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October 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: We've picked out some of the best places in Shropshire and beyond to enjoy Oktoberfest

We've picked out some of the best places in Shropshire and beyond to enjoy Oktoberfest

October 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Opera highlights and hits from musicals to ring out at Shrewsbury Abbey concert

Opera highlights and hits from musicals to ring out at Shrewsbury Abbey concert

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Oktoberfest 2025: Everything you need to know about the Shrewsbury event including beers, tickets, live music and more

Shropshire Oktoberfest 2025: Everything you need to know about the Shrewsbury event including beers, tickets, live music and more

September 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Michelin Guide-listed Shrewsbury restaurant among 25 taking part in town's dining extravaganza 'Restaurant Week'

Michelin Guide-listed Shrewsbury restaurant among 25 taking part in town's dining extravaganza 'Restaurant Week'

September 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Pride: 35 pictures of singing, dancing and flamboyant costumes as the LGBTQ+ community celebrate in style

Shrewsbury Pride: 35 pictures of singing, dancing and flamboyant costumes as the LGBTQ+ community celebrate in style

September 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Pride: What's on at LGBTQ+ festival this weekend as organisers promise 'more a statement than a celebration'

Shrewsbury Pride: What's on at LGBTQ+ festival this weekend as organisers promise 'more a statement than a celebration'

Supporting image for story: Cheers! Shrewsbury Beer Festival returns in style at St Mary’s Church

Cheers! Shrewsbury Beer Festival returns in style at St Mary’s Church

September 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: WI celebrations in the Abbey this weekend

WI celebrations in the Abbey this weekend

September 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Two Shrewsbury Wetherspoon pubs to offer a range of 25 ales for less than £2 a pint during beer festival

Two Shrewsbury Wetherspoon pubs to offer a range of 25 ales for less than £2 a pint during beer festival

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Beer Festival pours back into town for 33rd round with special cheers for a local hospice

Shrewsbury Beer Festival pours back into town for 33rd round with special cheers for a local hospice

September 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: 12 brilliant pictures from 'epic' Heal Festival 2025 as rain fails to dampen any spirits

12 brilliant pictures from 'epic' Heal Festival 2025 as rain fails to dampen any spirits

September 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'This is just the start!' New Turkish restaurant to open in Shrewsbury next week after success of C21 revival

'This is just the start!' New Turkish restaurant to open in Shrewsbury next week after success of C21 revival

Supporting image for story: What's happening with Shrewsbury Flower Show? Society issues update as member voices frustration over delay

What's happening with Shrewsbury Flower Show? Society issues update as member voices frustration over delay

September 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: More than 120 musical acts to perform at Heal Festival in Shrewsbury this weekend

More than 120 musical acts to perform at Heal Festival in Shrewsbury this weekend

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Folk Festival: Dates announced for 2026 after £15,000 raised for music therapy for poorly children

Shrewsbury Folk Festival: Dates announced for 2026 after £15,000 raised for music therapy for poorly children

September 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Food Festival 2026: Dates announced for next year's event with early bird tickets available

Shrewsbury Food Festival 2026: Dates announced for next year's event with early bird tickets available

Supporting image for story: Hills Ford Stages Rally drives into Shropshire for 2026

Hills Ford Stages Rally drives into Shropshire for 2026

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury charity dog show to set tails wagging: Find out how you and your pet can take part

Shrewsbury charity dog show to set tails wagging: Find out how you and your pet can take part

September 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: 29 pictures of boats capsizing and wacky racing as Super Mario, pirates and octopuses take part in Shrewsbury's Coracle World Championships

29 pictures of boats capsizing and wacky racing as Super Mario, pirates and octopuses take part in Shrewsbury's Coracle World Championships

September 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Day Sessions: The ultimate 30+ clubbing experience is coming to Shrewsbury

Day Sessions: The ultimate 30+ clubbing experience is coming to Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury pantomime cast reveal: Former Teletubbies narrator will star alongside legendary dame and Britain's Got Talent star in Dick Whittington

Shrewsbury pantomime cast reveal: Former Teletubbies narrator will star alongside legendary dame and Britain's Got Talent star in Dick Whittington

September 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bomere Heath Fete & Fun Day returns this weekend

Bomere Heath Fete & Fun Day returns this weekend

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury festival reveals big name headliner will no longer be performing

Shrewsbury festival reveals big name headliner will no longer be performing

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

September 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Award-winning mixed voice choir to perform Minsterley concert

Award-winning mixed voice choir to perform Minsterley concert

August 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury music and wellbeing festival teams up with cancer charity to support fundraising

