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8th May 2008

Marches Transport Festival at Ludlow

Marches Transport Festival at Ludlow

Ludlow will be awash with vintage vehicles this weekend with the arrival of the Marches Transport Festival on Sunday 11th May from 10am - 4pm.

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7th May 2008

The Morville Hours Features on BBC Radio Four as Book of the Week

The Morville Hours Features on BBC Radio Four as Book of the Week

Shropshire author and gardener Katherine Swift reads her new book

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6th May 2008

Save The World's Bogs In Compost Awareness Week

Save The World's Bogs In Compost Awareness Week

On Friday 9 May, Natural England staff and volunteers from Fenn\'s, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve, near Whitchurch will be joining Shrewsbury Master Composters in Shrewsbury Town Square to mark national Compost Awareness Week (4th to 10th May).

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2nd May 2008

Spot A Snake, Or Send Us Your Records

Spot A Snake, Or Send Us Your Records

Fenn's, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve, near Whitchurch, on the Wrexham/ Shropshire border is famous for its snakes, lizards and newts.

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1st May 2008

Sounds of the Shropshire Hills

Sounds of the Shropshire Hills

With the month of May upon us, this is the time to be up with the lark and enjoying the dawn chorus in the Shropshire Hills.

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1st May 2008

Thinking Green - the Shropshire Hills Shuttles motor back into operation

Thinking Green - the Shropshire Hills Shuttles motor back into operation

Thinking of going to the Clun Green Man Festival this Bank Holiday? The Shropshire Hills Shuttles motor back into operation on Saturday 3rd May, so why not jump on a Shuttle bus to take you to the Festival?

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25th April 2008

Beat the Credit Crunch - Make Do and Mend!

Beat the Credit Crunch - Make Do and Mend!

Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford Sunday 11th May 2008 11am - 3pm

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25th April 2008

Ludlow Food and Drink Festival Wins Silver At National Awards

Ludlow Food and Drink Festival Wins Silver At National Awards

The Ludlow Food and Drink Festival is named as a Silver award winner at the Enjoy England for Excellence Awards

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14th April 2008

Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival 3 - 11 MAY

Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival 3 - 11 MAY

The Ironbridge Gorge 'Gorgeous Walks' Festival, which runs from Saturday 3 to Sunday 11 May, has expanded its 2008 programme to include around 20 guided walks and some challenging full day outings within the Shropshire World Heritage Site.

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8th April 2008

High Flying Museum Crowned Best of the West.

High Flying Museum Crowned Best of the West.

The National Cold War Exhibition at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford won 'Best Exhibition' and 'Best of the West' at the prestigious Renaissance West Midlands Awards which celebrate achievement and innovation amongst the region's museums and galleries.

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3rd April 2008

New Train Service from Shropshire to London Marylebone

New Train Service from Shropshire to London Marylebone

New service to start on Monday 28th April

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1st April 2008

Sweet Stuff Slow Wins Observer Food Monthly Best Producer 2008

Sweet Stuff Slow Wins Observer Food Monthly Best Producer 2008

A Ludlow based dessert company is celebrating the sweet taste of success after winning the coveted 'Best Producer of the Year' at the prestigious fifth annual Observer Food Monthly Awards, it was revealed this weekend.

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1st April 2008

Newport Show

Newport Show

Newport Show organisers are promising a 'day to remember' when the event returns to its stunning countryside setting this summer.

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27th March 2008

Get Creative With Ceramic Flowers and Tiles

Get Creative With Ceramic Flowers and Tiles

Whitsun Half-Term Week 24 May - 1 June

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25th March 2008

Join In Queen Victoria's 81st Birthday Celebrations

Join In Queen Victoria's 81st Birthday Celebrations

Blists Hill Victorian Town, Whitsun Weekend 24 - 26 May

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25th March 2008

'50 In The Footprint'

'50 In The Footprint'

New exhibition in the Footprint Gallery, FUSION, Jackfield Tile Museum 3 - 31 May

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19th March 2008

Plans Move Ahead For Big RAF Cosford Air Show

Plans Move Ahead For Big RAF Cosford Air Show

Taking place on Sunday 1st June 2008

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14th March 2008

Severn Valley Railway Full Service Back At Easter!

Severn Valley Railway Full Service Back At Easter!

The Severn Valley Railway re-opens at Easter.

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13th March 2008

Stanmore Hall Touring Park Wins Award

Stanmore Hall Touring Park Wins Award

Stanmore Hall named as regional winner of the AA Campsite of the Year award

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19th February 2008

Invitations to Stokesay Court

Invitations to Stokesay Court

The Silk Top Hat Gallery is organising an event at the country house as featured in the film 'Atonement'

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31st January 2008

New Ludlow Cheese Joins Ranks of Bestsellers

New Ludlow Cheese Joins Ranks of Bestsellers

The first two soft cheeses to be produced by innovative rural retailer the Ludlow Food Centre have proved so popular with customers that the in-house dairy is struggling to keep up with demand.

