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Flying Scotsman helps Bridgnorth get back on track

The world-famous Flying Scotsman steamed into Shropshire on Friday, marking the full reopening of one of the county's top tourist attractions. The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) heritage line, which runs for 16 miles from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster in Worcestershire, had been blocked since January after a major landslip. It had meant trains could only run from Kidderminster to Hampton Loade, leaving Bridgnorth without the financial boost that thousands of railway passengers bring […]

July 26, 2025

Entertainment

American wrestling star Hulk Hogan dies aged 71

American wrestling star Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71. Hogan – whose real name was Terry Bollea – was a leading figure in wrestling during the 1980s and won six WWE Championships during his career. He faced names including Andre the Giant and Randy Savage and enjoyed a career in the media, featuring in films and television shows. His death was confirmed by the WWE, who posted […]

July 24, 2025

Shropshire

Flying Scotsman’s visit extended following sell-out

An extra day has been added to the Flying Scotsman's visit to the Severn Valley Railway after tickets sold out in three minutes. The famous locomotive is due to visit the line between Bridgnorth, Shropshire, and Kidderminster, Worcestershire, in July to celebrate the heritage railway's full reopening. It was originally scheduled to run on the line from 25 to 27 July but following the high demand, there will now be an […]

July 8, 2025

Shropshire

Work starts on £12m RAF Cosford accommodation

Work has started on a £12m accommodation block for personnel living at RAF Cosford. Fifty en-suite bedrooms, kitchenettes, communal spaces, equipment storage and laundry facilities will be included in the new building at the Shropshire site. The project is part of a scheme funded by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to create single living accommodation (SLA) blocks for thousands of people serving in the armed forces. As well as improving […]

July 8, 2025

Local

Plans to build M54-M6 link road announced

A plan to build an improved link between the M54 and M6 motorways is among more than 50 transport schemes to receive government support. The projects have been announced by the Department for Transport following a £92bn settlement from the government's national Spending Review. There is currently no direct motorway link allowing drivers using the M54 to get onto the northbound carriage of the M6, meaning they must use roads […]

July 8, 2025

Shropshire

Endangered ring-tailed lemur babies born at Shropshire zoo

Two endangered ring-tailed lemurs have been born at a zoo in Shropshire. Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford said the births were part of its work to support conservation and breeding programmes for threatened species and the pair were born to mums Rakoto and Ali. Ring-tailed lemurs are native to Madagascar but have been classified as critically endangered through hunting and habitat loss, the zoo said. The babies share the same […]

July 5, 2025

Worcestershire

Furbys and Power Rangers feature in Worcester 90s exhibition

Furbys, Power Ranger action figures, Pokemon and Spice Girls dolls - all these nostalgic toys are among the many going on display as part of a new exhibition celebrating the 1990s. I Grew Up 90s is taking place at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum from Saturday until 7 September. Museums Worcestershire said it included more than 200 "wonderfully preserved" objects from the decade, from toys to technology, sport, fashion, […]

July 5, 2025

New bakery after too much sourdough made for wife

Shropshire

New Shropshire bakery after too much sourdough made for wife

A couple who accidentally baked more sourdough than they could eat, then reached out on social media for savoury snackers to help scoff the excess, have since set up a micro-bakery, such was the response. The From Our Oven venture began after Mark Evans made too much bread for wife Jenna at home in Telford. Six months later and artisan cakes and breads are made in their kitchen for customers, […]

July 1, 2025

Shropshire

‘You’ve got to be different’ – Shrewsbury food festival boss

Welcoming about 24,000 people across two days, and now in its 12th year, Shrewsbury Food Festival appears to have cracked the code for success as a large event. With events like Shrewsbury Flower Show, the Battle of Shrewsbury and Camp Bestival's Shropshire event being cancelled in the last 12 months, organisers face a series of challenges to make their festivals last. Ahead of this year's event on Saturday and Sunday at the Quarry, director of […]

June 28, 2025

Flying Scotsman helps Bridgnorth get back on track

American wrestling star Hulk Hogan dies aged 71

Flying Scotsman’s visit extended following sell-out

Work starts on £12m RAF Cosford accommodation

Plans to build M54-M6 link road announced

Endangered ring-tailed lemur babies born at Shropshire zoo

Furbys and Power Rangers feature in Worcester 90s exhibition

New Shropshire bakery after too much sourdough made for wife

‘You’ve got to be different’ – Shrewsbury food festival boss

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