
Neil Thomas enjoys some thoroughly modern cooking in the thoroughly unmodern surroundings of Drapers’ Hall in Shrewsbury

Neil Thomas talks to the county actor who took a small part – literally so, since the role was Tiny Tim – in a widely admired screen version of A Christmas Carol, filmed 25 years ago

Neil Thomas takes an early measure of a new venue in the county town

She is one of Shropshire’s great modern-day success stories. Hayley J tells her story to Neil Thomas

Neil Thomas sees how the power of the printed word is being harnessed for Shropshire children

Neil Thomas visits a brasserie that’s buzzing with bonhomie in the county town

Christmas last year was fantastic for Shropshire student Vernon Kerswell – and this festive season looks like being even better, he tells Neil Thomas

Neil Thomas talks to a woman with a vision for the West Mid Show

Neil Thomas discovers the important behind-the-scenes work that helps keep national treasures from disappearing from public view

Katie agreed to meet The Shropshire Magazine exclusively for a photoshoot by Mike Hayward, prior to the gig, and Andy Richardson was given an exclusive backstage pass to talk to the musical sensation.

Shirley Tart takes to the lawn and finds that croquet is a dignified – and highly addictive – way to spend a summer afternoon

Ben Bentley talks to a group celebrating an artistic anniversary