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A ‘biggie’ jobs boost as American-style diner opens in Shrewsbury

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, […]

Football to finance as Dave Edwards launches Shropshire business

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 […]

Tennis stars set to return to Shrewsbury

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 makes history at Shrewsbury Cricket Club

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 […]

National Fitness Day marked by free classes around Shrewsbury

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 […]

Crossbar Foundation launched to support Shropshire communities

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 […]

Budgen Motors the driving force behind schools’ tennis programme

A leading Shropshire car dealer continues to be the driving force behind The Shrewsbury Club’s successful tennis programme for local schools after agreeing to extend its sponsorship for a third year.   Budgen Motors, which has dealerships in both Shrewsbury and Telford, specialising in Peugeot, Citroeon and MG, has developed close links with The Shrewsbury […]

James Ralph ready to complete special Shropshire landmark

James Ralph will today join a select group of players to have played 100 Minor Counties Championship matches for Shropshire when he completes his century against Cheshire at Nantwich.   The classy Bridgnorth batsman, rapidly closing in on 5,000 Championship runs, will become the thirteenth player in the county club’s history to reach the special […]

Double delight for Shropshire ace Holly as she wins national titles

Shropshire tennis ace Holly Mowling enjoyed a weekend to remember as she lifted two top national titles in Bournemouth.   Holly, the captain of Shropshire’s ladies side and coach at Bridgnorth Tennis Club, was crowned over-35s singles champion at the British Open Clay Court Tennis Championships, an International Tennis Federation event for seniors.   She […]