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'This year we want to recognise those local community heroes': Popular walking challenge returns to Bridgnorth for the 59th time in 2026

Organisers are preparing for the return of a Shropshire town's most popular walking challenge, which will mark its 59th year in 2026.

Supporting image for story: 'This year we want to recognise those local community heroes': Popular walking challenge returns to Bridgnorth for the 59th time in 2026

Supporting image for story: Is New Year’s Day a Bank Holiday? Full list of 2026 UK Bank Holidays

Is New Year’s Day a Bank Holiday? Full list of 2026 UK Bank Holidays

Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

Supporting image for story: West Midlands retail and leisure destination puts new artists in the frame alongside 50 of Britain's best known brands

West Midlands retail and leisure destination puts new artists in the frame alongside 50 of Britain's best known brands

Supporting image for story: Recieved a Christmas present you didn't like? Know your rights on gift returns

Recieved a Christmas present you didn't like? Know your rights on gift returns

Supporting image for story: Boxing Day: Full list of bargains to be found at Merry Hill stores with many items over 50 per cent off — including Schuh, New Look and River Island

Boxing Day: Full list of bargains to be found at Merry Hill stores with many items over 50 per cent off — including Schuh, New Look and River Island

Supporting image for story: 11 perfect winter walks in the West Midlands to catch some fresh air

11 perfect winter walks in the West Midlands to catch some fresh air

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Supporting image for story: Dancing celebs and a Peep Show reunion: What’s on this Christmas and Boxing Day?

Dancing celebs and a Peep Show reunion: What’s on this Christmas and Boxing Day?

Supporting image for story: 130 dogs dress up for huge pooch Nativity - including cute Midlands pups dressed up as Shepherds

130 dogs dress up for huge pooch Nativity - including cute Midlands pups dressed up as Shepherds

Supporting image for story: Date high street favourite Next will start Boxing Day sales amid 2025 change - find your local store

Date high street favourite Next will start Boxing Day sales amid 2025 change - find your local store

Supporting image for story: Santa spotted at the Banksy artwork in Birmingham

Santa spotted at the Banksy artwork in Birmingham

I got a party makeover at a celebrity artist brand which has just launched in Birmingham with the most gorgeous lipsticks

Supporting image for story: No jabs, just the joy of community: Josh’s Slimming World journey goes beyond the scales

No jabs, just the joy of community: Josh’s Slimming World journey goes beyond the scales

Supporting image for story: Beautiful West Midlands park ranked as one of top 10 best places for a Christmas Day walk - here’s where and why

Beautiful West Midlands park ranked as one of top 10 best places for a Christmas Day walk - here’s where and why

Supporting image for story: 'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'

'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'

Supporting image for story: New branch of home and garden retailer The Range has opened in Wolverhampton - here are the details

New branch of home and garden retailer The Range has opened in Wolverhampton - here are the details

Supporting image for story: Ads for prescription-only weight-loss medications banned

Ads for prescription-only weight-loss medications banned

UK News

Supporting image for story: McIlroy honours omission came despite Stormont nomination

McIlroy honours omission came despite Stormont nomination

Supporting image for story: House blaze in which girl died not being treated as suspicious – fire service

House blaze in which girl died not being treated as suspicious – fire service

Supporting image for story: Body recovered from Essex reservoir after small aircraft crashes in water

Body recovered from Essex reservoir after small aircraft crashes in water

Supporting image for story: Hospital staff attacked with ‘crowbar’ after man denied appointment

Hospital staff attacked with ‘crowbar’ after man denied appointment

Supporting image for story: Fundraising appeal for police officer who lost family in fire nears £200,000

Fundraising appeal for police officer who lost family in fire nears £200,000

Supporting image for story: Octopus boss calls for action to make London top choice for possible Kraken IPO

Octopus boss calls for action to make London top choice for possible Kraken IPO

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Scottish TikToker of the year revealed

Scottish TikToker of the year revealed

Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025

Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025

Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre

Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

World News

Supporting image for story: NFL star Stefon Diggs faces strangulation charges, denies allegations

NFL star Stefon Diggs faces strangulation charges, denies allegations

Supporting image for story: Iran’s president pledges ‘harsh’ response on back of Trump warning

Iran’s president pledges ‘harsh’ response on back of Trump warning

Supporting image for story: Thieves drill into German bank vault and steal property worth tens of millions

Thieves drill into German bank vault and steal property worth tens of millions

Supporting image for story: China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills

China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills

Supporting image for story: Leaders from Europe and Canada discuss US-led peace efforts to end Ukraine war

Leaders from Europe and Canada discuss US-led peace efforts to end Ukraine war

Supporting image for story: Israel says it will suspend work of several humanitarian organisations in Gaza

Israel says it will suspend work of several humanitarian organisations in Gaza