Wildlife diary – Hidden history
Ed Andrews muses on the lasting legacy of two men with a gift for natural landscaping. It’s a winter day in Rectory Wood, Church Stretton.
23 February 2016
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Ed Andrews muses on the lasting legacy of two men with a gift for natural landscaping. It’s a winter day in Rectory Wood, Church Stretton.
Visiting the Pheasant in Broseley for a family Sunday lunch, we were delighted to find the place busy and welcoming. What struck us immediately was
I’m often asked my advice on puppies as opposed to rescue dogs, and I recently had that very dilemma when I was looking for a
There’s no sugar-coating the fact that sugar consumption is having a massive impact on our health and wellbeing. From reports that slashing the amount of
Broseley restaurant scoops award The King and Thai in Broseley are again celebrating a win – in November, they were crowned regional winner of the
Ed Andrews finds out that small can be beautiful in the case of the diminutive goldcrest. The sight of certain birds in our skies can
For beer loving residents in the picturesque village of Worfield, there’s plenty to celebrate these days with the arrival of new incumbents at The Dog
After all the stress and hassle of festive cooking, the temptation is to go out and stock up on ready meals or order in takeaways.
If you’re a smallholder, sudden death within your flock can be devastating, especially when it hits your healthiest and strongest animals. Last year I took
As we leave Christmas behind and welcome in 2016, it’s time to start planning for the gardening year ahead. If you’re growing vegetables, get out
In the conclusion of a two-part feature, our wildlife expert Ed Andrews discovers a species that has made an unexpected return to the county… and
It’s all too easy to become a creature of habit when it comes to choosing an Indian restaurant; an abundance of choice plus three within
Get your finger-foods well in hand before the Big Day arrives – these festive recipes from The Raven’s Jason Hodnet, star of The Great British
Vet Sarah Probert finds out there can be several reasons for itching in cats. Many cats come in with sore patches on their skin. Sometimes
Here come the frosts Last year’s mild winter may have lulled us into a false sense of security – but take a few precautions now,
Golden Fork for local cheese Shropshire goats’ cheese dairy Brock Hall Farm is celebrating winning a coveted Golden Fork, the Oscar of the food industry.
Beer Festival brings cheer Severn Valley Railway Station will again play host to the popular CAMRA-run Bridgnorth Beer Festival which kicks off at 3pm
The eyes of the regional press have recently been on the village of Neenton – the story of ‘the community heroes who had fought hard
In the first of a two-part feature, our wildlife expert Ed Andrews goes on a night-time ramble in the Shropshire Hills. It’s a clear July
Easy weekday dinners September signals the end of the summer holidays, and that means back to the old routine – work, school, college… and more
Found a lump on your pet? It’s always worth checking it out says Becky Robinson of Severn Edge Veterinary Group – but don’t assume the
Keeping summer alive Provided the sunshine continues through August and into September, summer bedding, perennials, baskets and tubs will continue to give good colour into
Clean up your plate Back in 2011, TV presenter and cookery writer Ching-He Huang began to suffer from allergic reactions, weight gain and tiredness. As
Our wildlife expert Ed Andrews goes in search of adders and reports on a project to relocate slow worms. This month I’m on the hunt
Wenlock’s first food festival Much Wenlock held its first ever food festival in June. “It was a lovely sunny day and Much Wenlock had a
Vet Sarah Probert gets up close and personal with a most rewarding pet – the inquisitive guinea pig. Guinea pigs, also called cavies, are fairly
With the warm drying winds we experienced in May, it’s more important than ever to ensure newly planted trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants are kept
Food festivals galore Ludlow Spring Festival ‘Like a beer festival – but better!’ is how Ludlow’s Spring Festival has been described. The event, which takes
The window seat at Bamboo in Bridgnorth’s Bridge Street is one of the best dining vantage points in town. Overlooking the Severn, it offered the
Spring into summer That long-awaited season is nearly here – and our infamous British summer is set to bring a whole new lease of life