Local interest

Whether it’s an easier walk along a river valley or canal, or you are heading out for an exhilarating walk in the Shropshire Hills Area

Soldiers returning from the horror of the trenches of Europe found themselves in the tranquil setting of Worfield, where they came to recuperate and be

Shropshire in May and June is at its most glorious. Here’s a guide to some of the many festivals, walks and activities that will help

Shropshire’s position on the Welsh marches resulted in a frenzy of castle building, with over 30 fortresses gracing the landscape. What’s What! asked visiting writer

Stephen Roberts, a guest writer from Dorset, explored Ludlow’s royal connections on a recent visit. My wife and I have visited Ludlow many times, including

Editor Sally Themans visits Shropshire’s Young Poet Laureate and is ushered into a multi-generational household, bursting with creativity…. Mia Cunningham is Shropshire’s first ever Young

Paddy Ryan arrived in Much Wenlockin 1963 by way of Wexford, Carlisle and Penkridge – and his family are now still very much part of

Wightwick Manor and Gardens will be decorated for a traditional Christmas throughout December. Between 7 and 9pm on Mondays 9 and 16 and Tuesdays 10

Local amateur historian Jean de Ruset explores evocative Lilleshall Abbey. I’d wanted to visit Lilleshall Abbey as part of my research into haunted places in

For one Bridgnorth woman, her hobby of weather-watching has become a family affair. Sally Themans finds out what motivates her. Following the events in Oklahoma

Bridgnorth Sixth Form Partnership students Molly Davis and Annabelle Smith recount their recent visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. BBC Radio Shropshire was on

In the medieval period Red Kites were abundant, both in towns and rural areas. They enjoyed protection by Royal decree: this changed in the mid-16th

Spending time with Joy Fergusson is a precious experience. Life seems to have dealt her and husband Nick one of the cruellest blows, with both

One of life’s little coincidences occurred last week. Outside lay a good 12 inches of snow and sub-zero temperatures. I was cosy in my gas-centrally

Ghosts and paranormal activities are one of those things many folk refuse to take seriously – after all, life is tricky enough without the un-dead

Life was soft and pastoral on my side of the Long Mynd; but cross the Mynd, drop down from the Stiperstones into the valley below,

Sally Themans visits the Birchmeadow Centre in Broseley and meets one man with a vision to make this the beating heart of the town ….

One rather chilly, late Friday afternoon in November I was ushered into the home of Mrs Muriel Grindley, to chat to her about Bridgnorth Townswomen’s

November. A poignant time of the year, as we show our dignified respect to those that gave their lives in both war and peacetime, with

Just back from the Athletics Stadium at the inspirational Paralympics, Sally Themans found herself surrounded by several sporting local heroes at the William Brookes ‘sports

Sally Themans went to meet a Broseley lady who, amongst many other things, is a volunteer driver for the thriving Much Wenlock and Broseley Community

This month Sally Themans meets local hero Derek Cole to find out more about the Bridgnorth Africa Project… Meeting Derek Cole is a real pleasure,

Jimmy Moore is 77 years old, still running marathons and very much flying the flag for Much Wenlock and the UK. But delve deeper and