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May 14, 2025

The Royal Ballet To Broadway: Wheeldon Works (12A) will be screened to the Wyeside Arts Centre on Sunday, May 25 at 2pm

Ballet meets musical theatre in a special show at a Builth Wells venue

News|8 hours ago

The Queens, Ludlow. Photo: The Queens/Google

Nine of the best restaurants and pubs with outdoor seating to make the most of the Spring sun

News|9 hours ago

Mickey Dee will be at the Royal British Legion in Llandrindod Wells

A night of live country music will be held at a Llandrindod Wells venue on Saturday

News|9 hours ago

Switzerland Eurovison Song Contest

'I hope they beat the Eurovision curse': Remember Monday Staffordshire voice coach speaks of her excitement for singing contest final in Switzerland

News|10 hours ago

Loopfest 2025 was a huge success. Photo: James Warman

Highly-anticipated Shrewsbury festival announces 2026 dates after sell-out weekend - and tickets are just £15

News|12 hours ago

An Enchanted Evening will feature the best of Broadway and the wonderful West End with Russell Painter (Tenor) and Builth Wells Ladies Choir

A fundraising concert for a Builth Wells arts centre will take place in June

News|13 hours ago

Ludlow Assembly Rooms is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Photo: Google

Award-winning novel turned film - set and created in neighbouring counties - to be shown in Ludlow

News|17 hours ago

May 13, 2025

Director of Music at St Mary's Church, Philip Sell, with the organ before its restoration

Kington concert planned now historic organ is restored

Stone skimming will become more serious in the Mid Wales renowned for hosting unusual sports this Bank Holiday

Stone skimming championships in Mid Wales' quirky sports town this bank holiday

Here Come The Girls will be at a Llandrindod Wells venue on Friday, May 30 at 7.30pm

Here Come The Girls will be at a Llandrindod Wells venue on Friday, May 30

The next art and craft market in Kington will take place on Saturday, May 17

Art and craft market in Kington on Saturday, May 17

Birmingham National Dog Show 2025. Photo: Ian Knight/Z70 Photography

15 gorgeous pictures from the Birmingham National Dog Show 2025

The Unthanks

Bridgnorth church to play host to acclaimed folk act

May 12, 2025

One week to go : Royal Welsh Spring Festival unveils exciting new programme

One week to go : Royal Welsh Spring Festival unveils exciting new programme

May 11, 2025

Wenlock Witch has opened its doors in Barrow Street, Much Wenlock. Photo: Tim Thursfield

Inside the Wenlock Witch - a mystical Shropshire shop full of crystals and much more as we meet the woman behind the magical new venture

Treberfydd House at Llangasty

Powys open gardens and take part in BBC Gardener’s World Magazine’s Gardens of the Year competition

May 10, 2025

Ludlow Spring Fair 2025 at Ludlow Castle

Sunny start to Ludlow Spring Festival as visitors enjoy a vibrant celebration of beer and food

The UK’s biggest country music export The Shires will be playing in Llandrindod Wells as part of a run of intimate shows in Wales in 2025

The UK’s biggest country music export The Shires will be playing in Llandrindod Wells as part of a run of intimate shows in Wales in 2025

Polar bears take to the water...in a kayak

Polar bears at Peak Wildlife Park take to the water...in a kayak

Shrewsbury Regatta 2025 at Pengwern Boat Club in Shrewsbury

Watch as crowds descend on the River Severn for the return of Shrewsbury Regatta

Shrewsbury Regatta 2025 at Pengwern Boat Club in Shrewsbury

In pictures: Sunshine and Shrewsbury Regatta brings out the crowds as weekend of rowing returns to the Severn

One of the SVR’s original founding fathers Columb Howell, pictured, is involved in the film. Photo: SVR

Severn Valley Railway launches short film to celebrate its 60th anniversary

May 9, 2025

Heal Festival 2024 - Main stage - West Mid Showground - Shrewsbury

Huge line up for Shrewsbury's Heal Festival revealed - including ex-Kasabian front man Tom Meighan

May 8, 2025

Active Travel Class 153 at Dolau Station on the Heart of Wales Line

Heart of Wales Line running series of events during Community Rail Week

Henry Normal and Brian Bilston

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal are coming to Shropshire as part of major new 2025 UK theatre tour

Your World|May 8

James Sherwin, Wild Shropshire

Hands Together Ludlow announces inaugural Fundraising Banquet & Auction

Your World|May 8

Tom & Alice Meehan of TM Fitness heading to the HYROX World Championships in Chicago.

