The sun came out in Wiltshire this week and the county has welcomed rare wildlife and also pancakes and spring re-openings.

Shrove Tuesday is a much-anticipated event on the religious calendar, as it has been celebrated by Christians around the world for over 1000 years.

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Special thanks to Aldred Maple Products for donating the delectable pure maple syrup for the event (sourced from their family ...

Photo: Lucy Young The Leadenhall Market pancake race is much of a Shrove Tuesday staple as lemon and sugar, with local workers and visitors going head-to-head on a 20-metre cobbled course ...

The staff and residents at Scarborough Hall care home in Scarborough have enjoyed a selection of delicious treats during ...

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St. Mary's Episcopal Church hosted its 70th annual Shrove Tuesday Oyster Supper on Tuesday at the Parish Hall.

Salisbury City Council Flipping fun: Shrove Tuesday led to some racing in the centre of Salisbury. Raising money for the local foodbank, people competed to win the Golden Frying Pan in the pancake ...

Lucia Johnstone, 84, of Stonington took a break from prepping for the Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner late Tuesday afternoon to ...