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August 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford baker launches appeal after youths reportedly take £50 worth of sweet treats from new 'microbakery'

Telford baker launches appeal after youths reportedly take £50 worth of sweet treats from new 'microbakery'

Supporting image for story: Hickory's Telford restaurant opens for bookings after confirming new opening date

Hickory's Telford restaurant opens for bookings after confirming new opening date

August 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a Shropshire countryside pub which is much loved by the residents of the village and is known as a hub for celebrations

We visited a Shropshire countryside pub which is much loved by the residents of the village and is known as a hub for celebrations

August 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Raise a glass - much loved Bridgnorth Beer Festival is back!

Raise a glass - much loved Bridgnorth Beer Festival is back!

August 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury's popular pizza restaurant Dough & Oil in fresh takeaway application

Shrewsbury's popular pizza restaurant Dough & Oil in fresh takeaway application

August 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: More than 200 pubs closed in six months amid tax hikes and rising labour costs, figures show

More than 200 pubs closed in six months amid tax hikes and rising labour costs, figures show

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Oktoberfest: Line-up announced including oompah band, star of The Voice and more

Shropshire Oktoberfest: Line-up announced including oompah band, star of The Voice and more

Supporting image for story: We visited a countryside pub that's been transformed from a former barbecue restaurant to a farmers' community hub

We visited a countryside pub that's been transformed from a former barbecue restaurant to a farmers' community hub

August 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We don't see ourselves as fancy' - Wellington's Cock Hotel among Shropshire restaurants shortlisted in awards

'We don't see ourselves as fancy' - Wellington's Cock Hotel among Shropshire restaurants shortlisted in awards

Supporting image for story: Joule's is celebrating 15 years of brewing in Market Drayton - with 100 free half-pints per taphouse

Joule's is celebrating 15 years of brewing in Market Drayton - with 100 free half-pints per taphouse

Supporting image for story: New food hygiene ratings for 31 Shropshire pubs, restaurants and takeaways - including one rated 2

New food hygiene ratings for 31 Shropshire pubs, restaurants and takeaways - including one rated 2

August 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sadness as village pub near Shrewsbury closes

Sadness as village pub near Shrewsbury closes

Supporting image for story: 12 fantastic West Midlands places to celebrate A-Level results with free food and drink discounts

12 fantastic West Midlands places to celebrate A-Level results with free food and drink discounts

August 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: First ever lager brewed by Cleobury Mortimer brewers a testament to wind power and sustainability

First ever lager brewed by Cleobury Mortimer brewers a testament to wind power and sustainability

Supporting image for story: Mid Wales brewery's beer named among UK's best in win for female brewers

Mid Wales brewery's beer named among UK's best in win for female brewers

August 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Welsh Government launches consultation on raising the minimum alcohol price

Welsh Government launches consultation on raising the minimum alcohol price

August 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Flavour-obsessed and cooked with passion' - Powys diner run by former chef to the super-rich gets town's top rating

'Flavour-obsessed and cooked with passion' - Powys diner run by former chef to the super-rich gets town's top rating

Supporting image for story: We visited a charming canalside Staffordshire village pub with ambitions to become a recognised place for real ale

We visited a charming canalside Staffordshire village pub with ambitions to become a recognised place for real ale

August 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Iconic' C21 Shrewsbury nightclub and Peach Tree restaurant set to reopen under new ownership - here's when

'Iconic' C21 Shrewsbury nightclub and Peach Tree restaurant set to reopen under new ownership - here's when

August 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Globetrotting chef launches American-style diner and sports bar in Mid Wales

Globetrotting chef launches American-style diner and sports bar in Mid Wales

Supporting image for story: £500,000 refurbishment set to restore Telford's Toby Carvery to its former glory

£500,000 refurbishment set to restore Telford's Toby Carvery to its former glory

August 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bigger beer garden planned for former rural Shropshire pub that has become a popular roadside restaurant

Bigger beer garden planned for former rural Shropshire pub that has become a popular roadside restaurant

August 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: This underrated West Midlands market town is the perfect place for foodies to explore this summer

This underrated West Midlands market town is the perfect place for foodies to explore this summer

Supporting image for story: We visited a Staffordshire village pub which has been given a new lease of life and has become a prime place for drinkers and foodies alike

We visited a Staffordshire village pub which has been given a new lease of life and has become a prime place for drinkers and foodies alike

