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On the festival trail in Oswestry
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The town of Oswestry is determined not to be outgunned in the battle to establish itself as a premier arts, culture, food and drink destination for Shropshire. SARAH HART saddled up to meet aptly named John Waine, the man leading the charge
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New books on Shropshire past and present
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A flurry of books have hit the shelves promoting Shropshire’s rich and varied history. Photo books, historical novels and even a rockstar trail through the county are among recent offerings. Here are some of our favourites.
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A book of nostalgia for Much Wenlock
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A CHIT-CHAT between Much Wenlock neighbours Joy Sims and Ina Taylor in a shop queue last winter about “the olden days” was the catalyst for a fabulous new book tracing the town’s history in photographs.
LOCAL PEOPLE
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Nominate someone special for a photoshoot
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This is your chance to nominate someone special for a wonderful photoshoot with award winning Shropshire photographer Phil Barrett
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Remembering the Falklands War
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Thirty years ago this month, British troops landed on the Falkland Islands to liberate villagers following the Argentinian invasion. Among them was 25-year-old paratrooper Peter Kennedy, from Shrewsbury...
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A new High Sheriff rides into town: meet John Abram
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Shropshire’s High Sheriff is officially responsible for maintaining law and order across Shropshire on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen. This month the incumbent High Sheriff, Richard Burbidge, makes way for John Abram
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A rising star - young apprentice Joe Price
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A young carpenter is making his mark on the world stage, showing there is ambition aplenty among Shropshire’s young craftsmen
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Shropshire Care Awards
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Actor James Sutton, Shropshire’s homegrown star of Emmerdale and Hollyoaks, was the special guest at the annual Shropshire Care Awards, supported for the first time this year by Shropshire Life
PEOPLE
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Interview with Great British Menu Winner Nick Nairn
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We spoke to Nick Nairn about his food philosophies and winning the Great British Menu in 2006...
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When Disraeli stood for Shropshire
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Sally Bevington looks back on a General Election marred by violence, slander and racism, where the people of Shrewsbury returned an MP who would go on to be Prime Minster and one of the great figures of British politics
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The Acton Family: Victorian Farm
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Where better to celebrate a traditional Christmas than down on the Victorian Farm? Rachel Crow spoke to those involved in the making of this month’s festive episodes of the popular BBC2 series
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Oswestry, Shropshire
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Oswestry is in the ascendant. No longer the backwater it felt like a decade or so ago, there's a new vigour, a dynamism in the air.
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New Columnist: Shropshire Life
ExpandSo the fastest man on earth can run one hundred metres in nine and a half seconds. Have to say I'm not one for running, I have been known to cover a fair bit of ground when the cows have got out but I'm built for comfort rather than speed...
LOCAL LIFE
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HM The Queen confirms county date
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Diamond Jubilee fever is sweeping Shropshire with the exciting news that The Queen herself will be joining the county’s celebrations. Sarah Hart reports
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Olympics countdown: Paralympic soldier Nick Beighton's incredible story
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If you were putting together a modern day superhero, Nick Beighton from Shrewsbury would tick all the boxes ...
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The Queen: Diamond days ahead
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Sixty one years ago exactly on February 6, in a remote part of Kenya, the young Princess Elizabeth received the news of her father’s death. The tour was abandoned, and Elizabeth flew back to Britain as its Queen ...
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Shropshire County Council
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At this time of year, when perhaps all we want to do is curl up in front of the fire, it is more important than ever to look out for our neighbours and especially Shropshire’s older residents, particularly if they live alone
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Weston Park celebrates 25 years in public hands
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GO back 25 years, and Weston Park near Shifnal was still the private residence to generations of the Earls of Bradford, with rich historical records dating back to 1671. Sue Foster traces 25 years of change.
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