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

Had life taken a different turn, Abraham Darby might have gone down in history as a brewer of beer rather than the father of the Industrial Revolution.

Dudley nostalgia|13 hours ago

Work to repair one of Wales’ most historic buildings has been completed.

A £70 plane to beat the traffic? What could go wrong? - Toby Neal looks back on the fatally flawed 'people's plane'

Features|Jan 23

Call for cards as centenary for WWII Oswestry veteran Stan approaches

Your World|Jan 22

Town’s art deco cinema has its best year in a decade nearly 90 years after after it opened

Bridgnorth|Jan 19

Shropshire attractions: 9 incredible hidden gems in Shropshire to visit in 2025

Ludlow author has her World War 2 childhood memoir published

Your World|Jan 18

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Climbing trees, bows and arrows, scrapes and madcap adventures... - Toby Neal looks back on childhood before smartphones

Nostalgia|Jan 17

Memories of 'innocent, care-free days' at Woore Primary School - are you in this photo?

Your World|Jan 16

At last it can be shown - a Shropshire bouncing baby picture which was banned at the time

Features|Dec 31, 2024

Remembering Bridgnorth veteran of Britain's 'forgotten invasion' who died last year

News|Dec 25, 2024

Eighty years ago, on December 24, 1944, Hitler sent a Christmas message to a Shropshire town.

Nostalgia|Dec 24, 2024

Second D-Day video released by Llandrindod Wells Town Council

News|Dec 23, 2024

A talk about droving will be held in Presteigne in the new year.

News|Dec 22, 2024

Christmas is a time when families get together - but years of war made things tough with enforced separation.

Features|Dec 20, 2024

In the weeks before Christmas, refugees arrived - and Midlanders welcomed them

News|Dec 15, 2024

Cracked brake drum and sourcing new tyres and chains are the latest challenges for Sunbeam 1,000hp restorers

Your World|Dec 14, 2024

Thousands still without power in Scotland as Storm Eowyn clean-up continues

UK News|1 hour ago

Technicians from England and France to help restore power in Ireland

UK News|1 hour ago

Praise for ‘brave’ police officer who tackled knife-wielding suspect alone

UK News|1 hour ago

Church vigils held in memory of stabbed 12-year-old schoolboy Leo Ross

UK News|2 hours ago

Protesters removed as Irish President Higgins addresses Holocaust memorial event

UK News|2 hours ago

Teenager arrested after vehicle driven at police officer in Greater Manchester

UK News|2 hours ago

Groom in tears as he sees his grandparents walk down the aisle instead of flower girls in heart-warming video

Burns Night guests show what is ‘truly great’ about Scotland, says McNeill

Viral news|Jan 19

WATCH: Dog who lost more than half her body weight and had to be put down after owner left her starving

Watch: Man tries to swig lager while being arrested for drink driving

Brigit Festival to celebrate women of all ages and from all walks of life

Viral news|Jan 13

Royal award for ‘selfless’ teenager who supported fellow young cancer patients

Viral news|Jan 6

Palestinians blocked from northern Gaza over ceasefire dispute

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Protesters killed in southern Lebanon after Israel fails to withdraw troops

World News|1 hour ago

Trump says he is pressing Jordan, Egypt to take in Palestinians from Gaza

World News|2 hours ago

South Korean president charged with rebellion over martial law decree

World News|5 hours ago

Tens of thousands watch parade celebrating India’s 76th Republic Day

World News|7 hours ago

Lukashenko set to return to power in Belarus amid orchestrated election

World News|9 hours ago