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The 6 questions you need to answer to avoid paying £180 TV licence fee

Poggy Murray Whitham, pictured with Inclusion Moments

Poggy Murray Whitham, pictured with Inclusion Moments

New campaign by Whitchurch author to promote inclusive literature takes off

Performers at a previous Ukulele Fun Night event

Performers at a previous Ukulele Fun Night event

Music lovers invited to enjoy Ukulele fun night in Wistaston

As You Like It will be shown at Soulton Hall near Wem.

As You Like It will be shown at Soulton Hall near Wem.

Special Shakespeare performance held at Soulton Hall near Wem

Nicholas Trygstad, head of strings at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and former principal cellist of the Hallé Orchestra

Nicholas Trygstad, head of strings at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and former principal cellist of the Hallé Orchestra

Star musician headlining a special evening of classical music in Shropshire

Megaslam wrestling is coming to Ellesmere.

Megaslam wrestling is coming to Ellesmere.

Family wrestling spectacle Megaslam set for Ellesmere this September

Whitchurch Bootscooters Line Dance Club

Whitchurch Bootscooters Line Dance Club

Whitchurch line dance club celebrates 30th anniversary

Troy Chessman as Romeo and Lizzie Sharpe as Juliet in the British Touring Shakespeare production of Romeo and Juliet 2026

Troy Chessman as Romeo and Lizzie Sharpe as Juliet in the British Touring Shakespeare production of Romeo and Juliet 2026

Open-air theatre company bringing two classics to Shropshire

Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra at Whitchurch Market Hall.

Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra at Whitchurch Market Hall.

Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra give sold-out summer concert to Whitchurch Market Hall

Undated BBC Handout Photo from The Cleaner. Pictured: Greg Davies as Paul 'Wicky' Wickstead. See PA Feature SHOWBIZ TV Quickfire Davies. Picture credit should read: PA Photo/BBC/Studio Hamburg UK/Ryan O'Donoghue. WARNING: This picture must only be used

Undated BBC Handout Photo from The Cleaner. Pictured: Greg Davies as Paul 'Wicky' Wickstead. See PA Feature SHOWBIZ TV Quickfire Davies. Picture credit should read: PA Photo/BBC/Studio Hamburg UK/Ryan O'Donoghue. WARNING: This picture must only be used

North Shropshire TV star Greg Davies set for one-off Christmas special of The Cleaner

England's Jude Bellingham celebrates after the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match at Mexico City Stadium, Mexico.

England's Jude Bellingham celebrates after the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match at Mexico City Stadium, Mexico.

Whitchurch Alport hoping for more success as fans watch England games at ground

Izzy Busby had the chance to meet Tom Grennan before his show in Llangollen

Izzy Busby had the chance to meet Tom Grennan before his show in Llangollen

Schoolgirl meets idol Tom Grennan just days before major surgery

The 75-piece Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra will eb playing in Whitchurch next month

The 75-piece Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra will eb playing in Whitchurch next month

Hollywood epics and Proms magic offered at upcoming Whitchurch concert

The Hammond Launches The Stars Campaign to support life-changing scholarships for young performers

The Hammond Launches The Stars Campaign to support life-changing scholarships for young performers

The Stars Campaign's life-changing scholarships for young performers: The Hammond

Audlem's Party in the Park.

Audlem's Party in the Park.

Audlem's Party on the Park draws hundreds for performances and picnics

Patricia Baila and Judy Bourne (Directors, Monks Estate Agents), Mrs Cathy Davies (Headteacher, St Peter’s C of E Primary & Nursery School) Wayne Flynn (Founding Director, INTune Radio CIC)

Patricia Baila and Judy Bourne (Directors, Monks Estate Agents), Mrs Cathy Davies (Headteacher, St Peter’s C of E Primary & Nursery School) Wayne Flynn (Founding Director, INTune Radio CIC)

Pupils in Wem school set to broadcast their own radio programmes

TV licence fee warning as £180 charge could soar to £245 under current trend

Jane Beaumont with son Chris at the cafe.

Jane Beaumont with son Chris at the cafe.

Lockside Café at Grindley Brook near Whitchurch to host a free music day

Whitchurch Art and Craft Hub has officially opened

Whitchurch Art and Craft Hub has officially opened

Whitchurch Art and Craft Hub to celebrate first anniversary with day of activities

Soulton Hall near Wem is the setting for several Shakespeare productions this summer.

Soulton Hall near Wem is the setting for several Shakespeare productions this summer.

Lecture to highlight influence of Shropshire on beloved Shakespeare play

Malpas based choir ‘The Advent Singers’ at St George’s Chapel Windsor

Malpas based choir ‘The Advent Singers’ at St George’s Chapel Windsor

Queen Elizabeth II

Choir fulfils dream of singing at chapel where Queen Elizabeth is buried

Wrenbury author Ennes Bastin

Wrenbury author Ennes Bastin

New novel by author Ennes Bastin set in Whitchurch

Shropshire Youth Theatre at Soulton Hall, near Wem

Shropshire Youth Theatre at Soulton Hall, near Wem

Shakespeare taking centre stage across Shropshire this summer

A chaotic scene from Don't Blame it on the NHS

A chaotic scene from Don't Blame it on the NHS

Whitchurch Little Theatre set for summer tour with performances in various villages

The Undertones.

