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April 18, 2025

TGI Fridays blowout: two courses and a cocktail from just £34.99

Affiliates|6 hours ago

The film The Miracle Club will be shown in Knighton in May

The film The Miracle Club will be shown in Knighton in May

News|6 hours ago

The 'Best Ever Pub Pie' at the Inkwell at Lichfield

We tried Britain’s ‘Best Ever Pub Pie’ - here’s our verdict on the creation from a Michelin-starred chef and Marston's brewery

News|7 hours ago

Warfare: Will Poulter as Erik

Film Talk: Will Poulter leads the charge in Warfare

Entertainment|7 hours ago

Vera Buckler, leader of the Bracken Trust Singers, accepted the cheque from Cynthia Shepperd on behalf of the Trust. Also in the photo are Ann Lloyd, (Chair) and Karen Bennett (Vice Chair) of Powys W.I’s and some members of the Singers who were present on St. David’s Day.

Bracken Trust Singers given £436 following a St David's Day concert by women's institutes

News|8 hours ago

Weston Park is celebrating a year of success

Weston Park Easter Motor Show 2025: All you need to know that will get your engine revving

News|12 hours ago

Tamworth Castle, by LDR, with permission for use by all LDRS partners

11 amazing West Midlands and Shropshire castles to visit for a royal day out this Easter

News|12 hours ago

The Docks, Selattyn (Christie and Co)

North Shropshire pub hits the market for £525k as owners sell up to 'see the world'

North Shropshire|12 hours ago

'Lost' Telford's community remembered in new book after 25 years in the making

Features|12 hours ago

April 17, 2025

Competition Dogs at The Game Fair

For farmers, families and all countryside enthusiasts - 100 days until The Game Fair

Your World|Apr 17

Shrewsbury Flower Show 2024

'Summer in Shrewsbury will feel different without the flower show': Council 'saddened' by shock cancellation of cornerstone event

Rhayader and District Male Voice Choir was once again invited by Knighton Town Silver Band to join forces in a wonderful evening of music in Knighton Community Centre

Spring Spectacular with Knighton Silver Band and Rhayader Male Voice Choir

Passengers at Birmingham Airport

Work underway on expanded facilities at Birmingham Airport after 'record year' for passenger numbers

Business|Apr 17

Picture: Gemima Gallier

Loopfest: Musician will play every venue over the festival weekend to raise money for arts-based charity working with learning-disabled adults

Your World|Apr 17

Páirc Summer Series

Páirc Summer Series 2025: More acts announced for the UK’s biggest Irish music & culture celebration

Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy

Liam Payne’s girlfriend reveals their final ‘chilling’ conversation

A charity Nordic Walking Group in Shrewsbury is offering training to new members.

Charity Nordic Walking Group appeals for over 55s to step forward

Your World|Apr 17

The Acton at Morville is a way to enjoy the Shropshire countryside in comfort

The pubs across the West Midlands, Staffordshire and Shropshire up for prestigious awards - is your local on the list?

Zoo Owners Will and Becky Dorrell celebrate the award.

Telford's Hoo Zoo ranked 'second best zoo in UK' for third year running

Your World|Apr 17

Preserve the memories of your special day with this innovative app

The easy photo hack every wedding couple needs this summer

Affiliates|Apr 17

The Unicorn Inn, Corve Street, Ludlow (Google)

Black Country Ales lodges plans to refurbish Ludlow's historic Unicorn Inn

April 16, 2025

Chamber of Trade organisers Pam Peek and Gareth Clark with judge Jane Maggs at last year's event

Kington’s second Marmalade Competition will be judged by ‘one of the world’s top international marmalade judges’

A potted history of the Shrewsbury Flower Show as showpiece event is cancelled in 150th anniversary year

'We ran it with our hearts rather than our heads': Shrewsbury Flower Show boss on Covid and bomb scare woes as event is cancelled

Netflix TV licence rules

Do you need a TV licence for Netflix? UK rules explained

Chloe Raisbeck at home in Meriden, West Midlands.

