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Traders in Bewdley are celebrating after the town's bridge has reopened two years after flood defence work began in the town. Bewdley Bridge had been closed to traffic in one direction since August 2023 for an Environment Agency project to build new flood barriers. And while the defences were intended to boost livelihoods long term, the shorter-term effect of the bridge closure had been a hit on business, traders reported. […]
A team of Shropshire knitters and crafters has created 40 postbox toppers to raise funds for a charity to mark a landmark anniversary. Age UK Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin delivers services and activities for older people, and is aiming to raise £75,000 for its 75th year in service. Women from the charity's knitting and craft groups took on the challenge, with the toppers placed in Newport, Broseley, Shawbirch, Telford and […]
A closed 16th Century inn in Shropshire could be set to reopen after new plans were drawn up. An application for a new premises license was submitted for the Inn at Harley, formerly the Plume of Feathers, off the A458 near Much Wenlock. The venue was set to reopen two years ago and an Instagram post in May 2023 said it was in the early stages of renovation, offering nine […]
Up to 60,000 people are expected to attend a three-day medieval reenactment event in Worcestershire that starts on Friday. The Battle of Evesham festival is also due to feature up to 900 people in costume who will take part in a mock battle. On Saturday there is due to be a parade through the Worcestershire town featuring reenactors on horseback. The town's Crown Meadow will host a medieval camp with […]
Commercial radio has achieved a record share of listeners according to the latest RAJAR figures for the second quarter of 2025. The share is now at 55.7%, growing from 55% in the same period last year and compares to 42.1% for the BBC. Reflecting evolving listener habits, the figures also reveal that radio listening online is at a record high of 29.3%, well ahead of analogue (AM/FM) listening at 26.6%. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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