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December 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: 19 Shropshire pubs open on Christmas Day 2025 to grab the perfect festive drink

19 Shropshire pubs open on Christmas Day 2025 to grab the perfect festive drink

Supporting image for story: Meet the Market Drayton baker who set up his own business during lockdown and is now sharing his "love letter to ginger" recipe book

Meet the Market Drayton baker who set up his own business during lockdown and is now sharing his "love letter to ginger" recipe book

December 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Christmas turkey auction: More than 250 birds including geese, ducks and chickens to go under the hammer in Shrewsbury

Christmas turkey auction: More than 250 birds including geese, ducks and chickens to go under the hammer in Shrewsbury

December 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Christmas Market returns this week: Find out when and where to grab festive goodies and tasty treats

Shrewsbury Christmas Market returns this week: Find out when and where to grab festive goodies and tasty treats

Supporting image for story: Shropshire chef reveals location of new 'coffee and bakehouse' venture set to open in the new year

Shropshire chef reveals location of new 'coffee and bakehouse' venture set to open in the new year

December 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dubai chocolate: Warning issued over allergy risk from peanuts and sesame

Dubai chocolate: Warning issued over allergy risk from peanuts and sesame

December 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Our family has run a traditional pork pie shop in Ironbridge for 60 years - now our pies have been recognised in Parliament'

'Our family has run a traditional pork pie shop in Ironbridge for 60 years - now our pies have been recognised in Parliament'

December 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a Shropshire countryside pub blessed with a beautiful riverside view and full of good cheer, great beer and filling meals

We visited a Shropshire countryside pub blessed with a beautiful riverside view and full of good cheer, great beer and filling meals

December 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ex-Wolves footballer’s controversial plea to keep his wine bar open later has been rejected - here's why

Ex-Wolves footballer’s controversial plea to keep his wine bar open later has been rejected - here's why

Supporting image for story: 'Pubs should be allowed to open late for World Cup if home nations succeed' - Shropshire CAMRA branch secretary

'Pubs should be allowed to open late for World Cup if home nations succeed' - Shropshire CAMRA branch secretary

December 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘Every dish to spark surprise’: Glynn Purnell’s new Birmingham restaurant Trillium opens tonight - what to expect from the dining destination with wine expert Phil Innes

‘Every dish to spark surprise’: Glynn Purnell’s new Birmingham restaurant Trillium opens tonight - what to expect from the dining destination with wine expert Phil Innes

December 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury pub with 'rustic charm' reopens after 18 months - and landlord says customers are 'loving it'

Shrewsbury pub with 'rustic charm' reopens after 18 months - and landlord says customers are 'loving it'

Supporting image for story: ‘One of the UK’s most exciting food destinations’: West Midlands restaurants celebrated as Harden’s Top 100 diners’ poll names five among UK’s best

‘One of the UK’s most exciting food destinations’: West Midlands restaurants celebrated as Harden’s Top 100 diners’ poll names five among UK’s best

December 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: 14 pictures from Kington’s spectacular festive food and drink festival

14 pictures from Kington’s spectacular festive food and drink festival

December 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I took over an idyllic Staffordshire village pub after being made redundant from my engineering job - when one door closes another opens'

'I took over an idyllic Staffordshire village pub after being made redundant from my engineering job - when one door closes another opens'

December 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We opened a restaurant in Shropshire to make the most of the county's seasonal produce and have been recognised by the Michelin Guide'

'We opened a restaurant in Shropshire to make the most of the county's seasonal produce and have been recognised by the Michelin Guide'

December 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury bar launches new 'Panic at the Bus Stop' beer to poke fun at gyratory scheme

Shrewsbury bar launches new 'Panic at the Bus Stop' beer to poke fun at gyratory scheme

December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Deck the halls, but not the landfill! We get ready for Christmas with one of Shropshire's 'zero waste' pioneers

Deck the halls, but not the landfill! We get ready for Christmas with one of Shropshire's 'zero waste' pioneers

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Hamper heaven from Shropshire firm with approval from The King himself

Hamper heaven from Shropshire firm with approval from The King himself

Supporting image for story: Kington festive food and drink festival takes place on Saturday - here's what to expect

Kington festive food and drink festival takes place on Saturday - here's what to expect

November 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a Shropshire village pub which faces a castle and boasts hundreds of years of history plus modern hospitality

We visited a Shropshire village pub which faces a castle and boasts hundreds of years of history plus modern hospitality

November 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dudley Winter Ales 2025 fair: Location, times and full list of the 63 beers and 16 ciders ready to taste

Dudley Winter Ales 2025 fair: Location, times and full list of the 63 beers and 16 ciders ready to taste

November 26, 2025

Popular Shrewsbury restaurant Avatar finds a new home - just over the road in former board game cafe

November 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a Shropshire countryside pub with a homely feeling, a warm welcome and community spirit