The Undertones.

The Undertones bring anniversary tour to Shrewsbury

Legally Blonde Jr is coming to Sir John Talbot School.

Legally Blonde Jr is coming to Sir John Talbot School.

Legally Blonde JR brings pink‑powered fun to Whitchurch stage

Tractor themed quilt takes top prize at quilt exhibition

Wem TV star Greg Davies' best gags from Bafta TV Awards 2026

Diyet & The Love Soldiers

Diyet & The Love Soldiers

Diyet & The Love Soldiers set to perform in Whitchurch

Ronan Keating will perform at DevaFest.

Ronan Keating will perform at DevaFest.

Vengaboys, Ash and A1 join Ronan Keating at Deva Fest

Glenn Tilbrook is coming to Shrewsbury.

Glenn Tilbrook is coming to Shrewsbury.

Squeeze frontman Glenn Tilbrook announces Shrewsbury date

Lisa Lochhead in art gallery.

Lisa Lochhead in art gallery.

Immersive art exhibition blending visuals and guided storytelling in Whitchurch

Welsh harpist Angharad Huw with Whitchurch Town Pirate Guy Hepworth.

Welsh harpist Angharad Huw with Whitchurch Town Pirate Guy Hepworth.

Programme of harp music by Welsh harpist in Whitchurch concert

Whitchurch Art and Craft Hub.

Whitchurch Art and Craft Hub.

Whitchurch art hub receives funding to improve facilities

Aerial view of Audlem party on the Park.

Aerial view of Audlem party on the Park.

Which acts are headlining this summer’s Audlem Party on the Park?

Performance being held at Soulton Hall.

Performance being held at Soulton Hall.

British Touring Shakespeare returning to Soulton Hall with new performances

Taskmaster has now finished its 19th series, but there's plenty of time to catch up.

Taskmaster has now finished its 19th series, but there's plenty of time to catch up.

Joy for Wem comic Greg Davies as Channel 4 commissions six more Taskmaster series

Sir Rowland Hill, the first Protestant Lord Mayor of London, statue.

Sir Rowland Hill, the first Protestant Lord Mayor of London, statue.

Acclaimed cycling theatre group to perform Shakespeare under the stars

Kathryn Teri Goddard from Whitchurch at Whittington Castle.

Kathryn Teri Goddard from Whitchurch at Whittington Castle.

Whitchurch photographer's image of castle earns global recognition

Coronation Street

Coronation Street legend wants to return to show after 30 years away from the cobbles

The clock featured in the 1940s film Brief Encounter.

The clock featured in the 1940s film Brief Encounter.

Whitchurch-made clock from Brief Encounter restored to its rightful place at station

Whitchurch Amateur Operatic Dramatic Society production of Beauty and the Beast.

Whitchurch Amateur Operatic Dramatic Society production of Beauty and the Beast.

Local amateur dramatics group announces 2026 line-up

Greg Davies will be the host of the Bafta Television Awards in 2026

Greg Davies will be the host of the Bafta Television Awards in 2026

Wem comedian Greg Davies 'thrilled' to be hosting Bafta Television Awards

James Sherwin outside his Wild Shropshire restaurant in Whitchurch.

James Sherwin outside his Wild Shropshire restaurant in Whitchurch.

Great British Menu

Wild Shropshire chef has "brutal" day on Great British Menu

Audience members are encouraged to wear orange Blippi glasses and join in the fun as the cast invites everyone to

Audience members are encouraged to wear orange Blippi glasses and join in the fun as the cast invites everyone to

Blippi announces new Be Like Blippi UK tour as dates revealed

Chloe May, a musician from Wem in Shropshire, has completed her training at the Army Foundation College

Chloe May, a musician from Wem in Shropshire, has completed her training at the Army Foundation College

Shropshire musician completes training at Army Foundation College

Two Shropshire ballet dancers are joining the cast of English Youth Ballet's production of Coppélia

Two Shropshire ballet dancers are joining the cast of English Youth Ballet's production of Coppélia

English Youth Ballet

Two Shropshire dancers land roles in upcoming English Youth Ballet production

Rachael McShane and The Cartographers

Rachael McShane and The Cartographers

Renowned folk singer Rachael McShane performing in Whitchurch

Huey Morgan marks 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with new UK Tour

Huey Morgan marks 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with new UK Tour

Huey Morgan marks 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with new UK Tour

Jeff Goldblum announces new UK shows part as part of his World Tour

Jeff Goldblum announces new UK shows part as part of his World Tour

Jeff Goldblum announces new UK shows part as part of his World Tour

The National Festival Circus.

The National Festival Circus.

Tushingham primary school hosts world-class circus event

Whitchurch's Little Theatre Group is set to revive The Vicar of Dibley.

Whitchurch's Little Theatre Group is set to revive The Vicar of Dibley.

The Vicar of Dibley on stage is coming back to Whitchurch!

Comedy duo Black Liver.

Comedy duo Black Liver.

Comedy duo named for third time to take over theatre-stage in Shropshire town

Percy’s Cafe Bar in Whitchurch took the top prize at the Shropshire Music Awards

Percy’s Cafe Bar in Whitchurch took the top prize at the Shropshire Music Awards

Percy's Cafe Bar named best place for live music in Shropshire