August 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: An Evening with Lajina Masala: A tasty way to make a difference

An Evening with Lajina Masala: A tasty way to make a difference

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge restaurant 'dine and dash' couple pay up after police visit

Ironbridge restaurant 'dine and dash' couple pay up after police visit

August 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's top beer, cheese, coffee, cake and kombucha: All 54 of county's Great Taste Awards 2025 winners

Shropshire's top beer, cheese, coffee, cake and kombucha: All 54 of county's Great Taste Awards 2025 winners

Supporting image for story: 16th-century inn near Much Wenlock could reopen

16th-century inn near Much Wenlock could reopen

July 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Award-winning Shropshire food festival confirms exciting return of popular band after thousands raised

Award-winning Shropshire food festival confirms exciting return of popular band after thousands raised

Supporting image for story: Drawing a Blanc: Unique collection of artist inspired wines

Drawing a Blanc: Unique collection of artist inspired wines

July 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire restaurant showcased on international TV series

Shropshire restaurant showcased on international TV series

Supporting image for story: Telford catering van The Munchbox gives planners an issue to chew over

Telford catering van The Munchbox gives planners an issue to chew over

July 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Oswestry food company to expand creating 15 new jobs

Oswestry food company to expand creating 15 new jobs

Supporting image for story: 24 Shropshire pubs, restaurants and takeaways celebrate fresh food hygiene inspection results - with many rated five

24 Shropshire pubs, restaurants and takeaways celebrate fresh food hygiene inspection results - with many rated five

July 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I'm a chef on a mission to reduce food waste and inspire people to get cooking in Shrewsbury'

'I'm a chef on a mission to reduce food waste and inspire people to get cooking in Shrewsbury'

Supporting image for story: We visited an Albrighton pub which 'feels just like home' for its new licensees - with a warm welcome, a cold pint and good food

We visited an Albrighton pub which 'feels just like home' for its new licensees - with a warm welcome, a cold pint and good food

July 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans for new bar in Telford town centre get go-ahead

Plans for new bar in Telford town centre get go-ahead

Supporting image for story: Telford Hickory's restaurant applies for movie licence ahead of summer opening

Telford Hickory's restaurant applies for movie licence ahead of summer opening

July 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery officially launches new family-friendly café

Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery officially launches new family-friendly café

Supporting image for story: Multi-award winning Ginger and Spice Festival gets cash boost for 2025 event

Multi-award winning Ginger and Spice Festival gets cash boost for 2025 event

July 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ludlow pub announces shock closure after parent company goes into administration

Ludlow pub announces shock closure after parent company goes into administration

July 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I'm the landlord of a traditional pub in Shropshire border village where I had my first pint aged 18 - and there's a historic link that remains a mystery'

'I'm the landlord of a traditional pub in Shropshire border village where I had my first pint aged 18 - and there's a historic link that remains a mystery'

July 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Beef Stock success is fantastic news for the independent food festival sector in the UK

Beef Stock success is fantastic news for the independent food festival sector in the UK

July 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire restaurant Zizzi to give away free ice cream sundaes– here’s how to claim one

Shropshire restaurant Zizzi to give away free ice cream sundaes– here’s how to claim one

Supporting image for story: Councillors grant time extension for live music and refreshment at Maes M on the Royal Welsh Showground

Councillors grant time extension for live music and refreshment at Maes M on the Royal Welsh Showground

July 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lucky Shrewsbury primary school pupils see ice cream dreams created for real by local business

Lucky Shrewsbury primary school pupils see ice cream dreams created for real by local business

July 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: South Shropshire food festival-goers bathe in sunshine and music as sustainability is on the menu

South Shropshire food festival-goers bathe in sunshine and music as sustainability is on the menu

July 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Public consultation on Wellington Market refurb plans under way as opening hours ‘clarified’

Public consultation on Wellington Market refurb plans under way as opening hours ‘clarified’

Supporting image for story: Hundreds turn out for Wellington's Wrekin Eatin' food festival on scorching day of delicious delights

Hundreds turn out for Wellington's Wrekin Eatin' food festival on scorching day of delicious delights

Supporting image for story: 'We look forward to welcoming everyone!' Popular Ironbridge cafe re-opens with new menu after renovation

'We look forward to welcoming everyone!' Popular Ironbridge cafe re-opens with new menu after renovation

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