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May 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: The foiling of an IRA plot to cause terror on the M6

The foiling of an IRA plot to cause terror on the M6

May 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Ex-soldier recalls marching in the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Ex-soldier recalls marching in the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Supporting image for story: Tragic final twist in doomed wartime romance

Tragic final twist in doomed wartime romance

May 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: The intriguing mystery of the immaculate top hat with links to Bridgnorth

The intriguing mystery of the immaculate top hat with links to Bridgnorth

April 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: WW2 veteran who grew up in Shropshire will attend the Coronation just days before her 100th birthday

WW2 veteran who grew up in Shropshire will attend the Coronation just days before her 100th birthday

Supporting image for story: Days of thrills but no frills for hardy Telford United fans

Days of thrills but no frills for hardy Telford United fans

April 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: The night The Beatles hit Shrewsbury – never to return

The night The Beatles hit Shrewsbury – never to return

April 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: The night massive gas blast ripped two homes apart - yet somehow nobody was killed

The night massive gas blast ripped two homes apart - yet somehow nobody was killed

Supporting image for story: Fascinating records detailing history of region's stunning estates in need of new home

Fascinating records detailing history of region's stunning estates in need of new home

April 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Where to see steam engine heading through Shropshire on Sunday as part of nine-day UK tour

Where to see steam engine heading through Shropshire on Sunday as part of nine-day UK tour

April 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Rare Victorian 'stink pipe' in Shifnal given special protected status

Rare Victorian 'stink pipe' in Shifnal given special protected status

Supporting image for story: The historic day women served pudding to the Shropshire regiment

The historic day women served pudding to the Shropshire regiment

April 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: How Good Friday Agreement was saved from collapse at Weston Park

How Good Friday Agreement was saved from collapse at Weston Park

April 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: When a grand old bus crossed rural Shropshire on a 140-mile Easter Monday day trip

When a grand old bus crossed rural Shropshire on a 140-mile Easter Monday day trip

Supporting image for story: When and where to see steam loco Britannia when it runs through Shropshire on Tuesday

When and where to see steam loco Britannia when it runs through Shropshire on Tuesday

Supporting image for story: Newly found documents suggest deadly WW2 bombing raid on Bridgnorth could have been planned

Newly found documents suggest deadly WW2 bombing raid on Bridgnorth could have been planned

April 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Church Stretton 100 years ago: The timeless beauty of Shropshire's Little Switzerland

Church Stretton 100 years ago: The timeless beauty of Shropshire's Little Switzerland

Supporting image for story: Gallery: Incredible archive photos showcasing Severn Valley Railway

Gallery: Incredible archive photos showcasing Severn Valley Railway

March 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: PG Wodehouse: A traitor or a ‘silly so-and-so’?

PG Wodehouse: A traitor or a ‘silly so-and-so’?

March 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: The painful link between the Salem Witch Trials and West Midland Quaker families

The painful link between the Salem Witch Trials and West Midland Quaker families

March 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Talk to take place celebrating life of community hero and his youth club legacy

Talk to take place celebrating life of community hero and his youth club legacy

March 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Photo brings back memories of a schoolgirl's trip to Mexico that changed her life

Photo brings back memories of a schoolgirl's trip to Mexico that changed her life

March 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: The day Free French leader praised 'war-winning' Stafford workers

The day Free French leader praised 'war-winning' Stafford workers

Supporting image for story: The young farmers of Shropshire celebrating 85 years of club's history

The young farmers of Shropshire celebrating 85 years of club's history

March 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bid to return historic drinking fountain back to Ironbridge town square moves forward

Bid to return historic drinking fountain back to Ironbridge town square moves forward

March 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Forgotten story of Jack the Ripper's Wolverhampton victim

Forgotten story of Jack the Ripper's Wolverhampton victim

Supporting image for story: Shropshire lad scored England's first international goal 150 years ago

Shropshire lad scored England's first international goal 150 years ago

March 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: National photo archive records events in Oswestry

National photo archive records events in Oswestry

March 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: The faded wonder of a long-gone country manor and a village haunted by a Grey Lady

The faded wonder of a long-gone country manor and a village haunted by a Grey Lady

March 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Austin Maestro at 40 – the famous talking car which hit the wrong note

Austin Maestro at 40 – the famous talking car which hit the wrong note

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury author's book explores lessons of the Holocaust

Shrewsbury author's book explores lessons of the Holocaust

March 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Impressive farewell to a local squire

Impressive farewell to a local squire

February 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Star archive: The day Diana joined Camilla at Ludlow races

Shropshire Star archive: The day Diana joined Camilla at Ludlow races

Supporting image for story: Lifelong fan Keith sheds light on Wolves' fluorescent kit

Lifelong fan Keith sheds light on Wolves' fluorescent kit

February 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Shropshire town's football story to be told in exhibition

Shropshire town's football story to be told in exhibition

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

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