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.
Live acts lining up for Shropshire festival.
Local bands and top comedians are filling up the line-up for Shropshire Oktoberfest, which returns to Shrewsbury’s Quarry on 2 and 3 October. There will
