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Newport Nocturne: Thousands expected for floodlit bike race

Catch Me Who Can: 2,500 maps handed out as visitors flock to Bridgnorth art trail

Tonight Alive to play anniversary shows in Birmingham

Collabro fans disappointed as Telford Big Top show cancelled last minute

Final day for Let's Go Quackers as video shows clumsy duck climber

Happy Mondays and Black Grape singer Shaun Ryder talks ahead of Shiiine On Festival in Birmingham

Animals to star in show

Feeder talk ahead of Camper Calling performance

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Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin dies aged 76

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin dies aged 76

The Respect and Think singer had been suffering from pancreatic cancer.

East 17, 5ive and S Club get sold-out Telford Big Top moving - GALLERY

East 17, 5ive and S Club get sold-out Telford Big Top moving - GALLERY

A trio of pop favourites visited Telford’s Big Top stage to help the town celebrate its 50th birthday last night.

Europe to play Birmingham

Europe to play Birmingham

Swedish rockers Europe will play Birmingham next month.

From military museums to National Trust beauty spots: Shropshire attractions among most popular in poll

From military museums to National Trust beauty spots: Shropshire attractions among most popular in poll

The RAF Museum in Cosford and Attingham Park are the third most popular attractions in the region – despite slight dips in visitor numbers.

Top attractions for the whole family to visit this summer in the Midlands and Shropshire

Top attractions for the whole family to visit this summer in the Midlands and Shropshire

School's out for summer, and attractions across the Midlands and Shropshire are making the most of the sunshine with an array of exciting events.

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Music

Tonight Alive to play anniversary shows in Birmingham

Tonight Alive to play anniversary shows in Birmingham

Australian rockers Tonight Alive are set to play two shows in Birmingham to mark a special anniversary.

Happy Mondays and Black Grape singer Shaun Ryder talks ahead of Shiiine On Festival in Birmingham

Happy Mondays and Black Grape singer Shaun Ryder talks ahead of Shiiine On Festival in Birmingham

He’s never less than supremely entertaining. Shaun Ryder, professional Mancunian, taker of more drugs than Keith Richards, maker of brilliant tunes with Happy Mondays and Black Grape and national treasure who finished as runner-up on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, has more stories to tell than Roald Dahl.

Feeder talk ahead of Camper Calling performance

Feeder talk ahead of Camper Calling performance

They are the perfect festival band. Feeder have more anthems than a gospel choir and will be lighting up Warwickshire’s Ragley Hall from August 24-26.

Shropshire unsigned trio Effervescent rising in harmony

Shropshire unsigned trio Effervescent rising in harmony

They never intended to be a band - the girls in Effervescent just wanted to raise money for their school's music department.

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Dining Out

Food review: Coal Bar and Grill, Telford

Food review: Coal Bar and Grill, Telford

There are plenty of eating options to feast your eyes and tummies on in Telford. Andy Richardson checks out one chain in the running. . .

Mac and cheese restaurant opens in Birmingham

Mac and cheese restaurant opens in Birmingham

Eagerly-anticipated macaroni and cheese restaurant, Holy Moly Macaroni, is now open in Birmingham’s Grand Central.

Food review: Pizza Express, Shrewsbury

Food review: Pizza Express, Shrewsbury

Escaping the heat to an air conditioned restaurant was the plan of action. Andy Richardson cools off dining out on a supper of pizza. . .

Vegetarian and vegan festival heading to Shrewsbury

Vegetarian and vegan festival heading to Shrewsbury

The Shropshire Veggies and Vegans will hold a fair this weekend.

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From military museums to National Trust beauty spots: Shropshire attractions among most popular in poll

From military museums to National Trust beauty spots: Shropshire attractions among most popular in poll

The RAF Museum in Cosford and Attingham Park are the third most popular attractions in the region – despite slight dips in visitor numbers.

Eagle has landed at Wild Zoological Park

Eagle has landed at Wild Zoological Park

A new arrival has landed at a local zoo and will soar into the popular bird show.

Excavation of historic hidden building starts at Attingham Park

Excavation of historic hidden building starts at Attingham Park

It had lain undiscovered and hidden for about 200 years.

Out with a bang: Spectacular fireworks display brings Shrewsbury Flower Show to a close - with pictures and video

Out with a bang: Spectacular fireworks display brings Shrewsbury Flower Show to a close - with pictures and video

Shrewsbury Flower Show drew to a spectacular close on Saturday night with the traditional fireworks display.

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In Photos

Out with a bang: Spectacular fireworks display brings Shrewsbury Flower Show to a close - with pictures and video

Al Murray and Boyzlife latest to perform in Telford Big Top - in pictures

This cute baby rhino playing in the sand at Chester Zoo will make your day

Thousands of metal fans head to Catton Park for Bloodstock Festival 2018 - in pictures

Shrewsbury Flower Show: Thousands flock to The Quarry on final day – with pictures and video

Workers get fit as Crossfit gym comes to Ironwork Centre - with video

Theatre & Comedy

The Merry Wives of Windsor, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford - review

The Merry Wives of Windsor, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford - review

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

Al Murray and Boyzlife latest to perform in Telford Big Top - in pictures

Al Murray and Boyzlife latest to perform in Telford Big Top - in pictures

The star-studded programme of entertainment marking Telford50 rolled on, with Boyzlife and comedian Al Murray delighting crowds over the weekend.

Hugh Dennis, Lesley Garrett and John Marquez to star in The Messiah at Birmingham REP

Hugh Dennis, Lesley Garrett and John Marquez to star in The Messiah at Birmingham REP

Hugh Dennis will make his first stage appearance in 20 years when he stars in The Messiah at Birmingham REP.

Shropshire singer Tara Kelsey and her pianist, Wayne C. Baddeley are our am dram stars of the week

Shropshire singer Tara Kelsey and her pianist, Wayne C. Baddeley are our am dram stars of the week

Our am dram stars this week are mezzo-soprano Tara Kelsey and her musical director and pianist, Wayne C. Baddeley.

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What's On

Hospice Tandem Skydive Day

Hospice Tandem Skydive Day

When? 22 Sep

Where? Skydive Tilstock

Telford 6 a side League

Sports & Activities

Telford 6 a side League

When? 15 Mar to 14 Mar

Where? Hadley Learning Community

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