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Start the way you mean to go on and you’ll have a super gardening year, says Ann Winwood. As we leave Christmas behind and begin
17 December 2018
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Start the way you mean to go on and you’ll have a super gardening year, says Ann Winwood. As we leave Christmas behind and begin
A new cookbook brings together simple, thrifty recipes that first made it big on social media. Ben Lebus is a young man with a mission.
Ludlow Food Centre opened their doors to a new-look farm shop in October. Following months of analysis and consultation, the new Ludlow Farmshop has a
Cider runs in the family for Julia Jackson. Her parents have run the Cider House in Quatt for 35 years – and two years ago
On World Vegan Day in November, the Vegan Society launched an app to help those who want to try out a plant-based lifestyle find foods
A Bridgnorth tapas restaurant has scooped a brace of awards in a national contest at the end of last year. The Food Awards England 2018
We’ve all been caught out when the clocks go back – but Bridgnorth residents got a helping hand on the Monday morning after the end
Edward Andrews finds that ‘beetle mania’ is alive and well… In November 2018, it was revealed that archaeologists working in Egypt had discovered a collection
An Ironbridge baker is picking up on the trend for homebaking with a range of breadmaking courses for locals who’d like to give Paul Hollywood
A local coffee manufacturer has taken on board the national drive to cut down on packaging waste. Ground coffee specialists Hundred House Coffee, based near
A group of conservation volunteers have been given a royal seal of approval… and now they’re inviting more people to join them. The Churchyard Task
Friends of Stanmore Country Park (FSCP) recently installed five owl, eight bat and 30 bird boxes in the park… and most of the bird boxes
Shropshire Council’s Outdoor Partnerships Team are celebrating the results of a successful grant application to the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). The project
If your dog usually pulls you along during your daily walk, you may be interested in a unique sport that’s becoming more popular in Shropshire
Telford Town Park has been named as one of the top 10 favourite parks to visit by the Green Flag Award through the 2018 People’s
A Much Wenlock wildlife hospital is planning ahead for the coming 12 months. Cuan Wildlife has announced the return of their Summer Ball, which will
The Long Mynd’s National Trust ranger team will be offering members of the public the chance to find out how a ranger spends their day
Shimmery fabrics, molten finishes and shiny treatments are all the rage – add warmth to a room and mix well with any colour palette. Silver
In this issue, Ed Andrews takes to the waters of the mighty Severn to experience nature from a different angle. Ironbridge Coracle Regatta takes place
At the end of an annum with more than its fair share of ups and downs, Ann Winwood reflects on the last 12 months on
Not many owners know about thyroid problems – but they are increasingly common in middle-aged pets, with one in 10 older cats and one in
Does my dog need a raincoat? Some breeds benefit from wearing a coat which protects them from the elements as the weather gets wetter and
A brand-new community café, which is a collaborative project between Bridgnorth Endowed School and the school caterers, Aspens, was opened at the town’s Leisure Centre
Tanners Wines, which has branches in Bridgnorth and Shrewsbury, took home the prize for Best National Wine Shops of 2018 at this year’s Decanter Retailer
Three Shropshire pubs have been shortlisted as finalists in the prestigious Great British Pub Awards. Whitchurch’s Hamner Arms has been listed for Turnaround Pub, while
With more and more people choosing to eliminate or cut down on animal products such as eggs and dairy products, an event taking place in
Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but with so many people under increasing financial pressure, the occasion is not always as joyous as it
A new trail has been created that celebrates Telford, both the man and the town. The Thomas Telford Trail highlights 24 bridges, roads, canals and
A local wildlife charity has arranged a series of quiz nights to raise funds for its lifesaving work. Cuan Wildlife Rescue is planning quizzes at
After a soggy spring, Broseley in Bloom volunteers embarked on their first clean-up and planting session in mid-May when the weather was sunny and bright