West Midlands woman, 27, told she could die by eating single piece of fruit

Gayle Kelly, Head of Development at IGMT, with the new mobility scooter

Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust secures funding to launch its first all terrain mobility scooter at Blists Hill Victorian Town

Your World|Apr 16

Wellington Orbit volunteers Danny Collier and Beth Lewis, Councillor Angela McClements, Chairman of Wellington Orbit, John McGregor, and PaveAways Director Steve Owen, pictured on the upper floor at Wellington Orbit which is set to be transformed.

Work set to start on major redevelopment of Wellington's community cinema

Raffle House hasn't said anything about its new Cotswolds home yet, but it looks fabulous

Last chance to win two £2.8m dream homes for £10 – Raffle ends April 30

Affiliates|Apr 16

Amazon has launched its first-ever book sale

Amazon Book Sale UK: Thousands of book deals plus 99p Kindle and Audible offers

Affiliates|Apr 16

Shrewsbury Flower Show 2025 cancelled - shock as organisers pull plug on traditional event over rising costs

Cantiones takes a bow!

An extraordinary 'sublime' concert - praise for choir's performance

Your World|Apr 16

Terry Molloy and Colin Baker as Dr Watson and Sherlock Holmes

Another success at The Edge Arts Centre: The Hound of the Baskervilles – A Radio Play Live on Stage

Your World|Apr 16

James Sherwin and Matt Davies, pictured together during the Charity Evening

Wild Shropshire hosts charity evening with Chef Matt Davies, raising funds for The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and Hospitality Action

Your World|Apr 16

A new tanning salon is opening in the former Home Essentials shop in Lower Bar, Newport. Photo: Google

Owner of Newport clothing shop that shut down weeks ago bounces back onto town's high street with new business

Let’s Rock is set to return to the Quarry this summer. Photo: NW

UK's 'most iconic retro festival' returns to Shropshire - everything you need to know from line-up to tickets

The Tassimo Finesse Friendly has a simple one-button operation

Save 58% on the Tassimo coffee machine + 48 free pods + £20 voucher this Easter

Affiliates|Apr 16

April 15, 2025

Market Drayton Ginger & Spice Festival 2024.

Market Drayton's French twins to visit Shropshire this summer

Full steam ahead ... the Northern Belle thunders over the picturesque Settle-Carlisle line

Network Rail bans steam engines over fire risk - including for posh train due to visit Shropshire this weekend

DS:UK are back with one of their most popular tours – “Brothers in ’85” and its coming to Llandrindod Wells

DS:UK are back with one of their most popular tours – “Brothers in ’85” and its coming to Llandrindod Wells

Mallard ducklings and mother in the Wesley Brook, Shifnal, Shropshire.

Delightful moment 12 adorable “day-old” ducklings slide down gentle Shropshire waterfall to reach their mum

The film Small Things Like These will be shown in Knighton

The film Small Things Like These will be shown in Knighton

Good Friday Plant Hunters' Fair at Whittington Castle

Plant fair returns to Whittington Castle this Friday

Your World|Apr 15

Austin 1 seen departing Weston Wharf towards Oswestry in Summer 2024

Cambrian Heritage Railways steaming into 2025 operating season

Your World|Apr 15

Two musicians will be performing a night of live music to raise money for a Builth Wells venue

Two musicians will be performing a night of live music to raise money for a Builth Wells venue

2024 Great British Bake Off finalist, Christiaan de Vries

Bake Off star heads to Shrewsbury Food Festival

Your World|Apr 15

Harvey Norman Merry Hill Easter giveaway

Gigantic £1,000 Easter gift card giveaway at renowned Merry Hill store with free coffee and loads more

A new supermarket is set to open in Wellington. Photo: National World

New supermarket selling South Asian, Caribbean and Chinese groceries set to open in Shropshire town

Richard Thompson

Folk legend sells out intimate Bridgnorth venue

Bank holidays 2025

Bank Holidays 2025: when is the next UK bank holiday - including May, Easter, and Good Friday in April dates