Wildlife Diary: The birth of a nature reserve
Ed Andrews explores an unlikely wildlife haven, which is prospering thanks to a group of dedicated volunteers. In the village of Eardington, a gateway at
23 February 2014
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Ed Andrews explores an unlikely wildlife haven, which is prospering thanks to a group of dedicated volunteers. In the village of Eardington, a gateway at
The Danery is a rare thing: it’s a pub that’s just as popular with loyal regulars as with the passing trade it attracts from people
by Celebrity Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Ingredients (serves six) 4tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely diced (around 290g) 2tsp sweet paprika ½tsp smoked paprika 4 cloves
Prepare for plummeting temperatures with faux fur reinforcements. Lisa Haynes reveals the cosiest pieces to cuddle up in.
It may surprise you, but in my day-to-day life as a vet, I am asked the ‘neutering’ question many times daily. There’s so much advice
Edward Andrews looks back on an eventful year and hopes for a positive year ahead… January is a time to reflect on the past and
It may be the last place you want to be at the moment, but your garden stands a great chance of having a productive year
Climbing the stairs to Bridgnorth tapas restaurant Casa Ruiz is part of the magic – if you haven’t been there before, there’s a frisson of
As we start 2014 there is plenty going on in the What’s What! area to delight and excite food lovers… The Inn opens in Shipley
We have recently seen three suspected cases of Seasonal Canine Illness (SCI) one of which was our own vet Alexa’s poor Dot. In each case
Gordon Ramsay is adding to his stable of cookbooks with a new guide to home cooking. “I want to show that cooking can be fun,”
It is fruiting season in the orchard at Severn Valley Country Park. I wander between apple trees, ducking under branches. The leaves have a glossy
Much Wenlock’s flagship dining venue has maintained consistently high standards since owner Kirk Heywood took the helm 23 years ago – and the arrival of
Make your winter a time of colour… and think ahead to the new year’s gardening. Poinsettias bring living colour to winter One of the brightest
Pictured above: Stephanie Edwards (& Frankie), BVetMed MRCVS, Severn Edge Veterinary Group Have you noticed any lumps and bumps on your pet? Whether you notice
Jean de Rusett visits an inn that’s been given a new lease of life. Give yourself a treat: hop on the B4555 and follow it
The Colliery Bridge at Severn Valley Country Park links the two communities of Alveley and Highley. The original bridge was constructed in 1936 to transport
As the days get shorter and cooler, Ann looks at how to get the most from your lawn, borders, baskets and veggie patch. The heatwave
Maximise your high summer wardrobe with transformative accessories. Lisa Haynes unveils the eye-catching extras to covet. As the summer season comes to a close, it’s
Serve up a Strawberry Ace… With so many strawberry varieties available, all in different shapes and sizes, take advantage of this year’s ‘berry’ juicy crop
Food fair for Bridgnorth Picking up on a county-wide trend, in August it’s Bridgnorth’s turn to host an annual food fair, which will take place
Our local wildlife expert, Edward Andrews, considers the life cycle of parasites and their hosts. This month’s inspiration came while I was taking a walk
Late bloomers.. As we moved through the first few days of June, the weather improved dramatically and the sun shone at last. For every day
Those of us with an equestrian bent will, with winter behind us, look forward to actually riding our horses. However, horses can be extremely adept
Shropshire chocolatier nominated Award winning Shropshire based chocolatier Julia Wenlock has won a nomination for the European Semi Finals of the International Chocolate Awards for
The Telford Hotel has a range of facilities available which cater for local people as well as tourists, golfing parties and businessmen visiting Shropshire. Fine
I recently observed a pretty special moment in my back garden. Over the winter I had installed a red mason bee box on the wall
Spring took some time arriving this year, so as we move into June let’s hope the weather will settle down and we get some warm
It’s that time of the year when the mantelpiece starts to strain under the weight of summer invitations. Whether it’s weddings, christenings or a day
