5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (465+ words) Newport Show has appointed well-known local agricultural figure Neil Wagstaff as its new President as preparations begin for the 2027 event. Following another successful Newport Show in July, the Newport & District Agricultural Society is already looking ahead to next year, with…...

1+ week, 21+ min ago   (502+ words) A man is preparing to run more than 100 miles in just five days in memory of a young university student who died from meningitis, with the challenge set to bring him through Newport later this month. Shaun McEntee will run…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (244+ words) Wellington Cricket Club is celebrating the overwhelming success of its annual Ladies Day, held at Orleton Park on Saturday, 15 August. The long-standing club favourite saw an incredible turnout, with 94 ladies coming together to enjoy an afternoon of cricket, community, and…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (490+ words) Tennis Shropshire’s annual County Championships has been hailed as “an amazing week” after more than 180 players from clubs across Shropshire entered the prestigious event. That was the verdict of Mark Wilson, the chair of Tennis Shropshire, after Shrewsbury Lawn Tennis…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (363+ words) Voting for High Street Heroes 2026 across Telford and Wrekin has now opened. The awards, part of the Council’s Pride in Our High Street programme, recognise the difference businesses are making in their local high streets and the support they have…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (523+ words) Shropshire’s Roman Walker has emulated former England bowler Sydney Barnes by becoming the first player to take seven wickets or more in an innings in three consecutive Minor Counties or National Counties Championship matches since he did in 1929. Walker has…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (425+ words) A keen golfer from Telford has taken on a unique charity challenge with a twist – involving three courses and his bike to raise money for a men’s mental health charity. Joe Harris from Ketley, who works for award winning civil…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (476+ words) A 94-year-old Telford man has completed a 100-mile walking challenge in memory of his wife – two months ahead of schedule. Determined Smudge Smith, who lives at one of Housing Plus Group’s retirement living schemes, took on the challenge to raise…...

3+ week, 2+ hour ago   (445+ words) Two brothers have become UK champions on the same weekend at the 2026 PC UK Tetrathlon Championships in Warwickshire. Oliver Loud, 18, and Ben Francis, 12, both came first in their respective competitions. After three days of competition the pair, who are both…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (411+ words) Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, recently presented 10-year-old Jacob with a Telford Community Champion Award, recognising his incredible achievements in golf and the inspiration he is providing to other young people. At the age of 10, Jacob has already…...