TM Fitness heading to the HYROX World Championships!

Your World|May 8

VE Day celebrations at dementia support groups in Donnington and Ketley Bank. Photo: Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin

VE Day celebrations underway at dementia support groups in Telford

These guys look ready

Borderland mountain bike challenge this weekend!

Your World|May 8

The regatta is one of the most highly anticipated events in Shrewsbury's sporting calendar. Photo: Steve Leath

Everything you need to know as the annual Shrewsbury Regatta returns this weekend - first look and timings

May 7, 2025

Sophia Jin

Presteigne's Springboard weekend takes place on Saturday and Sunday

Darwin Escapes heads to Dogfest at Ragley Hall in search of Britain’s next top pooch

Darwin Escapes heads to Dogfest at Ragley Hall in search of Britain’s next top pooch

Your World|May 7

Friends of the Elderly Malvern's Silver Award Winning The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe inspired Well Dressing Festival Entry

Lady Davenham joined by The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe as part of Friends of the Elderly Malvern's 2025 Well Dressing Festival

Your World|May 7

Tom Meighan - Heal Festival 2024 - West Mid Showground - Shrewsbury

Heal Festival completes its first wave of artist announcements with ex Kasabian front man – Tom Meighan

Your World|May 7

'Happy pigs' braille sign at Fordhall Organic Farm

England’s first community-owned farm introduces ‘Braille Trail’ for visually impaired visitors

Your World|May 7

DJs Rachel and Lizzy, AKA Queen Coops and Lizzy Warrior Princess

Get ready to belt your heart out! ‘All Cried Out’ power ballad night coming to Wolverhampton for Pride!

Your World|May 7

Severn Trent lights up Derwent Dam to honour Dambusters for VE Day.

Severn Trent lights up Derwent Dam in red, white and blue to honour Dambusters for VE Day

Your World|May 7

Ukrainian Cossacks headline at Royal Welsh Show with breath-taking display

Ukrainian Cossacks headline at Royal Welsh Show with breath-taking display

Alton Towers Resort

Alton Towers Resort announces May Half Term escapes, including how you can ride its awesome attractions before anyone else

Your World|May 7

A memorable day

VE Day celebrations at Craven Arms Community Gardens

Your World|May 7

May 6, 2025

The Great British Food Festival is coming to Shifnal's Weston Park. Photo: Great British Food Festival

Shropshire 'in for a treat' with The Great British Food Festival set to take over Weston Park

Garregllwyd near Rhayader will be open this weekend

It's going to be amazing weather for Powys' National Garden Scheme - find out where you can visit this weekend

Dan Ballinger's work is on show in Knighton

Abstract Graffiti Art Exhibition at Knighton Community Centre

The cast of A Burlesque Slay Ride, JazKit Burlesque’s Winter 2024 show.
Picture: Angelika Kastelik

Burlesque is back and set to take to the Telford stage

Great British Food Festival arrives at Weston Park this July.

Great British Food Festival arrives at Weston Park this July with a celebration of delicious cuisine

Your World|May 6

A Complete Unknown will be shown at a Kington cinema in May

'A Complete Unknown' will be shown at a Kington cinema in May

The author Salman Rushdie is to appear at this year’s Hay Festival (Hay Festival / Salman Rushdie)

Renowned writer Salman Rushdie to appear at Hay Festival

May 5, 2025

Local Author Kathy Biggs will celebrate the publication of 'Attention All Shipping' on Friday, May 9 at 6.30pm in Victoria Hall, Llanwrtyd Wells

Local author's new book launch will take place in Llanwrtyd Wells this week

Ludlow May Fair, which is held in the centre of Ludlow.Dion Fullwood gets the lollies at the ready.

In pictures: Joyful Ludlow May Fair 2025 celebrations, including a church service on the dodgems

A Lancaster bomber will fly over Shropshire this weekend. Picture: RAF Museum.

Iconic Lancaster bomber to fly over Cosford to mark VE Day 2025 - here's when