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December 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Monroe Doctrine echoes in Trump’s approach to Europe, says reader' - Your Letters plus a Bridgnorth family’s festive table in a 1944 picture from the archive

'Monroe Doctrine echoes in Trump’s approach to Europe, says reader' - Your Letters plus a Bridgnorth family’s festive table in a 1944 picture from the archive

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury retro 1971: See how many faces you recognise

Shrewsbury retro 1971: See how many faces you recognise

Supporting image for story: Madness return to Birmingham: Tickets, setlist, timings & age limits for this week’s Utilita Arena show

Madness return to Birmingham: Tickets, setlist, timings & age limits for this week’s Utilita Arena show

December 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Why transport investment must reach beyond the West Midlands' - Your Letters plus an archive snapshot of Father Christmas bringing cheer to Shrewsbury in 1955

'Why transport investment must reach beyond the West Midlands' - Your Letters plus an archive snapshot of Father Christmas bringing cheer to Shrewsbury in 1955

December 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Reader slams energy companies for ‘bleeding customers dry' - Your Letters and when December snow brought festive scenes to Bradshaws nurseries in 2017

Reader slams energy companies for ‘bleeding customers dry' - Your Letters and when December snow brought festive scenes to Bradshaws nurseries in 2017

Supporting image for story: Shropshire retro: 21 pictures from 1981 show notable visits, town life, and faces you remember

Shropshire retro: 21 pictures from 1981 show notable visits, town life, and faces you remember

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: Cosford and Albrighton memories: 17 pictures of faces from the past - see who you remember!

Cosford and Albrighton memories: 17 pictures of faces from the past - see who you remember!

Supporting image for story: 'Old roadman critiques highway maintenance and planning' - Your Letters and a historic snapshot from 1965 of the rare craft of stone-setting

'Old roadman critiques highway maintenance and planning' - Your Letters and a historic snapshot from 1965 of the rare craft of stone-setting

December 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'The rising danger from unlawful E-scooter use' - Your Letters plus a 1925 Royal Enfield takes to the road again in a 1976 picture from the archive

'The rising danger from unlawful E-scooter use' - Your Letters plus a 1925 Royal Enfield takes to the road again in a 1976 picture from the archive

Supporting image for story: Step back to 1955: 21 pictures around Shropshire and Mid Wales you’ll remember

Step back to 1955: 21 pictures around Shropshire and Mid Wales you’ll remember

December 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Anger over traffic scheme at Shrewsbury railway station' - Your Letters plus a 1964 throwback picture following an epic 250-mile canoe trip

'Anger over traffic scheme at Shrewsbury railway station' - Your Letters plus a 1964 throwback picture following an epic 250-mile canoe trip

Supporting image for story: Shropshire retro 1972: 21 pictures that take you back in time - see what sparks memories!

Shropshire retro 1972: 21 pictures that take you back in time - see what sparks memories!

December 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Government failing NHS as hospitals face winter crisis' - Your Letters and Albrighton FC lift the Wellington League first division trophy in a 1963 picture from the archive

'Government failing NHS as hospitals face winter crisis' - Your Letters and Albrighton FC lift the Wellington League first division trophy in a 1963 picture from the archive

December 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'O Come, O Come… but where has Christmas gone?' - Your Letters and Shrewsbury dentist Samuel Blain remembered in a 1950s picture from the archive

'O Come, O Come… but where has Christmas gone?' - Your Letters and Shrewsbury dentist Samuel Blain remembered in a 1950s picture from the archive

Supporting image for story: A look back at 1980s Shropshire: 24 pictures of unforgettable faces and places

A look back at 1980s Shropshire: 24 pictures of unforgettable faces and places

December 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Hard work, not handouts, helped us build a life' - Your Letters and miners at Highley Colliery in the 1960s in a picture from the archive

'Hard work, not handouts, helped us build a life' - Your Letters and miners at Highley Colliery in the 1960s in a picture from the archive

December 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Are today’s youth too safe?' - Your Letters and find out who won the local 1974 Nurse of the Year area final in our picture from the archive

'Are today’s youth too safe?' - Your Letters and find out who won the local 1974 Nurse of the Year area final in our picture from the archive

Supporting image for story: We take a look into the archives with 25 historic pictures in and around Welshpool and Newtown - see who you recognise

We take a look into the archives with 25 historic pictures in and around Welshpool and Newtown - see who you recognise

December 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'When tea leaves and crystal balls decide the nation’s finances' - Your Letters plus a Battle of Britain legend pictured at Weston Park in 1987

'When tea leaves and crystal balls decide the nation’s finances' - Your Letters plus a Battle of Britain legend pictured at Weston Park in 1987

Supporting image for story: Claverley through the years: 22 historic photos of the picturesque village between Bridgnorth and Wolverhampton

Claverley through the years: 22 historic photos of the picturesque village between Bridgnorth and Wolverhampton

December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Will the Bus Bill deliver real change for Shropshire?' - Your Letters and a snow day throwback picture of Bridgnorth kids in 1964

'Will the Bus Bill deliver real change for Shropshire?' - Your Letters and a snow day throwback picture of Bridgnorth kids in 1964

Supporting image for story: Shropshire retro: 27 pictures that take you straight back to 1958

Shropshire retro: 27 pictures that take you straight back to 1958

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Retro Shropshire: 21 historic images revealing the county’s buildings and streets in 1962

Retro Shropshire: 21 historic images revealing the county’s buildings and streets in 1962

Supporting image for story: Mumford & Sons return to Birmingham: Setlist, tickets and timings for this week’s Utilita Arena show

Mumford & Sons return to Birmingham: Setlist, tickets and timings for this week’s Utilita Arena show

November 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire retro special: 45 pictures from 1966 showcasing everyday life, local faces, and the England squad training ahead of the World Cup

Shropshire retro special: 45 pictures from 1966 showcasing everyday life, local faces, and the England squad training ahead of the World Cup

November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Looking back: 24 retro photos from 1984 across Shropshire – see what sparks memories!

