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July 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway pays homage on weekend of 1960s fun to pioneers who created popular heritage line

Severn Valley Railway pays homage on weekend of 1960s fun to pioneers who created popular heritage line

July 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Flying Scotsman: All you need to know about the famous steam engine as it makes triumphant return to Severn Valley Railway

The Flying Scotsman: All you need to know about the famous steam engine as it makes triumphant return to Severn Valley Railway

July 23, 2025

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 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: From a 10 year-old boy with his own little bell, to an 89 year-old leading his town’s carnival parade, Town Crier Derrick Price was a true Knighton legend

From a 10 year-old boy with his own little bell, to an 89 year-old leading his town’s carnival parade, Town Crier Derrick Price was a true Knighton legend

July 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Powys schools praised after they shone in a national heritage competition

Powys schools praised after they shone in a national heritage competition

July 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Vintage motorbikes to descend on Shifnal

Vintage motorbikes to descend on Shifnal

Supporting image for story: Accredited museum status for county’s heritage centre

Accredited museum status for county’s heritage centre

July 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Famous brewpub and 'real ale Mecca' in Madeley on the market for £550,000 - for only the third time since 1832

Famous brewpub and 'real ale Mecca' in Madeley on the market for £550,000 - for only the third time since 1832

July 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: National two-minute silence to be held for 80th anniversary of VJ Day with a remembrance service in Staffordshire

National two-minute silence to be held for 80th anniversary of VJ Day with a remembrance service in Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: The ten most popular toys for children of all time named in a new hero list from a renowned retailer - see the full list here

The ten most popular toys for children of all time named in a new hero list from a renowned retailer - see the full list here

July 12, 2025

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: Shrewsbury Steam Rally 2025: Dates, tickets and what to expect as the golden age of Victorian farming goes on show

Shrewsbury Steam Rally 2025: Dates, tickets and what to expect as the golden age of Victorian farming goes on show

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: Halls seeking entries for new Bishops Castle collective farm machinery auction in September

Halls seeking entries for new Bishops Castle collective farm machinery auction in September

July 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Kington’s Armed Forces Day 2026 event will not be disrupted by road works – the mayor has said

Kington’s Armed Forces Day 2026 event will not be disrupted by road works – the mayor has said

July 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 400 Wemians – 40 Years Ago: Wem Town Hall hosts special presentation evening and free exhibition

400 Wemians – 40 Years Ago: Wem Town Hall hosts special presentation evening and free exhibition

July 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Going, going, gone: 9 landmark Telford buildings that have been demolished including pubs, schools and a cinema

Going, going, gone: 9 landmark Telford buildings that have been demolished including pubs, schools and a cinema

July 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Llangollen Railway steams into classic transport weekend

Llangollen Railway steams into classic transport weekend

July 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Graffiti at historic Bronllys Castle sparks a police investigation

Graffiti at historic Bronllys Castle sparks a police investigation

July 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Work to refurbish and repair the grave of a major benefactor of Llandrindod Wells, Builth Wells and Llanelwedd has been completed

Work to refurbish and repair the grave of a major benefactor of Llandrindod Wells, Builth Wells and Llanelwedd has been completed

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 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: HMS Victory fire bucket turns up at Kington charity antiques valuation event

HMS Victory fire bucket turns up at Kington charity antiques valuation event

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 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Worldwide delegates are heading for Llandrindod Wells to learn about fossils and see a local famous site

Worldwide delegates are heading for Llandrindod Wells to learn about fossils and see a local famous site

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 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust curators host summer talk series

Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust curators host summer talk series

Supporting image for story: Fine art experts in Kington on Friday for charity antiques valuation event

Fine art experts in Kington on Friday for charity antiques valuation event

June 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Powys Vintage Club’s open evening a great success

Powys Vintage Club’s open evening a great success

June 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'This unique piece of local history is back in action!' Telford steam tram returns to service after six years

'This unique piece of local history is back in action!' Telford steam tram returns to service after six years

June 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: 15 traditional English words and phrases at risk of extinction - but you may still be saying them

15 traditional English words and phrases at risk of extinction - but you may still be saying them

June 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Centenary of Peal at St Mary's Ellesmere

Centenary of Peal at St Mary's Ellesmere

June 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cosford Air Show: Those magnificent men in their flying machines - the highs and lows of Cosford Air Show's 45-year history

Cosford Air Show: Those magnificent men in their flying machines - the highs and lows of Cosford Air Show's 45-year history

June 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: "We were furious, not only because of the damage itself, but the lack of respect to those who gave everything in service for the country," Llandrindod Wells legion leader says after vandalism to VE Day flag

"We were furious, not only because of the damage itself, but the lack of respect to those who gave everything in service for the country," Llandrindod Wells legion leader says after vandalism to VE Day flag

Supporting image for story: Rhayader Vintage Show is appealing for exhibits for the popular event

Rhayader Vintage Show is appealing for exhibits for the popular event

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 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘Hard work, fresh air and a loving family’ the ingredients for a long life, 100-year-old Mid Wales woman says

‘Hard work, fresh air and a loving family’ the ingredients for a long life, 100-year-old Mid Wales woman says

June 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cops and robbers: How one ultra-rare car defeated the West Midlands police

Cops and robbers: How one ultra-rare car defeated the West Midlands police

June 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Free open day at The National Cycle Museum this Saturday

Free open day at The National Cycle Museum this Saturday

Supporting image for story: Century old cash register from a Midlands pub goes up for sale at Shropshire antiques centre

Century old cash register from a Midlands pub goes up for sale at Shropshire antiques centre

June 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: 11 unforgettable 1980s adverts with the catchiest jingles, including Vitalite and Shake ‘n’ Vac

11 unforgettable 1980s adverts with the catchiest jingles, including Vitalite and Shake ‘n’ Vac

May 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: 11 amazing pictures of Telford in 1977 - how many do you recognise?

11 amazing pictures of Telford in 1977 - how many do you recognise?

May 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We were offered a free pint and a seat - amazing what the power of sheep dip can achieve!' New book recalls life on the farm

'We were offered a free pint and a seat - amazing what the power of sheep dip can achieve!' New book recalls life on the farm

Supporting image for story: As James Oliver inaugurated his great gift to Wellington, he expressed the hope that it would be a boon to the working classes of the town, for whom it was principally intended.

As James Oliver inaugurated his great gift to Wellington, he expressed the hope that it would be a boon to the working classes of the town, for whom it was principally intended.

May 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It's a significant part of our heritage' - Shrewsbury conservation groups welcome £150,000 Lord Hill statue repairs

'It's a significant part of our heritage' - Shrewsbury conservation groups welcome £150,000 Lord Hill statue repairs

Supporting image for story: Bill to repair Shrewsbury's landmark Lord Hill statue is revealed - and it won't come cheap

Bill to repair Shrewsbury's landmark Lord Hill statue is revealed - and it won't come cheap

May 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: The ‘Titanic’s Last Meal’ will be re-enacted at a Mid Wales hotel’s dining experience

The ‘Titanic’s Last Meal’ will be re-enacted at a Mid Wales hotel’s dining experience

May 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Llwyd Mansion awarded National Lottery funding for restoration

Llwyd Mansion awarded National Lottery funding for restoration

May 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: 11 surprising ‘facts’ you were taught at school which are no longer true, including the power of carrots

11 surprising ‘facts’ you were taught at school which are no longer true, including the power of carrots

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