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February 14, 2025

Severn Valley Railway engineers close to finding a solution to repair landslip damage

Telford zoo welcomes first babies of the year with two more tiny 'tree-cats'

February 13, 2025

Twycross Zoo: Set the mood this Valentine's Day with The Bonobo's Guide to Love

Your World|Feb 13

Teenagers take over historic museum with contemporary works

Your World|Feb 13

February 12, 2025

Visitors to Attingham Park are being invited to see the Snowdrop Wood in a new light for half term

February 11, 2025

'This decision has not been taken lightly' - Beloved Shropshire museum to stay shut throughout 2025 after 'difficult year'

February half term fun at Ironbridge Valley of Invention

Your World|Feb 11

February 10, 2025

Watch: Staffordshire farm welcomes adorable first lambs of 2025

Attractions|Feb 10

Engineers digging bore holes to investigate cause of Severn Valley Railway's landslip

Looking back at how catastrophic floods almost put an end to the Severn Valley Railway in 2007

February 9, 2025

Severn Valley Railway hails 'amazing' public response to landslip as it faces up to huge repair bill

February 6, 2025

How Shrewsbury Castle is preparing to reopen: From cleaning artefacts to building new visitor interactive

Your World|Feb 6

February 5, 2025

Staffordshire farm is bursting with new life for spring

Your World|Feb 5

February 4, 2025

Supporters donate £36,000 after huge landslip knocks Severn Valley Railway off track

February 3, 2025

Watch: Drone video lays bare damage and disruption caused by landslip on Severn Valley Railway line

February 2, 2025

Adorable family of squirrel monkeys arrive at Telford zoo

January 30, 2025

'Serious landslip' disrupts Severn Valley Railway in Shropshire

January 29, 2025

Antiques centre's vintage railway display helps celebrate 60 years of Severn Valley Railway

January 28, 2025

Chester Zoo releases new images of its luxury overnight lodges

Attractions|Jan 28

January 24, 2025

Stunning garden near Market Drayton to feature on Monty Don's new BBC programme tonight

Shrewsbury Library to host reading from children's tale of Cinnamon the celebrity capybara

Cae Glas Park in Oswestry and Haughmond Hill near Shrewsbury closed to public amid Storm Éowyn

January 21, 2025

Lambing live at Oswestry's Park Hall this February half-term

Your World|Jan 21

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

All aboard! - Paddington Bear is coming to Shropshire and the Severn Valley Railway

January 20, 2025

Attingham Park 'outdoor hub' plans submitted featuring new trails, play areas and refurbished Second World War assets

Attractions|Jan 20

January 15, 2025

Watch: Bears appear confused at frozen lake before excitedly sliding around on the ice in adorable footage

January 14, 2025

Telford zookeepers count hundreds of little heads - and tails - for 'stock take' with new baby animals on the way

January 13, 2025

Winter maintenance and path restoration now underway at Attingham Park

Zookeepers in Telford set to take on Three Peaks challenge

January 9, 2025

Hettie and Hamish the tortoises getting ready for wildlife centre's reopening next week

January 8, 2025

The National Trust's best places to stay in Shropshire - including a former part of Shrewsbury's medieval defences

January 7, 2025

In photos: Snow provides perfect backdrop for Severn Valley Railway's Winter Steam Gala

Bridgnorth|Jan 7

January 5, 2025

Find out how you could see the spectacular Shrewsbury Sabrina boat lift - while earning a few quid

December 31, 2024

Telford Steam Railway welcomes train enthusiasts for final time before Easter, with TV appearance due next year

News|Dec 31, 2024

December 30, 2024

Chirk Castle to stay shut tomorrow with high winds predicted

Chirk|Dec 30, 2024

December 24, 2024

The National Trust's best wintery walks to enjoy in Shropshire and nearby

News|Dec 24, 2024

December 23, 2024

'Great news' as border heritage railway secures £410,000 chunk from final instalment of government grants scheme

Welshpool|Dec 23, 2024

December 22, 2024

High winds prompt closures at Attingham Park and popular National Trust sites in region

News|Dec 22, 2024

December 20, 2024

Telford zoo's animals including Cinnamon the 'escapybara' get into the festive spirit with Christmas enrichment

News|Dec 20, 2024

December 19, 2024

Penybont Young Farmer’s Club’s After Dark Tractor Run will return on Sunday, December 22.

News|Dec 19, 2024

Escape the Christmas stress and find peace in the nation’s forests

Your World|Dec 19, 2024

Severn Valley Railway on track to scoop four heritage awards

News|Dec 19, 2024

December 18, 2024

Winter wonderland Christmas tree festival on in Llandrindod Wells

News|Dec 18, 2024

Kington’s first illuminated and decorated tractor run was a huge hit.

News|Dec 18, 2024

December 16, 2024

Builth Wells' Christmas event - with snow, Santa and an illuminated tractor run.

News|Dec 16, 2024

Severn Valley Railway plans 'whistle off' to mark new year - and 200th anniversary of birth of modern railway

News|Dec 16, 2024