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December 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire chef reveals location of new 'coffee and bakehouse' venture set to open in the new year

Shropshire chef reveals location of new 'coffee and bakehouse' venture set to open in the new year

December 13, 2025

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

December 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Take a tour through the Snow White-themed grotto at this Telford plant centre

Take a tour through the Snow White-themed grotto at this Telford plant centre

December 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Repair and redecoration work at historic Ironbridge Gorge museum buildings approved

Repair and redecoration work at historic Ironbridge Gorge museum buildings approved

December 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Children left 'disappointed' by lack of Santa at Telford Christmas lights switch-on event are assured he will be there next year

Children left 'disappointed' by lack of Santa at Telford Christmas lights switch-on event are assured he will be there next year

December 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: One-eyed parrot gets early Christmas present in new enclosure at Telford zoo

One-eyed parrot gets early Christmas present in new enclosure at Telford zoo

December 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Christmas events open at Exotic Zoo

Christmas events open at Exotic Zoo

December 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: New tea room opens and provides permanent home for Ironbridge Detective Trail

New tea room opens and provides permanent home for Ironbridge Detective Trail

December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Breakfast Church and Christingle to take place in Hadley this weekend

Breakfast Church and Christingle to take place in Hadley this weekend

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Extra sessions added for Makaton speaking Elf and calmer activities due to 'unprecedented demand'

Extra sessions added for Makaton speaking Elf and calmer activities due to 'unprecedented demand'

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Barclay Gardens Home to host festive Christmas fete in Donnington

Barclay Gardens Home to host festive Christmas fete in Donnington

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

November 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Incredible' turnout for Ironbridge Christmas lights switch-on and spectacular firework display

'Incredible' turnout for Ironbridge Christmas lights switch-on and spectacular firework display

Supporting image for story: Residents celebrate inaugural Telford Day with raising of borough's new flag and stunning lantern parade

Residents celebrate inaugural Telford Day with raising of borough's new flag and stunning lantern parade

Supporting image for story: Telford family keeps dad’s memory alive with dazzling Christmas lights raising thousands for baby memorial garden

Telford family keeps dad’s memory alive with dazzling Christmas lights raising thousands for baby memorial garden

November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wonderful success for Hadley Christmas Festival

Wonderful success for Hadley Christmas Festival

Supporting image for story: William Brookes School Christmas Fair – a celebration of community!

William Brookes School Christmas Fair – a celebration of community!

November 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Time to replace Ironbridge Gorge China museum’s leaky roof, planners told

Time to replace Ironbridge Gorge China museum’s leaky roof, planners told

November 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I'm so much better now than I was then' - Telford singing builder hopes to build on The Voice success with new band and debut EP

'I'm so much better now than I was then' - Telford singing builder hopes to build on The Voice success with new band and debut EP

November 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: 15 brilliant pictures of the 'bigger and brighter' than ever Newport Christmas lights switch on

15 brilliant pictures of the 'bigger and brighter' than ever Newport Christmas lights switch on

November 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: What to expect on Telford Day: 'A day to come together to celebrate Telford' as new town celebrates its anniversary

What to expect on Telford Day: 'A day to come together to celebrate Telford' as new town celebrates its anniversary

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

November 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Krazy Races soapbox derby is coming to Telford - and organisers want 40 local teams to get involved

The Krazy Races soapbox derby is coming to Telford - and organisers want 40 local teams to get involved

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: BBC CBeebies starts the panto season at Telford cinemas

BBC CBeebies starts the panto season at Telford cinemas

Supporting image for story: Popular pub in Telford town centre reopens after six-figure transformation

Popular pub in Telford town centre reopens after six-figure transformation

November 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Christmas Fayre and Christmas Tree Festival

Christmas Fayre and Christmas Tree Festival

Supporting image for story: Magical Father Christmas Experience returns at former Christmas tree farm

Magical Father Christmas Experience returns at former Christmas tree farm

November 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Swaps to play Groundhog Blues Club Season 3 finale

The Swaps to play Groundhog Blues Club Season 3 finale

Supporting image for story: Review: Rain, Rubik’s Cubes and Rapper’s Delight - a lively night with Bouncers

Review: Rain, Rubik’s Cubes and Rapper’s Delight - a lively night with Bouncers

November 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Great Dawley Decks the Halls this Christmas!

Great Dawley Decks the Halls this Christmas!

November 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Holy Trinity and Christ Church unite for One Parish Christmas Festival

Holy Trinity and Christ Church unite for One Parish Christmas Festival

November 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: From Transformers to James Bond: 15 amazing photos as Telford hosts world's largest scale model extravaganza

From Transformers to James Bond: 15 amazing photos as Telford hosts world's largest scale model extravaganza

November 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Exotic Zoo to open new Santa’s Grotto and Christmas Village this December

Exotic Zoo to open new Santa’s Grotto and Christmas Village this December

Supporting image for story: Step into the festive season in style at The Shropshire's Christmas Market!

Step into the festive season in style at The Shropshire's Christmas Market!

November 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Residents invited to concert in aid of children's services at Shropshire hospitals

Residents invited to concert in aid of children's services at Shropshire hospitals

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 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Burlesque group bringing latest show to Telford later this month

Burlesque group bringing latest show to Telford later this month

November 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Scale ModelWorld 2025 heading to Telford International Centre this weekend

Scale ModelWorld 2025 heading to Telford International Centre this weekend

Supporting image for story: 'Bigger, brighter and more magical than ever': Newport Christmas lights event 'transformed' for 2025

'Bigger, brighter and more magical than ever': Newport Christmas lights event 'transformed' for 2025

November 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘This is one not to be missed!’ Telford’s ‘Donny Bonny’ set for another blazing success as it marks 40 years

‘This is one not to be missed!’ Telford’s ‘Donny Bonny’ set for another blazing success as it marks 40 years

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 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Trio of Asian foxes arrive at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World

Trio of Asian foxes arrive at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World

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

Supporting image for story: Owners of popular Wellington street food stall open new cafe at Telford Ice Rink

Owners of popular Wellington street food stall open new cafe at Telford Ice Rink

Supporting image for story: Free treats on offer as Starbucks prepares for pre-Halloween opening of new Telford Centre store

Free treats on offer as Starbucks prepares for pre-Halloween opening of new Telford Centre store

Supporting image for story: 'Culture, creativity and community spirit': Telford charity gears up for annual Black History Month showcase

'Culture, creativity and community spirit': Telford charity gears up for annual Black History Month showcase

Supporting image for story: Wellington Cricket club prepares for blast-off with 'most spectacular' fireworks show yet

Wellington Cricket club prepares for blast-off with 'most spectacular' fireworks show yet

October 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Free goody bags on offer to first 50 customers at new store launch event in Telford

Free goody bags on offer to first 50 customers at new store launch event in Telford

October 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Halloween fun at Priorslee House Care Home

Halloween fun at Priorslee House Care Home

October 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cosford Air Show reveals poster and theme for 2026 show

Cosford Air Show reveals poster and theme for 2026 show