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The Twang announce second Birmingham Christmas show

David Walliams partners with Alton Towers for new themed attraction opening next year

Birmingham music icon Toyah has a hand in Symphony Hall redevelopment

Roll up, roll up! Birmingham Hippodrome celebrate their 120th birthday with a free circus-themed open day

Telford zoo accused of building 'illegal' structures

Paw-fect home for lions at Chester Zoo

Biffy Clyro bring electrifying performance to Digbeth Arena - review with pictures

Black Country Slade star Don Powell talks ahead of Wolverhampton homecoming

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Halloween 2019: Top events taking place in the Midlands and Shropshire

Halloween 2019: Top events taking place in the Midlands and Shropshire

Double, double, toil and trouble - Halloween is almost upon us.

Bonfire Night 2019: This year's top events across Shropshire

Bonfire Night 2019: This year's top events across Shropshire

All you need to know about the best firework displays in Shrewsbury, Telford, Oswestry and the rest of the county.

Paw-fect home for lions at Chester Zoo

Paw-fect home for lions at Chester Zoo

The new lion habitat at Chester Zoo has been unveiled, and it seems to have gone down well with its inhabitants.

Shrewsbury Festival of Literature line-up announced

Shrewsbury Festival of Literature line-up announced

From a cricket legend to celebrated fiction writers and poets, the Shrewsbury Festival of Literature is back from November 22 to 24.

Gryff Rhys Jones speaks out for historic buildings in visit to Shrewsbury

Gryff Rhys Jones speaks out for historic buildings in visit to Shrewsbury

Comedian and history campaigner, Gryff Rhys Jones, has praised Shrewsbury Civic Society for protecting the town's heritage.

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Music

The Twang announce second Birmingham Christmas show

The Twang announce second Birmingham Christmas show

The Twang have added a second Christmas show at Birmingham's O2 Institute due to 'incredible demand'.

Birmingham music icon Toyah has a hand in Symphony Hall redevelopment

Birmingham music icon Toyah has a hand in Symphony Hall redevelopment

“I want the caption to be: I demolished it,” said Birmingham punk star Toyah Willcox, as she was photographed alongside local musician Rosie Tee outside the redevelopment of Symphony Hall’s foyer this week.

Biffy Clyro bring electrifying performance to Digbeth Arena - review with pictures

Biffy Clyro bring electrifying performance to Digbeth Arena - review with pictures

The cold and imposing setting of Digbeth Arena was the perfect venue to host Biffy Clyro's dramatic and exhilarating live show.

Black Country Slade star Don Powell talks ahead of Wolverhampton homecoming

Black Country Slade star Don Powell talks ahead of Wolverhampton homecoming

For more than half a century he has been the Bilston Bangin' Man, the energetic drummer behind the unique sound of glam rock favourites Slade.

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Dining Out

Llangollen food festival honours its saviour

Llangollen food festival honours its saviour

Thousands of food lovers will be beating a path to Llangollen this weekend to sample the culinary delights of the town’s annual food festival.

GBBO winner to talk of career at Birmingham event

GBBO winner to talk of career at Birmingham event

A former Great British Bake Off winner will visit Birmingham to share her steps to success.

Brewery given starring role in Montgomery film

Brewery given starring role in Montgomery film

Beer is not the only thing being created at a famous brewery as they branch out into the glamorous lifestyle of local film-making.

Food review: The Boathouse, Shrewsbury - 3.5 stars

Food review: The Boathouse, Shrewsbury - 3.5 stars

The transformed Shrewsbury pub has proved itself over a period of time but this visit was a little disappointing, says Andy Richardson.

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Attractions

David Walliams partners with Alton Towers for new themed attraction opening next year

David Walliams partners with Alton Towers for new themed attraction opening next year

Alton Towers Resort has announced a unique partnership with comedian, actor and best-selling author David Walliams OBE.

Paw-fect home for lions at Chester Zoo

Paw-fect home for lions at Chester Zoo

The new lion habitat at Chester Zoo has been unveiled, and it seems to have gone down well with its inhabitants.

Enjoy petrifying fun at West Midland Safari Park

Enjoy petrifying fun at West Midland Safari Park

West Midland Safari Park will charm guests this Halloween with its annual Spooky Spectacular events.

Birmingham's Bear Grylls Adventure celebrates first anniversary with ticket offers

Birmingham's Bear Grylls Adventure celebrates first anniversary with ticket offers

The Bear Grylls Adventure today announced it will be bringing Birmingham locals 365 days of adventure to celebrate its first birthday at the NEC in Birmingham.

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In Photos

Biffy Clyro bring electrifying performance to Digbeth Arena - review with pictures

The Cult celebrate 30 years of hit album with Birmingham show - review with pictures

Hootie and the Blowfish bring reunion show to Birmingham - in pictures

Boyzone bring final tour to Birmingham - in pictures

Creations for Shrewsbury competition inspired by flower power - in pictures

GALLERY: Remote controlled cars battle it out at Telford championships

Theatre & Comedy

Roll up, roll up! Birmingham Hippodrome celebrate their 120th birthday with a free circus-themed open day

Roll up, roll up! Birmingham Hippodrome celebrate their 120th birthday with a free circus-themed open day

Birmingham Hippodrome will be celebrating its 120th birthday by heading back to the theatres origins as a circus with a free open day for all the family.

Gryff Rhys Jones speaks out for historic buildings in visit to Shrewsbury

Gryff Rhys Jones speaks out for historic buildings in visit to Shrewsbury

Comedian and history campaigner, Gryff Rhys Jones, has praised Shrewsbury Civic Society for protecting the town's heritage.

Comedy will be out of this world

Comedy will be out of this world

There will be fun and laughter when an amateur dramatics group brings its new show to Broseley.

Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

One of the best-loved musicals of all time has to be Lerner and Lowe’s classic, My Fair Lady.

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What's On

The Shrewsbury Town FC Antiques, Collectors & Vintage Fair

The Shrewsbury Town FC Antiques, Collectors & Vintage Fair

When? 27 Oct

Where? New Meadow Stadium

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