We visited a Shropshire countryside pub with a homely feeling, a warm welcome and community spirit

November 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Do not eat' warnings issued on three Christmas foods recalled due to 'safety risk'

'Do not eat' warnings issued on three Christmas foods recalled due to 'safety risk'

Supporting image for story: 'We started a vegan, gluten-free and nut-free takeaway from our home in Shrewsbury during lockdown - and now run our own restaurant'

'We started a vegan, gluten-free and nut-free takeaway from our home in Shrewsbury during lockdown - and now run our own restaurant'

Supporting image for story: We tried the Christmas menu in Birmingham with a smoking chocolate Santa floating on a cloud of cream

We tried the Christmas menu in Birmingham with a smoking chocolate Santa floating on a cloud of cream

November 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: McDonald’s Christmas 2025 range unveiled - including Grinch themed items

McDonald’s Christmas 2025 range unveiled - including Grinch themed items

Supporting image for story: Pub in village near Telford up for auction five months after sudden closure

Pub in village near Telford up for auction five months after sudden closure

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Popular Wye Valley stout set to be available in cans across West Midlands

Popular Wye Valley stout set to be available in cans across West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Taking the full English breakfast from the high street will not go unpunished, warns Shropshire MP

Taking the full English breakfast from the high street will not go unpunished, warns Shropshire MP

Supporting image for story: Popular pub in Telford town centre reopens after six-figure transformation

Popular pub in Telford town centre reopens after six-figure transformation

Supporting image for story: Thirteen pubs across West Midlands set to help tackle loneliness across Christmas

Thirteen pubs across West Midlands set to help tackle loneliness across Christmas

November 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Popular village pub on the Wrekin's doorstep sold to new owners after 15 years in care of one Shropshire family

Popular village pub on the Wrekin's doorstep sold to new owners after 15 years in care of one Shropshire family

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Asian restaurant wins big in 'Curry Oscars'

Shrewsbury Asian restaurant wins big in 'Curry Oscars'

November 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Morrisons is giving away 50,000 mince pies to celebrate National Mince Pie Day - here’s when and where to get yours

Morrisons is giving away 50,000 mince pies to celebrate National Mince Pie Day - here’s when and where to get yours

Supporting image for story: Best food and drink for miles around at Kington's festive food and drink festival on December 6

Best food and drink for miles around at Kington's festive food and drink festival on December 6

November 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a Newport pub where the owners pride themselves on a warm welcome and a real feeling of community

We visited a Newport pub where the owners pride themselves on a warm welcome and a real feeling of community

Supporting image for story: ‘Sweetness like treacle’: Here’s what happened when a 150 year-old bottle of rare beer discovered in Shropshire was opened and drank

‘Sweetness like treacle’: Here’s what happened when a 150 year-old bottle of rare beer discovered in Shropshire was opened and drank

November 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Loopy Shrew celebrates 10 years at the heart of Shrewsbury

The Loopy Shrew celebrates 10 years at the heart of Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: What’s the best pub in Shropshire for a Christmas drink? Locals share their festive favourites

What’s the best pub in Shropshire for a Christmas drink? Locals share their festive favourites

Supporting image for story: ‘Treat yo’elf’: La Bellezza Italian restaurant in Birmingham unveils its Christmas and New Year menus - and they’re looking bellissimo

‘Treat yo’elf’: La Bellezza Italian restaurant in Birmingham unveils its Christmas and New Year menus - and they’re looking bellissimo

Supporting image for story: Meet the West Midlands man on a 'never-ending' pub crawl having visited nearly 170 London pubs

Meet the West Midlands man on a 'never-ending' pub crawl having visited nearly 170 London pubs

November 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford pub 'completely revitalised' after £110,000 refurbishment

Telford pub 'completely revitalised' after £110,000 refurbishment

Supporting image for story: National accolade for Hergest Croft Gardens and Maples Tearoom

National accolade for Hergest Croft Gardens and Maples Tearoom

Supporting image for story: Christmas market to return to Apley Farm with record stall holders

Christmas market to return to Apley Farm with record stall holders

November 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Alison Hammond and Liberty Poole spotted at the glitzy 24 Stories launch party - Birmingham’s highest sky bar and restaurant

Alison Hammond and Liberty Poole spotted at the glitzy 24 Stories launch party - Birmingham’s highest sky bar and restaurant

November 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Late-night shopping, mulled wine and mince pies return to Shrewsbury Market Hall - here's when

Late-night shopping, mulled wine and mince pies return to Shrewsbury Market Hall - here's when

Supporting image for story: Beloved Shrewsbury cupcake business looks to open town centre store

Beloved Shrewsbury cupcake business looks to open town centre store

November 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a near-400-year-old Ludlow pub with a new lease of life and a mission to keep the history of the town alive

We visited a near-400-year-old Ludlow pub with a new lease of life and a mission to keep the history of the town alive