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August 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pearly queens and kings, a grand ball and a murder mystery – the 44th Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival will have it all

Pearly queens and kings, a grand ball and a murder mystery – the 44th Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival will have it all

August 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: From steam to spokes: SVR drivers cycle for engine’s 50th anniversary

From steam to spokes: SVR drivers cycle for engine’s 50th anniversary

Supporting image for story: Llandrindod Wells Freemason lodge is opening its doors to the public for the first time in its history

Llandrindod Wells Freemason lodge is opening its doors to the public for the first time in its history

Supporting image for story: A historical intrigue uncovered: Shropshire Archives highlights Soulton Hall's forged deed

A historical intrigue uncovered: Shropshire Archives highlights Soulton Hall's forged deed

Supporting image for story: Events, services and moments of reflection across Shropshire to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day

Events, services and moments of reflection across Shropshire to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day

August 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: 19 spectacular pictures from Three Cocks Vintage Society annual steam and vintage rally

19 spectacular pictures from Three Cocks Vintage Society annual steam and vintage rally

August 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wellington Collectors' Fair at the Belmont Hall this weekend

Wellington Collectors' Fair at the Belmont Hall this weekend

Supporting image for story: Top of the league: Wolves' historic programmes ranked the most valuable of all Premier League clubs - here's how much they're going for

Top of the league: Wolves' historic programmes ranked the most valuable of all Premier League clubs - here's how much they're going for

Supporting image for story: Rest like a judge at The Retiring Rooms @ The Judge’s Lodging

Rest like a judge at The Retiring Rooms @ The Judge’s Lodging

Supporting image for story: Businessman reflects on career highlights as family-run West Midlands furniture retailer celebrates 40th anniversary

Businessman reflects on career highlights as family-run West Midlands furniture retailer celebrates 40th anniversary

August 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Rhayader residents to be remembered at Llandrindod Wells VJ Day service

Rhayader residents to be remembered at Llandrindod Wells VJ Day service

August 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: We look back on the work gone into maintaining the Buildwas Bridge from the 1950s to the present day

We look back on the work gone into maintaining the Buildwas Bridge from the 1950s to the present day

August 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Market Hall turns 60: Your chance to share old pictures and memories

Shrewsbury Market Hall turns 60: Your chance to share old pictures and memories

August 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: The name's not quite the same, but Downton Castle near Ludlow could boast some tales which would make great storylines for its fictional near namesake Downton Abbey.

The name's not quite the same, but Downton Castle near Ludlow could boast some tales which would make great storylines for its fictional near namesake Downton Abbey.

July 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Historic home of Bridgnorth's last boatbuilder gets a new lease of life

Historic home of Bridgnorth's last boatbuilder gets a new lease of life

Supporting image for story: As the world of jazz mourns the legendary singer Cleo Laine, let's bring you a photo which reveals a significant Shropshire step on her path to greatness.

As the world of jazz mourns the legendary singer Cleo Laine, let's bring you a photo which reveals a significant Shropshire step on her path to greatness.

July 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: A Llandrindod Wells venue is holding a VJ Day family tea party this weekend

A Llandrindod Wells venue is holding a VJ Day family tea party this weekend

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury vintage shop continues expansion with new store as shoppers flock to buy '70s, '80s and '90s items

Shrewsbury vintage shop continues expansion with new store as shoppers flock to buy '70s, '80s and '90s items

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

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