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August 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: New food hygiene ratings for 12 Shropshire pubs, restaurants and takeaways, including Go Go Greek in Wellington

New food hygiene ratings for 12 Shropshire pubs, restaurants and takeaways, including Go Go Greek in Wellington

August 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust opens the ‘Secret Garden’, a calm space at Coalport China Museum

Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust opens the ‘Secret Garden’, a calm space at Coalport China Museum

August 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: South Shropshire MP backs restoration project for church which has served area for many generations

South Shropshire MP backs restoration project for church which has served area for many generations

August 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: High notes for Severn Hospice

High notes for Severn Hospice

Supporting image for story: Controversial battery storage facility to go ahead after planning inspector overturns council decision

Controversial battery storage facility to go ahead after planning inspector overturns council decision

August 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Artists from across the UK unite for exhibition at Footprint Gallery

Artists from across the UK unite for exhibition at Footprint Gallery

Supporting image for story: The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust marks 150th anniversary of first Channel swim by local man

The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust marks 150th anniversary of first Channel swim by local man

Supporting image for story: Three Shropshire towns named in list of UK's best - according to Which? readers

Three Shropshire towns named in list of UK's best - according to Which? readers

August 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge businesses set for a boost as award-winning film maker brings 'animated magic' to town

Ironbridge businesses set for a boost as award-winning film maker brings 'animated magic' to town

August 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firefighters tackle JCB fire in historic Ironbridge Gorge

Firefighters tackle JCB fire in historic Ironbridge Gorge

August 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firefighters called to two-vehicle crash at Jackfield Bridge in the Ironbridge Gorge

Firefighters called to two-vehicle crash at Jackfield Bridge in the Ironbridge Gorge

August 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Iron Bridge to be lit up tonight for 80th anniversary of VJ Day and the end of the Second World War

Iron Bridge to be lit up tonight for 80th anniversary of VJ Day and the end of the Second World War

Supporting image for story: Historic riverside pub in Ironbridge Gorge heritage site asks to tweak refurbishment plans

Historic riverside pub in Ironbridge Gorge heritage site asks to tweak refurbishment plans

August 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford & Wrekin Council ‘gathering evidence’ for possible tighter rules on HMOs in the borough

Telford & Wrekin Council ‘gathering evidence’ for possible tighter rules on HMOs in the borough

Supporting image for story: Luxury Mercedes car stolen from driveway in Ironbridge in late-night burglary

Luxury Mercedes car stolen from driveway in Ironbridge in late-night burglary

August 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: New parking area for disabled woman would ‘harm’ Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, planners rule

New parking area for disabled woman would ‘harm’ Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, planners rule

Supporting image for story: Next phase of major roadworks announced in Shropshire village connected to redevelopment of Ironbridge power station - full details

Next phase of major roadworks announced in Shropshire village connected to redevelopment of Ironbridge power station - full details

August 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Open invite to summer garden party as new homes launch in Ironbridge

Open invite to summer garden party as new homes launch in Ironbridge

Supporting image for story: New Ironbridge museum trail celebrates 200 years of the modern railway

New Ironbridge museum trail celebrates 200 years of the modern railway

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge restaurant 'dine and dash' couple pay up after police visit

Ironbridge restaurant 'dine and dash' couple pay up after police visit

July 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford accounting firm Turas appointed by historic Shropshire craft centre

Telford accounting firm Turas appointed by historic Shropshire craft centre

July 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford & Wrekin Council sets out how it plans to meet housing targets over next five years

Telford & Wrekin Council sets out how it plans to meet housing targets over next five years

Supporting image for story: 'Before coming here, pupils had difficult experiences elsewhere' -Telford specialist school upgraded by Ofsted and praised in shining report

'Before coming here, pupils had difficult experiences elsewhere' -Telford specialist school upgraded by Ofsted and praised in shining report

July 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Local students to produce large-scale graffiti works in final stage of Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust project

Local students to produce large-scale graffiti works in final stage of Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust project

July 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Go home dry and be safe' - Organisations across West Mercia unite in bid to prevent further water tragedies

