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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

Stefanie Jones as "Mary Poppins."

Mary Poppins Flies into Birmingham this Summer!

Entertainment|May 6

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

April 29, 2025

Pictured getting into the Blitz spirit is Adrienne Taylor, events and regeneration officer with Wellington Town Council.

Wellington 'comes together to honour the bravery and sacrifice' as it prepares to mark milestone VE Day in style

Wellington|Apr 29

April 28, 2025

Daniel Cox as Max and Richard Cooper at Leo in Tinkers Farm Opera's production of "The Producers."

It's Am Dram Time and "The Producers" is guaranteed to make us laugh!

Entertainment|Apr 28

"The Girl on the Train" at Birmingham Alex

Louisa Lytton is a passenger on "The Girl on the Train" at the Birmingham Alex

Entertainment|Apr 28

April 23, 2025

TikTok star Sophie Tea visits Telford to spruce up £10 cabinet in Wolves colours for charity

April 21, 2025

Telford Steam Railway with Michael Portillo (in red).

Telford Steam Railway stars in episode of Great British Railway Journeys

April 20, 2025

The Sabrina boat in Shrewsbury. Photo: Tim Thursfield

Seven of the best things to do in Shropshire over Easter from tours to boat rides

April 18, 2025

'Lost' Telford's community remembered in new book after 25 years in the making

Features|Apr 18

April 16, 2025

Wellington Orbit volunteers Danny Collier and Beth Lewis, Councillor Angela McClements, Chairman of Wellington Orbit, John McGregor, and PaveAways Director Steve Owen, pictured on the upper floor at Wellington Orbit which is set to be transformed.

Work set to start on major redevelopment of Wellington's community cinema

April 12, 2025

Frocks, friendship, and fizzy wine – It’s time for Ladies’ Day at Donnington's Little Theatre

April 11, 2025

Aggie Johnston, who is playing Elle Woods. Picture: Katie Kinnon

Telford musical theatre group bringing Legally Blonde to the stage next month

April 9, 2025

Circus family fun is in store for Albrighton visitors

April 2, 2025

"You Will Be Found" the cast of "Dear Evan Hansen"

FIVE STAR REVIEW - "Dear Evan Hansen" raises the roof at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre this week!

Entertainment|Apr 2

March 31, 2025

Ryan Kopel in the title role in the current UK touring production of "Dear Evan Hansen."

Broadway and West End Award Winning Musical "Dear Evan Hansen" comes to the Midlands.

Entertainment|Mar 31

March 29, 2025

Exotic Zoo is offering free entry to all Mums on Mother's Day.

Telford's Exotic Zoo to welcome mums for free on Mother's Day after 'baby boom' - with more new-borns on the way

March 26, 2025

Mercy Smartt of The Book-Ends. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

A charming Shropshire market town steeped in history and now on the rise: why locals love Wellington

Wellington|Mar 26

The band is marking 25 years with a concert.

Shropshire brass band to host one-off anniversary concert with 'blockbuster' soundtrack to mark huge milestone

March 25, 2025

Councillor Richard Overton at the new mural in Telford.

Renowned graffiti artist teams up with youth club to transform Telford underpass with 'stunning' mural

March 22, 2025

Runners in the Ironbridge Half Marathon passing through Ironbridge. Photo by David Bagnall

Everything you need to know about the Ironbridge Half Marathon this Sunday - including route

March 18, 2025

Callum & The Pookies are releasing their first single this April. Pictured is Callum Doignie, Voice UK 2023 finalist, with his band of Aaron, Billy, Haydn, Jake and Rob. Photo: Krisography Lens Jedi

Telford band on 'unbelievable' performance with Teddy Swims and first single release this Spring

March 17, 2025

Janette Manrara as Roxy Hart

Strictly Pro Janette Rocks "Chicago!"

Entertainment|Mar 17

March 13, 2025

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

March 12, 2025

Albert and his best friend Joey.

