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December 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: O come, all ye faithful: Find out when and how you can get involved in Wem's all-new Christmas carol concert

O come, all ye faithful: Find out when and how you can get involved in Wem's all-new Christmas carol concert

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's Christmas Dachshund Extravaganza raises more than £7,000 for dog charities

Shropshire's Christmas Dachshund Extravaganza raises more than £7,000 for dog charities

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Winter winners: December school holiday activities on offer from 4 All Foundation

Winter winners: December school holiday activities on offer from 4 All Foundation

Supporting image for story: 11 adorable photos of sausage dogs taking over Shropshire attraction as popular Christmas Dachshund Extravaganza returns

11 adorable photos of sausage dogs taking over Shropshire attraction as popular Christmas Dachshund Extravaganza returns

November 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Review: DS:UK pay highly accomplished tribute to Dire Straits at Festival Drayton Centre

Review: DS:UK pay highly accomplished tribute to Dire Straits at Festival Drayton Centre

November 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Your essential Christmas entertainment guide for the West Midlands - 41 events revealed, from glittering shows to panto laughs, live music and outdoor winter wonders

Your essential Christmas entertainment guide for the West Midlands - 41 events revealed, from glittering shows to panto laughs, live music and outdoor winter wonders

Supporting image for story: 'We're immensely proud': North Shropshire country hotel among best in region after being shortlisted for award

'We're immensely proud': North Shropshire country hotel among best in region after being shortlisted for award

Supporting image for story: Star-studded Shropshire: Remember when Ellesmere College was backdrop to a 1978 Richard Burton psychological thriller?

Star-studded Shropshire: Remember when Ellesmere College was backdrop to a 1978 Richard Burton psychological thriller?

November 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It was simply awe-inspiring' - Crowds flock to Market Drayton for spectacular Festival of Lights

'It was simply awe-inspiring' - Crowds flock to Market Drayton for spectacular Festival of Lights

Supporting image for story: Review: Pop group T’Pau wow Market Drayton audience

Review: Pop group T’Pau wow Market Drayton audience

Supporting image for story: Review: Hungarian pianist Daniel Lebhardt at the Festival Drayton Centre

Review: Hungarian pianist Daniel Lebhardt at the Festival Drayton Centre

November 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'An extravaganza like no other!' - Market Drayton set to sparkle as popular Christmas lights switch-on returns

'An extravaganza like no other!' - Market Drayton set to sparkle as popular Christmas lights switch-on returns

November 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ballroom and sequence dance date for Wem Town Hall

Ballroom and sequence dance date for Wem Town Hall

November 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: 14 Shropshire Christmas lights switch-on 2025 events confirmed: Full guide to festive events from Shrewsbury to Ludlow and Ironbridge

14 Shropshire Christmas lights switch-on 2025 events confirmed: Full guide to festive events from Shrewsbury to Ludlow and Ironbridge

November 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas... in Market Drayton

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas... in Market Drayton

November 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wem gears up for 'sparkling evening' this Bonfire Night: Find out how to get tickets

Wem gears up for 'sparkling evening' this Bonfire Night: Find out how to get tickets

November 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Hundreds of sausage dogs to take over Shropshire attraction this month for return of popular Christmas dachshund event

Hundreds of sausage dogs to take over Shropshire attraction this month for return of popular Christmas dachshund event

Supporting image for story: Award-winning indie folk band coming to Whitchurch this month

Award-winning indie folk band coming to Whitchurch this month

October 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Music Awards: See all the winners including best band, best busker and best festival

Shropshire Music Awards: See all the winners including best band, best busker and best festival

October 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bonfire Night 2025: What's on in Shropshire and how to get tickets for firework displays

Bonfire Night 2025: What's on in Shropshire and how to get tickets for firework displays

October 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Taskmaster and Inbetweeners star Greg Davies returns to his Shropshire hometown to become honorary townsman

Taskmaster and Inbetweeners star Greg Davies returns to his Shropshire hometown to become honorary townsman

October 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Whitchurch Little Theatre 's comedy of Cluedo

Whitchurch Little Theatre 's comedy of Cluedo

October 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Creative winners of Market Drayton Ginger & Spice Festival gingerbread trail revealed

