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A vineyard owner in Shropshire has said 2025 has been his "best year" for harvesting due to the sustained hot weather. Rob Greenow purchased Veenow in Telford in 2020 with his wife Katie and said the year's weather had helped fight off mildew, which could harm the health and yield of grapevines. But the heat has also made the fruit "pack more punch and flavour", which Mr Greenow said would […]
More than 20 hot air balloons are set to appear at a two-day event this weekend. The Oswestry Balloon Carnival is to take place in Cae Glas Park in the town on Saturday and Sunday. Organisers have advised the public, however, that the balloons' flight is "very weather dependent" and for updates, people should follow the carnival's social media pages. Admission is free, but those attending have been encouraged to […]
Tourism businesses are being encouraged to apply for money to help boost visitors to the Malvern Hills. Grants of up to £5,000 are being offered to improve local tourism, build visitor numbers and improve their experience, Malvern Hills District Council said. The government-funded Malvern Hills Tourism Grant Scheme can be used in several ways including helping firms to be more eco-friendly and contribute to the upkeep of attractions. The deadline […]
"Our otters absolutely love just a hosepipe, so we'll typically tie a hosepipe up in their tree." Kirsten Massey, a keeper at Telford's Exotic Zoo, in Shropshire, has been explaining how they help the animals to cope in the heat. As well as hosepipes for the otters, the keepers put sun cream on the pigs, fill paddling pools for meerkats and make ice lollies with the animals' favourite snacks inside. […]
The chair of a festival celebrating the arrival of spring is "very, very confident" it will be held next year, after organisers warned it faced being cancelled due to a shortage of volunteers. Clun Green Man Festival, which usually takes place over the early May bank holiday in the Shropshire town, draws on myths, fairy tales and folklore. Following an announcement on social media, an emergency meeting was successful and […]
A Worcester hospice has been given the top rating of outstanding by a care regulator for the first time in its history. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) said care and support given to patients at St Richard's Hospice was "exceptionally compassionate and kind". The rating follows an unannounced inspection in March and follows a year in which the service cut its workforce in response to a £1m shortfall in its […]
Children's services in Shropshire have been rated outstanding by the education watchdog. Ofsted's inspection was held over three weeks, which included detailed case work analysis, data review and interviews with partners, children and families. The latest report follows critical findings in 2024, when inspectors noted "serious and widespread" failings were leaving Shropshire children in need of protection at risk of "significant harm". Commenting on the recent report, lead inspector Jenny-Ellen Scotland […]
After mesmerizing audiences across five continents with over 800 shows, Tap Factory is thrilled to be back in the UK! Prepare to be captivated as eight extraordinary male performers deliver a sensational blend of dance, acrobatics, music, and comedy – creating a show that delights audiences of all ages. Brace yourself for an electrifying display of high-energy dance, explosive percussion, and jaw-dropping acrobatics, seamlessly interwoven with live music and dazzling choreography. This […]
The ‘Greatest British Sitcom of All Time’ (Radio Times) is back – this time on stage! 50 years since it first graced our TV screens, FAWLTY TOWERS is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger. Fresh from a SOLD-OUT West End season! This laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West-End run. Join Basil (Danny […]
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