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'Summer in Shrewsbury will feel different without the flower show': Council 'saddened' by shock cancellation of cornerstone event

Shrewsbury Town Council has said it is "saddened" by the news that the annual flower show has been cancelled.

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A potted history of the Shrewsbury Flower Show as showpiece event is cancelled in 150th anniversary year

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'We ran it with our hearts rather than our heads': Shrewsbury Flower Show boss on Covid and bomb scare woes as event is cancelled

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Shrewsbury Flower Show 2025 cancelled - shock as organisers pull plug on traditional event over rising costs

Let’s Rock is set to return to the Quarry this summer. Photo: NW

UK's 'most iconic retro festival' returns to Shropshire - everything you need to know from line-up to tickets

Aggie Johnston, who is playing Elle Woods. Picture: Katie Kinnon

Telford musical theatre group bringing Legally Blonde to the stage next month

"You Will Be Found" the cast of "Dear Evan Hansen"

FIVE STAR REVIEW - "Dear Evan Hansen" raises the roof at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre this week!

Entertainment|Apr 2

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Ryan Kopel in the title role in the current UK touring production of "Dear Evan Hansen."

Broadway and West End Award Winning Musical "Dear Evan Hansen" comes to the Midlands.

Entertainment|Mar 31

Alistair McGowan

Ludlow resident and man of a thousand voices Alistair McGowan to appear in Shrewsbury

How Covid brought down the curtain on our theatres - but the show still went on

Features|Mar 22

Beth Heath, Sid Heath and Clare Wells accepting the award.

Food festival tastes success after securing major award

The team behind The Elephant Crossing in Ironbridge is set to open a new venue in Shrewsbury. Photo: Google

Team behind beloved Ironbridge tapas restaurant set to open new venue in Shrewsbury serving ‘local steaks’

Spectacular Attingham Park will provide the backdrop for the event.

Proms in the Park set to descend on Attingham Park - with DJ set from Take That legend

Elephant Underground is a place full of colour and flavour

I delved under Shrewsbury to taste genuine Mexican street food and enjoy a warm welcome

Janette Manrara as Roxy Hart

Strictly Pro Janette Rocks "Chicago!"

Entertainment|Mar 17

Katie Price and Kerry Katona are coming to Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury

Katie Price and Kerry Katona bringing 'tell-all' show to Shrewsbury - here's how to get tickets

Albert and his best friend Joey.

"War Horse" A play which will stay with you forever. FIVE STARS

Entertainment|Mar 12

British Transport Police from behind

British Transport Police confirms search policy change in light of gender ruling

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Sir Keir Starmer

Prime Minister pays tribute to persecuted Christians in Easter message

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Russell Findlay speaking in front of Scottish Tory signage

SNP urged to drop gender policies ‘for good’ after Supreme Court ruling

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The scene on the A1

Man charged after police chase crash which injured seven officers

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A woman tending a blossoming tree

Sunshine and showers forecast for Easter bank holiday weekend

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Rupert Lowe head and shoulders

Rupert Lowe says he has instructed solicitors to begin defamation claims

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Blues and Villa fans spotted at WWE

Aston Villa and Birmingham City fans spotted at WWE 'every week' - leaving fans flabbergasted

Aston Villa|Mar 26

CCTV shows Shane O'Malley and an accomplice raiding Hansons Auctioneers building in Derbyshire

BBC Bargain Hunt star Charles Hanson's auction house targeted by hammer-wielding ram-raid crook in £21,000 raid

Mackintosh at the Willow

Glasgow tearoom hosting talks on enduring relationship with ‘now-humble’ cuppa

Viral news|Mar 24

Ireland’s ‘best contemporary art’ to be showcased at Dublin fair

Viral news|Mar 23

Lisa Wright and Valerie Jack

Woman who gave kidney to friend urges Scots to consider donation

Viral news|Mar 11

Actor Alexander Westwood

West Midlands Police admit losing interview of another potential victim of rapist actor Alexander Westwood

Vatican Pope Palm Sunday

Recovering Pope Francis visits Rome prison to keep annual Holy Week appointment

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Germany Trump Tariffs

European Central Bank cuts interest rates amid fears over economic growth

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Federal Reserve Powell

Trump says Federal Reserve chair Powell’s ‘termination cannot come fast enough’

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Russia Ukraine War

Russia strikes Dnipro as Ukrainian officials seek security pledges in Paris

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Israel Palestinians

Israeli strike kills family of 10 in Gaza as UN raises alarm over food cut-off

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Liberal leader Mark Carney makes a point towards Conservative rival Pierre Poilievre during the debate in Montreal

Canadian leader Mark Carney says Trump key issue in national election

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