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120th British Hill Climb Championships at Shelsley Walsh

Drivers compete in Worcestershire in the ‘Monaco of hill climbing’

Motorsports fans have gathered in Worcestershire to watch races described by organisers as like "Formula 1 up a country lane". The 120th British Hill Climb Championships at Shelsley Walsh, held on Saturday and Sunday, is billed as Europe's "fastest and most spectacular" speed hill climb. The track, near Stourport-on-Severn, claims to be the oldest motorsports venue in the world still staging events on its original course. Encompassing a steep hill […]

June 9, 2025

Local

Living museum named top large tourist attraction

The Black Country Living Museum has been crowned the best large visitor attraction in the country. It was among several West Midlands tourist destinations that celebrated gold medals in Visit England's annual awards on Wednesday. Mallory Court Country House Hotel and Spa in Warwickshire was named large hotel of the year while Keele University's won business events venue of the year. A further seven places in the region won silver and […]

June 9, 2025

Shropshire

Paddleboarding litter-pickers clean up river in Shrewsbury

Volunteers on paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes have cleared dozens of bags of rubbish from the River Severn in Shrewsbury. About 30 took part and their haul included traffic cones, car tyres, plastic chairs and lots of fishing gear. The clean up on Sunday was organised by Shrewsbury Vegans and their co-founder Chris Houlston said: "The paddleboards meant we could grab the rubbish that's often inaccessible from the riverbank." He is […]

June 9, 2025

Worcestershire

Worcestershire village bicycle stands leave people racked off

Bike racks placed near a Worcestershire pub are so messy, according to tongue-in-cheek critics, they seem to have been installed under the influence of booze. Other miffed residents say the county council provision - on narrow pavement next to a road - takes up too much room, posing problems for wheelchairs. But moans don't totally dominate the feedback to a council Facebook post on the racks, placed outside the Queen […]

June 9, 2025

World

Israel vows to prevent aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg reaching Gaza

Israel’s defence minister has vowed to prevent an aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists from reaching the Gaza Strip. Israel Katz said on Sunday that Israel will not allow anyone to break its naval blockade of the Palestinian territory, which he said is aimed at preventing Hamas from importing arms. He said in a statement: “To the antisemitic Greta and her fellow Hamas propagandists – I will say this clearly: You […]

June 8, 2025

Toby Moody - 120th annual Hill Climb at Shelsley Walsh

Worcestershire

At Shelsley Walsh – the race that is ‘like F1 up a country lane’

Motorsport is returning to Worcestershire with the 120th annual Hill Climb at Shelsley Walsh - described by an organiser as "Formula 1 up a country lane". The track in the Malvern Hills opened in 1905 and has seen many champions from the sport take on the steep hill. The record when it was first staged was 77.6 seconds for the 1,000-yard (914m) run but, 120 years later, it stands at […]

June 7, 2025

Shropshire

Thousands expected this weekend at RAF air show

The RAF Cosford Air Show returns this weekend, bringing displays of aircraft ranging from the Battle of Britain fighter planes to modern military helicopters. About 50,000 people are expected at the annual event on Sunday, near Albrighton. Motorway restrictions are being relaxed and extra trains put on to cope with the influx of visitors. The event is the only one of its kind organised by the RAF, and chief operations officer […]

June 7, 2025

More buses as Shrewsbury park and ride extended

Shropshire

More buses as Shrewsbury’s park and ride extended

Shrewsbury's park and ride service is being extended to have buses run more frequently. From Saturday 28 June, buses into the town centre will set off every 12 minutes at peak times, rather than every 20 minutes. The changes will be made at all three sites - Harlescott, Meole Brace and Oxon - in an effort to reduce congestion. Councillor Rob Wilson said it will mean people in Shrewsbury will […]

June 5, 2025

Shropshire

Minister to consider options for Shrewsbury relief road

The government has agreed to discuss the future of an out-of-favour bypass plan in Shropshire. The Liberal Democrats, who took control of Shropshire Council in the May elections, have said they want to scrap the proposals for a North West Relief Road around Shrewsbury. But council leader Heather Kidd said she did not want to have to pay back the £39m government money it has spent to date. The transport minister Lillian […]

June 4, 2025

Drivers compete in Worcestershire in the ‘Monaco of hill climbing’

Living museum named top large tourist attraction

Paddleboarding litter-pickers clean up river in Shrewsbury

Worcestershire village bicycle stands leave people racked off

Israel vows to prevent aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg reaching Gaza

At Shelsley Walsh – the race that is ‘like F1 up a country lane’

Thousands expected this weekend at RAF air show

More buses as Shrewsbury’s park and ride extended

Minister to consider options for Shrewsbury relief road

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