Wildlife Diary – Reptilia
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
28 June 2015
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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
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
Edward Andrews gets up close and personal with the stars of the local show – the Bridgnorth otters. It’s 6am on a Monday in March
With the onset of May comes the feeling that summer is on its way…. There’s plenty to do in the vegetable plot at the moment,
Specialist equine vet Kate Maxwell shares some tips to keep our equine friends’ pegs in tip top condition. The lower limbs of a horse consist
Great brownie bake off Fans of the Bake Off can try their hand at competitive baking in the Great Bridgnorth Brownie Bake Off organised by
Set back from the Stourbridge road in its own little dell, with a Narnia-style lamp post and a pretty courtyard bordered by a picket fence,
Whether she’s whizzing up veggies for a juice or heading to yoga for a morning stretch, award-winning food blogger Ella Woodward glows with good health.
Edward Andrews welcomes the year’s first butterfly – the Brimstone or Queen of Spring – which finds shelter in the evergreen foliage of winter ivy.
Spring is all about planning and preparing for the gardening year ahead… Be cautious The early winter was relatively mild, but beware of sharp frosts
Sarah Probert looks at the damage sticks can cause to our four-legged friends. On colder days or when time is short, it’s often tempting to
Ever since Mrs Tiggywinkle bustled around with a basket of washing, hedgehogs have had a special place in the hearts of the nation. Our wildlife
A great year starts here… Banish those winter blues To add a pop of colour to dingy winter days, why not plant a cluster of
Whether or not you ‘do’ New Year’s resolutions, now is the perfect time to pledge commitment for a new dental hygiene regime for your canine
Ironbridge enjoys its fair share of dining options, but the White Hart is delivering something a little different. The pub, with its pretty courtyard overlooking
Brimming with love, these recipes warm the soul and bring a little romance to the table. Great British Menu chef Jason Hodnett favours these hearty
River Cottage chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall reveals how an unexpected diagnosis changed his outlook on food. A lover of home-grown veg, who has always eaten salads
Our resident wildlife contributor Ed Andrews takes comfort from some ancient and sacred places in Shropshire, starting at the standing stones of Mitchell’s Fold, on
Vet Sarah Probert explains how having a new pup for Christmas will give her family plenty to think about. As I write this, having just
Enter Much Wenlock from the Shrewsbury Road and you’re certain to notice the stately Fox, a one-time coaching inn that’s been a local landmark for
Most people will never see a real-life eel. They are a creature that tends to dwell in our subconscious, shrouded in mystery and fable. Ed
It’s a serious problem, but careful management of osteoarthritis should ensure your dog lives a full and happy life, as Frithjof Praetsch of Severn Edge
Budding chef is apprentice of the year An aspiring chef from Much Wenlock’s Raven Hotel has scooped the title of Apprentice of the Year from
Perched above the Severn with a commanding view over the flood plains towards Bridgnorth is The Swan. Here, chef Justin Welch and front of house
In 2012 Eleanor Ozich was a full-time mum who indulged her passion for food by posting recipes on Facebook. Two years on, she’s written her
What’s What! nature expert Ed Andrews takes a look at the habitat of one of our local rivers, the Worfe, and learns about these fascinating
The Punchbowl has long been one of the region’s best-known carveries but with the launch of its AGA range – unique in every sense of