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‘Pop Next Door’ for Christmas as Albrighton musicians launch festive hit for charity

A kind-hearted group of Albrighton musicians are taking on the Christmas musical heavyweights with their own festive single.

Newport Oxfam store set for second hand Christmas shopping surge

Beckie Harrison and the staff and volunteers at Oxfam in Newport are gearing up for their busiest time of the year. 

Arts charity seeks new community venues in Telford and Wrekin

Arts Alive and Flicks in the Sticks are looking for groups, communities and venues to work with in Telford and Wrekin.

Shrewsbury Market Hall bids to retain its crown as Britain’s Favourite Market

Shrewsbury Market Hall traders are urging customers to cast their votes in a national competition to help them retain the crown of ‘Britain’s Favourite Market'.
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Newport Oxfam store set for second hand Christmas shopping surge

Beckie Harrison and the staff and volunteers at Oxfam in Newport are gearing up for their busiest time of the year. 
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Arts charity seeks new community venues in Telford and Wrekin

Arts Alive and Flicks in the Sticks are looking for groups, communities and venues to work with in Telford and Wrekin.
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Shrewsbury Market Hall bids to retain its crown as Britain’s Favourite Market

Shrewsbury Market Hall traders are urging customers to cast their votes in a national competition to help them retain the crown of ‘Britain’s Favourite Market'.
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Bridgnorth Festive Tractor Run returns to raise funds for Hope House

Farmers will be getting festive in Bridgnorth this December to raise money for Hope House children’s hospice again this year and will be lighting up the night for a charity tractor run.
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Race towards a Triumph success at classic car auction

A team of classic car enthusiasts are searching for experienced welders, with a keen interest in motor vehicles, to come forward and help with the restoration of a slice of British motoring history.

Halls to host unique Shrewsbury Streetscape Project exhibition

The work of local artist and award-winning architect James St Clair Wade, who is five years into a unique project to record Shrewsbury’s historic streetscape in a series of architectural views, will be on show at an exhibition which opens next month.

Young Darwins learn skills to turn their passion into a career

Young people from across the UK have been able to bridge the “skills gap” caused by the pandemic, thanks to a scholarship from a leading Shropshire-based environmental education charity.

CPRE seeking hedge planting volunteers this winter

CPRE Shropshire is now in the third year of its Hedgerow Heroes project and aims to plant a further 6km of new native hedgerow in the Shropshire countryside this winter.

Why landlocked Whitchurch is home to its own town pirate!

It’s not unusual to witness a town crier in locations across Shropshire announcing news and welcoming guests, but Whitchurch has its own town pirate.

Wrekin tenant who cleared debt after reaching out for help encourages others to do the same

A Wrekin tenant who feared he would be made homeless due to spiralling debt has said he can now look forward to the future after reaching out for help. 

Doodle Boy and Charlie Adlard launch major art competition in Shrewsbury

Two world renowned artists have joined forces to launch an international children’s art competition linked to the Darwin200 anniversary project.

Harper Adams University student wears 18th-century fashion every day

Edward Senë is not your conventional Harper Adams University student. All day, every day he dresses as an 18th century gentleman.

Shoppers encouraged to re-love the pre-loved this Christmas

Shoppers are being urged to celebrate the spirit of Christmas by making second-hand their first choice as they get ready for the festive season.

Shropshire dairy steps in to help save the day for textile student

A Shropshire dairy has stepped in to save the day after a textile student’s recycled materials project was threatened by, of all things, unexpected improvements in supermarket recycling strategies.

Meet the man who is helping to deliver one of the UK’s most ambitious projects to improve river health

Business Lead for Severn Trent, Wilfred is at the helm of a projects to improve the River Teme towards bathing quality by 2025.

Discover dazzling autumn colour walks with the National Trust

Discover woodlands of golden leaves and wildlife across breath-taking landscapes looked after by the National Trust this autumn.
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Race towards a Triumph success at classic car auction

A team of classic car enthusiasts are searching for experienced welders, with a keen interest in motor vehicles, to come forward and help with the restoration of a slice of British motoring history.

Halls to host unique Shrewsbury Streetscape Project exhibition

The work of local artist and award-winning architect James St Clair Wade, who is five years into a unique project to record Shrewsbury’s historic streetscape in a series of architectural views, will be on show at an exhibition which opens next month.

Young Darwins learn skills to turn their passion into a career

Young people from across the UK have been able to bridge the “skills gap” caused by the pandemic, thanks to a scholarship from a leading Shropshire-based environmental education charity.

