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January 29, 2026

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge retro: 26 nostalgic photos of notable visits, local life and familiar faces

Ironbridge retro: 26 nostalgic photos of notable visits, local life and familiar faces

January 28, 2026

Supporting image for story: Newport retro: 15 snapshots of everyday life through the years

Newport retro: 15 snapshots of everyday life through the years

January 25, 2026

Supporting image for story: South Shropshire retro: 19 snapshots through the years to spark nostalgia

South Shropshire retro: 19 snapshots through the years to spark nostalgia

Supporting image for story: Christmas Day in Bethlehem, a trip to Jerusalem and the ruins of Athens: 'Not bad for £70!' Memories of a 1960s school cruise

Christmas Day in Bethlehem, a trip to Jerusalem and the ruins of Athens: 'Not bad for £70!' Memories of a 1960s school cruise

January 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: Telford in the early ’80s: 18 nostalgic snapshots from 1980 to 1983

Telford in the early ’80s: 18 nostalgic snapshots from 1980 to 1983

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton school's cruise on a former troopship was an educational trip of a lifetime

Wolverhampton school's cruise on a former troopship was an educational trip of a lifetime

January 22, 2026

Supporting image for story: Burns Night 2026 in the West Midlands: Four traditional celebrations not to miss with haggis, whisky, bagpipes and more

Burns Night 2026 in the West Midlands: Four traditional celebrations not to miss with haggis, whisky, bagpipes and more

January 21, 2026

Supporting image for story: Steam, diesel and family fun await at the 2026 Llangollen & Corwen Railway gala

Steam, diesel and family fun await at the 2026 Llangollen & Corwen Railway gala

Supporting image for story: From the archives: 43 pictures celebrating theatre and its life across the Midlands

From the archives: 43 pictures celebrating theatre and its life across the Midlands

January 19, 2026

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth bells silent for restoration thanks to church member’s generous legacy

Bridgnorth bells silent for restoration thanks to church member’s generous legacy

Supporting image for story: Strong start for essential Berwyn Tunnel track renewal works

Strong start for essential Berwyn Tunnel track renewal works

Supporting image for story: Beat the Blue Monday blues: Brighten your day with 19 heartwarming photos from the archives

Beat the Blue Monday blues: Brighten your day with 19 heartwarming photos from the archives

January 18, 2026

Supporting image for story: Broseley through the years: 15 retro photos from days gone by

Broseley through the years: 15 retro photos from days gone by

January 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth retro: 18 pictures of faces around the town in the 1970s – see who you recognise

Bridgnorth retro: 18 pictures of faces around the town in the 1970s – see who you recognise

Supporting image for story: Work restarts to uncover ‘one of the most important medieval monuments in Telford’ at churchyard - volunteers needed

Work restarts to uncover ‘one of the most important medieval monuments in Telford’ at churchyard - volunteers needed

Supporting image for story: "A larger than life character with a huge heart" - Wolves legends remember Terry Wharton

"A larger than life character with a huge heart" - Wolves legends remember Terry Wharton

January 14, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire through the decades: 29 snapshots of clubs, laughter and good old-fashioned spirit

Shropshire through the decades: 29 snapshots of clubs, laughter and good old-fashioned spirit

January 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'What do you remember about Shrewsbury's Riverside': Appeal launched for memories of now-demolished shopping centre

'What do you remember about Shrewsbury's Riverside': Appeal launched for memories of now-demolished shopping centre

Supporting image for story: Historic railbus project to support environmentally sustainable Llangollen to Berwyn Shuttle

Historic railbus project to support environmentally sustainable Llangollen to Berwyn Shuttle

January 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: National Trust treasures in the West Midlands and Mid Wales are being opened up for the public to enjoy like never before

National Trust treasures in the West Midlands and Mid Wales are being opened up for the public to enjoy like never before

January 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: From the archives: 25 quirky and giant sights from across Shropshire to make you smile

From the archives: 25 quirky and giant sights from across Shropshire to make you smile

January 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: Weathering the storms: 37 iconic pictures from decades of Midlands weather and how we coped

Weathering the storms: 37 iconic pictures from decades of Midlands weather and how we coped

Supporting image for story: As pupils started the new term amid winter darkness, snow, and ice, how about this for an idea - a schools cruise in the sun?

As pupils started the new term amid winter darkness, snow, and ice, how about this for an idea - a schools cruise in the sun?

