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August 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘I’m having the time of my life’ - Shropshire-born classicist and TV star Mary Beard on her new podcast

‘I’m having the time of my life’ - Shropshire-born classicist and TV star Mary Beard on her new podcast

August 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Women have more babies in West Midlands than anywhere else in the UK - find out how we are top of the fertility chart as other regions see big decline

Women have more babies in West Midlands than anywhere else in the UK - find out how we are top of the fertility chart as other regions see big decline

August 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: "It's a huge honour": Meet the first professional bog snorkeller after triumph in the mud of Mid Wales village

"It's a huge honour": Meet the first professional bog snorkeller after triumph in the mud of Mid Wales village

Supporting image for story: The long hot summer of 1976: 22 sweltering pictures from drought in the West Midlands that put our 2025 heatwave in the shade

The long hot summer of 1976: 22 sweltering pictures from drought in the West Midlands that put our 2025 heatwave in the shade

August 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Martin Shaw's Professional regrets, the planned property tax, and where to house asylum seekers

Mark Andrews: Martin Shaw's Professional regrets, the planned property tax, and where to house asylum seekers

Supporting image for story: 'I help women with their make-up and skincare and offer free appointments to chemotherapy patients at my Shrewsbury clean beauty boutique'

'I help women with their make-up and skincare and offer free appointments to chemotherapy patients at my Shrewsbury clean beauty boutique'

August 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: When Sophia Loren swapped Rome for Bewdley - a star’s flying visit to West Midland Safari Park

When Sophia Loren swapped Rome for Bewdley - a star’s flying visit to West Midland Safari Park

August 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I left my corporate job to help women reach their fitness goals as a personal trainer in Shropshire with clients aged from 18 to 78'

'I left my corporate job to help women reach their fitness goals as a personal trainer in Shropshire with clients aged from 18 to 78'

August 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: 28 VJ Day war heroes - faces of veterans honoured today at emotional memorial with King at National Arboretum in Staffordshire

28 VJ Day war heroes - faces of veterans honoured today at emotional memorial with King at National Arboretum in Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: A little over 60 years ago, Shrewsbury said farewell to Nearwell, a building sacrificed to clear the way for the new Shirehall on the edge of town.

A little over 60 years ago, Shrewsbury said farewell to Nearwell, a building sacrificed to clear the way for the new Shirehall on the edge of town.

August 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a historic Shropshire mining town with enthusiastic locals and its own quirky dialect

We visited a historic Shropshire mining town with enthusiastic locals and its own quirky dialect

August 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We run a zero waste grocery shop in Shropshire helping customers cut down on single-use plastics - we just love being part of the supportive local community"

'We run a zero waste grocery shop in Shropshire helping customers cut down on single-use plastics - we just love being part of the supportive local community"

August 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: We look back on the work gone into maintaining the Buildwas Bridge from the 1950s to the present day

We look back on the work gone into maintaining the Buildwas Bridge from the 1950s to the present day

August 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: One year into construction, how is Shrewsbury hospital's multi-million-pound redevelopment taking shape?

One year into construction, how is Shrewsbury hospital's multi-million-pound redevelopment taking shape?

Supporting image for story: I visited a lively Shropshire market town on the Welsh border where residents don't want to leave - here's why

I visited a lively Shropshire market town on the Welsh border where residents don't want to leave - here's why

August 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: "I opened my dream florist's shop in Wem and it's been everything I wished for"

"I opened my dream florist's shop in Wem and it's been everything I wished for"

August 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: The name's not quite the same, but Downton Castle near Ludlow could boast some tales which would make great storylines for its fictional near namesake Downton Abbey.

The name's not quite the same, but Downton Castle near Ludlow could boast some tales which would make great storylines for its fictional near namesake Downton Abbey.

July 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: "We were so upset by the cancellation of Shrewsbury Flower Show that we have organised our own floral event in Wem"

"We were so upset by the cancellation of Shrewsbury Flower Show that we have organised our own floral event in Wem"

July 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Charity celebrates 40 years of providing canal holidays in Shropshire

Charity celebrates 40 years of providing canal holidays in Shropshire

July 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: As the world of jazz mourns the legendary singer Cleo Laine, let's bring you a photo which reveals a significant Shropshire step on her path to greatness.

As the world of jazz mourns the legendary singer Cleo Laine, let's bring you a photo which reveals a significant Shropshire step on her path to greatness.

July 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I'm a chef on a mission to reduce food waste and inspire people to get cooking in Shrewsbury'

'I'm a chef on a mission to reduce food waste and inspire people to get cooking in Shrewsbury'

Supporting image for story: 'I grow carnivorous plants in my Telford nursery - it's a rewarding hobby for life and you could do it too!'

'I grow carnivorous plants in my Telford nursery - it's a rewarding hobby for life and you could do it too!'

