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Education

Bringing farming to the classroom

School field trips. Those were the days. Armed with a packed lunch, we’d all race to get to the back seats of the coach ahead of

Property

Relax in a Stateley Home From Home

Daniel Morris discovers the charms of Marton Hall, a country mansion that has been lovingly restored by the owners and converted into a staycation venue. 

Sport

New chapter for a boxing family

Heather Large meets Kieran and Alexandra Tennant whose boxing club continues a proud tradition and offers fitness and training sessions for all.  When Sonny &

Art

Masterful Show For Art Lovers

Heather Large meets the leading artist who has put together a watercolour exhibition which will be attended by artists from all over the world.  They come

Sport

On cue for success 

Matt Panter catches up with a top snooker coach who was inspired by a world champion.  It’s no surprise that Colin Matty has become a top-class

Success Story

Reflecting on an incredible year

HEATHER LARGE CHATS TO HIGH SHERIFF MANDY THORN AS SHE REFLECTS ON A FASCINATING YEAR DURING WHICH SHE HAS TRAVELLED THE LENGTH AND BREADTH OF

Art

Making Sure The Show Will Go On!

Daniel Morris talks to the makers behind a Shropshire-based TV drama, who had to go back to the drawing board after an accident threatened production. They

Success Story

Julius is Tuning Up Musical Skills

Heather Large meets a young singer-songwriter who transformed his life and is now pursuing an exciting career in music. Music has the power to convey emotions,

Art

Ro-bert Builder a junkyard genius

Heather Large discovers how building robots from junk and writing about them became a thriving passion – and business – for Andy and Lorraine Laverton.