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May 1, 2025

Close-up of part of the display at the Iron Bridge Tollhouse

New display in Iron Bridge Tollhouse marks Victory in Europe Day

Your World|13 hours ago

April 30, 2025

YHA Coalbrookdale (Google)

Coalbrookdale youth hostel applies to keep kitchen flue installed in listed building without permission

Ironbridge|Apr 30

April 29, 2025

Dale End Cafe, Coalbrookdale. Photo: Google

'Don't dispair': Coalbrookdale cafe announces closure but reassures customers they 'aren't going anywhere'

The Museum of Iron with its distinctive clock tower. Picture: Google Maps

Urgent work takes place at one of Ironbridge Gorge's most important buildings

Property|Apr 29

April 28, 2025

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'The quiet valley that changed the world' - Ironbridge features on list of places that make you proud to be English

Ironbridge|Apr 28

April 22, 2025

Graham Worton shows Michael Portillo a Dudley Bug trilobite fossil at Wren's Nest

Michael Portillo's Black Country and Shropshire jaunt - Great British Railway Journeys brings him to region on BBC all this week

Billy the steam roller at Blists Hill Victorian Town for the Steam in Miniature event

Steam in Miniature at Blists Hill Victorian Town

Your World|Apr 22

April 21, 2025

$A map of the area with the BESS facility outlined in red. Map generated by Shropshire Council\'s website$

99.9MW battery storage scheme planned for Buildwas

April 20, 2025

Where Ironbridge and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct rank on national list of best (and worst) World Heritage Sites

Where Ironbridge and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct rank on national list of best (and worst) World Heritage Sites

Seven of the best period properties on the market in Shropshire

7 of the most charming period properties currently on the market in Shropshire

Property|Apr 20

April 19, 2025

Firm behind controversial battery storage facility overlooking Ironbridge Gorge launches appeal over refusal

April 16, 2025

Gayle Kelly, Head of Development at IGMT, with the new mobility scooter

Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust secures funding to launch its first all terrain mobility scooter at Blists Hill Victorian Town

Your World|Apr 16

April 12, 2025

Four staff celebrate 25 years of tile making

Shropshire company celebrates 25 year anniversary

Your World|Apr 12

April 9, 2025

Jessica Hodgkiss, Visitor Engagement Team Leader at Blists Hill Victorian Town, holding the Easter trails in front of the new steam yachts fairground ride

Have a cracking Easter at Ironbridge Valley of Invention

Your World|Apr 9

April 8, 2025

The narrow Church Road in Coalbrookdale. The wall is on the right hand side. Picture: Google Maps

'Monkey Puzzle tree needs to go before it pushes wall onto parked cars' - says householder

April 6, 2025

The tractor run gets underway

28 glorious pictures as 140 tractors join Shropshire's Annual Tractor Road Run for the 26th year

April 5, 2025

The tractor run returns next month

Vintage tractors set to hit Shropshire streets today - here's where

Sheeba Eeswaramoorthy listening to the readers' discussions

Local debut novelist makes a stunning first impression at Ironbridge event

Your World|Apr 5

April 4, 2025

Ironbridge has been named a local favourite by Shropshire Star readers. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Ironbridge Gorge flood defence plans unveiled after major government investment announced

April 2, 2025

The tractor run returns next month

Vintage tractor run taking place this weekend

New graduates pose with club runners after completing their 5k park run

Runners' success after couch to 5k

Your World|Apr 2

Watch: The gorgeous market town that ‘everyone’s talking about’: Why locals and tourists love it in Ironbridge

Photo: Savills/Zoopla

Imposing chapel in historic Ironbridge Gorge to go under the hammer next week

April 1, 2025

Dates for the diary.

A warm welcome awaits at the new Memory Cafe in Ironbridge

Your World|Apr 1

March 31, 2025

Gayle Kelly, Head of Development, and Kyla Hislop Head of Interpretation (maternity cover) from the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust

Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust hosts afternoon tea to raise funds for accessible vehicles at Blists Hill Victorian Town

Your World|Mar 31

London Fire Brigade said 10 fire engines and around 70 firefighters were at the blaze in Hayes

Firefighters tackle tree ablaze in Ironbridge

Demolished buildings on former AGA site in Coalbrookdale must be 'reinstated' says Historic England

March 29, 2025

Homeware Bound has opened in Wharfage, Ironbridge. Photo: Jamie Ricketts/National World

Look inside Ironbridge's newest homeware shop - run by a former West Mercia Police officer

March 28, 2025

Pottery-maker Lucy Young from Lucy Young Ceramics at her workshop at Maws Craft Centre, Jackfield, Ironbridge on Friday, March 7, 2025

Ironbridge pottery business launches easter-themed 'tankard hunt' ahead of open day

Ironbridge|Mar 28

Parish Council by election counts for Muxton and Ironbridge on March 28, 2025. Picture: LDRS

Mixed fortunes for Telford Tories in parish council by-elections

Politics|Mar 28

March 26, 2025

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Author event with local writer: Sheeba Eeswaramoorthy discusses her new book ‘Justice be Told’.

Your World|Mar 26

March 23, 2025

Gentle encouragement for Jacob...

24 triumphant pictures from the Ironbridge half marathon, including cheeky placards of encouragement

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

'I get tingles' - Shropshire potter continuing 150 year old Ironbridge ceramics tradition with new workshop

Ironbridge|Mar 22

March 21, 2025

London Fire Brigade said 10 fire engines and around 70 firefighters were at the blaze in Hayes

Firefighter rush to tackle tree ablaze in Ironbridge

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

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’

March 19, 2025

The award winners came from across the West Midlands tourism sector

Visitor economy champions from across West Midlands recognised and celebrated at awards evening

Homeward Bound, Ironbridge, will open this weekend

New Ironbridge homeware shop set to open this weekend

March 18, 2025

The Circle of Cheese team, from left, Kerry Croxton, Simon Tudor, Spencer Bebbington, and Darren Hassall.

Runners to take on Ironbridge Half Marathon this weekend

March 14, 2025

Shaun Davies MP with some of the museum team at Blists Hill.

County museum hailed by MP - with chance for family to win 12 month pass

7 and 8 Tontine Hill, Ironbridge. Photo: Google

Plans to split Ironbridge ice cream parlour in two approved

March 12, 2025

IGMT Community Engagement and DEI Manager, Andrea Nelson, in front of the Sunflower Room at Blists Hill Victorian Town

Museum trust launches new 'calm space' at Victorian town

Your World|Mar 12

March 8, 2025

River rangers have reached 10,000 visits. This week a ranger has visited the Welsh Bridge, Ironbridge and the Leighton Bends in Shropshire.

River rangers celebrate 10,000 visits to waterways including to the Leighton Bends and Ironbridge

March 5, 2025

Gayle Kelly, Head of Development, testing accessible vehicles at Blists Hill Victorian Town

Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust launches appeal for sponsors to fund mobility scooter at Blists Hill Victorian Town

Your World|Mar 5

March 4, 2025

Walkers enjoying sunshine during the festival.

Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary this May

Your World|Mar 4

River Bloom has opened in Ironbridge. Photo: Telford and Wrekin Council

New boutique and gift shop opens doors in Ironbridge following grant from Telford & Wrekin council

March 3, 2025

'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