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SHINING A LIGHT ON UNSUNG HEROES

Shining a light on unsung heroes. Stepping into her new role as high sheriff of Shropshire, Mandy Thorn talks to heather large about some of

Community

PORTRAIT OF A WILDERNESS

Local former teacher Edward Parry is celebrating the publication of his book, ‘The Glories and the Wildness of North Wales: Exploring North Wales between 1810-1860

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LESSONS IN LOSS

Lessons in loss.Matthew Panter meets a Shropshire funeral director determined to see bereavement awareness added to the school curriculum.   John Adams was just 12

Education

SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE

A new training facility in Telford is aiming to plug the gaps in engineering and manufacturing. Matt Panter takes up the story.  It feels like

Community

A YEAR IN OFFICE

Heather Large talks to Selina Graham about her incredible year as High Sheriff of Shropshire.  Travelling the length and breadth of Shropshire to meet the

Community

CHARITY AT HEART OF FREEMASONS

Daniel Morris takes a look at the organisation’s Shropshire arm.  With roots going back to the medieval period and the traditions of the craftsmen who

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THE POWER OF MUSIC

Heather Large meets a man determined to continue raising funds for a cancer charity, through music, in memory of his mum.  When Mark Fielden’s mother

Community

A PASTIME WITH STAMP OF APPROVAL

Daniel Morris chats to Richard Camp, chairman of Telford Stamp and Card Club, to find out more about the popular hobby and its links to

Adventure

ADVENTURES WITH MAN’S BEST FRIEND

Matthew Panter chats with a traveller and photographer who shares all his adventures with his beloved dog.  Sometimes you just can’t help standing to admire

Adventure

JUMPING FOR JOY

Matthew Panter chats with a parachutist and base jumper about his adventures  There were naturally some nerves. Of course there would be when tandem jumping