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April 1, 2025

23 of the best-rated independent coffee shops in Shropshire including CSCONS in Ludlow

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Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals with Crystal Owen, founder of Shine On with Harvey Owen

Shrewsbury Food Festival announces charity concert

Your World|1 hour ago

March 31, 2025

You can get this exclusive whisky at nearly half price - if you're quick

This £105 special release whisky is only £60 if you buy it today

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March 30, 2025

Eccleshall pub full of character and made great due to the quality of the food and warm welcome

March 29, 2025

The Self Help Africa Shrewsbury Secret Supper will return this Autumn. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Seven pictures of the Shrewsbury Secret Supper that has just raised more than £7k for Self Help Africa

The Upper Green in Tettenhall will be full of stalls and food options over both festivals

Fancy a culinary day out? We take a look at some of the best food and drink festivals across the West Midlands in months to come

March 28, 2025

The Tile Press Cafe in Jackfield scooped a Good Food Guide Award 2024/2025. Photo: The Tile Press Cafe

Inside the award-winning Telford cafe that 'embodies the spirit of community' according to the Good Food Guide

March 27, 2025

11 of the best deals on afternoon tea, Sunday lunches and dinners in Shropshire this Mother's Day

Oswestry brewery which started as a hobby and has become a life for husband and wife team

March 26, 2025

Domino's is set to open its first site in Ludlow this April. Photo: Domino's/Google

Pizza chain Domino's set to open its first store in Ludlow within weeks

Lagavulin's 12 Year Old Special Release has had a massive discount for the Amazon Spring Sale

The £135 whisky that's now an amazing price in the Amazon Spring Sale

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March 24, 2025

Lee and Jenni Percy behind the bar of Chalybeate Tea Room

A new tea room in Llandrindod Wells is set to brew up something fantastic for the town

Dorrington's Horseshoes. Photo: Google

Leasehold for pub which is 'destination dining venue' in Shrewsbury up for sale

March 23, 2025

Thom and Eloise Sutton have taken on the running of the pub

Shifnal pub which has risen from the ashes to provide new look, comfortable and friendly place to drink

March 22, 2025

Beth Heath, Sid Heath and Clare Wells from the Shropshire Festivals team collecting their gold award

Shrewsbury Food Festival named Festival of the Year

Your World|Mar 22

Stonehouse Brewery has just scooped a national award for beer. Photo: Stonehouse Brewery

Award-winning Shropshire brewery celebrates after scooping national title for beer

March 21, 2025

Tim Martin

JD Wetherspoon boss warns of pressure from cost hikes and tax disparity

The Down Inn, Ludlow Road, Bridgnorth, is one of the best places for a Sunday roast in Shropshire. Photo: Charles Bradshaw/Google

21 of the best places for a Sunday roast in Shropshire according to locals - including The Down Inn

March 20, 2025

Shropshire brewery which has survived and thrived to provide fresh, cold and refreshing beers brewed with craftmanship and care

The Crown Inn in Newcastle on Clun

Work begins on revamping village pub bought by the community

The team behind The Elephant Crossing in Ironbridge is set to open a new venue in Shrewsbury. Photo: Google

Team behind beloved Ironbridge tapas restaurant set to open new venue in Shrewsbury serving ‘local steaks’

The Bailey Head, Oswestry. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Every outstanding pub named in West Shropshire’s Top Pubs And Clubs 2025 by CAMRA - including Oswestry's Bailey Head

Pub near Market Drayton celebrates being shortlisted for 'Rural Oscar' just months after re-opening under new management

March 19, 2025

Regina's Bar & Restaurant on Newhall Street in Birmingham

Inside Regina’s - the West Midlands restaurant where you can dine like royalty - opening date

Pizza Express will sell pizzas for 33p next week - here are the rules and how you can get involved in Shropshire

March 18, 2025

Alex McAllister aka the Force of Nature Chef who will be leading on some ‘taster’ foraging walks.

