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February 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Archive photos show how much Dawley has changed - with some parts very different

Archive photos show how much Dawley has changed - with some parts very different

February 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Out of Darkness Cometh Light': The historic night which lit up Molineux

'Out of Darkness Cometh Light': The historic night which lit up Molineux

February 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'A fascinating jewel in the town' - Shrewsbury streetscape artist shares history of latest work

'A fascinating jewel in the town' - Shrewsbury streetscape artist shares history of latest work

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury venue seeks help in celebrating its legacy

Shrewsbury venue seeks help in celebrating its legacy

February 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 1996: Take That broke a million hearts by confirming they were splitting up

Flashback to 1996: Take That broke a million hearts by confirming they were splitting up

February 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Fawlty Towers remake is bound to flop

Mark Andrews: Fawlty Towers remake is bound to flop

February 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Picture shows how stricken Bridgnorth Cliff Railway also ground to a halt 50 years ago

Picture shows how stricken Bridgnorth Cliff Railway also ground to a halt 50 years ago

February 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bid to restore broken family link over the Atlantic after tragic wartime romance

Bid to restore broken family link over the Atlantic after tragic wartime romance

Supporting image for story: Nolly's sacking from Crossroads turned young reporter into a pop singer

Nolly's sacking from Crossroads turned young reporter into a pop singer

February 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: The 'ghost' girl who still waits for her dad to come home after he died in the 19th Century building Lake Vyrnwy dam

The 'ghost' girl who still waits for her dad to come home after he died in the 19th Century building Lake Vyrnwy dam

February 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Chasing Harrison Ford and watching great goalscorers: Ex-sports reporter reflects on 45-year career

Chasing Harrison Ford and watching great goalscorers: Ex-sports reporter reflects on 45-year career

January 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: RAF museum urging people to help keep 'national treasure's' Victoria Cross in the UK

RAF museum urging people to help keep 'national treasure's' Victoria Cross in the UK

January 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury in black and white: Archive photos show how town has changed in 100 years

Shrewsbury in black and white: Archive photos show how town has changed in 100 years

January 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Philip Larkin's letters to go under the hammer after being found in an attic

Philip Larkin's letters to go under the hammer after being found in an attic

January 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Early bike would have left Little Mummy riding high

Early bike would have left Little Mummy riding high

January 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Shropshire scrambling ace "TC" dies at 81

Shropshire scrambling ace "TC" dies at 81

January 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2005: Making some waves in toughest yacht race

Flashback to 2005: Making some waves in toughest yacht race

January 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Fascinating unearthed photo shows 100ft-long Comet making its final journey to RAF Cosford

Fascinating unearthed photo shows 100ft-long Comet making its final journey to RAF Cosford

Supporting image for story: Region's sporting triumphs and tragedies – looking back over 90 years of Sporting Star

Region's sporting triumphs and tragedies – looking back over 90 years of Sporting Star

January 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Emma's appeal over Blues players of yesteryear

Emma's appeal over Blues players of yesteryear

January 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: The unlikely spy – how pensioner Melita Norwood passed nuclear secrets to the Russians

The unlikely spy – how pensioner Melita Norwood passed nuclear secrets to the Russians

January 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Rain fell incessantly for sixteen hours!' How flooding in Shropshire was reported 150 years ago

'Rain fell incessantly for sixteen hours!' How flooding in Shropshire was reported 150 years ago

January 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: John's memories of 30 years in Ludlow antiques trade

John's memories of 30 years in Ludlow antiques trade

January 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Historic estate looking forward to the next 100 years

Historic estate looking forward to the next 100 years

January 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Colourful past of Ludlow streets exposed in new history book

Colourful past of Ludlow streets exposed in new history book

December 31, 2022

Supporting image for story: Reflecting on happy times with 'The Boat'

Reflecting on happy times with 'The Boat'

December 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: What did the Germans ever do for us? Former enemies who did their bit

What did the Germans ever do for us? Former enemies who did their bit

Supporting image for story: Ludlow war trophy which survived a scrap drive

Ludlow war trophy which survived a scrap drive

December 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: Life and times of people who lived in Ludlow street during early 20th century recalled

Life and times of people who lived in Ludlow street during early 20th century recalled

Supporting image for story: Dramatic result as young John saved the day

Dramatic result as young John saved the day

December 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: How a Halesowen woman's dream to play with lions almost turned to tragedy

How a Halesowen woman's dream to play with lions almost turned to tragedy

Supporting image for story: Whitchurch then and now: Revealing archive photos show how Shropshire town has changed

Whitchurch then and now: Revealing archive photos show how Shropshire town has changed

December 21, 2022

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2001: Volunteers keep wheels turning at Severn Valley Railway

Flashback to 2001: Volunteers keep wheels turning at Severn Valley Railway

December 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2000: Crowds enjoy a Christmas singalong complete with snow in Shrewsbury

Flashback to 2000: Crowds enjoy a Christmas singalong complete with snow in Shrewsbury

December 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton then and now: Archive photos show how market town has changed

Market Drayton then and now: Archive photos show how market town has changed

December 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: 'Exquisite' 278-year-old mourning ring discovered in 2019 linked to the wealthy Shropshire family

'Exquisite' 278-year-old mourning ring discovered in 2019 linked to the wealthy Shropshire family

December 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: Wellington history champion Allan dies at 72

Wellington history champion Allan dies at 72

December 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: The Sunday league side who were mistaken for the Wolves

The Sunday league side who were mistaken for the Wolves

December 13, 2022

Supporting image for story: Ice tragedy has echoes of horror in Shropshire

Ice tragedy has echoes of horror in Shropshire

December 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: Flashback to 2012: Boxing building looking in good shape

Flashback to 2012: Boxing building looking in good shape

December 8, 2022

Supporting image for story: Last Dambuster George ‘Johnny’ Johnson dies aged 101

Last Dambuster George ‘Johnny’ Johnson dies aged 101

November 30, 2022

Supporting image for story: Lionel's sleek speedbirds were stars of the skies

Lionel's sleek speedbirds were stars of the skies

November 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: The brave crew who helped prevent a runaway train crash from being an even bigger tragedy

The brave crew who helped prevent a runaway train crash from being an even bigger tragedy

November 21, 2022

Supporting image for story: Group's appeal for help in unlocking secrets of demolished church

Group's appeal for help in unlocking secrets of demolished church

Soldier's explosive diary lifts lid on reality of war

November 20, 2022

Supporting image for story: Pen used by the late Queen up for adoption as museum celebrates golden anniversary

Pen used by the late Queen up for adoption as museum celebrates golden anniversary

Supporting image for story: Can you see it? Mysterious face spotted at the entrance to a tunnel dug under Bridgnorth Castle

Can you see it? Mysterious face spotted at the entrance to a tunnel dug under Bridgnorth Castle

Supporting image for story: 1930-2018: The Star looks back at EVERY previous FIFA World Cup tournament

1930-2018: The Star looks back at EVERY previous FIFA World Cup tournament

Supporting image for story: Incredible story about the controversial life of a Shropshire maid who broke taboos in Victorian Britain

Incredible story about the controversial life of a Shropshire maid who broke taboos in Victorian Britain

November 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: Is this what Shakespeare really looked like? The only portrait painted during his lifetime

Is this what Shakespeare really looked like? The only portrait painted during his lifetime

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