Farmer-turned-TV presenter Adam Henson and one of the UK’s largest private landowners, the Duke of Buccleuch, were presented with honorary degrees from Harper Adams University at this year’s graduation ceremony. The duke accepted his award in recognition of services to the promotion of graduate employment opportunities in rural land management, and Adam Henson for services to the public understanding of agriculture.

Pentabus launches new youth theatre
Award-winning theatre company, Pentabus, is launching a new youth theatre at Ludlow Assembly Rooms. The course will begin in September and will be run by