Boxing legend Ricky Hatton proved a real knockout when he topped the bill at a Shrewsbury sports dinner. The ‘Hitman’ enjoyed an illustrious career in the ring, winning 45 of his 48 contests, 32 of them by knockout, as he became light welterweight and also welterweight champion of the world. Hatton shared stories from his […]
The Shropshire boys tennis team hinted at their potential by impressively clinching promotion to division five in the Aegon 18U County Cup. The county’s up and coming players managed to win all three of their matches at Newport in South Wales, producing a series of performances which delighted Nigel Hunter, the director of tennis for […]
Offers are invited for an attractive residential development opportunity next to a recreational ground in Shrewsbury. Outline planning permission has been granted for eight three or four bedroom detached houses to be built adjacent to the Greenfields Recreation Ground in an established residential area. The land, just off Falstaff Street, is in a highly sought […]
Towering German Oscar Otte completed back-to-back tournament victories by getting the better of British ace Marcus Willis in an entertaining Aegon GB Pro-Series final at The Shrewsbury Club. Otte, 23, triumphed 7-5, 7-6 in front of an enthralled crowd of around 500 spectators to win his second $15,000 event in as many weeks. Both men […]
An American-style eatery which has opened in the heart of Shrewsbury has created 30 jobs. Biggies Diner, in Frankwell, serves up a gourmet feast of traditional US favourites while it also features seven boutique hotel rooms and an upmarket sports bar. The venue, which occupies the former home of The Silverton Hotel, has been totally overhauled, […]
Wolves footballer Dave Edwards has kicked off an exciting new venture – off the pitch. Away from the ‘day job’, the Wales international midfielder is firmly establishing himself as a businessman. Already joint owner of a successful children’s indoor play centre, he has now teamed up with long-time friend Mitchell Gough as well as Gary […]
Professional tennis will make a popular return to Shrewsbury this weekend – with organisers hoping local tennis fans will again take advantage of free admission to enjoy the action. Players from across Europe are heading to The Shrewsbury Club to compete on the indoor courts in the $15,000 Aegon GB Pro-Series tournament. It’s an International Tennis […]
Claire Green insists she’s proud to be the first woman appointed chairperson of Shrewsbury Cricket Club. The Shrewsbury-born accountant, a loyal servant to the club for many years, has stepped forward to take on the role at London Road after the long-serving Richard Chapman opted to stand down. Green said she has met women who […]
The Shrewsbury Club will celebrate National Fitness Day tomorrow by running an exciting programme of free fitness classes at some of the town’s best known landmarks. This will be the third National Fitness Day – which is backed by ukactive, the health club industry’s national body – and bosses at The Shrewsbury Club have put […]
A pioneering new charity has been launched which aims to improve the quality of lives of young people in communities across Shropshire. The Crossbar Foundation’s vision is to engage with local children and young adults through sport and a host of other activities – including music. Andy Smith, the community development manager for […]