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HM The Queen confirms county date
February 26th 2012
Diamond Jubilee fever is sweeping Shropshire with the exciting news that The Queen herself will be joining the county’s celebrations. Sarah Hart reports
Olympics countdown: Paralympic soldier Nick Beighton's incredible story
January 29th 2012
If you were putting together a modern day superhero, Nick Beighton from Shrewsbury would tick all the boxes ...
The Queen: Diamond days ahead
January 28th 2012
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 ...
Shropshire County Council
December 27th 2011
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
Weston Park celebrates 25 years in public hands
November 20th 2011
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.
My Shropshire Life - Carol Decker
November 3rd 2011
It’s been nearly a quarter century since Shropshire band T’Pau topped the charts with their biggest hit China in your Hand. Flame-haired frontwoman Carol Decker, raised in Wellington and Shrewsbury, relives the glory days
Author Michael Morpurgo talks War Horse, Mozart and Shrewsbury Bookfest
October 19th 2011
Shrewsbury’s annual Bookfest celebrates the best writers for children - from Jacqueline Wilson to Julia Donaldson to Andy Stanton. Bookfest patron and world renowned author Michael Morpurgo counts down to his special appearance this month
Shropshire Community Council - acting together to spread the warmth
October 18th 2011
Keeping warm this winter will be a little easier and a little cheaper thanks to two new projects developed by the Community Council of Shropshire (CCS)
Britain. Can its essence be captured within a bottle?
August 16th 2011
Defining a nation by the sense of smell of its natives could prove a difficult task...
Britain. Can its essence be captured within a bottle?
August 16th 2011
Defining a nation by the sense of smell of its natives could prove a difficult task...
The rebirth of Condover Hall
June 27th 2011
The corridors of stately Condover Hall are ringing with the laughter of children after its dramatic transformation into a flagship activity centre for schools
Shropshire Community Council
May 17th 2011
The Community Council of Shropshire is celebrating its golden jubilee and the contribution of the county’s army of carers
What Katie did in May
April 13th 2011
“I did have the occasional stare from people wondering whether I could be Sandi Toksvig”
News from Shropshire WI
March 22nd 2011
Denman College was bursting at the seams in February when 83 Shropshire WI members took up residence for the weekend
Rome wasn’t built in a day… at Wroxeter
February 16th 2011
Sarah Hart followed the trials and tribulations of the team that, with a lot of help from their Shropshire friends, constructed the house for the Channel 4 series, Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day
Shropshire Life as finalist for Magazine of the Year
February 16th 2011
Shropshire Life has been nominated as a finalist for the Magazine of the Year category in the Midlands Media Awards 2011...
Katie Johnson - What Katie did in springtime
February 16th 2011
Writer, broadcaster and compère Katie Johnson lives on a smallholding on the Herefordshire/Shropshire border
Sarah Smith
January 27th 2011
Cleaning needn’t be a bore with the Sarah Smith range of beautiful cleaning and household products...
British Red Cross: Coping With Snow -Video Feature
December 17th 2010
Land Rover UK and the British Red Cross have announced a new emergency response partnership, to significantly improve the British Red Cross ability to respond to major incidents in the UK and help save more lives when crisis strikes.
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