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Welcome to The Heart of England News & Blogs

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Publication: 30th July 2012

Giant Capricorn Beetle

Giant extinct Beetle rehomed at the Stratford Butterfly Farm

A giant Capricorn Beetle, classified as extinct in the UK, has been re-homed at the Stratford Butterfly Farm after being discovered by Ian Beaver from Shropshire building supplies.

Publication: 28th July 2012

Warwick Castle Long Boating

Top 10 things to see & do in Shakespeare Country this summer!

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Publication: 27th July 2012

Blists Hills Town Crier

Town Crier Competition Blists Hill Victorian Town

Town Criers from across Britain will be taking part in the fourth annual Town Crier Competition at Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge at 11.30am on Sunday, 12th August.

Publication: 27th July 2012

Brian Goodwin, Chairman of Shropshire Horticultural Society; Robert Beauflower, Private Sales Director at Tanners; Allison Birtles, Partner at Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors; Phil Lane, Managing Partner at Whittingham Riddell.

Equine Extravaganza at Shrewsbury Flower Show

Shrewsbury’s Quarry Park will echo to the thunder of hooves on August 10th and 11th as some of the nation’s top show jumpers converge on the Shrewsbury Flower Show to compete for top points and prizes.

Publication: 26th July 2012

From the left, Jonathan McNally, Kimberley Thomas and Katherine Daniel preparing for the Olympics at The Belfry’s Health & Wellness

Raring to go for the Olympics

Members of The Belfry’s leisure club are limbering up for their own Olympic activities during London 2012.

Publication: 25th July 2012

Mum’s the word: for tiny Lar gibbon, Penny, at Dudley Zoological Gardens.

Rare primate delights Dudley Zoo visitors

A rare primate baby is delighting visitors at Dudley Zoological Gardens.

Publication: 24th July 2012

Children Feeding Goats

Hoo Farm Summer Fun

Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom is the place to visit this Summer with jam packed holiday events!

Publication: 22nd July 2012

Bill Preen former Head Maltster

Flaxmill inspired exhibition opens at market hall

An exhibition of artwork inspired by Shrewsbury’s historic Flaxmill is now open to the public at Shrewsbury Market Hall.

Publication: 21st July 2012

Mad Hatters Tea Party

Dorothy Clive garden is to host a mad hatter's tea party

The Dorothy Clive Garden is hosting ‘A Mad Hatter’s Tea Party’ for both children and adults on Saturday 4th August 2012.

Publication: 17th July 2012

Taiwan students at ironbridge

University of Birmingham Summer School Showcases best of West Midlands’ culture

Students from two leading universities in Taiwan are visiting the West Midlands region this week to participate in a University of Birmingham summer school.