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ASWAD to headline Rum & Reggae Festival debut at Shrewsbury Quarry in July 2026

A popular family-friendly festival event is coming to Shrewsbury for the first time, with Rum & Reggae Shrewsbury confirming its debut at The Quarry on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

Supporting image for story: ASWAD to headline Rum & Reggae Festival debut at Shrewsbury Quarry in July 2026

Supporting image for story: Watch: Record-breaking dance group return to Shrewsbury to surprise Christmas shoppers with festive flash mob

Watch: Record-breaking dance group return to Shrewsbury to surprise Christmas shoppers with festive flash mob

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury pupils bring Flaxmill history to life in unique and historic drama production

Shrewsbury pupils bring Flaxmill history to life in unique and historic drama production

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: Christmas magic lights up children’s faces thanks to Shrewsbury Rotary

Christmas magic lights up children’s faces thanks to Shrewsbury Rotary

Supporting image for story: 14 festive photos from Severn Hospice's Christmas fayre in Shrewsbury

14 festive photos from Severn Hospice's Christmas fayre in Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: Dozens of tractors will light up Shrewsbury this weekend - see road closure info and find out where you can see the show

Dozens of tractors will light up Shrewsbury this weekend - see road closure info and find out where you can see the show

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Supporting image for story: 40 unmissable concerts, sports events and more coming to West Midlands in 2026, including Robbie Williams, Def Leppard and darts

40 unmissable concerts, sports events and more coming to West Midlands in 2026, including Robbie Williams, Def Leppard and darts

Supporting image for story: Shropshire RAF base's Christmas carol concert raises thousands for charity

Shropshire RAF base's Christmas carol concert raises thousands for charity

Supporting image for story: Pantomime stars make draw for Christmas raffle to raise vital funds for Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Pantomime stars make draw for Christmas raffle to raise vital funds for Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Supporting image for story: Festive family fun comes to Shrewsbury as Freemasons host community Christmas Fayre

Festive family fun comes to Shrewsbury as Freemasons host community Christmas Fayre

Supporting image for story: 'A true highlight of Shrewsbury’s Christmas season': Carols in the Square set for much-anticipated return

'A true highlight of Shrewsbury’s Christmas season': Carols in the Square set for much-anticipated return

Supporting image for story: Loopfest 2026: 'Punk disruptors' and 'genre-bending favourites' among latest acts to be announced for popular Shrewsbury music festival

Loopfest 2026: 'Punk disruptors' and 'genre-bending favourites' among latest acts to be announced for popular Shrewsbury music festival

Supporting image for story: Montgomery House invites community to join them at Christmas Fair

Montgomery House invites community to join them at Christmas Fair

Supporting image for story: Santa sleigh gears up for its second busy week

Santa sleigh gears up for its second busy week

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: Planning an Attingham Park walk over Christmas? You'll need to book tickets - here's when they are available

Planning an Attingham Park walk over Christmas? You'll need to book tickets - here's when they are available

UK News

Supporting image for story: Woman arrested on suspicion of murder in Irish toddler death probe

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder in Irish toddler death probe

Supporting image for story: Joint minute for Stonehaven rail crash FAI expected to be agreed in new year

Joint minute for Stonehaven rail crash FAI expected to be agreed in new year

Supporting image for story: Stars and hundreds of fans gather for Stone Roses bassist Mani’s funeral

Stars and hundreds of fans gather for Stone Roses bassist Mani’s funeral

Supporting image for story: Major incident declared after canal ‘sinkhole’ leaves boats stranded

Major incident declared after canal ‘sinkhole’ leaves boats stranded

Supporting image for story: Fuel retailers ramping up profit margins amid ‘weak’ competition – CMA

Fuel retailers ramping up profit margins amid ‘weak’ competition – CMA

Supporting image for story: ‘Little miracle’ premature baby who defied odds set for first Christmas at home

‘Little miracle’ premature baby who defied odds set for first Christmas at home

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say

Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say

Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students

Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students

Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?

Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?

World News

Supporting image for story: Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow

Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow

Supporting image for story: US pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, says official

US pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, says official

Supporting image for story: Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack

Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack

Supporting image for story: US says talks with Ukraine and Europe on ending war with Russia ‘constructive’

US says talks with Ukraine and Europe on ending war with Russia ‘constructive’

Supporting image for story: Nine killed and at least 10 wounded in South African pub shooting

Nine killed and at least 10 wounded in South African pub shooting

Supporting image for story: US seizes second oil tanker as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro

US seizes second oil tanker as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro