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October 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: 11 great nostalgic images as vintage cars descended on Mid Wales

11 great nostalgic images as vintage cars descended on Mid Wales

Supporting image for story: Ludlow's history explored in new book

Ludlow's history explored in new book

October 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: 9 things everyone used in the 60s and 70s that Millennials and Generation Z just don’t understand

9 things everyone used in the 60s and 70s that Millennials and Generation Z just don’t understand

October 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Watch as thousands of motorcyclists gather in Staffordshire to remember Britain's fallen at their annual pilgrimage to the National Memorial Arboretum

Watch as thousands of motorcyclists gather in Staffordshire to remember Britain's fallen at their annual pilgrimage to the National Memorial Arboretum

Supporting image for story: Shropshire primary school celebrates 175th birthday as former pupils share memories of days gone by

Shropshire primary school celebrates 175th birthday as former pupils share memories of days gone by

October 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Thousands of motorcyclists make pilgrimage to Staffordshire to honour fallen service personnel

Thousands of motorcyclists make pilgrimage to Staffordshire to honour fallen service personnel

October 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Eight Canadian airmen killed in the Elan Valley 80 years ago to be remembered with unveiling of new memorial

Eight Canadian airmen killed in the Elan Valley 80 years ago to be remembered with unveiling of new memorial

Supporting image for story: Basil Fawlty gave his a "damn good thrashing." And Telford teacher Ian Newton must have felt like doing the same to his own Austin 1100 estate.

Basil Fawlty gave his a "damn good thrashing." And Telford teacher Ian Newton must have felt like doing the same to his own Austin 1100 estate.

October 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Second World War soldier injured in 1940 Dunkirk evacuation is honoured for his service - 80 years later

Shropshire Second World War soldier injured in 1940 Dunkirk evacuation is honoured for his service - 80 years later

September 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: 7 lost biscuits once loved by many but now discontinued or hard to find in shops today

7 lost biscuits once loved by many but now discontinued or hard to find in shops today

September 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘I’m a brave Mid Wales gardener who uses a cherry picker to trim 300-year-old hedges at this beautiful historic castle’

‘I’m a brave Mid Wales gardener who uses a cherry picker to trim 300-year-old hedges at this beautiful historic castle’

Supporting image for story: Day Albion fans went on a Shrewsbury goalmouth rampage at mock funeral of Baggies' boss - and his coffin ended up in the groundsman's shed

Day Albion fans went on a Shrewsbury goalmouth rampage at mock funeral of Baggies' boss - and his coffin ended up in the groundsman's shed

September 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cycling for steam: Enthusiasts ride 125 miles to keep heritage loco on track

Cycling for steam: Enthusiasts ride 125 miles to keep heritage loco on track

Supporting image for story: One of Shropshire’s most respected journalists has died at the age of 95

One of Shropshire’s most respected journalists has died at the age of 95

September 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire’s past comes to life online as collection of newspapers dating back to 18th century made available

Shropshire’s past comes to life online as collection of newspapers dating back to 18th century made available

September 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Exhibition to showcase legendary Shrewsbury Sentinel Works - and former workers are invited to share their memories

Exhibition to showcase legendary Shrewsbury Sentinel Works - and former workers are invited to share their memories

September 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Remembering the Wrekin MP who gave his life 85 years ago attempting to save women and children after a U-boat attack

Remembering the Wrekin MP who gave his life 85 years ago attempting to save women and children after a U-boat attack

September 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Half Marathon in pictures: 30 memorable moments ahead of race day - do you recognise anyone?

Shrewsbury Half Marathon in pictures: 30 memorable moments ahead of race day - do you recognise anyone?

Supporting image for story: If you think traffic in Shrewsbury is bad, at least you don't have to contend with scenes like this. Nor the inevitable street deposits.

If you think traffic in Shrewsbury is bad, at least you don't have to contend with scenes like this. Nor the inevitable street deposits.

September 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: 17 famous bridges that define the amazing industrial history of Shropshire - pick out your favourite from our picture gallery

17 famous bridges that define the amazing industrial history of Shropshire - pick out your favourite from our picture gallery

September 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans submitted to convert a section of a Victorian castle in Powys into apartments

Plans submitted to convert a section of a Victorian castle in Powys into apartments

September 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wellington Collectors' Fair is back this weekend

Wellington Collectors' Fair is back this weekend

Supporting image for story: The History of Witley Court at Albrighton Historical Society

The History of Witley Court at Albrighton Historical Society

September 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Patriotism 110 years ago: Flags and sacrifice as Clun did its bit for the war effort

Patriotism 110 years ago: Flags and sacrifice as Clun did its bit for the war effort

September 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Heritage morning in Wem to bring town’s history to life

Heritage morning in Wem to bring town’s history to life

September 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Exhibition offers snapshot of Wem and its residents in the 1980s - and its first female mayor's year in office

Exhibition offers snapshot of Wem and its residents in the 1980s - and its first female mayor's year in office

September 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 19 historic photos of Shropshire train stations and railway lines, including lost services that are no longer in use

19 historic photos of Shropshire train stations and railway lines, including lost services that are no longer in use

September 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Exploring Oswestry’s Built Heritage

Exploring Oswestry’s Built Heritage

Supporting image for story: Uncover the value of forgotten stamp albums at Shropshire event

Uncover the value of forgotten stamp albums at Shropshire event

September 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: The 10 UK high street brands most likely to make a major comeback in 2025, according to ChatGPT - including BHS and C&A

The 10 UK high street brands most likely to make a major comeback in 2025, according to ChatGPT - including BHS and C&A

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway teams up with rail sector leaders for unique heritage and modern traction weekend

Severn Valley Railway teams up with rail sector leaders for unique heritage and modern traction weekend

September 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Postcard collector to bring Telford’s past to life at club's meeting

Postcard collector to bring Telford’s past to life at club's meeting

Supporting image for story: Free entry to Mid Wales’ historic landmarks this September with Cadw’s Open Doors

Free entry to Mid Wales’ historic landmarks this September with Cadw’s Open Doors

Supporting image for story: Leave school, job at Sankey's, set up for life...

Leave school, job at Sankey's, set up for life...

August 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Discover hidden treasures and new adventures at Shropshire’s annual stamp and postcard fair

Discover hidden treasures and new adventures at Shropshire’s annual stamp and postcard fair

August 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: 12 brilliant pictures of the 44th Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival

12 brilliant pictures of the 44th Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival

August 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: The long hot summer of 1976: 22 sweltering pictures from drought in the West Midlands that put our 2025 heatwave in the shade

The long hot summer of 1976: 22 sweltering pictures from drought in the West Midlands that put our 2025 heatwave in the shade

August 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Captain Webb: The Shropshire daredevil who attracted the attention of the British Empire

Captain Webb: The Shropshire daredevil who attracted the attention of the British Empire

August 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: When Sophia Loren swapped Rome for Bewdley - a star’s flying visit to West Midland Safari Park

When Sophia Loren swapped Rome for Bewdley - a star’s flying visit to West Midland Safari Park

August 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Concerns that new housing estate plans would cause more congestion and affect the castle views in Montgomery

Concerns that new housing estate plans would cause more congestion and affect the castle views in Montgomery

Supporting image for story: Llandrindod Wells Art Club celebrating 70th birthday with annual exhibition

Llandrindod Wells Art Club celebrating 70th birthday with annual exhibition

Supporting image for story: Mini Llandrindod Wells model railway unveiled and put on display - here's how you can see it

Mini Llandrindod Wells model railway unveiled and put on display - here's how you can see it

August 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Harry’s secret tribute to Philip left in Staffordshire at national memorial on VJ Day

Harry’s secret tribute to Philip left in Staffordshire at national memorial on VJ Day

August 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: A meeting about the future use of the Monk’s Trod including local residents will hopefully take place in October

A meeting about the future use of the Monk’s Trod including local residents will hopefully take place in October

August 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: 38 momentous VJ Day 80th anniversary pictures as King Charles leads the nation in paying tribute to veterans at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire

38 momentous VJ Day 80th anniversary pictures as King Charles leads the nation in paying tribute to veterans at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: 28 VJ Day war heroes - faces of veterans honoured today at emotional memorial with King at National Arboretum in Staffordshire

28 VJ Day war heroes - faces of veterans honoured today at emotional memorial with King at National Arboretum in Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: A little over 60 years ago, Shrewsbury said farewell to Nearwell, a building sacrificed to clear the way for the new Shirehall on the edge of town.

A little over 60 years ago, Shrewsbury said farewell to Nearwell, a building sacrificed to clear the way for the new Shirehall on the edge of town.

August 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: King and Queen to honour veterans on 80th anniversary of VJ Day

King and Queen to honour veterans on 80th anniversary of VJ Day

Supporting image for story: Kington’s 31st Vintage Show will take place this weekend with steamers, a motorcycle stunt show and a falconry display

Kington’s 31st Vintage Show will take place this weekend with steamers, a motorcycle stunt show and a falconry display

Supporting image for story: Past meets poetry: Ludlow Town Walls Trust blends historic photos with verse in illustrated talk

Past meets poetry: Ludlow Town Walls Trust blends historic photos with verse in illustrated talk

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