January 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury retro 1970: 16 pictures from in and around the county town to spark memories

Shrewsbury retro 1970: 16 pictures from in and around the county town to spark memories

January 7, 2026

Supporting image for story: St Alkmund’s launches appeal for photos of Whitchurch through the years

St Alkmund’s launches appeal for photos of Whitchurch through the years

Supporting image for story: North Shropshire retro: 15 nostalgic photos from 1970 to take you back – see the places and faces you might remember

North Shropshire retro: 15 nostalgic photos from 1970 to take you back – see the places and faces you might remember

January 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire retro: 28 pictures of high street scenes and shops we loved and lost

Shropshire retro: 28 pictures of high street scenes and shops we loved and lost

January 2, 2026

Charles Darwin's Beagle ship celebrated by Royal Mint in brand new £2 coin

Supporting image for story: Wolves v Tottenham, 1970, but that’s not what we’re looking at. Check out the modern building looming over old Molineux. It was destined to become an icon of the town, or city as it is these days.

Wolves v Tottenham, 1970, but that’s not what we’re looking at. Check out the modern building looming over old Molineux. It was destined to become an icon of the town, or city as it is these days.

Supporting image for story: West Midland Heroes: How football legend Steve Bull became Wolves' most prolific striker with 306 goals

West Midland Heroes: How football legend Steve Bull became Wolves' most prolific striker with 306 goals

January 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: 2025 in pictures: 36 images that made headlines across Shropshire - see how many you remember

2025 in pictures: 36 images that made headlines across Shropshire - see how many you remember

Supporting image for story: 'It was catastrophic' - Looking back at how devastating floods almost put an end to the Severn Valley Railway in 2007

'It was catastrophic' - Looking back at how devastating floods almost put an end to the Severn Valley Railway in 2007

December 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Railway volunteer legend marks final day as Llangollen and Corwen Railway wraps up landmark year

Railway volunteer legend marks final day as Llangollen and Corwen Railway wraps up landmark year

December 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge Power Station in 37 pictures: 46 years of power, memories and the people behind it

Ironbridge Power Station in 37 pictures: 46 years of power, memories and the people behind it

December 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fascinating old postcards give unique snapshot into Shropshire in the 1910s and '20s

Fascinating old postcards give unique snapshot into Shropshire in the 1910s and '20s

December 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire retro: 18 pictures of shops and high streets from days gone by

Shropshire retro: 18 pictures of shops and high streets from days gone by

December 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Retro gallery: Winter scenes across Shropshire, Mid Wales and the borders — snowball fun, icy roads and memories from years gone by

Retro gallery: Winter scenes across Shropshire, Mid Wales and the borders — snowball fun, icy roads and memories from years gone by

December 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: In a Flash: Former Wolves and Manchester United player's journey from football to academia

In a Flash: Former Wolves and Manchester United player's journey from football to academia

Supporting image for story: Shropshire retro special: 28 pictures of Christmas celebrations and faces from the past to spark nostalgia

Shropshire retro special: 28 pictures of Christmas celebrations and faces from the past to spark nostalgia

Supporting image for story: When Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol brought Hollywood to Shrewsbury in 1984 - 14 pictures show town turned into a festive film set

When Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol brought Hollywood to Shrewsbury in 1984 - 14 pictures show town turned into a festive film set

December 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Jetting off for a Christmas break?

Jetting off for a Christmas break?

December 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire retro: Look back at 16 festive moments guaranteed to make you smile

Shropshire retro: Look back at 16 festive moments guaranteed to make you smile

December 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans for an exciting Kington’s Armed Forces Day 2026 event are taking shape

Plans for an exciting Kington’s Armed Forces Day 2026 event are taking shape

Supporting image for story: Shropshire memories: 21 pictures of faces from the past - see who you remember!

Shropshire memories: 21 pictures of faces from the past - see who you remember!

December 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Powys Archives has been awarded UK Archive Service Accreditation status for the first time

Powys Archives has been awarded UK Archive Service Accreditation status for the first time

Supporting image for story: Telford volunteers complete engine renovation and replicate 1890s photo of mining company workers

Telford volunteers complete engine renovation and replicate 1890s photo of mining company workers

Supporting image for story: Shifnal through the years: 21 pictures of historic buildings, streets and faces remembered

Shifnal through the years: 21 pictures of historic buildings, streets and faces remembered

December 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Quotes are being obtained for replacements for defensive chains and posts to protect Rhayader's clock from motorists

Quotes are being obtained for replacements for defensive chains and posts to protect Rhayader's clock from motorists

Supporting image for story: A range of services will be taking places in various villages around Kington over the Christmas period

A range of services will be taking places in various villages around Kington over the Christmas period

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

Shrewsbury retro 1971: See how many faces you recognise