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July 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Bailey Head celebrates more awards as it's crowned 'Midlands Best Traditional Pub'

The Bailey Head celebrates more awards as it's crowned 'Midlands Best Traditional Pub'

Supporting image for story: 'It means the world to us' - Joy for mother-and-son-run Oswestry patisserie which has scooped business award

'It means the world to us' - Joy for mother-and-son-run Oswestry patisserie which has scooped business award

July 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shutters go up at award-winning Shifnal Indian restaurant weeks after eviction notice was posted

Shutters go up at award-winning Shifnal Indian restaurant weeks after eviction notice was posted

Supporting image for story: New 'kitchen and fizz bar' to open in Shrewsbury very soon - and it's hiring

New 'kitchen and fizz bar' to open in Shrewsbury very soon - and it's hiring

June 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Family-friendly street food festival set to return to Telford this summer after hugely popular debut last year

Family-friendly street food festival set to return to Telford this summer after hugely popular debut last year

June 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Organisers of Shrewsbury Food Festival hail 'scoring success' as loss of flower show becomes their gain

Organisers of Shrewsbury Food Festival hail 'scoring success' as loss of flower show becomes their gain

Supporting image for story: We visited a pub in the Shropshire countryside with a close-knit community and a show-stopping food menu

We visited a pub in the Shropshire countryside with a close-knit community and a show-stopping food menu

June 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shifnal restaurant marks milestone

Shifnal restaurant marks milestone

Supporting image for story: 'I run a hidden gem West Midlands vineyard with my husband - we didn't know much about wine making at first, now we produce more then 30,000 bottles a year'

'I run a hidden gem West Midlands vineyard with my husband - we didn't know much about wine making at first, now we produce more then 30,000 bottles a year'

June 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We could double our 2024 harvest!' Grape expectations at Halfpenny Green Wine Estate thanks to heatwave

'We could double our 2024 harvest!' Grape expectations at Halfpenny Green Wine Estate thanks to heatwave

Supporting image for story: Everything you need to know as Shifnal Carnival returns this weekend - parade route, timings, road closures

Everything you need to know as Shifnal Carnival returns this weekend - parade route, timings, road closures

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury to host weekend of rural-themed films and a cheese competition - what you need to know

Shrewsbury to host weekend of rural-themed films and a cheese competition - what you need to know

June 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Food Festival 2025: Tickets, times and travel advice - everything you need to know

Shrewsbury Food Festival 2025: Tickets, times and travel advice - everything you need to know

Supporting image for story: Pubs across Shropshire, Staffordshire and West Midlands named amongst best in country at prestigious awards ceremony

Pubs across Shropshire, Staffordshire and West Midlands named amongst best in country at prestigious awards ceremony

Supporting image for story: Signage to advertise a drive through KFC restaurant on the outskirts of Welshpool have been refused by Powys planners

Signage to advertise a drive through KFC restaurant on the outskirts of Welshpool have been refused by Powys planners

Supporting image for story: Food for thought: Green festival set to return

Food for thought: Green festival set to return

Supporting image for story: Wild Shropshire’s Joseph Stark named in Top 100 UK Sommeliers and wins national Innovation Award

Wild Shropshire’s Joseph Stark named in Top 100 UK Sommeliers and wins national Innovation Award

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Food Festival returns for two delicious days in the Quarry this weekend with new opening hours - full details here

Shrewsbury Food Festival returns for two delicious days in the Quarry this weekend with new opening hours - full details here

June 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire border vineyard wins bronze at national wine awards

Shropshire border vineyard wins bronze at national wine awards

Supporting image for story: Care and coffee - Shrewsbury MP sings praises of cafe that offers friendship and a listening ear

Care and coffee - Shrewsbury MP sings praises of cafe that offers friendship and a listening ear

June 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: The £20m West Midlands summer weekend with Black Sabbath, Jeff Lynne, Test Match cricket at Edgbaston, Colmore Food Festival - and more

The £20m West Midlands summer weekend with Black Sabbath, Jeff Lynne, Test Match cricket at Edgbaston, Colmore Food Festival - and more

Supporting image for story: 'This has not been an easy decision' - Market Drayton pub to close for good next week

'This has not been an easy decision' - Market Drayton pub to close for good next week

Supporting image for story: Telford town centre pub all set to do its bit to tackle climate change with roof plan - here's how

Telford town centre pub all set to do its bit to tackle climate change with roof plan - here's how

Supporting image for story: Wetherspoons pubs to sell 15 ciders for £2.99 during a summer festival in the West Midlands, Staffordshire and Shropshire - here's when and where you can try the drinks

Wetherspoons pubs to sell 15 ciders for £2.99 during a summer festival in the West Midlands, Staffordshire and Shropshire - here's when and where you can try the drinks

