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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

July 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: 13 businesses handed food hygiene ratings this week as one Telford takeaway told 'major improvement necessary'

13 businesses handed food hygiene ratings this week as one Telford takeaway told 'major improvement necessary'

Supporting image for story: We visited a traditional, no-frills, award-winning and proper drinkers pub in Bridgnorth run by a former mining engineer who made a career change

We visited a traditional, no-frills, award-winning and proper drinkers pub in Bridgnorth run by a former mining engineer who made a career change

July 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: 11 of the best-rated beer gardens in Shropshire to enjoy a pint in as heatwave hits

11 of the best-rated beer gardens in Shropshire to enjoy a pint in as heatwave hits

Supporting image for story: Delight for Telford real ale brewer after signature pint goes on sale in House of Commons bar

Delight for Telford real ale brewer after signature pint goes on sale in House of Commons bar

July 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Newly revamped pub in Shropshire market town to reopen with a family fun day

Newly revamped pub in Shropshire market town to reopen with a family fun day

July 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ninja's iconic Foodi air fryer has just dropped to its lowest ever price for Prime Day

Ninja's iconic Foodi air fryer has just dropped to its lowest ever price for Prime Day

Supporting image for story: Tickets selling fast for Shropshire festival of rural-themed films this weekend - here's what's on and when

Tickets selling fast for Shropshire festival of rural-themed films this weekend - here's what's on and when

July 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire market town named among the UK's 'most underrated'

Shropshire market town named among the UK's 'most underrated'

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's longest-serving licensee celebrates six decades in pub game and 65 years of marriage in same week

Shropshire's longest-serving licensee celebrates six decades in pub game and 65 years of marriage in same week

July 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: In pictures: Oswestry's food and drink festival returns for two days

In pictures: Oswestry's food and drink festival returns for two days

Supporting image for story: Oakengates Carnival 2025: Here's the dates and times and what to expect at the popular Shropshire summer event, including free children's entertainment

Oakengates Carnival 2025: Here's the dates and times and what to expect at the popular Shropshire summer event, including free children's entertainment

Supporting image for story: 14 Shropshire businesses handed food hygiene ratings - with one Telford grill house told 'major improvement necessary'

14 Shropshire businesses handed food hygiene ratings - with one Telford grill house told 'major improvement necessary'

Supporting image for story: We visited a Market Drayton pub which is a rich mixture of local pub and food hub and has got some exciting plans for more opportunies

We visited a Market Drayton pub which is a rich mixture of local pub and food hub and has got some exciting plans for more opportunies

July 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Memorable year for talented Welsh chef Gabi who has just graduated

Memorable year for talented Welsh chef Gabi who has just graduated

Supporting image for story: The landlord of Newport's smallest pub is bringinging a popular beer festival back to town - here's what to expect at the popular event

The landlord of Newport's smallest pub is bringinging a popular beer festival back to town - here's what to expect at the popular event

Supporting image for story: 'We are bringing it back to life' - Much-loved hotel and restaurant in heart of Shropshire town will reopen this month

'We are bringing it back to life' - Much-loved hotel and restaurant in heart of Shropshire town will reopen this month

Supporting image for story: Ludlow Green Festival returns for the 27th year this summer - and it promises to be bigger than ever

Ludlow Green Festival returns for the 27th year this summer - and it promises to be bigger than ever

July 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Well-loved Spanish tapas restaurant has leasehold up for sale - and it's under £30k

Well-loved Spanish tapas restaurant has leasehold up for sale - and it's under £30k

July 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: New brunch and steak restaurant opens in Shrewsbury - here's everything you need to know

New brunch and steak restaurant opens in Shrewsbury - here's everything you need to know

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