Towns & Villages
On the festival trail in Oswestry
February 29th 2012
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
New books on Shropshire past and present
January 26th 2012
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.
A book of nostalgia for Much Wenlock
November 20th 2011
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.
Oswestry in bloom
July 21st 2011
The annual Britain in Bloom contest attracts hundreds of entries from towns and villages across the country, all vying desperately to land one of the coveted “best in category” awards
Summertime in Shrewsbury
May 26th 2011
Sarah Hart looks forward to a season of fun in the county town
Phil Spencer urges the nation to become ‘Karcher Clean’!
April 8th 2011
Kärcher has joined forces with property expert, Phil Spencer, to launch ‘Kärcher CleanBritain’ – a campaign to encourage us to clean up our streets and meeting places for what’s set to be an exciting time for the nation...
Lots to do in Ludlow
February 16th 2011
Sarah Hart picks out the places and events that keep the visitors coming all year round
City Inn Rebrands as Mint Hotel in Advance of Opening Two New Hotels
December 21st 2010
City Inn has rebranded as Mint Hotel in advance of opening two new hotels in prime locations in London and Amsterdam nearly doubling the number of rooms. Mint Hotel will open a second London property of 583 rooms at the Tower of London...
Christmas shopping in Shrewsbury
October 19th 2010
Christmas shopping a joy? Bah! Humbug! But in Shrewsbury it can be, says Sarah Hart
Oswestry’s traders
September 16th 2010
Sarah Hart discovers a treasure trove of traders both traditional and trendy in Oswestry
Church Stretton places and people
July 20th 2010
There’s so much to do around Church Stretton that one visit is never enough, says Sarah Hart
Ellesmere and its Regatta
June 25th 2010
Sarah Hart visits Ellesmere, a town that offers pretty shops all year round and a pretty thrilling day of bell boat racing on July 4
Delicious Market Drayton
June 25th 2010
Sarah Hart visits Market Drayton, the home of gingerbread, Clive of India, a famous organic farm, beautiful gardens open to the public and an eccentric bicycle-maker who invented the helicopter
Craven Arms – the olden but golden town
May 19th 2010
Sarah Hart tastes the past on a trip to Craven Arms
Shropshire railway posters
April 9th 2010
Dr Richard Furness is a lover of the railways and of Shropshire where he was born and bred.
Bishop’s Castle and Clun, Shropshire
April 8th 2010
Bishop’s Castle and Clun are packed with personality and people who love to put on a show, says Sarah Hart.
The traders of Bridgnorth
February 24th 2010
Sarah Hart uncovers a fascinating story behind every shop window in Bridgnorth
Danny Beath’s pictures of Shropshire in March
February 24th 2010
Award-winning Shropshire photographer Danny Beath continues his monthly pictorial journey through the county
Albrighton and Newport, Shropshire
January 29th 2010
Sarah Hart searches out the fascinating people and places which make two of Shropshire’s friendliest places so interesting
Danny Beath’s Shropshire Photographs
January 28th 2010
Award-winning Shropshire photographer Danny Beath continues his monthly pictorial journey through the county
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