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January 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Serious landslip' disrupts Severn Valley Railway in Shropshire

'Serious landslip' disrupts Severn Valley Railway in Shropshire

January 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Antiques centre's vintage railway display helps celebrate 60 years of Severn Valley Railway

Antiques centre's vintage railway display helps celebrate 60 years of Severn Valley Railway

January 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Chester Zoo releases new images of its luxury overnight lodges

Chester Zoo releases new images of its luxury overnight lodges

January 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Stunning garden near Market Drayton to feature on Monty Don's new BBC programme tonight

Stunning garden near Market Drayton to feature on Monty Don's new BBC programme tonight

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Library to host reading from children's tale of Cinnamon the celebrity capybara

Shrewsbury Library to host reading from children's tale of Cinnamon the celebrity capybara

Supporting image for story: Cae Glas Park in Oswestry and Haughmond Hill near Shrewsbury closed to public amid Storm Éowyn

Cae Glas Park in Oswestry and Haughmond Hill near Shrewsbury closed to public amid Storm Éowyn

January 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lambing live at Oswestry's Park Hall this February half-term

Lambing live at Oswestry's Park Hall this February half-term

Supporting image for story: Historic Ironbridge Gorge buildings wrapped in scaffolding as landmark restoration work takes place

Historic Ironbridge Gorge buildings wrapped in scaffolding as landmark restoration work takes place

Supporting image for story: All aboard! - Paddington Bear is coming to Shropshire and the Severn Valley Railway

All aboard! - Paddington Bear is coming to Shropshire and the Severn Valley Railway

January 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Attingham Park 'outdoor hub' plans submitted featuring new trails, play areas and refurbished Second World War assets

Attingham Park 'outdoor hub' plans submitted featuring new trails, play areas and refurbished Second World War assets

January 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch: Bears appear confused at frozen lake before excitedly sliding around on the ice in adorable footage

Watch: Bears appear confused at frozen lake before excitedly sliding around on the ice in adorable footage

January 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford zookeepers count hundreds of little heads - and tails - for 'stock take' with new baby animals on the way

Telford zookeepers count hundreds of little heads - and tails - for 'stock take' with new baby animals on the way

January 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Winter maintenance and path restoration now underway at Attingham Park

Winter maintenance and path restoration now underway at Attingham Park

Supporting image for story: Zookeepers in Telford set to take on Three Peaks challenge

Zookeepers in Telford set to take on Three Peaks challenge

January 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Hettie and Hamish the tortoises getting ready for wildlife centre's reopening next week

Hettie and Hamish the tortoises getting ready for wildlife centre's reopening next week

Supporting image for story: Shropshire farm offers hands-on experience with cute lambs this Easter

Shropshire farm offers hands-on experience with cute lambs this Easter

January 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: The National Trust's best places to stay in Shropshire - including a former part of Shrewsbury's medieval defences

The National Trust's best places to stay in Shropshire - including a former part of Shrewsbury's medieval defences

January 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: In photos: Snow provides perfect backdrop for Severn Valley Railway's Winter Steam Gala

In photos: Snow provides perfect backdrop for Severn Valley Railway's Winter Steam Gala

January 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Find out how you could see the spectacular Shrewsbury Sabrina boat lift - while earning a few quid

Find out how you could see the spectacular Shrewsbury Sabrina boat lift - while earning a few quid

December 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: Telford Steam Railway welcomes train enthusiasts for final time before Easter, with TV appearance due next year

Telford Steam Railway welcomes train enthusiasts for final time before Easter, with TV appearance due next year

December 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Chirk Castle to stay shut tomorrow with high winds predicted

Chirk Castle to stay shut tomorrow with high winds predicted

December 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: The National Trust's best wintery walks to enjoy in Shropshire and nearby

The National Trust's best wintery walks to enjoy in Shropshire and nearby

December 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Great news' as border heritage railway secures £410,000 chunk from final instalment of government grants scheme

'Great news' as border heritage railway secures £410,000 chunk from final instalment of government grants scheme

December 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: High winds prompt closures at Attingham Park and popular National Trust sites in region

High winds prompt closures at Attingham Park and popular National Trust sites in region

December 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Housebuilder sponsors steam railway’s Christmas operations

Housebuilder sponsors steam railway’s Christmas operations

December 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Telford zoo's animals including Cinnamon the 'escapybara' get into the festive spirit with Christmas enrichment

Telford zoo's animals including Cinnamon the 'escapybara' get into the festive spirit with Christmas enrichment

December 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Christmas holiday fun at Ironbridge Valley of Invention

Christmas holiday fun at Ironbridge Valley of Invention

Supporting image for story: Penybont Young Farmer’s Club’s After Dark Tractor Run will return on Sunday, December 22.

Penybont Young Farmer’s Club’s After Dark Tractor Run will return on Sunday, December 22.

Supporting image for story: Escape the Christmas stress and find peace in the nation’s forests

Escape the Christmas stress and find peace in the nation’s forests

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway on track to scoop four heritage awards

Severn Valley Railway on track to scoop four heritage awards

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.

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