Features

Walking with Lions

The annual Bridgnorth Lions Walk returns for its 2026 edition on Bank Holiday Monday, 4 May. The ever-popular event offers a range of organised walks

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An array of talent

Neil Thomas reports on a Shropshire organisation showcasing some of the region’s best craftspeople and artists. Art so often adds beauty to the world. It

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The thin green line

Shropshire’s parks and nature sites lift our spirits. Neil Thomas meets some of the dedicated team who care for them. Shropshire boasts some of the

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Reaching a milestone

There’s a silver lining to this year’s Much Wenlock Christmas Fayre. Neil Thomas reports. For many people, it is the start of the Christmas countdown.

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Hitting the right note

A musical theatre group has been entertaining Bridgnorth for more than 70 years. Neil Thomas met its chairman to find out more. February is a

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Bear essential

It has been the must-have toy for generations. And no one makes a teddy bear quite like Ironbridge-based Merrythought. Neil Thomas met MD Sarah Holmes

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Lions who save lives

It just might save your life! Indeed, Bridgnorth Lions Club’s annual prostate cancer screening evening has saved hundreds of lives over the years. This much-valued

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Making a difference

As the annual poppy appeal approaches, Neil Thomas looks at the work of its organiser, Royal British Legion. This Autumn sees many of us enacting

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Mastering an art

Neil Thomas meets a father and daughter whose ‘crafty’ business offers a little creative therapy. Lunch in the elegant yet homely dining room is informal

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The appeal of cricket

Neil Thomas speaks to Bridgnorth CC chairman Guy Black about exciting times at the go-ahead club, as well as wider challenges facing the sport. It

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A life full of colour

Neil Thomas meets an artist whose vivid paintings have clicked with the public – and chats about her work and fascinating back story. Shropshire’s Sue

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Chocolate heaven

A very modern Willy Wonka Neil Thomas meets an award-winning Shropshire chocolatier renowned for her daring flavours. Chocolate is surely the most popular confectionary in

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The delights of Dudmaston

Neil Thomas visits a stately home near Bridgnorth, a gem in the National Trust’s crown. Art, nature and beauty enrich our lives in many ways

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Berry bountiful

Ed walks the remains of an historic Shropshire racecourse and finds you can bet on the rowan tree for a bumper crop. This story begins

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Life through a lens

Neil Thomas meets one of the region’s leading landscape photographers to uncover the story behind his success. It’s not uncommon for John Hayward to slip

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Steaming towards 60

Neil Thomas visits one of Shropshire’s best‑loved visitor attractions to meet just some of the volunteers who keep it on track. Tourism and nostalgia so

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Artful Amanda

Neil Thomas meets an accomplished craftswoman whose eye-catching work celebrates the beauty of the world around us. The Maws Craft Centre can be found on

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Magnificent Margaret

One of Shropshire’s most dedicated volunteers has received national recognition. Neil Thomas went along to meet her. Volunteers are so often at the heart of

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A woodland tail

On a family holiday, Ed has his first ever sighting of a rare British treasure. The bird hide overlooks a woodland glade. At first glance

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Summer sowing

Ann looks forward to the new season. There’s plenty to keep you busy in the vegetable plot at the moment. Plant smaller quantities little and

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An artist’s life

Neil Thomas chats to Bridgnorth painter Paul Hopkins whose fabulous watercolours capture the magic of our region. For a landscape artist, there can be few better

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Life at the Edge

Neil Thomas reports on a revival of fortunes at one of the county’s best arts venues. It is one of Shropshire’s most impressive cultural venues

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True friends

Neil Thomas meets an inspiring group of volunteers, making a vital contribution to their town’s hospital. Shropshire has lost many of its community hospitals over

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Tree of Thought

Christmas is time for celebration but also when our thoughts inevitably turn to loved ones who are no longer with us. It is why the

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Winter of content

Neil Thomas contemplates the darkest season and sees much to enjoy. The magical season of winter is fast approaching with so much to look forward

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A labour of love

Neil Thomas meets a Much Wenlock man who has undertaken a monumental task – literally It is the perfect definition of a labour of love. With

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To Edith with love

Neil Thomas meets a cabaret star who is staging her highly-acclaimed salute to a legendary French singer in Bridgnorth. This October marks a milestone anniversary

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