'Go home dry and be safe' - Organisations across West Mercia unite in bid to prevent further water tragedies

July 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust calls for volunteers for summer season

The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust calls for volunteers for summer season

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Scouts treasurer who stole £40,000 from two kids groups is ordered to pay back just £325

Shropshire Scouts treasurer who stole £40,000 from two kids groups is ordered to pay back just £325

July 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: New temporary exhibition at Coalbrookdale Gallery explores legacy of local artist and first Channel swimmer

New temporary exhibition at Coalbrookdale Gallery explores legacy of local artist and first Channel swimmer

July 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Eley's famous pork pies amongst sumptuous Shropshire treats celebrated in House of Commons

Eley's famous pork pies amongst sumptuous Shropshire treats celebrated in House of Commons

July 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: A summer of childhood and play, from stilts to retro computer games, at Ironbridge Valley of Invention

A summer of childhood and play, from stilts to retro computer games, at Ironbridge Valley of Invention

July 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge homeowner appeals council’s ‘excessive’ wooden windows enforcement action

Ironbridge homeowner appeals council’s ‘excessive’ wooden windows enforcement action

Supporting image for story: 'We look forward to welcoming everyone!' Popular Ironbridge cafe re-opens with new menu after renovation

'We look forward to welcoming everyone!' Popular Ironbridge cafe re-opens with new menu after renovation

Supporting image for story: Teenager taken to hospital after 'jumping' into River Severn near Ironbridge

Teenager taken to hospital after 'jumping' into River Severn near Ironbridge

Supporting image for story: Scouts treasurer who stole £40,000 from kids groups may have to give up pension to pay back ill-gotten gains

Scouts treasurer who stole £40,000 from kids groups may have to give up pension to pay back ill-gotten gains

Supporting image for story: 'Jail absolutely terrifies him' - Barrister pleads for former prison officer turned burglar to be spared jail

'Jail absolutely terrifies him' - Barrister pleads for former prison officer turned burglar to be spared jail

July 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: The 18 Telford petrol stations ranked from most to least expensive

The 18 Telford petrol stations ranked from most to least expensive

July 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Footpath in Ironbridge Gorge closed due to broken bridge

Footpath in Ironbridge Gorge closed due to broken bridge

July 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Local students produce graffiti works in museum trust project

Local students produce graffiti works in museum trust project

July 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's secret gems: Revealing underrated spots for the perfect weekend retreat

Shropshire's secret gems: Revealing underrated spots for the perfect weekend retreat

Supporting image for story: Art, cake and creativity in the heart of Ironbridge Gorge

Art, cake and creativity in the heart of Ironbridge Gorge

July 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Resident’s passionate plea against Telford battery energy site aired at planning hearing

Resident’s passionate plea against Telford battery energy site aired at planning hearing

Supporting image for story: Telford battery energy storage plan: Councillors defend their right to disagree with experts

Telford battery energy storage plan: Councillors defend their right to disagree with experts

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge site manager scoops a prestigious Pride in the Job award for the fifth time

Ironbridge site manager scoops a prestigious Pride in the Job award for the fifth time

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: Two sides charge up for hearing into Telford battery energy storage plan

Two sides charge up for hearing into Telford battery energy storage plan

Supporting image for story: Firefighters extinguish blaze caused by unattended BBQ on a picnic bench in Telford

Firefighters extinguish blaze caused by unattended BBQ on a picnic bench in Telford

June 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Steampunk returns to Blists Hill Victorian Town

Steampunk returns to Blists Hill Victorian Town

Supporting image for story: 'Cosy' event space opens in Ironbridge after bookshop expansion

'Cosy' event space opens in Ironbridge after bookshop expansion

June 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Driver to face trial in 2027 over crash which left woman with serious injuries

Driver to face trial in 2027 over crash which left woman with serious injuries

June 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It shows the meadow is in good health' - Annual orchid count takes place at Telford nature reserve

'It shows the meadow is in good health' - Annual orchid count takes place at Telford nature reserve

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