Spring Fiesta to celebrate the arrival of spring

Your World|Mar 18

Elephant Underground is a place full of colour and flavour

I delved under Shrewsbury to taste genuine Mexican street food and enjoy a warm welcome

Mortimer Forest. Photo: Gregory666/Google

11 of the best places in Shropshire for a Spring walk according to locals

March 17, 2025

The Culinary Association of Wales team outside 10, Downing Street

A team of Welsh chefs cooked up a selection of delicacies, inspired by top quality food and drink products from Wales, at a St David’s Day reception held at 10 Downing Street, London

March 16, 2025

Hard work of landlords helps to create warm, welcoming and inclusive Pattingham pub

March 15, 2025

The Swan Inn in Newport is one of the best pubs in Shropshire. Photo: The Swan Inn/Google

10 amazing pubs across Shropshire according to TripAdvisor reviews

March 14, 2025

Native restaurant in Tenbury Wells

Michelin star restaurant on the Shropshire border has closed

March 13, 2025

The coffee shop is not only a place for customers to enjoy brunch and a hot drink, it is also a 'community hub,' Sam told the Shropshire Star.

Inside the top-rated Shrewsbury coffee shop and ‘community hub’ now granted outdoor seating as weather warms

Northern Belle, Britain's 'poshest' train, will be departing from Shropshire. Photo: Northern Belle

Luxury train with food by renowned chef to celebrities and the royals set to depart from Shropshire - find out what's on the menu

Family-owned Shropshire brewery which pays tribute to the heritage and history of making local beer

March 12, 2025

Ponderosa Cafe in Horseshoe Pass, Llangollen, will not be re-opening its doors. Photo: Google

‘Truly gutted’: Owners of popular Horseshoe Pass cafe in Llangollen confirm business will not re-open

Marburry Merry Days will return for its 44th year this May. Photo: Marburry Merry Days

Much-loved Shropshire fair returns for 44th year this May - everything you need to know

March 11, 2025

Digbeth Dining Club Tour in previous years

Popular street food festival set to return to Shropshire - with a new event at Attingham Park

Your World|Mar 11

LAST COPYRIGHT NATIONAL WORLD JAMIE RICKETTS 10/03/2025 - Starbucks is coming to Wrekin Retail Park in Wellington, Telford.

Aerial photos show Telford's newest drive-through Starbuck's coffee shop beginning to take shape

March 9, 2025

The Sun Inn in Ellesmere has one of the best beer gardens in the county. Photo: Real Ale Trails Company/Google

12 of Shropshire’s best beer gardens to bask in the Spring sun while enjoying a pint - according to customer reviews

Pub with character and old-worldly charm in the heart of the Shropshire countryside

March 6, 2025

Nine cutting-edge projects from Mid and North Wales have secured a share of £400,000 of funding through Innovate UK’s New Innovators in agri-tech and food technology funding competition

New Mid and North Wales projects propel Agri-Tech and Food-Tech innovation

Managers who transformed 'unruly' Ludlow pub into traditional boozer cherished by locals prepare to say goodbye

March 5, 2025

The first micropub in Powys has retrospectively applied for permission to create an outdoor seating area

The first micropub in Powys has retrospectively applied for permission to create an outdoor seating area

From left: Luigi Adaggio, Patrica Adaggio and Gennaro Adaggio

Popular Shrewsbury Italian restaurant celebrates one last hurrah as owners look forward to retirement

March 3, 2025

Inside the Shrewsbury cafe famed for breakfast and pancakes that's offering mouthwatering special offers this Shrove Tuesday

'We pride ourselves on quality': Ironbridge family working to create high quality and popular pork pies

March 2, 2025

LAST COPYRIGHT NATIONAL WORLD JAMIE RICKETTS 01/03/2025 - SHROPSHIRE STAR - Feature on How Shropshire Lad Adam Purnell Built A Fiery Food Empire - Embers Cafe in Coalbrookdale, Shropshire.

Popular Ironbridge Gorge cafe extends opening hours on weekends in response to strong 'appetite'

CSONS in Ludlow is one of the best pancake spots in Shropshire. Photo: CSONS/Google

Nine of the best cafes in Shropshire to celebrate Pancake Day including CSONS in Ludlow

The former Adlard's Tobacconists was a presence on Shrewsbury's Shoplatch for many years. Picture: Google Streetview

Popular pizza restaurant Dough and Oil hopes to open new takeaway in landmark Shrewsbury shop