June 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ten rich, ripe and fruity vineyards in and around the West Midlands, Staffordshire and Shropshire where you'll find awesome English wine

Ten rich, ripe and fruity vineyards in and around the West Midlands, Staffordshire and Shropshire where you'll find awesome English wine

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury restaurant and cocktail bar to reopen this summer under new management nine months after closing

Shrewsbury restaurant and cocktail bar to reopen this summer under new management nine months after closing

Supporting image for story: Traditional bed and breakfast near Telford announces shock closure due to 'colossal' bills and growth of Airbnb

Traditional bed and breakfast near Telford announces shock closure due to 'colossal' bills and growth of Airbnb

June 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch: 24 brilliant pictures as Bridgnorth Carnival returns for family-friendly day of music and entertainment

Watch: 24 brilliant pictures as Bridgnorth Carnival returns for family-friendly day of music and entertainment

Supporting image for story: We visited a Market Drayton pub with nearly 60 years of family history and a warm welcome to anyone who visits

We visited a Market Drayton pub with nearly 60 years of family history and a warm welcome to anyone who visits

June 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Team behind top Ironbridge tapas restaurant announce takeover of former gourmet burger spot in Shrewsbury

Team behind top Ironbridge tapas restaurant announce takeover of former gourmet burger spot in Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: The full list of the latest Shropshire businesses handed food hygiene ratings

The full list of the latest Shropshire businesses handed food hygiene ratings

June 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Popular 17th century hotel and restaurant in Much Wenlock shut for major refurbishment

Popular 17th century hotel and restaurant in Much Wenlock shut for major refurbishment

Supporting image for story: I visited a glamorous Birmingham restaurant which is so much more than a dining destination

I visited a glamorous Birmingham restaurant which is so much more than a dining destination

June 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Voice finalist and local star set to take to the main stage at this years Heal Festival!

The Voice finalist and local star set to take to the main stage at this years Heal Festival!

June 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: New coffee shop and pub opens in former creperie in Shrewsbury - everything you need to know

New coffee shop and pub opens in former creperie in Shrewsbury - everything you need to know

Supporting image for story: MP urges caution on employment rights bill with pubs in Shropshire 'more than £3k worse off each year'

MP urges caution on employment rights bill with pubs in Shropshire 'more than £3k worse off each year'

June 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Rugby fun coming to Shrewsbury Food Festival

Rugby fun coming to Shrewsbury Food Festival

Supporting image for story: Time travel to 16th century for Midsummer Supper in Wem

Time travel to 16th century for Midsummer Supper in Wem

Supporting image for story: New owners set to announce 'exciting plans' after popular Shrewsbury restaurant sells for nearly £500k

New owners set to announce 'exciting plans' after popular Shrewsbury restaurant sells for nearly £500k

Supporting image for story: Pub visitors across West Midlands given chance to win big in new Trivial Pursuit promotion

Pub visitors across West Midlands given chance to win big in new Trivial Pursuit promotion

June 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: I visited a Shropshire pub where a composer was born, now attracting tourists and locals who love Green Monkey lager and live music

I visited a Shropshire pub where a composer was born, now attracting tourists and locals who love Green Monkey lager and live music

June 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: I visited a Telford buffet promising the world on a plate and found good flavours and great service

I visited a Telford buffet promising the world on a plate and found good flavours and great service

June 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: These seven sensational Shropshire restaurants have been named among the UK’s best by the experts from the Michelin Guide

These seven sensational Shropshire restaurants have been named among the UK’s best by the experts from the Michelin Guide

June 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Food Festival announces free ticket offer

Shrewsbury Food Festival announces free ticket offer

June 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Celebrate dad’s big day with a special Father’s Day Sunday Lunch at Lilleshall

Celebrate dad’s big day with a special Father’s Day Sunday Lunch at Lilleshall

June 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: New Shrewsbury coffee shop and bar planned for former Sophie's Creperie building - with launch this month

New Shrewsbury coffee shop and bar planned for former Sophie's Creperie building - with launch this month

Supporting image for story: Plans for new bar in Telford town centre now open for public consultation

Plans for new bar in Telford town centre now open for public consultation

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury meatball restaurant applies for alcohol licence

Shrewsbury meatball restaurant applies for alcohol licence

Supporting image for story: We visit a much-loved pub at the beating heart of an idyllic Shropshire village - where everyone feels 'part of the group'

We visit a much-loved pub at the beating heart of an idyllic Shropshire village - where everyone feels 'part of the group'

June 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Top-rated coffee shop in one of Shrewsbury's busiest streets closes for good

Top-rated coffee shop in one of Shrewsbury's busiest streets closes for good

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