July 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: I visited an underrated Shropshire town with chatty residents, charming business owners - and 'comprehensive' CCTV

I visited an underrated Shropshire town with chatty residents, charming business owners - and 'comprehensive' CCTV

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council's Shirehall: Final chapter looms for Shrewsbury's landmark building almost 60 years after Queen's grand opening

Shropshire Council's Shirehall: Final chapter looms for Shrewsbury's landmark building almost 60 years after Queen's grand opening

July 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I started a high end vintage fashion business in Telford curating items from Chanel and Dior which are bought by fashion editors and global collectors - as well as people in Shropshire'

'I started a high end vintage fashion business in Telford curating items from Chanel and Dior which are bought by fashion editors and global collectors - as well as people in Shropshire'

July 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: We learned all about a happy north Shropshire village primary school where every pupil gets a chance to shine

We learned all about a happy north Shropshire village primary school where every pupil gets a chance to shine

July 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I opened a cosy and relaxing pottery studio in Newport and haven't looked back'

'I opened a cosy and relaxing pottery studio in Newport and haven't looked back'

Supporting image for story: Remembering the Telford visits of suave star Gerald Harper who made our Shirley weak at the knees

Remembering the Telford visits of suave star Gerald Harper who made our Shirley weak at the knees

July 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: See - there really was a lock at Trench Lock!

See - there really was a lock at Trench Lock!

July 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: I visited a friendly village battling heart and soul to hang on to quaint rural life

I visited a friendly village battling heart and soul to hang on to quaint rural life

July 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We are building something exceptional' - Shrewsbury school brimming with positivity after major milestone

'We are building something exceptional' - Shrewsbury school brimming with positivity after major milestone

July 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I was so impressed with the exceptional health care I received in Shropshire during my traumatic pregnancy that I'm training to become a midwife'

'I was so impressed with the exceptional health care I received in Shropshire during my traumatic pregnancy that I'm training to become a midwife'

Supporting image for story: 'I opened a shop just for dogs in a very dog-friendly West Midlands town where people come to treat their pets to a day out and we've got so many treats for them'

'I opened a shop just for dogs in a very dog-friendly West Midlands town where people come to treat their pets to a day out and we've got so many treats for them'

July 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: From Shirehall to Thomas Telford - the Shropshire faces and places which could feature on new UK banknotes

From Shirehall to Thomas Telford - the Shropshire faces and places which could feature on new UK banknotes

July 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Behind the Spice: A conversation with Julia Roberts, founder of the Ginger & Spice Festival

Behind the Spice: A conversation with Julia Roberts, founder of the Ginger & Spice Festival

June 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Shropshire was the first industrial powerhouse in the world' - County's "iron men" who forged a revolution that changed our world for ever

'Shropshire was the first industrial powerhouse in the world' - County's "iron men" who forged a revolution that changed our world for ever

June 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire cinemas to hold three-day celebration of rural film and culture

Shropshire cinemas to hold three-day celebration of rural film and culture

Supporting image for story: "Children are the future of Church Stretton" - town council hold fundraising day for playground

"Children are the future of Church Stretton" - town council hold fundraising day for playground

June 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Coldstream Guards: Guarding us with honour since 1650

The Coldstream Guards: Guarding us with honour since 1650

Supporting image for story: A historian who unlocked untold human stories from a turbulent period of Shropshire's history has died aged 84

A historian who unlocked untold human stories from a turbulent period of Shropshire's history has died aged 84

June 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: 14 sizzling pictures showing how the West Midlands coped with our hottest heatwaves. Are you in any of them?

14 sizzling pictures showing how the West Midlands coped with our hottest heatwaves. Are you in any of them?

June 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Not long now... These green fields in Telford have seen generations of sporting glory and triumphs, but mostly just carefree play. But soon they will be covered with housing, bringing down the final curtain on the site of the old Phoenix School in Dawley.

Not long now... These green fields in Telford have seen generations of sporting glory and triumphs, but mostly just carefree play. But soon they will be covered with housing, bringing down the final curtain on the site of the old Phoenix School in Dawley.

June 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: “There is no greater pleasure than seeing your work in other places" says Shrewsbury artist who loves colour

“There is no greater pleasure than seeing your work in other places" says Shrewsbury artist who loves colour

June 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We grew up with abuse. There was no defence to it' - The Three Degrees at West Bromwich Albion and their lasting legacy on football

'We grew up with abuse. There was no defence to it' - The Three Degrees at West Bromwich Albion and their lasting legacy on football

June 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Free children from their smartphones' - why millions should be spent getting West Midlands youngsters to play properly again

'Free children from their smartphones' - why millions should be spent getting West Midlands youngsters to play properly again

June 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Art world pays tribute to a Shropshire-based sculptural potter hailed as one of the greatest and most influential of his era

Art world pays tribute to a Shropshire-based sculptural potter hailed as one of the greatest and most influential of his era

June 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: "Dear 'King' George, Kindly get off my throne, you usurper you. Yours, King Anthony."

"Dear 'King' George, Kindly get off my throne, you usurper you. Yours, King Anthony."

June 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It’s very calming and therapeutic' - Albrighton charity helping people reap the benefits of angling

'It’s very calming and therapeutic' - Albrighton charity helping people reap the benefits of angling

May 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visit a thriving independent shop in Ludlow offering an eclectic mix of clothing and accessories that make people smile

We visit a thriving independent shop in Ludlow offering an eclectic mix of clothing and accessories that make people smile

Supporting image for story: How Shropshire Community Foundation is making a difference across the county

How Shropshire Community Foundation is making a difference across the county

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