Shropshire Star

1 day ago | shropshirestar.com | Megan Jones

Earlier this week, customers of The Clock Tower in Donnington were reportedly informed via email that the pub would be closed from June 15. Now Whitbread, the company which owns Brewers Fayre, has confirmed it has "exited the location permanently" and discussions about the pub's future were ongoing. A spokesperson for Whitbread said: “We are in discussions with suitable parties regarding the future use of the site.

1 day ago | shropshirestar.com | Megan Jones

The has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy showers and thunderstorms for Saturday, June 7. The warning, which covers most of the south of England and Wales as well as large parts of the West Midlands, is currently set to be in place from 9am to 6pm. According to the forecasters, "heavy showers and thunderstorms" are expected, which "may lead to some disruption to transport and infrastructure".

1 day ago | shropshirestar.com | Peter Rhodes

One of Putin's favourite TV propagandists, Vladimir Solovyov, has warned of nuclear war with Britain and is advising our Celtic neighbours to jump ship while they can. As he puts it: “Scottish brothers, you must fight for your independence. Right? These English colonisers have no business on Scottish soil.”By coincidence, the new Scottish-based TV shocker, Dept Q (Netflix) has the occasional anti-English moment, as when one Scot is heard to whisper: “Give us our bloody independence.”

1 day ago | shropshirestar.com | Megan Jones

The owners of Windy Ridge in Little Wenlock will be opening up their garden for charity this weekend. Fiona and George Chancellor have welcomed thousands of visitors to their garden as part of the National Garden Scheme over the last two decades. The programme gives visitors from across the country unique access to more than 500 private gardens in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands.

1 day ago | shropshirestar.com | Megan Jones

Officially called the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows will put on a show for the crowds at Cosford this Sunday (June 8). The talented team will be joining dozens of other pilots performing at the annual event, including the Great War Display Team with their range of replica First World War aircraft in an exciting dog-fighting routine.