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Oh, Christmas tree

It’s the busy season for Christmas tree growers. Heather Large goes behind the scenes at Leaton Forest as they get ready for harvest time.  

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Cards full of heart

After 55 years, the Shrewsbury Charity Christmas Card Shop is still supporting good causes across the region, as Daniel Morris discovers.  This year, a well-loved

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Accidental duchess

Emma Watkins went from farmer’s daughter to duchess of Rutland. Heather Large finds out more about her extraordinary life.  Life changed beyond recognition for Emma Watkins

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Comedy horror is simply wicked

Daniel Morris chats to the makers of wolf manor – a new werewolf movie filmed against the stunning backdrop of the Shropshire countryside. Having been

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Let there be light

Heather Large chats to upcycler Steve Poensgen who transforms everyday objects into eye-catching lamps.   When Steve Poensgen began converting an old barn into his

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Saving Shropshire

Matthew Panter meets two friends who are determined to educate people on the effects of climate change – and what can be done about it

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Warm welcome at Walcot Hall

Heather Large meets the team at the country house as they introduce a new programme of events following a relaunch of the estate and its

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Andrew ‘Vern’ Stokes

Andrew ‘Vern’ Stokes could be forgiven for having sleepless nights on a regular basis. After all, when most of us struggle to drift off into