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Enterprise House in Bishop's Castle celebrates 30 years at the heart of the town
Enterprise House in Bishop's Castle has marked its 30th anniversary with a visit from the Lord Lieutenant and a new 25-year lease on the building.
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The people, family firms and independent businesses that make Shropshire tick: founder stories, local shops, homes, gardens and community.
3 days ago
Ellesmere Rotary marks 40 years of service to the town and the meres
Ellesmere Rotary has celebrated its 40th birthday, looking back on decades of fundraising in Ellesmere and launching a new weekly walking group for local men.
6 days ago
Ludlow Cancer Support Group honoured with town's Community Group Civic Award
Ludlow Cancer Support Group, already a King's Award for Voluntary Service winner, has received a Community Group Civic Award from Ludlow Town Council for its warm, uplifting work.
8 days ago
The Little Green Pantry opens bigger refill shop in Wellington with community help
Wellington's The Little Green Pantry has moved into larger premises on Crown Street after supporters raised almost £4,000 to help the refill shop grow.
11 days ago
Bridgnorth Lions celebrate 50 years of helping the town's good causes
Bridgnorth Lions Club is marking its 50th anniversary year, having raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for Bridgnorth and beyond since its charter in 1976.
14 days ago
Oswestry Makers Market founder honoured for bringing the town together
The founder of Oswestry Makers Market, Maddie Moore, has won the Oswestry and District Mike Harris Community Award for her work supporting makers and wellbeing in Oswestry.
16 days ago
Ritual Reads brings a bookshop for the beautifully strange to Whitchurch
Whitchurch bookshop Ritual Reads, opened by former IT developer Amanda Logan, specialises in horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery and esoteric books, with coffee, book clubs and events.
19 days ago
Long Mynd Adventure Camp near Church Stretton opens new accessible facilities
Long Mynd Adventure Camp near Church Stretton has opened a fully accessible washroom building, funded by more than £40,000 in donations, so more young people can enjoy the hills.
6 October 2026
The Cavalier Centre near Much Wenlock wins £20,000 marketing boost
The Cavalier Centre, the Much Wenlock riding charity for disabled children and adults, has won Reech's 2026 Reech and Reward prize and named its arena in honour of its former chair.
4 October 2026
Market Drayton Artisan Market grows into a monthly mini festival
Market Drayton Artisan Market has expanded around the historic Buttercross, with up to 40 independent traders, live music and family activities on the second Saturday of every month.