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29th January 2008

Much Wenlock Named As One Of The Best British Villages

Much Wenlock Named As One Of The Best British Villages

The Shropshire town of Much Wenlock has been named as Britain's second most desirable 'village' to live in.

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28th January 2008

The Mere at Ellesmere Heritage Project

The Mere at Ellesmere Heritage Project

News on the Mere at Ellesmere

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14th January 2008

Atonement Wins Best Film at Golden Globes

Atonement Wins Best Film at Golden Globes

Atonement, the film adaptation of Ian McEwan's best selling novel filmed in Shropshire has won the title of Best Film (drama) at this year's Golden Globes.

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20th December 2007

Ukraine Looks to Ludlow for Inspiration

Ukraine Looks to Ludlow for Inspiration

A group of local government officials from Lviv, Ukraine made a beeline for three of Ludlow's biggest assets when visiting the UK on a business fact-finding mission this week.

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10th December 2007

Valley is the Pride of the County

Valley is the Pride of the County

The Carding Mill Valley and Shropshire Hills have taken top spot in an online poll to find the place people in Shropshire are most proud of.

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3rd December 2007

A Haunting Break At The Feathers Hotel In Ludlow

A Haunting Break At The Feathers Hotel In Ludlow

Take part in a ghost hunt at The Feathers

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30th November 2007

Mocktree Barns Holiday Cottages Feature in 2008 Excellence in Tourism Awards

Mocktree Barns Holiday Cottages Feature in 2008 Excellence in Tourism Awards

Shropshire Tourism member represents Shropshire in the Excellence in Tourism Awards

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30th November 2007

North Shropshire Tourism Businesses Scoop Awards

North Shropshire Tourism Businesses Scoop Awards

Five North Shropshire Tourism businesses have won awards at this year's North Shropshire Tourism annual Awards Evening, which took place on Thursday 29th November at The Bear at Hodnet.

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23rd November 2007

A Summer Of Family Fun

A Summer Of Family Fun

Weston Park is offering families from across the Midlands entertainment for the whole summer.

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9th November 2007

Ludlow Food Centre Shortlisted as Midlands Best Rural Retailer

Ludlow Food Centre Shortlisted as Midlands Best Rural Retailer

Still only six months old, Shropshire's Ludlow Food Centre has been shortlisted in the regional finals of the Best Rural Retailer Awards.

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5th November 2007

Silver Service Mark Award for Ashford Farm Cottages and The Mynd House Bed & Breakfast

Silver Service Mark Award for Ashford Farm Cottages and The Mynd House Bed & Breakfast

Two Shropshire businesses highlight their commitment to Customer Service.

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5th November 2007

'Savour the Flavour' Minibars at the Old Rectory Hotel, Wem

'Savour the Flavour' Minibars at the Old Rectory Hotel, Wem

Guests at the Old Rectory Hotel in Wem will soon be enjoying a new style of mini bar crammed with delicious locally produced goodies thanks to a pioneering concept by Heart of England Fine Foods (HEFF).

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1st November 2007

New Boutique Hotel Opens Near Ludlow

New Boutique Hotel Opens Near Ludlow

Fishmore Hall recently opened near the lovely market town of Ludlow after a 12 month refurbishment programme which has seen this handsome Regency property restored to its architectural glory.

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30th October 2007

Olive Gives Ludlow Food Centre 10 Out of 10

Olive Gives Ludlow Food Centre 10 Out of 10

Olive, one of the country's top consumer food and drink monthlies, has awarded the Ludlow Food Centre ten out of ten representing excellent value for money in a secret survey of local food halls across Britain.

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30th October 2007

Jackfield Tile Museum Wins Highly Commended Excellence In Tourism Award

Jackfield Tile Museum Wins Highly Commended Excellence In Tourism Award

The recently restored Jackfield Tile Museum, near Ironbridge has won a coveted Excellence in Tourism Award.

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26th October 2007

Shropshire Businesses Shine at the Excellence in Tourism Awards 2007

Shropshire Businesses Shine at the Excellence in Tourism Awards 2007

Shropshire tourism businesses swept the board at last night's Excellence in Tourism Awards in Birmingham, with the county awarded 7 Gold, 2 Silver and 2 Highly Commended awards in the regional tourism 'Oscars' including a personal award.

