Birmingham later this year.

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Attractions

Vital we keep moving forward, says new chief executive of Ironbridge Gorge Museums

Vital we keep moving forward, says new chief executive of Ironbridge Gorge Museums

Attracting tourists and visitors to Ironbridge may seem fairly straightforward, but the new chief executive of the Gorge’s museums says it is vital the trust which manages the area’s attractions continues to move forward.

Fears grants towards Ludlow Assembly Rooms revamp could be pulled amid 'false information' claims

Fears grants towards Ludlow Assembly Rooms revamp could be pulled amid 'false information' claims

Fears have been raised that donations and grant money could be pulled from the Ludlow Assembly Rooms refurbishment after Shropshire Council decided in secret to cut the lease of the building from 125 years to three.

RAF Cosford’s Spitfire honoured with prestigious award

RAF Cosford’s Spitfire honoured with prestigious award

It is one of the nation's favourite planes, and 80 years ago played a key role in the Battle of Britain.

Chester Zoo is home to a record 35 thousand animals

Chester Zoo is home to a record 35 thousand animals

Chester Zoo’s annual animal headcount has revealed it is now home to more animals than ever before.

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In Photos

Strictly Come Dancing tour twirling into Birmingham - in pictures

Specialists begin high-level cleaning of RAF Cosford Museum aircraft - in pictures

Crowds attend Jog Off Your Jumper event near Shrewsbury - in pictures

Stars hit the red carpet for Birmingham Hippodrome panto opening - in pictures

Snow White dazzles with panto favourites starring at Birmingham Hippodrome - review

More than 100 turn out for Shrewsbury sausage dog walk

Theatre & Comedy

Dom Joly: Why travel helps TV star keep his finger on the trigger

Dom Joly: Why travel helps TV star keep his finger on the trigger

With his oversized phone only topped by his larger-than-life personality, travel writer and funnyman Dom Joly is coming to a theatre near you...

Eastenders star returns for theatre run

Eastenders star returns for theatre run

A brand-new production of the classic thriller, Dial M for Murder comes to Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn later this year.

Gary Delaney among TV comics to perform at Whitchurch show

Gary Delaney among TV comics to perform at Whitchurch show

Three TV comics will take centre stage in Whitchurch this summer.

Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

It is always good to hear from either new groups, or existing groups who I have not come across before and help them to publicise their shows.

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What's On

The Shrewsbury Town FC Antiques, Collectors & Vintage Fair

The Shrewsbury Town FC Antiques, Collectors & Vintage Fair

When? 29 Mar

Where? New Meadow Stadium

The Shrewsbury Town FC Antiques, Collectors & Vintage Fair

The Shrewsbury Town FC Antiques, Collectors & Vintage Fair

When? 18 Oct

Where? New Meadow Stadium

The Shrewsbury Town FC Antiques, Collectors & Vintage Fair

The Shrewsbury Town FC Antiques, Collectors & Vintage Fair

When? 29 Nov

Where? New Meadow Stadium

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