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‘We've got a packed programme of events lined up’: Severn Valley Railway looking forward to 2026 after ‘rollercoaster year’

The Severn Valley Railway is looking ahead to 2026 after its 60th anniversary year was marred by a “catastrophic landslip”.

Supporting image for story: ‘We've got a packed programme of events lined up’: Severn Valley Railway looking forward to 2026 after ‘rollercoaster year’

Supporting image for story: Christmas Day at the zoo: We learn what the big day brings for animals and their dedicated keepers at Telford attraction

Christmas Day at the zoo: We learn what the big day brings for animals and their dedicated keepers at Telford attraction

Supporting image for story: 'Very costly': Bridgnorth Cliff Railway to close for up to five weeks for street sewer repairs

'Very costly': Bridgnorth Cliff Railway to close for up to five weeks for street sewer repairs

Supporting image for story: The Flying Scotsman, a catastrophic landslip, Herculean repair efforts and a 60th anniversary: Just 12 months at the Severn Valley Railway

The Flying Scotsman, a catastrophic landslip, Herculean repair efforts and a 60th anniversary: Just 12 months at the Severn Valley Railway

Supporting image for story: 10 spectacular pictures from Kington’s illuminated tractor run

10 spectacular pictures from Kington’s illuminated tractor run

Supporting image for story: Telford volunteers complete engine renovation and replicate 1890s photo of mining company workers

Telford volunteers complete engine renovation and replicate 1890s photo of mining company workers

Supporting image for story: 10 spectacular pictures from Builth Wells’ Christmas event

10 spectacular pictures from Builth Wells’ Christmas event

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Supporting image for story: Kington’s spectacular illuminated tractor run returns this weekend - here's where to see it

Kington’s spectacular illuminated tractor run returns this weekend - here's where to see it

Supporting image for story: Calico Dress Cymru to star at 20th anniversary of Wonderwool Wales in 2026

Calico Dress Cymru to star at 20th anniversary of Wonderwool Wales in 2026

Supporting image for story: Scores of Santas running around Llandrindod Wells lake - when to see the sensational spectacle

Scores of Santas running around Llandrindod Wells lake - when to see the sensational spectacle

Supporting image for story: Repair and redecoration work at historic Ironbridge Gorge museum buildings approved

Repair and redecoration work at historic Ironbridge Gorge museum buildings approved

Supporting image for story: Penybont Young Farmer’s Club’s After Dark Tractor Run to return - here's when

Penybont Young Farmer’s Club’s After Dark Tractor Run to return - here's when

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway set for packed programme of post-Christmas events

Severn Valley Railway set for packed programme of post-Christmas events

Supporting image for story: Santa, music and gifts - Knighton's wonderful Christmas light switch-on event

Santa, music and gifts - Knighton's wonderful Christmas light switch-on event

Supporting image for story: One-eyed parrot gets early Christmas present in new enclosure at Telford zoo

One-eyed parrot gets early Christmas present in new enclosure at Telford zoo

Supporting image for story: Planning an Attingham Park walk over Christmas? You'll need to book tickets - here's when they are available

Planning an Attingham Park walk over Christmas? You'll need to book tickets - here's when they are available

Supporting image for story: Kington’s spectacular illuminated tractor run is to return this Christmas – with an expanded tour planned

Kington’s spectacular illuminated tractor run is to return this Christmas – with an expanded tour planned

UK News

Supporting image for story: Prisoner on the run after fleeing on Christmas Day

Prisoner on the run after fleeing on Christmas Day

Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

Supporting image for story: NHS board apologises after ‘wrongful release’ of body discovered after cremation

NHS board apologises after ‘wrongful release’ of body discovered after cremation

Supporting image for story: Princesses needed no tips for piano duet, composer says

Princesses needed no tips for piano duet, composer says

Supporting image for story: ‘Bumper’ Boxing Day for UK retail destinations, analysts say

‘Bumper’ Boxing Day for UK retail destinations, analysts say

Supporting image for story: In Pictures: Wales hosts first Oasis reunion gig and Welsh Bible goes on display

In Pictures: Wales hosts first Oasis reunion gig and Welsh Bible goes on display

Viral News

Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025

Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025

Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre

Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

World News

Supporting image for story: Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period

Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period

Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

Supporting image for story: Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine-US meeting

Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine-US meeting

Supporting image for story: Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to end border fighting

Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to end border fighting

Supporting image for story: At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan

At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan

Supporting image for story: Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security

Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security