"War Horse" A play which will stay with you forever. FIVE STARS

Entertainment|Mar 12

March 10, 2025

Dave Sherriff, 76, impressed the judges on Britain's Got Talent. Photo: Britain's Got Talent/ITV

Telford man, 76, wows Britain’s Got Talent judges as Simon Cowell sings along to country song about Blackpool

"Stepping Out"

Local Am Dram Group is "Stepping Out" into the spotlight.

Entertainment|Mar 10

March 7, 2025

Jackie Clune

From " TV's Motherland" to theatre's "Rocky Horror," Jackie Clune is a versatile actress.

Entertainment|Mar 7

March 6, 2025

Tim Treloar as Inspector Goole.

The ultimate drama. "An Inspector Calls." FIVE STAR REVIEW

Entertainment|Mar 6

March 4, 2025

New comedy by Shropshire playwright gets rave reviews after West End opening

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'

February 27, 2025

Adventure Cinema is set to take over the grounds of Attingham Park and Ludlow Castle this year. Photo: Adventure Cinema

Shropshire beauty spots set to screen blockbuster films outdoors as Adventure Cinema returns with biggest line-up yet

February 25, 2025

Soprano, Zara Donaldson.

New Lead soprano joins Birmingham Savoyards Gilbert & Sullivan Society

Entertainment|Feb 25

February 24, 2025

Mr Monopoly by the Iron Bridge

Nominations wanted for two Telford charities to appear on Community Chest spaces on town's Monopoly board

The Tiddly, Ellerdine. Photo: Google

Rural pub to be taken over by Telford-based brewery after landlords retire

The cast of "Honest Lies" on stage.

A new play, "Honest Lies" heads out on three week tour. FIVE STARS.

Entertainment|Feb 24

February 18, 2025

Wellington plans for flipping great time with return of pancake day celebrations

February 16, 2025

The Crown Players are getting ready for their annual panto, Mother Goose. Performers, Simon Whitehouse, Heidi Hughes, Miley Dean and Nic O'Sullivan

Mother Goose: Telford am dram theatre stars prepare for their annual fundraising panto

February 14, 2025

What can they hear?

Walsall amateur dramatics players who are keeping Gilbert and Sullivan alive

Entertainment|Feb 14

Telford Exotic Zoo Keeper Kirsten Massey with new arrivals, Jelly and Jam

Telford zoo welcomes first babies of the year with two more tiny 'tree-cats'

February 7, 2025

Hickory's will be bringing its in-demand burgers to Telford later this year.

Hugely popular Hickory's Smokehouse set to open restaurant in Telford this year

Mr Monopoly, launching the upcoming Telford edition

Mr Monopoly visits Iron Bridge as search for sites to feature on Telford edition of famous board game begins

We asked Wellingtonians what should go on Telford's Monopoly board - see their picks and tell us yours

February 6, 2025

Voting open to name spots on Telford Monopoly board - here's where I think should get a spot on the board

The Iron Bridge is predicted to occupy the 'Mayfair' square

Telford to get dedicated Monopoly board - which landmarks will make the cut?

February 5, 2025

Luke Combs UK at The Bath Forum 2024

Telford music teacher set to play country megastar Luke Combs' venue in Nashville

Your World|Feb 5

February 4, 2025

Tracy Turnblad, the heroine of "Hairspray!"

"Hairspray" the musical is a delight from start to finish! FIVE STARS!

Entertainment|Feb 4

February 3, 2025

Birmingham Royal Ballet dancer from Stourbridge to appear in "Cinderella."

Entertainment|Feb 3

February 2, 2025

The adorable family has arrived at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World.

Adorable family of squirrel monkeys arrive at Telford zoo

January 31, 2025

West End Star Carrie Hope Fletcher is the perfect "Calamity Jane."

Musical theatre star has a famous brother and she's playing a rip roaring dream role in the West Midlands

Entertainment|Jan 31