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December 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Winter wonderland Christmas tree festival on in Llandrindod Wells

Winter wonderland Christmas tree festival on in Llandrindod Wells

Supporting image for story: Kington’s first illuminated and decorated tractor run was a huge hit.

Kington’s first illuminated and decorated tractor run was a huge hit.

December 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Builth Wells' Christmas event - with snow, Santa and an illuminated tractor run.

Builth Wells' Christmas event - with snow, Santa and an illuminated tractor run.

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway plans 'whistle off' to mark new year - and 200th anniversary of birth of modern railway

Severn Valley Railway plans 'whistle off' to mark new year - and 200th anniversary of birth of modern railway

Supporting image for story: Royal Welsh Show crowned Best Event in Mid Wales at Tourism Awards

Royal Welsh Show crowned Best Event in Mid Wales at Tourism Awards

December 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: All change as Severn Valley Railway unveils plans for ‘bold’ but 'essential' restructure

All change as Severn Valley Railway unveils plans for ‘bold’ but 'essential' restructure

December 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Kington's first ever Christmas illuminated tractor run will take place on Saturday, December 14.

Kington's first ever Christmas illuminated tractor run will take place on Saturday, December 14.

December 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Blists Hill Victorian Town introduces sensory bags for visitors

Blists Hill Victorian Town introduces sensory bags for visitors

December 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch what shoppers have to say after Shrewsbury attracts national praise

Watch what shoppers have to say after Shrewsbury attracts national praise

November 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: See Santa and his helpers at Hockerhill this Christmas

See Santa and his helpers at Hockerhill this Christmas

November 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Father Christmas swaps the North Pole for Mid Wales this winter!

Father Christmas swaps the North Pole for Mid Wales this winter!

Supporting image for story: Knighton Christmas tree festival takes place this weekend

Knighton Christmas tree festival takes place this weekend

Supporting image for story: Llanwrtyd Wells pensioner became a champion at the 2024 Royal Welsh Winter Fair.

Llanwrtyd Wells pensioner became a champion at the 2024 Royal Welsh Winter Fair.

Supporting image for story: Thousands celebrate festive fun at the Royal Welsh Agricultural Winter Fair

Thousands celebrate festive fun at the Royal Welsh Agricultural Winter Fair

November 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: New museum stocked with relics from aircraft crashes is to open near Bridgnorth

New museum stocked with relics from aircraft crashes is to open near Bridgnorth

November 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: On-demand transport scheme with dedicated vehicles coming to Shropshire tourist hotspot in 2025

On-demand transport scheme with dedicated vehicles coming to Shropshire tourist hotspot in 2025

Supporting image for story: Welsh Conservatives launched an alternative proposal for farm subsidies at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair.

Welsh Conservatives launched an alternative proposal for farm subsidies at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair.

Supporting image for story: Wales Deputy First Minister announces changes to farming plans at Winter Fair

Wales Deputy First Minister announces changes to farming plans at Winter Fair

Supporting image for story: Builth Wells woman wins 2024 Nuffield Scholarship

Builth Wells woman wins 2024 Nuffield Scholarship

Supporting image for story: A Builth Wells woman has been presented with the prestigious John Gittins Memorial Award at the Winter Fair.

A Builth Wells woman has been presented with the prestigious John Gittins Memorial Award at the Winter Fair.

Supporting image for story: Powys farming family enjoyed festive Winter Fair features

Powys farming family enjoyed festive Winter Fair features

Supporting image for story: Welsh school children made sensational snowmen and rocking reindeers for the Winter Fair.

Welsh school children made sensational snowmen and rocking reindeers for the Winter Fair.

November 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: The 34th Royal Welsh Winter Fair got underway in sunshine and beefy showers on Monday.

The 34th Royal Welsh Winter Fair got underway in sunshine and beefy showers on Monday.