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16th October 2007

Mammoth Developments for Shropshire Hills

Mammoth Developments for Shropshire Hills

Building on the successes of the last few years a Shropshire tourist attraction has won major investment that will allow it to go from strength to strength.

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15th October 2007

National Lottery Grant Confirmed For Weston Park

National Lottery Grant Confirmed For Weston Park

The National Lottery, through The Heritage Lottery Fund, has confirmed a grant award of almost £1 million to assist with the first phase of the restoration of the redundant Granary building at Weston Park.

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4th October 2007

Atonement Is The Star of The Show

Atonement Is The Star of The Show

'Atonement' shines as it runs on national UK release in cinemas

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4th October 2007

Shropshire Tourism Businesses Feature As Finalists

Shropshire Tourism Businesses Feature As Finalists

Shropshire tourism businesses have just been announced as finalists in the annual, regional Excellence in Tourism Awards run by Advantage West Midlands.

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4th October 2007

New Blacksmithing Experience Days At Blists Hill Victorian Town

New Blacksmithing Experience Days At Blists Hill Victorian Town

If you have ever fancied having a go on a blacksmith's anvil, then this is your chance.

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21st September 2007

Shropshire Restaurant Named As One Of The Best in th UK

Shropshire Restaurant Named As One Of The Best in th UK

Mr Underhill's in Ludlow has been named as one of the best places to eat by the Good Food Guide

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18th September 2007

Wyle Cop Independents Day

Wyle Cop Independents Day

A number of Wyle Cop retailers have formed a new group to promote the wonderful range of businesses on Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury.

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17th September 2007

Clever Blooming Old Bridgnorth

Clever Blooming Old Bridgnorth

Bridgnorth wins Heart of England in Bloom.

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9th August 2007

Shropshire Beer Voted The Best In The Country

Shropshire Beer Voted The Best In The Country

The Great British Beer Festival crowns a Shropshire brewery as the 'Champion Beer of Britain 2007'.

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8th August 2007

Slow Travel In The Shropshire Hills

Slow Travel In The Shropshire Hills

Visitors Take a Break from the Fast Lane with Shropshire's Slow Travel Offer

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1st August 2007

Weston Park Wins Prestigious Sandford Award

Weston Park Wins Prestigious Sandford Award

Weston Park has been awarded the prestigious Sandford Award for Heritage Education 2007.

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31st July 2007

Festival at the Edge launches a series of 'edge extras'

Festival at the Edge launches a series of 'edge extras'

A series of new Commissions and Workshops launched to bring storytelling to life

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5th July 2007

Ludlow Food Centre to Open Conservatory Barn Cafe

Ludlow Food Centre to Open Conservatory Barn Cafe

As from Tuesday 10th July 2007, visitors to the Ludlow Food Centre will be able to take five between purchases and enjoy a cup of freshly ground coffee and a delicious home-cooked meal at the Conservatory Barn Cafe, situated just 25 yards from the store entrance.

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3rd July 2007

Severn Valley Railway Still Open

Severn Valley Railway Still Open

Despite the recent flood damage, the Severn Valley Railway is still very much open for business.

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29th June 2007

Overton Grange Hotel Wins Top Wine List Award

Overton Grange Hotel Wins Top Wine List Award

The Overton Grange Hotel in Ludlow has won an AA Notable Wine List Award

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18th June 2007

Ludlow Named As A Heavenly Hot Spot

Ludlow Named As A Heavenly Hot Spot

Olive magazine declares Ludlow as the UK's Best Place to Eat

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1st June 2007

New 'Ride Shropshire' guide launched

New 'Ride Shropshire' guide launched

A new 'Ride Shropshire' guide that describes ten circular routes suitable for walkers, horse riders and cyclists was launched at The Bog Visitor Centre on Friday 25 May.

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29th May 2007

Milestone in the History of Ludlow Castle

Milestone in the History of Ludlow Castle

Powis Estates are proud to announce the completion of major renovation works in Castle House at Ludlow Castle.

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20th April 2007

Shropshire Business Wins Award in the 2007 English Tourism Oscars

Shropshire Business Wins Award in the 2007 English Tourism Oscars

The annual Enjoy England for Excellence Awards took place last night with Shropshire business and Shropshire Tourism member Bon Accueil from Whitchurch winning a Silver Award.

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20th April 2007

Shropshire is rated child-friendliest place to raise family

Shropshire is rated child-friendliest place to raise family

A Reader's Digest survey reveals Oswestry, North Shropshire and Bridgnorth are the best places to raise a family.

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5th March 2007

Wollerton Old Hall Garden Scoop Awards

Wollerton Old Hall Garden Scoop Awards

Wollerton Old Hall Garden near Market Drayton picks up two gardening awards

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