Shrewsbury music and wellbeing festival teams up with cancer charity to support fundraising

August 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: 28 stunning pictures from this weekend's Shrewsbury Steam Rally

28 stunning pictures from this weekend's Shrewsbury Steam Rally

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Folk Festival: 16 fun-filled pictures of musical extravaganza as it heads into last day

Shrewsbury Folk Festival: 16 fun-filled pictures of musical extravaganza as it heads into last day

August 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch as people take to coracles on the River Severn to play football in honour of Shrewsbury Town legend

Watch as people take to coracles on the River Severn to play football in honour of Shrewsbury Town legend

August 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: 36 pictures of unicorns, bucket hats and Ceilidh dancing fun as Shrewsbury Folk Festival kicks off with 'incredible vibe'

36 pictures of unicorns, bucket hats and Ceilidh dancing fun as Shrewsbury Folk Festival kicks off with 'incredible vibe'

Supporting image for story: Watch our walk-through of Shrewsbury's C21 nightclub ahead of tonight's grand reopening

Watch our walk-through of Shrewsbury's C21 nightclub ahead of tonight's grand reopening

August 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bank holiday weekend return for Shrewsbury Steam Rally

Bank holiday weekend return for Shrewsbury Steam Rally

August 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It's the place to be this weekend!': Shrewsbury Folk Festival organisers are 'building a small town' ahead of event

'It's the place to be this weekend!': Shrewsbury Folk Festival organisers are 'building a small town' ahead of event

August 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Details revealed with packed line-up confirmed for the return of Shropshire Oktoberfest - here's everything you need to know

Details revealed with packed line-up confirmed for the return of Shropshire Oktoberfest - here's everything you need to know

Supporting image for story: Coracle race planned in memory of legendary Shrewsbury Town football-fetcher Fred Davies - and you can watch the action

Coracle race planned in memory of legendary Shrewsbury Town football-fetcher Fred Davies - and you can watch the action

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury's popular pizza restaurant Dough & Oil in fresh takeaway application

Shrewsbury's popular pizza restaurant Dough & Oil in fresh takeaway application

August 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Oktoberfest: Line-up announced including oompah band, star of The Voice and more

Shropshire Oktoberfest: Line-up announced including oompah band, star of The Voice and more

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Steam Rally: Popular Bank Holiday event will raise cash for cancer charity this year

Shrewsbury Steam Rally: Popular Bank Holiday event will raise cash for cancer charity this year

August 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Charity evening of 'fizz and canapes' in Shrewsbury's magical Dingle

Charity evening of 'fizz and canapes' in Shrewsbury's magical Dingle

August 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: A surgeon turned artist will hold an exhibition of his work celebrating Shropshire's beauty at Shrewsbury gallery

A surgeon turned artist will hold an exhibition of his work celebrating Shropshire's beauty at Shrewsbury gallery

August 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: A weekend celebration of parish life

A weekend celebration of parish life

Supporting image for story: Sadness as village pub near Shrewsbury closes

Sadness as village pub near Shrewsbury closes

August 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Television and film star Tom Hollander to appear at Theatre Severn

Television and film star Tom Hollander to appear at Theatre Severn

Supporting image for story: Tractor enthusiasts told to steam on down to park for popular rally event's return

Tractor enthusiasts told to steam on down to park for popular rally event's return

August 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Prison to host living history event and discover life behind bars from the Georgian era to modern times

Shrewsbury Prison to host living history event and discover life behind bars from the Georgian era to modern times

Supporting image for story: 1940s Weekender – Shropshire’s fastest growing '40s show returns

1940s Weekender – Shropshire’s fastest growing '40s show returns

August 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: 17 amazing pictures as Shrewsbury Live returns to the West Mid Showground for an action packed day out

17 amazing pictures as Shrewsbury Live returns to the West Mid Showground for an action packed day out

August 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Iconic' C21 Shrewsbury nightclub and Peach Tree restaurant set to reopen under new ownership - here's when

'Iconic' C21 Shrewsbury nightclub and Peach Tree restaurant set to reopen under new ownership - here's when

August 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Monster trucks and a singing nun: Everything you need to know about this weekend's Shrewsbury Live festival - including how to take the scenic route by boat

Monster trucks and a singing nun: Everything you need to know about this weekend's Shrewsbury Live festival - including how to take the scenic route by boat

August 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'How can it be policed?' Shrewsbury residents fume at hearing for late bar and food business near landmark

'How can it be policed?' Shrewsbury residents fume at hearing for late bar and food business near landmark

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