American jukebox hits right note as it sells for £3,600 at Shropshire auction
A rare American jukebox model from 1957 had bidders dancing to its tunes as it sold for £3,600 at a Shropshire fine art auction house.
Shrewsbury|Feb 12
Shrewsbury
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Kick-Ass
Being a superhero is a dangerous business in Matthew Vaughn's brutal coming of age tale, based on the comic written by Mark Millar and John S Romita Jr.
Entertainment|Apr 2, 2010
Entertainment
Masterclass at Weston
World master Andrew Nicholson showed just how the job should be done at the Weston Park spring one day event, where he scored an effortless double.
Sport|Apr 17, 2007
Sport
Mystery behind buyer of tennis champ Virginia Wade's undies as they fetch £1,600 in Ludlow
They were only supposed to make £300, but collectors clearly took a liking to Virginia Wade's knickers.
Church Stretton|Nov 6, 2015
Church Stretton
Baby Alfie thriving after treatment
Born premature before his little lungs could develop, fragile Alfie Hancock needed round the clock specialist hospital care. Now, just weeks later, the bundle of joy is thriving with a fine set of lungs to rival any newborn.
Stafford|Mar 12, 2008
Stafford
County heads to Chelsea
You want greenery in the capital? Forget Hyde Park, forget Kensington Gardens and head instead for Chelsea. The grounds around the Royal Hospital come alive with a cast of thousands. You want greenery in the capital? Forget Hyde Park, forget Kensington Gardens and head instead for Chelsea. The grounds around the Royal Hospital - home to our Chelsea Pensioners - come alive in May with a gardening cast of thousands. Yet this oasis is at the heart of central London. And this week it is awash with floral gems and breathtaking displays from all over the world - including, of course, Shropshire. As well as the flowers, there are celebrities by the dozen, as everyone wants to see and be seen at the Chelsea Flower Show. The most famous visitor of all is the Queen, and her afternoon visit on yesterday's rainy debut day included a viewing of the David Austin garden, which is now in its 25th Chelsea year. Picture: Claire Austin, from Claire Austin Hardy Plants, Edgebolton, with her display. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star
North Shropshire|May 22, 2007
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The X Factor returns tonight with beat-boxing, boy bands and Brazilian dancing
The ITV series returns on Saturday with a fresh search for Britain’s best musical act.
Showbiz|Sep 1, 2017
Showbiz
The X Factor returns tonight with beat-boxing, boy bands and Brazilian dancing
The ITV series returns on Saturday with a fresh search for Britain’s best musical act.
Showbiz|Sep 1, 2017
Showbiz
Small-holding has six acres
A country small-holding with five bedrooms, three reception rooms, six acres of land and an option to buy ten acres more has just come onto the market with agents Morris, Marshall & Poole. Offers in the region of £425,000 are being sought for Tyllwyd
Farming|Oct 17, 2006
Farming
Sailor needs shipmates for new adventures
Keen sailor David Shepherd is on the lookout for shipmates to join him on his sailing adventures.
Stafford|May 26, 2010
Stafford
How beautiful bank survived the Blitz and aftermath
Amid the ruins of Coventry a gem of a building survived – but they still wanted to pull it down.
Nostalgia|Dec 7, 2020
Nostalgia
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Collection of Royal memorabilia to go on show
Glinting in the sunlight, the intricate coral and diamond earrings would catch anyone's eye.
Dudley|Apr 22, 2011
Dudley
Birmingham
Tea caddy potentially worth £1,000 found
A 250-year-old relic from the golden age of tea drinking could net its owner £1,000 at auction.
Staffordshire|Jul 22, 2020
Staffordshire
Chimps helping scientists find plants that have potential to become medicines
Observing primates could pave the way for new drug discoveries, researchers say.
UK News|Jun 20
UK News
Footage from It: Chapter Two and Joker debuts at CinemaCon
The chilling Joker teaser is expected to be released widely on Wednesday.
Showbiz|Apr 3, 2019
Showbiz