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Shropshire's independent cinemas unite for three-day summer celebration of film

A new Shropshire cinema partnership will see a three-day summer celebration of rural film and culture.

Wellington Orbit is also one of the four independent cinemas taking part. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Bluebells at Soulton Hall

Hundreds enjoy bluebell walk at historic Shakespeare-linked Shropshire venue

Thomas Adams School in Wem has won the Boarding Innovation
Award at the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) Supporting Excellence Awards.

North Shropshire secondary boarding school wins prestigious award

Ballot box

All the Shropshire town and parish election results - who got in, and who didn't

Michael Sargeant's 'cascade of clematis' with the doves of love and peace in the background

Reader picture: 'Cascade of clematis' in sunny Wem

Your World|May 5

The B5065 near Wem will soon face a series of closures. Photo: Google

Five-days of road closures planned for north Shropshire road

'I created my dream home crafting business in Shropshire from a hobby I fell in love with while on maternity leave'

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Shropshire's independent cinemas unite for three-day summer celebration of film

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People gathered at Soulton Long Barrow to watch the sunrise on the Summer Solstice

Observing the Summer Solstice sunrise at Soulton Long Barrow

Your World|May 2

Foresters harvesting cricket bat willows from Soulton Wood, a landscape linked to Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT

From Shakespeare's Woods to the Wicket: Soulton willow trees felled for elite cricket bats

Your World|May 2

Shakespeare performed at Soulton Hall

Epic weekend of theatre at Soulton: Shakespeare’s Dreams and Shelley’s Tragedy

Your World|Apr 29

Here are all the areas in Shropshire where house prices have increased.

The 16 Shropshire neighbourhoods which have seen the biggest increase in price in the last year

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Firefighters tackle car blaze in Wem

An aerial view of impressive Victorian property Forncet, Wem.

Renovated £1.15m Victorian Shropshire property has been family’s labour of love

The new bungalows are being built off Aston Street in Wem (Morris)

Developer reveals completion date for 'affordable bungalows' being built in north Shropshire

Soulton Wood, linked to Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT in early autumn.

Autumn Fungi Foray at Soulton's "As You Like It" Wood: In aid of UK Sepsis Trust

Your World|Apr 24

Candles on the Dancing Pavement at Soulton Hall, liked to 'As You Like It' (here seen lit at the time of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II

Quiet tribute for Pope Francis: Candles on the Soulton Dancing Pavement

Your World|Apr 24

Jess and Scott Woodland, The Hosts Pantry

Luxury recipe-box company from north Shropshire bags 'Best in UK' award

North Shropshire|Apr 23

About Wem

Virtually demolished as a result of battle during the War of the Roses and during the Civil War, Wem has always prided itself on its wide selection of small, independent shops. The town is now the home of the modern Sweet Pea which was developed by Henry Eckford, the 19th Century nurseryman. Every year Eckford’s contribution to gardening is celebrated at the Sweet Pea Show which, along with the annual carnival, brings a riot of colour to the town.