Liam Broady is set to spearhead the British challenge when professional tennis returns to Shrewsbury later this month. Broady, ranked as high as 158 in the world rankings last August, has signalled his intent to play in the $10,000 Aegon GB Pro-Series men’s tournament at The Shrewsbury Club. Qualifying starts on Sunday, February […]
Shropshire have signalled their intent to challenge for honours in cricket’s Unicorns Championship next season by signing local lad Dan Redfern, the former Derbyshire and Leicestershire star. Shrewsbury-born Redfern, 25, is the second exciting addition to the Shropshire squad from the first-class game in quick succession following the county’s recent move to bring in […]
It’s an exciting day for Wolves football star Dave Edwards as he kicks off an exciting new venture by opening an indoor soft play centre in Shrewsbury – which already has the seal of approval from his Molineux team mates. The Welsh international midfielder, who lives just outside Shrewsbury, is launching Little Rascals, aimed at babies […]
French ace Oceane Dodin was all smiles after becoming the first player to win the Aegon GB Pro-Series tournament at The Shrewsbury Club twice as she impressively made it back-to-back titles in the town. The 19-year-old from Lille was delighted to overcome the brave challenge of British qualifier Freya Christie to win a high […]
Defending champion Oceane Dodin faces rising British star Freya Christie in the Aegon GB Pro-Series final at The Shrewsbury Club this afternoon. Christie is the first British player to reach the Shrewsbury final since Heather Watson lost to German Mona Barthel in 2011. Dodin, yet to lose a set this week, advanced with […]
Reigning champion Oceane Dodin begins the defence of her Aegon GB Pro-Series title at The Shrewsbury Club today – hoping she can hit the heights again just like last year. The French teenager was handed a first round tie in the $25,000 tournament against Quirine Lemoine from the Netherlands when the main draw for the women’s […]
Shropshire’s first American Smokehouse have revved up their menu and are introducing a tasty line up of new gourmet creations – including luxury Lamborghinis! Ryan King, manager of the popular Smoke Stop. The road to BBQ, at Ford, near Shrewsbury, said diners were in for a treat at the launch of their third new menu […]
Shropshire youngsters have the chance to take their first steps on the football coaching ladder next week thanks to a Junior Leaders Soccer School being run during half term. Crossbar Coaching Education in Sport will, as usual, be catering for children of primary school age at the popular football, multi-sports, street dance and holiday […]
Plans are in place for stylishly refurbished tennis courts in Shrewsbury to become a hub of the sport with coaching courses and the long-term creation of a community club at the site both on the agenda. Partnership funding of just under £7,000 between the Lawn Tennis Association and Shrewsbury Town Council has impressively helped […]
Caprice Bourret, the American model turned entrepreneur, helped successfully launch phase two of the region’s most successful trade business park in Shrewsbury. Caprice entertained invited guests to the Vanguard Park launch in Battlefield with stories from her own career, explaining how she made the transition from modelling to become a successful businesswoman. Toby Shaw, who […]