Supporting image for story: 'We are British after all!' Shifnal's Christmas lights switch-on goes ahead despite the wet weather

'We are British after all!' Shifnal's Christmas lights switch-on goes ahead despite the wet weather

November 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: See the new magical lanterns and light train open at Chester Zoo

See the new magical lanterns and light train open at Chester Zoo

Supporting image for story: See the latest sculpture created by the British Ironwork Centre

See the latest sculpture created by the British Ironwork Centre

Supporting image for story: Telford zoo's escapee capybara Cinnamon to feature in new children's book illustrated by viral artist

Telford zoo's escapee capybara Cinnamon to feature in new children's book illustrated by viral artist

November 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: The Dreaming hosts exciting events and gatherings of seasonal magic this December

The Dreaming hosts exciting events and gatherings of seasonal magic this December

November 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: All you need to know about Shrewsbury's Christmas Lights switch-on this week

All you need to know about Shrewsbury's Christmas Lights switch-on this week

November 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Rare exhibition of Van Gogh's paintings will be shown in Builth Wells

Rare exhibition of Van Gogh's paintings will be shown in Builth Wells

November 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: A tractor run, Santa meet and greet and a grotto are planned in Builth Wells this Christmas

A tractor run, Santa meet and greet and a grotto are planned in Builth Wells this Christmas

November 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Kington's Christmas light switch-on will take place on November 27

Kington's Christmas light switch-on will take place on November 27

November 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Part of rare WWII aircraft found in the sea after 70 years to go on display at RAF Museum soon

Part of rare WWII aircraft found in the sea after 70 years to go on display at RAF Museum soon

Supporting image for story: Meet the Shropshire villagers who have a crush on apples

Meet the Shropshire villagers who have a crush on apples

Supporting image for story: Much loved Christmas lights in Telford go ahead despite couple's baby tragedy

Much loved Christmas lights in Telford go ahead despite couple's baby tragedy

October 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Cliff railway rope replacement work on track - here's when the Shropshire tourist attraction should reopen

Cliff railway rope replacement work on track - here's when the Shropshire tourist attraction should reopen

October 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: It's 'Hoo-lloween' as Telford zoo's animals enjoy chomping down on pumpkins

It's 'Hoo-lloween' as Telford zoo's animals enjoy chomping down on pumpkins

October 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: The eyes of the world: Oswestry Ironwork centre unveils plans for 'most complex sculpture ever'

The eyes of the world: Oswestry Ironwork centre unveils plans for 'most complex sculpture ever'

Supporting image for story: 'I boo!' Proposal in a pumpkin patch sets up very happy Halloween for Penkridge couple

'I boo!' Proposal in a pumpkin patch sets up very happy Halloween for Penkridge couple

October 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Spooky fun for kids at Ironbridge Valley of Invention this half term

Spooky fun for kids at Ironbridge Valley of Invention this half term

October 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Cliff Railway to close for maintenance – here is when and why

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway to close for maintenance – here is when and why

October 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Amazing work over the summer has been undone by rain': Video shows scale of flood damage at Shropshire tourist attraction

'Amazing work over the summer has been undone by rain': Video shows scale of flood damage at Shropshire tourist attraction

October 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: I tried Alton Towers' terrifying new Halloween maze COMPOUND at Scarefest and I've got a top tip for thrill seekers

I tried Alton Towers' terrifying new Halloween maze COMPOUND at Scarefest and I've got a top tip for thrill seekers

October 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: See video of extremely rare and 'misunderstood' animal's birth and first steps at Chester Zoo

See video of extremely rare and 'misunderstood' animal's birth and first steps at Chester Zoo

October 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Happy birthday Cinnamon – celebrations as Telford's once-escaped capybara turns one

Happy birthday Cinnamon – celebrations as Telford's once-escaped capybara turns one

October 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway visitors asked to dig deep in memory of driver lost to 'cruel illness'

Severn Valley Railway visitors asked to dig deep in memory of driver lost to 'cruel illness'

September 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Pumpkins galore, without the gore!

Pumpkins galore, without the gore!

Supporting image for story: Get yours quick! Museum trust offering discount on annual pass for locals

Get yours quick! Museum trust offering discount on annual pass for locals

September 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Festival of Lights stall bookings open for "welcoming of Christmas to Market Drayton"

Festival of Lights stall bookings open for "welcoming of Christmas to Market Drayton"

September 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Businesses offered chance to run cafe at popular nature spot that draws 150,000 visitors a year

Businesses offered chance to run cafe at popular nature spot that draws 150,000 visitors a year

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