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Ofsted delight for Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge Primary School
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Ofsted delight for Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge Primary School

The Headteacher at Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge Church of England Primary School has expressed her pride having received the full report following a recent Ofsted inspection.

4 Jun 2026

Embers Fire Festival set to ignite the Ironbridge Gorge over May Bank Holiday
Entertainment

Embers Fire Festival set to ignite the Ironbridge Gorge over May Bank Holiday

A brand-new celebration of fire cooking, live music and family-friendly entertainment is coming to Ironbridge Gorge this spring.

2 Apr 2026

Steel, acid, and remote landscapes: Inside the raw new exhibition at Ironbridge Fine Arts
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Steel, acid, and remote landscapes: Inside the raw new exhibition at Ironbridge Fine Arts

Ironbridge Fine Arts is being transformed this spring as six artists have brought a gritty, technical, and deeply personal collection of works to the heart of the Gorge.

23 Mar 2026

Increased police presence in Ironbridge as investigation into Christmas Eve rape continues
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Increased police presence in Ironbridge as investigation into Christmas Eve rape continues

Police officers investigating a rape in Ironbridge that happened on Christmas Eve are continuing with enquiries today, Saturday 24 January, one month on from the incident.

24 Jan 2026

Investigation launched following reported rape in Ironbridge on Christmas Eve
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Investigation launched following reported rape in Ironbridge on Christmas Eve

Police have launched an investigation following a report of a rape in Ironbridge on Christmas Eve, 24 December 2025.

21 Jan 2026

New Shropshire river bathing waters classified as 'poor' in latest EA report
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New Shropshire river bathing waters classified as 'poor' in latest EA report

Three new designated bathing sites at the River Severn in Shrewsbury and Ironbridge, and the River Teme in Ludlow have all been classified as 'Poor' in the Environment Agency's 2025 bathing water classifications.

26 Nov 2025

Flood warnings and alerts in place across Shropshire as river levels remain high
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Flood warnings and alerts in place across Shropshire as river levels remain high

Flood warnings and alerts are in place across Shropshire as river levels remain high following Storm Claudia on Friday.

17 Nov 2025

New family trail set to bring magic to Ironbridge high street businesses
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New family trail set to bring magic to Ironbridge high street businesses

A brand new family trail which will bring animated magic to six businesses in the Ironbridge Gorge has been launched.

19 Aug 2025

Campaign launched to help put iconic Iron Bridge on new banknotes
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Campaign launched to help put iconic Iron Bridge on new banknotes

Telford & Wrekin Council is urging residents to participate in a national public consultation by the Bank of England, with the aim of featuring the globally significant Iron Bridge on the next series of banknotes.

21 Jul 2025

A popular tea room in Ironbridge has been transformed into a cafe
Entertainment

A popular tea room in Ironbridge has been transformed into a cafe

Ironbridge's popular tea room at 9 The Square has transformed into The Courtyard Cafe under new ownership.

15 Jul 2025

Book Nook opens new chapter in Ironbridge
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Book Nook opens new chapter in Ironbridge

A book shop is starting a new chapter in Ironbridge after expanding into new premises. Meg Prince has opened Book Nook next to her current business The Ironbridge Book Shop. Photo: Telford & Wrekin…

1 Jul 2025

Parking charges to be lifted in Ironbridge Gorge to support businesses
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Parking charges to be lifted in Ironbridge Gorge to support businesses

Parking on Telford & Wrekin Council’s five main car parks that serve the Ironbridge Gorge will be free from Monday for the next few weeks to encourage more visitors on the run up to Christmas.

13 Dec 2024

Flood warnings and alerts in place following Storm Darragh
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Flood warnings and alerts in place following Storm Darragh

Flood warnings and alerts are in place across Shropshire following Storm Darragh at the weekend.

9 Dec 2024

Telford MP raises Ironbridge flooding challenges in Parliament
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Telford MP raises Ironbridge flooding challenges in Parliament

Shaun Davies has addressed the persistent local flooding challenges for Ironbridge in Parliament.

27 Nov 2024

New playground inspired by Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site officially opens
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New playground inspired by Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site officially opens

A new playground, mirroring the heritage of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, has been unveiled by Telford & Wrekin Council.

21 Nov 2024

Planning surgery offers free advice for residents in Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site
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Planning surgery offers free advice for residents in Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site

Telford & Wrekin Council is to host the last of its Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site planning surgeries for 2024, with more planned for next year.

26 Oct 2024

Contemporary designer craft fair returns to Ironbridge next month
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Contemporary designer craft fair returns to Ironbridge next month

A long-running contemporary designer craft fair returns to Ironbridge next month.

25 Oct 2024

Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival all set for another fantastic event
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Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival all set for another fantastic event

The popular Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival will take place this year, from Monday 26 August through to Sunday 15 September, at sites across Ironbridge.

25 Aug 2024

New flood protection funding for unprotected properties in Ironbridge
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New flood protection funding for unprotected properties in Ironbridge

Telford & Wrekin Council has been awarded £1.2m funding, over the next three years, to provide flood protection measures to protect some of the business and residential properties most at risk of flooding in Ironbridge Gorge.

18 Jul 2024

Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival brightens the Coalbrookdale summer
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Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival brightens the Coalbrookdale summer

A landmark event in the brass band year, the Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival remains a highlight of the Ironbridge summer calendar.

2 Jul 2024

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