CPRE seeking hedge planting volunteers this winter

CPRE Shropshire is now in the third year of its Hedgerow Heroes project and aims to plant a further 6km of new native hedgerow in the Shropshire countryside this winter.

Why landlocked Whitchurch is home to its own town pirate!

It’s not unusual to witness a town crier in locations across Shropshire announcing news and welcoming guests, but Whitchurch has its own town pirate.

Wrekin tenant who cleared debt after reaching out for help encourages others to do the same

A Wrekin tenant who feared he would be made homeless due to spiralling debt has said he can now look forward to the future after reaching out for help. 

Doodle Boy and Charlie Adlard launch major art competition in Shrewsbury

Two world renowned artists have joined forces to launch an international children’s art competition linked to the Darwin200 anniversary project.

Harper Adams University student wears 18th-century fashion every day

Edward Senë is not your conventional Harper Adams University student. All day, every day he dresses as an 18th century gentleman.

Shoppers encouraged to re-love the pre-loved this Christmas

Shoppers are being urged to celebrate the spirit of Christmas by making second-hand their first choice as they get ready for the festive season.

Shropshire dairy steps in to help save the day for textile student

A Shropshire dairy has stepped in to save the day after a textile student’s recycled materials project was threatened by, of all things, unexpected improvements in supermarket recycling strategies.

Meet the man who is helping to deliver one of the UK’s most ambitious projects to improve river health

Business Lead for Severn Trent, Wilfred is at the helm of a projects to improve the River Teme towards bathing quality by 2025.

Discover dazzling autumn colour walks with the National Trust

Discover woodlands of golden leaves and wildlife across breath-taking landscapes looked after by the National Trust this autumn.

Shropshire twins focus on photography to help heal wounds of military gay ban

Twins with a flair for photography who both served in the Army until their careers were wrongfully cut short, have had their stunning images selected for the 2024 Help for Heroes Veterans’ calendar.

Hope House opens its doors to show the difference donations make

A local children’s hospice is opening its doors and hosting Donor Appreciation Mornings to show people first-hand how generous donors change the lives of local children.

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity launches Christmas Raffle

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is inviting members of the public to help save lives by playing the advanced pre-hospital emergency service’s Christmas Raffle.

Charity volunteer bucket collection appeal

A hospice charity is joining in with the festive community spirit at Wellington’s Christmas Lights switch-on – and is asking for volunteers to help.

Shrewsbury Symphony Launches New Season – with some famous names

Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra welcomes a new sponsor for its 2023/24 season, with a lineup including some very famous names. 
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Bridgnorth Festive Tractor Run returns to raise funds for Hope House

Farmers will be getting festive in Bridgnorth this December to raise money for Hope House children’s hospice again this year and will be lighting up the night for a charity tractor run.

Race towards a Triumph success at classic car auction

A team of classic car enthusiasts are searching for experienced welders, with a keen interest in motor vehicles, to come forward and help with the restoration of a slice of British motoring history.
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Halls to host unique Shrewsbury Streetscape Project exhibition

The work of local artist and award-winning architect James St Clair Wade, who is five years into a unique project to record Shrewsbury’s historic streetscape in a series of architectural views, will be on show at an exhibition which opens next month.

Young Darwins learn skills to turn their passion into a career

Young people from across the UK have been able to bridge the “skills gap” caused by the pandemic, thanks to a scholarship from a leading Shropshire-based environmental education charity.

CPRE seeking hedge planting volunteers this winter

CPRE Shropshire is now in the third year of its Hedgerow Heroes project and aims to plant a further 6km of new native hedgerow in the Shropshire countryside this winter.

Why landlocked Whitchurch is home to its own town pirate!

It’s not unusual to witness a town crier in locations across Shropshire announcing news and welcoming guests, but Whitchurch has its own town pirate.

Wrekin tenant who cleared debt after reaching out for help encourages others to do the same

A Wrekin tenant who feared he would be made homeless due to spiralling debt has said he can now look forward to the future after reaching out for help. 

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Doodle Boy and Charlie Adlard launch major art competition in Shrewsbury

Two world renowned artists have joined forces to launch an international children’s art competition linked to the Darwin200 anniversary project.

Harper Adams University student wears 18th-century fashion every day

Edward Senë is not your conventional Harper Adams University student. All day, every day he dresses as an 18th century gentleman.

Shoppers encouraged to re-love the pre-loved this Christmas

Shoppers are being urged to celebrate the spirit of Christmas by making second-hand their first choice as they get ready for the festive season.
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