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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Neil Thomas looks at the work of a charity promoting a deeper love of the natural world. It is the UK’s leading environmental education charity
Hacking in Highley reveals a trackway, which Ed follows to a treasure trove of trees Leading off a quiet lane in the village of Highley
Ed delves into the secrets of wetlands, brooks and streams amid the Shropshire Hills. I stride up a steep grassy slope towards the jagged tooth of
Important work Your cat’s kidneys perform lots of important jobs. They filter waste products from the blood into the urine, maintain blood pressure and water
Ed follows up on two rare sightings of one of the UK’s top – and most elusive – predators. This story begins with some grainy
A bridge and binoculars prove the perfect combination for Ed to spot a rare sight on the River Severn. The rocky outcrop of Blackstone overlooks
Ed visits a 5,000-year-old ‘ghost’ river and anticipates the reintroduction of a charismatic animal extinct since the 16th century. We live in a society with
At this time of year there’s a beautiful palette of colours waiting to be discovered across the breath-taking Shropshire countryside. From bracing hikes over windswept
Ed heads to a Shropshire river bank to report on rare work to save an internationally endangered freshwater creature For this edition of the Wildlife
At this time of year, it’s always a pleasure to relax in front of a crackling fire with a glass of something warming. Somehow, though,
At this time of year there’s a beautiful palette of colours waiting to be discovered across the breath-taking Shropshire countryside. From bracing hikes over windswept
Ed finds out about a project called Unlocking the Severn which will help save a rare fish Just before the lockdown began, I was treated
We are looking forward to brighter months ahead following the spring equinox on 20 March. With longer days we will also see the return of
Ed has saved some pics in Shutterstock – can we use a majority of his – (sandstone and footprint) and supplement with the “plants from
Ed continues exploring the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, visiting the peaceful countryside around the hamlet of Bridges. For the first Wildlife Diary
