Wildlife Diary – The ivy and the butterfly
Edward Andrews welcomes the year’s first butterfly – the Brimstone or Queen of Spring – which finds shelter in the evergreen foliage of winter ivy.
24 February 2015
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Edward Andrews welcomes the year’s first butterfly – the Brimstone or Queen of Spring – which finds shelter in the evergreen foliage of winter ivy.
Sally Themans finds a rising literary star living right around the corner. The Observer’s literary editor Lisa O’Kelly has identified James Hannah’s debut novel The
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
Guest writer Stephen Roberts takes a look at the life and works of Shrewsbury’s most famous citizen – Charles Darwin. It’s perhaps hard to believe
Step back in time In a cookery demonstration with a twist, Wroxeter Roman City is holding a cookery workshop that will really take participants back
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
Vision Bridgnorth is the new charitable local interest group set up to ensure the ambitions expressed in the Bridgnorth Town Plan by members of the
The Old Furnace in Coalbrookdale has been presented with a prestigious Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ Engineering Heritage Award in recognition of being the birthplace of
Bridgnorth Rugby Club is enjoying a fine run in its second season under the guidance of coaching brothers Bryan and Dale Smallman. The club has
A dedicated team of quilters in Bridgnorth is making a real difference to the lives of babies, children and teenagers by supplying blankets to the
The Nature in the Sands of Eardington project has received a funding boost of £18,599 from the SITA Trust. The project, based just outside Bridgnorth,
Seasoned cyclist and fundraiser Eric ‘Sherpa’ Stevens and his team raised a staggering £5,020 on their John O’Groats to Lands End ride last summer. This
Entries are now open for the Wenlock marathon and half marathon, which will kick off the sports competitions at the 129th Wenlock Olympian Games on
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
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
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
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
As many people’s initial medical contact in time of crisis, Community First Responders can be everyday lifesavers. Editor Sally Themans meets some of the local
Local Paralympics gold medalist and European champion Mickey Bushell has been awarded the honour of Freedom of the Borough of Telford and Wrekin. Twenty-four-year-old Mickey,
Bridgnorth man Rob Hall presented a cheque totalling £3584 to 11-year-old Dylan Reains and his mum Sonia in an emotional presentation at the Down Inn.
Time is running out for a dying father from Bridgnorth who is determined to raise funds to secure treatment for his critically ill daughter. Former
Olympic champions and Dancing on Ice stars Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will be appearing at Oakengates Theatre on Friday 5 December. Twenty six million
Here’s our round-up of some of the more energetic things to try out. Walking the steps of Bridgnorth Bridgnorth Rotary is holding its second sponsored
Chelmarsh Sailing Club will be hosting a part of the largest global sailing race ever on Sunday 21 September when they take part in Bart’s
Ever wondered why there’s a school in Broseley called John Wilkinson? Or why the town played such a key role in the Industrial Revolution? In
Local man James Griffiths from Stottesdon near Bridgnorth is to be the very first Briton to take part in the Tour of the Dragon Race
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