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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

February 27, 2025

$The shape of a housing development in Ironbridge caused amusement for Shropshire Council\'s Southern Planning Committee. Picture: Shropshire Council/Taylor Wimpey North Midlands$

'Thoughtful' development of 202 homes on site of Ironbridge Power Station passes

Property|Feb 27

February 24, 2025

The event will take place between 10am and 5.30pm

Award-winning homebuilder hosting a ‘Help to Move’ event at Ironbridge development this weekend

Your World|Feb 24

Blacksmith showing participant how to hammer at the Blacksmith Experience Day at Blists Hill Victorian Town

Experience days and workshops at Ironbridge museums bring traditional crafts to life

Your World|Feb 24

February 22, 2025

Priestgate Staff along with the English Heritage Volunteers

Buildwas Abbey gets the Priestgate treatment

Your World|Feb 22

February 20, 2025

Calls to rebuild historic workshop on Coalbrookdale AGA site after demolition over safety concerns

February 19, 2025

Ironbridge Power Station redevelopment: The four cooling towers were demolished in 2019 (Picture: Harworth Group Plc / Pegasus Planning Group)

More than 200 homes planned for site of old Ironbridge power station’s cooling towers

Property|Feb 19

February 18, 2025

Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage site. Picture: Telford & Wrekin Council

Solar panels approved for roof of charity base at heart of Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site

Property|Feb 18

February 13, 2025

The sculpture commemorating Abraham Darby, with sculptor Steve Field, near his birthplace in Dudley

Dudley;'s father of the Industrial revolution the subject of history talk

February 11, 2025

Hugh Simmons, Learning Officer at IGMT, prepares for Kitchen Science at Enginuity, February half term

February half term fun at Ironbridge Valley of Invention

Your World|Feb 11

The Ironbridge Half Marathon 2025 Finishers Medals, uniquely handmade by the team at the Coalport China Museum.

Ironbridge Half Marathon: Are you ready to get your running shoes on?

Your World|Feb 11

February 10, 2025

21 nostalgic pictures of iconic Ironbridge Power Station - and its explosive end

February 9, 2025

$Telford\'s Demand Responsive Transport app shows bookings and how much has been paid. Picture: LDRS$

I tried Telford & Wrekin Council’s new on-demand buses – this is what I found

Transport|Feb 9

February 7, 2025

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

Extra £2.65 billion for flood defences including in Bewdley - but no sign of whether Shropshire will benefit

February 5, 2025

Three large 'sustainable communities' with nearly 8,000 homes planned for north of Telford

January 31, 2025

The Morris dancers handing the cheques to the charities

Shropshire Morris dancers raise hundreds for charities

January 29, 2025

7 and 8 Tontine Hill, Ironbridge. Photo: Google

Plans to split Ironbridge ice cream parlour in two revealed

January 26, 2025

An image of the item stolen. Picture: West Mercia Police Neighbourhood Matters

Police investigating after theft of valuable collectors toy from Ironbridge store

Abraham Darby I

Dudley's father of the Industrial Revolution could have become a brewer

Dudley nostalgia|Jan 26

January 22, 2025

Present wrapping in Telford Town Centre

Rotary club raise thousands from Christmas gift-wrapping event

Your World|Jan 22

January 21, 2025

Restoration work is underway at Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron and the Long Warehouse. Picture: Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust

Historic Ironbridge Gorge buildings wrapped in scaffolding as landmark restoration work takes place

January 17, 2025

Shifnal campaigners fear Shropshire's local plan bombshell will turn development focus back on the town

January 15, 2025

'I am very proud of everyone who has contributed' - Telford primary school celebrates glowing SIAMS report

January 14, 2025

Emergency services called to Ironbridge after dog and owner get stuck in pond

January 12, 2025

The development site for sale in Coalport, near the Ironbridge. Picture: Rightmove and Nock Deighton, Land and New Homes.

Former overspill car park for Coalport China Museum listed for sale - permission for two homes to be built

January 4, 2025

Shrewsbury flood warning removed but River Severn to be 'monitored closely' with snow and rain expected

January 2, 2025

The famous Iron Bridge is a symbol of Telford

Ironbridge flood prevention plans announced after heavy rain causes disruption

Flood barriers are going up at Frankwell. Picture: Environment Agency Midlands

Flood barriers now up in Shrewsbury as River Severn rises

January 1, 2025

New Years Day Morris dancers brighten up a dull day on the famous Ironbridge.

Traditional Morris Dancers celebrate New Year with spectacular display on historic bridge