Creative winners of Market Drayton Ginger & Spice Festival gingerbread trail revealed

October 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Umbrian couple bring home-style cooking from Italy's 'green heart' to Market Drayton

Umbrian couple bring home-style cooking from Italy's 'green heart' to Market Drayton

October 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ninth Ginger & Spice Festival hailed a 'stunning' success in Market Drayton

Ninth Ginger & Spice Festival hailed a 'stunning' success in Market Drayton

September 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: 19 pictures of ginger, spice and all things nice at Market Drayton festival

19 pictures of ginger, spice and all things nice at Market Drayton festival

September 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Ginger & Spice Festival returns to Market Drayton this weekend - what's on and what you need to know

The Ginger & Spice Festival returns to Market Drayton this weekend - what's on and what you need to know

Supporting image for story: Popular gingerbread trail returns to Market Drayton with local business backing

Popular gingerbread trail returns to Market Drayton with local business backing

September 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Uncertain future for mothballed Market Drayton pub as owner Greene King submits planning application

Uncertain future for mothballed Market Drayton pub as owner Greene King submits planning application

September 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Heritage Open Days: Which historic Shropshire venues are opening their doors for free this weekend

Heritage Open Days: Which historic Shropshire venues are opening their doors for free this weekend

September 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: The 34 historic Shropshire venues opening their doors for Heritage Open Days 2025 free of charge

The 34 historic Shropshire venues opening their doors for Heritage Open Days 2025 free of charge

Supporting image for story: Popular Ginger & Spice Festival returning to Market Drayton 'bigger than ever'

Popular Ginger & Spice Festival returning to Market Drayton 'bigger than ever'

August 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We are so grateful': Chair of Market Drayton arts venue steps down after more than 40 years

'We are so grateful': Chair of Market Drayton arts venue steps down after more than 40 years

August 16, 2025

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

August 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton pub boarded up with skip on car park weeks after closure

Market Drayton pub boarded up with skip on car park weeks after closure

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

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

July 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton's Joule's Brewery confirms new investment to expand operation

Market Drayton's Joule's Brewery confirms new investment to expand operation

July 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It's like coming home!' Joule's Brewery announces opening date for refurbished Market Drayton pub

'It's like coming home!' Joule's Brewery announces opening date for refurbished Market Drayton pub

July 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Top Spice Girls tribute act to perform at popular north Shropshire town festival

Top Spice Girls tribute act to perform at popular north Shropshire town festival

July 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We were very overwhelmed with how it went' - Downpours fail to spoil Market Drayton Carnival 2025

'We were very overwhelmed with how it went' - Downpours fail to spoil Market Drayton Carnival 2025

Supporting image for story: "The Last Laugh", comedy of yesteryear at the Birmingham Alex

"The Last Laugh", comedy of yesteryear at the Birmingham Alex

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 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Best Family Entertainment This Summer. "Mary Poppins" flies into the Birmingham Hippodrome! FIVE GINGERBREAD STARS AT LEAST!

The Best Family Entertainment This Summer. "Mary Poppins" flies into the Birmingham Hippodrome! FIVE GINGERBREAD STARS AT LEAST!

July 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Quirky north Shropshire garden beloved by frogs, newts and dragonflies opening for charity this weekend

Quirky north Shropshire garden beloved by frogs, newts and dragonflies opening for charity this weekend

July 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton Carnival: Road and car park closures planned for popular summer event's return this weekend

Market Drayton Carnival: Road and car park closures planned for popular summer event's return this weekend

July 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: "Bat Out of Hell" Roars on to the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Stage!

FOUR STARS

"Bat Out of Hell" Roars on to the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Stage! FOUR STARS

July 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch: Talented Shrewsbury teen lived the dream singing on stage at Alderfest - headlined by Toploader, Pixie Lott and Ella Henderson

Watch: Talented Shrewsbury teen lived the dream singing on stage at Alderfest - headlined by Toploader, Pixie Lott and Ella Henderson

July 9, 2025

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 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: It's quick change for the two playing the characters in "Two!"

It's quick change for the two playing the characters in "Two!"