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Here come the frosts Last year’s mild winter may have lulled us into a false sense of security – but take a few precautions now,
27 October 2015
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Here come the frosts Last year’s mild winter may have lulled us into a false sense of security – but take a few precautions now,
In the conclusion of a two-part feature, our wildlife expert Ed Andrews discovers a species that has made an unexpected return to the county… and
Found a lump on your pet? It’s always worth checking it out says Becky Robinson of Severn Edge Veterinary Group – but don’t assume the
Keeping summer alive Provided the sunshine continues through August and into September, summer bedding, perennials, baskets and tubs will continue to give good colour into
Beer Festival brings cheer Severn Valley Railway Station will again play host to the popular CAMRA-run Bridgnorth Beer Festival which kicks off at 3pm
The eyes of the regional press have recently been on the village of Neenton – the story of ‘the community heroes who had fought hard
In the first of a two-part feature, our wildlife expert Ed Andrews goes on a night-time ramble in the Shropshire Hills. It’s a clear July
Easy weekday dinners September signals the end of the summer holidays, and that means back to the old routine – work, school, college… and more
Vet Sarah Probert gets up close and personal with a most rewarding pet – the inquisitive guinea pig. Guinea pigs, also called cavies, are fairly
With the warm drying winds we experienced in May, it’s more important than ever to ensure newly planted trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants are kept
Clean up your plate Back in 2011, TV presenter and cookery writer Ching-He Huang began to suffer from allergic reactions, weight gain and tiredness. As
Our wildlife expert Ed Andrews goes in search of adders and reports on a project to relocate slow worms. This month I’m on the hunt
Wenlock’s first food festival Much Wenlock held its first ever food festival in June. “It was a lovely sunny day and Much Wenlock had a
Specialist equine vet Kate Maxwell shares some tips to keep our equine friends’ pegs in tip top condition. The lower limbs of a horse consist
With the onset of May comes the feeling that summer is on its way…. There’s plenty to do in the vegetable plot at the moment,
Food festivals galore Ludlow Spring Festival ‘Like a beer festival – but better!’ is how Ludlow’s Spring Festival has been described. The event, which takes
The window seat at Bamboo in Bridgnorth’s Bridge Street is one of the best dining vantage points in town. Overlooking the Severn, it offered the
Spring into summer That long-awaited season is nearly here – and our infamous British summer is set to bring a whole new lease of life
Edward Andrews gets up close and personal with the stars of the local show – the Bridgnorth otters. It’s 6am on a Monday in March
Sarah Probert looks at the damage sticks can cause to our four-legged friends. On colder days or when time is short, it’s often tempting to
Spring is all about planning and preparing for the gardening year ahead… Be cautious The early winter was relatively mild, but beware of sharp frosts
Great brownie bake off Fans of the Bake Off can try their hand at competitive baking in the Great Bridgnorth Brownie Bake Off organised by
Set back from the Stourbridge road in its own little dell, with a Narnia-style lamp post and a pretty courtyard bordered by a picket fence,
Whether she’s whizzing up veggies for a juice or heading to yoga for a morning stretch, award-winning food blogger Ella Woodward glows with good health.
Edward Andrews welcomes the year’s first butterfly – the Brimstone or Queen of Spring – which finds shelter in the evergreen foliage of winter ivy.
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
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
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
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
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