Looking back: 24 retro photos from 1984 across Shropshire – see what sparks memories!

November 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford retro: 21 pictures from in and around the developing new town in 1971 - see what you remember!

Telford retro: 21 pictures from in and around the developing new town in 1971 - see what you remember!

November 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: A look back in time: 25 fascinating historic photos of the River Severn at Bridgnorth

A look back in time: 25 fascinating historic photos of the River Severn at Bridgnorth

November 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire retro: 21 pictures to take you back to 1990 featuring protests, an earthquake and a Wolves legend in Telford

Shropshire retro: 21 pictures to take you back to 1990 featuring protests, an earthquake and a Wolves legend in Telford

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: Fatboy Slim announced as Forest Live 2026 headliner at Cannock Chase - how to sign up for exclusive pre-sale access

Fatboy Slim announced as Forest Live 2026 headliner at Cannock Chase - how to sign up for exclusive pre-sale access

Supporting image for story: Shropshire retro: 26 pictures to transport you back to 1975 - from traffic jams to town life and the faces you remember

Shropshire retro: 26 pictures to transport you back to 1975 - from traffic jams to town life and the faces you remember

November 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: UK’s biggest railway modelling event returns to NEC Birmingham this weekend for 2025 showcase

UK’s biggest railway modelling event returns to NEC Birmingham this weekend for 2025 showcase

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ludlow retro: 31 pictures across the historic south Shropshire town - from high street elephants to lost buildings

Ludlow retro: 31 pictures across the historic south Shropshire town - from high street elephants to lost buildings

November 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: 26 retro photos from 1989 across Shropshire and Mid Wales – see what sparks memories!

26 retro photos from 1989 across Shropshire and Mid Wales – see what sparks memories!

November 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: JLS to play two shows this week at Utilita Arena, Birmingham: All you need to know including stage times, set list, and support

JLS to play two shows this week at Utilita Arena, Birmingham: All you need to know including stage times, set list, and support

November 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Retro special - 27 pictures from across Shropshire in 1982, with strikes, snow, royal visits and a sea of faces - see who you recognise

Retro special - 27 pictures from across Shropshire in 1982, with strikes, snow, royal visits and a sea of faces - see who you recognise

November 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton retro: 24 fascinating photos that capture Wolverhampton’s market life in the 1970s - see how many you remember

Wolverhampton retro: 24 fascinating photos that capture Wolverhampton’s market life in the 1970s - see how many you remember

November 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Retro Shropshire: 21 vintage fundraising moments you might remember

Retro Shropshire: 21 vintage fundraising moments you might remember

Supporting image for story: An Acoustic Evening with Jethro Tull's Martin Barre & Friends at Shrewsbury Theatre Severn - there's still time to get tickets, here's how to get yours

An Acoustic Evening with Jethro Tull's Martin Barre & Friends at Shrewsbury Theatre Severn - there's still time to get tickets, here's how to get yours

November 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Legendary Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon live in Wolverhampton this week - last few tickets remaining, here's how to get yours

Legendary Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon live in Wolverhampton this week - last few tickets remaining, here's how to get yours

November 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: 26 powerful wartime pictures showing the human side of Midlands servicemen over the decades

26 powerful wartime pictures showing the human side of Midlands servicemen over the decades

November 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 22 nostalgic pictures of life in Wolverhampton and the Black Country in 1977 - do these bring back memories for you?

22 nostalgic pictures of life in Wolverhampton and the Black Country in 1977 - do these bring back memories for you?

Supporting image for story: Bastille at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham - Songs from The First 15 Years: Full guide including set list

Bastille at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham - Songs from The First 15 Years: Full guide including set list

November 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: 40 stunning autumn scenes from across Shropshire - take a look through our archives at the beauty of our county

40 stunning autumn scenes from across Shropshire - take a look through our archives at the beauty of our county

November 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Anton Du Beke at the Musicals live at Shrewsbury Theatre Severn - last few tickets remaining, here's how to get yours

Anton Du Beke at the Musicals live at Shrewsbury Theatre Severn - last few tickets remaining, here's how to get yours

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

Scale ModelWorld 2025 heading to Telford International Centre this weekend

November 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Looking back: 18 remarkable historic remembrance images and their lasting impact on Shropshire and Powys communities

Looking back: 18 remarkable historic remembrance images and their lasting impact on Shropshire and Powys communities

October 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: 35 nostalgic pictures from Shropshire and Powys that take you back to 1960-1965 — with high streets, local shops, and faces from the past

35 nostalgic pictures from Shropshire and Powys that take you back to 1960-1965 — with high streets, local shops, and faces from the past