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Felix leaning over the forge, stoking a fire. He's wearing a black hoodie, grey trousers and protective googles. In the foreground you can see an anvil and a hammer, with various pieces of smithing equipment hanging off the forge. Behind the forge is an exposed brick wall, with hammers hanging from a hook.

'I'm worried about blacksmithing dying out'

Felix Nelson runs a forge in Shropshire and says recent storms have badly affected business.

The footplate crew of driver Mick Mathews and fireman Alex Robinson on a train on the heritage line. Mr Matthews is sitting in the carriage and Mr Robinson is standing on a ledge on the side of the train, which is black with gold lettering.

Heritage railways set for new year 'whistle off'

A simultaneous sounding of whistles on UK heritage lines marks 200 years of the modern railway.

Young girls and boys standing in a row, in a sports hall. They are in front of a football goal and have their arms around each other's shoulders. They are all wearing a red and black striped football kit.

Noddy Holder sponsors youth football team

Mr Holder who is a Wolves fan wanted to support the next generation of players from the Midlands.

A black steam train pulling three passenger carriages is driving along a track surrounded by fields. There is white steam billowing from its chimney. In the foreground is a river.

Heritage railway proposes 'radical' change

The railway wants to overhaul its organisational structure to benefit its finances amid challenges.

A builder on the roof of a partially built house with scaffolding in the front.

Plans submitted for 1,500 homes in village

The development would also include a nursery, a primary school and small retail units.

A trailer being tower through a street with people watching. Father Christmas is on top, waving. He is wearing a red outfit with white fur and a red and white hat. He has a long white curly beard. The trailer has been turned into a red and gold sleigh, with wrapping paper around it.

More festive events off due to Storm Darragh

Christmas events including lights switch-ons, parades, and fayres have been cancelled.

Hundreds of people stand in a street in Bridgnorth, with strings of unlit lights hanging above them. The sky is dark and there are purple lights in the background, illuminating a building

Christmas events cancelled over Storm Darragh fears

It comes as heavy rain and winds of up to 40mph are forecast across the county.

Witness appeal after van and car involved in crash

Police want to speak to anyone who was in the area when the crash happened on Wednesday.

John Adams has brown hair that is long and styled to the side. He is wearing a black pinstriped suit with white shirt and black tie.

MPs support for children's bereavement lessons

John Adams from Bridgnorth wants children to have bereavement education in school.