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March 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Pilot training' challenge for Easter at county museum

'Pilot training' challenge for Easter at county museum

March 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Almost £500 a ticket as luxury train Northern Belle set to visit Shropshire

Almost £500 a ticket as luxury train Northern Belle set to visit Shropshire

March 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: New 'spine-tingling' attraction at Alton Towers set to take people on haunting ride

New 'spine-tingling' attraction at Alton Towers set to take people on haunting ride

March 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Full steam ahead as Severn Valley Railway hopes to resume full service by April

Full steam ahead as Severn Valley Railway hopes to resume full service by April

Supporting image for story: National Trust sites' opening hit by the weather

National Trust sites' opening hit by the weather

Supporting image for story: Appeal for volunteers in a range of roles at National Trust site

Appeal for volunteers in a range of roles at National Trust site

March 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Snow brings new life to Telford Exotic Zoo - no kidding

WATCH: Snow brings new life to Telford Exotic Zoo - no kidding

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Town Council prepares to close road to get cliff railway repairs underway

Bridgnorth Town Council prepares to close road to get cliff railway repairs underway

March 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Cliff Railway boss hopes to soon re-employ staff now repairs are 'weeks away'

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway boss hopes to soon re-employ staff now repairs are 'weeks away'

March 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Country house launches recruitment day to find new volunteers

Country house launches recruitment day to find new volunteers

March 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Top Shropshire scones ranked in London woman's decade-long National Trust quest

Top Shropshire scones ranked in London woman's decade-long National Trust quest

March 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Attraction on Shropshire and Staffordshire border to take alpaca walks to wider audience

Attraction on Shropshire and Staffordshire border to take alpaca walks to wider audience

Supporting image for story: Repairs to Bridgnorth Cliff Railway just 'weeks away'

Repairs to Bridgnorth Cliff Railway just 'weeks away'

March 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Exciting future for Telford park with 'TikTok stage' aimed at older kids

Exciting future for Telford park with 'TikTok stage' aimed at older kids

Supporting image for story: South Shropshire event signs up local soft drinks firm as its hydration partner

South Shropshire event signs up local soft drinks firm as its hydration partner

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway 'pioneer' who volunteered for almost 60 years dies suddenly

Severn Valley Railway 'pioneer' who volunteered for almost 60 years dies suddenly

February 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Antiques centre creates bottle openers to support Bridgnorth's stricken cliff railway

Antiques centre creates bottle openers to support Bridgnorth's stricken cliff railway

February 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway's purple 'royal' loco gets a makeover as it's painted into new colour

Severn Valley Railway's purple 'royal' loco gets a makeover as it's painted into new colour

Supporting image for story: Throwaway crisps packets are being turned into life saving blankets

Throwaway crisps packets are being turned into life saving blankets

February 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Fordhall Farm celebrates arrival of baby Pancake as lambing season in motion

Fordhall Farm celebrates arrival of baby Pancake as lambing season in motion

Supporting image for story: Red Arrows confirmed for this year's RAF Cosford Air Show

Red Arrows confirmed for this year's RAF Cosford Air Show

February 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Uncertainty remains surrounding 'complex' situation of damaged wall that forced railway closure

Uncertainty remains surrounding 'complex' situation of damaged wall that forced railway closure

February 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Two Shropshire visitor attractions take centre stage on BBC's Apprentice

Two Shropshire visitor attractions take centre stage on BBC's Apprentice

February 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Arts events set to dominate Bishop's Castle social scene this half term week

Arts events set to dominate Bishop's Castle social scene this half term week

Supporting image for story: Landmark celebrates 30 years since restoration - and is busier than ever

Landmark celebrates 30 years since restoration - and is busier than ever

February 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Plans for new Alton Towers attraction passed by councillors who 'have no idea' what it is

Plans for new Alton Towers attraction passed by councillors who 'have no idea' what it is

Supporting image for story: Update on wall that led to Bridgnorth Cliff Railway closure to be heard next week

Update on wall that led to Bridgnorth Cliff Railway closure to be heard next week

February 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Poster campaign launched by Bridgnorth Cliff Railway staff in row over unsafe wall

Poster campaign launched by Bridgnorth Cliff Railway staff in row over unsafe wall

Supporting image for story: Drayton Manor is set for 'biggest, boldest year yet' with host of new events

Drayton Manor is set for 'biggest, boldest year yet' with host of new events

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Cliff Railway driver speaks of struggles over closure as wall saga continues

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway driver speaks of struggles over closure as wall saga continues

February 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Diesel locomotive to spring into action for first time in 20 years at SVR spring festival

Diesel locomotive to spring into action for first time in 20 years at SVR spring festival

February 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Weston Park ready to welcome experts for conservation work - and you can see behind the scenes

Weston Park ready to welcome experts for conservation work - and you can see behind the scenes

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Tiny twin tigers born at Chester Zoo a 'cause for real celebration'

WATCH: Tiny twin tigers born at Chester Zoo a 'cause for real celebration'

Supporting image for story: Traders brings boost as Shropshire artisan market makes 'strong start' to the year

Traders brings boost as Shropshire artisan market makes 'strong start' to the year

Supporting image for story: Stargazers celebrate decade in the dark

Stargazers celebrate decade in the dark

Supporting image for story: Campaign launched to bring back famous sleeping dragon

Campaign launched to bring back famous sleeping dragon

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley's steam train set for summer season in Somerset

Severn Valley's steam train set for summer season in Somerset

February 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Birds eye view of one of nature's spectacles begins for the breeding season

Birds eye view of one of nature's spectacles begins for the breeding season

Supporting image for story: 'Eerie' ride to launch at Alton Towers with visitors challenged to be 'brave enough' to try it

'Eerie' ride to launch at Alton Towers with visitors challenged to be 'brave enough' to try it

February 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Love in the air for West Midland Safari Park's newest couples

Love in the air for West Midland Safari Park's newest couples

Supporting image for story: Time Team archaeologists tease major development in hunt for Knights Hospitaller site in Shropshire

Time Team archaeologists tease major development in hunt for Knights Hospitaller site in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Up to 18 jobs to go in compulsory redundancies at Severn Valley Railway

Up to 18 jobs to go in compulsory redundancies at Severn Valley Railway

February 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Telford heritage railway builds up head of steam for Alice Easter spectacular

Telford heritage railway builds up head of steam for Alice Easter spectacular

February 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Betty the piglet finds new home after surviving as her family was shot dead by hunters

Betty the piglet finds new home after surviving as her family was shot dead by hunters

February 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Forest walking routes affected as Mortimer Forest 'tree harvest' begins

Forest walking routes affected as Mortimer Forest 'tree harvest' begins

February 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Director of stricken Bridgnorth Cliff Railway says town council is 'wriggling out' of responsibility

Director of stricken Bridgnorth Cliff Railway says town council is 'wriggling out' of responsibility

Supporting image for story: Bumper 2022 for county heritage attractions as they prepare to re-open this weekend

Bumper 2022 for county heritage attractions as they prepare to re-open this weekend

February 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Learn more about volunteering at a magnificent Powis Castle and gardens

Learn more about volunteering at a magnificent Powis Castle and gardens

February 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Trying out the UK's first swim-up bar - and it's not too far away either

Trying out the UK's first swim-up bar - and it's not too far away either

Supporting image for story: Work set to begin on Telford Town Park's new play area

Work set to begin on Telford Town Park's new play area

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