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Perfect pickles
Autumn is when the fruits and vegetables in our gardens are at their bountiful best, and Acton Scott's programme of workshops continues with a session…
Tiggy at Tanners
The newest branch of Bridgnorth-based vintners Tanners has opened in neighbouring Cheshire – and it's taken a little bit of Bridgnorth with it. In the…
Bake off queen
Candice Brown, winner of last year's Great British Bake Off, will be the star attraction at the Newport Show this year. The PE teacher-turned-baker, who…
Ludlow's foodie heaven
More than 180 of the region's top producers will descend on Ludlow for its annual food festival, to be held from Friday 8 to Sunday…
Wood's addition
Wood's Shropshire Lad was first brewed in 1996 to celebrate the centenary of the publication of AE Housman's poem collection, and today it and Shropshire…
Railwayman's scoops award
The Bridgnorth branch of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) has recently presented its award for Pub of the Year to the Railwayman's Arms. The pub,…
Summer pub
The Pheasant Inn at Neenton near Bridgnorth has been voted Summer Pub of the Season by the local branch of the Campaign for Real Ale…
Flying food
A tasty line-up of over 90 local producers will be heading to the Cosford Food Festival, taking place on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 July,…
Street food fair
Bridgnorth High Street will play host to a street food fair on Sunday 27 August as part of the Bridgnorth Music and Arts Festival. The…
REVIEW: The King and Thai, Broseley
WW! has long followed the progress of the King and Thai's Suree Coates, as the chef proprietor has scooped award after award in the years……
Recipe – Thomasina Miers
A master stroke Thomasina Miers fifth book is all clean lines and sraightforward recipes. It pops with colour and is olstered by Mexican influences –…
REVIEW: Swan Inn at Knowle Sands
A room with a view… The owners of The Swan Inn at Knowle Sands each have over twenty years experience in the pub and catering…
New festival brewing
A beer festival is coming to Bridgnorth over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend. The event will run from 27 to 29 May and is the…
Ludlow Spring treat
First held in 1995, the Ludlow Food Festival has gained worldwide recognition and featured in publications as far afield as the US, Australia and Japan.…
Old Gate top of the pubs
A pub with origins dating back to the 17th century has proved it still has what it takes to succeed in the 21st century. The…
Beer marks milestone
A Shropshire company has chosen a special way to mark the milestone of 175 years in business. Tanners Wine Merchants have launched a special beer…
Bake Off returns
A farm shop near Bridgnorth is holding its second Bake Off event after 2016's inaugural contest proved popular. The Bake Off will take place at…
A taste for Shrewsbury
More than 26,000 people are expected to attend this year's award-winning Shrewsbury Food Festival, which takes place in Quarry Park on 24 and 25 June.…
March & April 2017 food bites
Food fest in regional running The organisers of the Shrewsbury Food Festival are absolutely thrilled that the festival has been nominated for the Best Festival…
Recipes from Tom Kerridge
Stay – happy Dieting is a divisive subject, not least with the current debate surrounding clean eating, but chef Tom Kerridge is open-minded. The cheerful…
January & February 2017 food bites
Tanners beat the big boys A renowned local wine merchant is celebrating after winning an Outstanding Achievement Award at a prestigious national awards ceremony. Tanners…
November & December 2016 food bites
Winter in county town The Shrewsbury Winter Festival is returning to the town's Quarry this December for a second time. The event attracted more than…
Recipe – Battlefield 1403 roast rib of beef with mustard crust
Christmas at Battlefield 1403 For many of us, the preparations for the festive season are only now getting underway – but the team at Shrewsbury's…
Recipes – Carnival flavour
With the Olympics finished and the Paralympics about to start, we've gone loco for all things Brazilian this year. If you'd like to keep the…
Sept & Oct 2016 food bites
Pheasant flying high A pub near Bridgnorth that's owned by the local community has scooped a coveted national award. The Pheasant at Neenton, a dining…
Restaurant review – The White Hart, Ironbridge
Set in the stunning Ironbridge Gorge, right on the Wharfage, the White Hart is one of the most pleasant places in the region to do…
July & August 2016 food bites
Quo launch tipples Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt have teamed up with Hobsons Brewery to create the Dog of Two Head ale. The ale, along…
Restaurant review – Clays, Broseley
A Broseley restaurant has been quietly making waves by teaming its sophisticated, international fare with a refreshingly unpretentious attitude. Kerri Tyler samples the goodies at…
Nadiya shares her love
Nadiya Hussain, winner of last year's Great British Bake Off, will be making her first visit to Shropshire when she appears at Newport Show on…
Restaurant review – Graze, Bridgnorth
The excellent team behind Claverley's Woodman next turned their attention to Bridgnorth, opening Graze on St Mary's Street 18 months ago. This quality burger joint…
May & June 2016 food bites
Food festival news The 2016 Ludlow Spring Festival promises to be a corker, bringing together the best regional beer, food and music to the town…
Get a pizza the action Little ones will love being 'a pizza baker for the day' at Fordhall Farm near Market Drayton on 17 April.…
Sugar free recipes by Susanna Booth
There's no sugar-coating the fact that sugar consumption is having a massive impact on our health and wellbeing. From reports that slashing the amount of…
Restaurant review – The Pheasant, Broseley
Visiting the Pheasant in Broseley for a family Sunday lunch, we were delighted to find the place busy and welcoming. What struck us immediately was…
Broseley restaurant scoops award The King and Thai in Broseley are again celebrating a win – in November, they were crowned regional winner of the…
Faff-free supper recipes by Lorraine Pascale
After all the stress and hassle of festive cooking, the temptation is to go out and stock up on ready meals or order in takeaways.…
Restaurant review – The Dog and Davenport, Worfield
For beer loving residents in the picturesque village of Worfield, there's plenty to celebrate these days with the arrival of new incumbents at The Dog…
Season's treatin – Festive recipes from Jason Hodnet
Get your finger-foods well in hand before the Big Day arrives – these festive recipes from The Raven's Jason Hodnet, star of The Great British…
November & December food bites
Golden Fork for local cheese Shropshire goats' cheese dairy Brock Hall Farm is celebrating winning a coveted Golden Fork, the Oscar of the food industry.…
Restaurant review – Blue Ginger, Bridgnorth
It's all too easy to become a creature of habit when it comes to choosing an Indian restaurant; an abundance of choice plus three within…
September & October 2015 Food Bites
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…
Recipes from The Pasta Book by Gennaro Contaldo
Easy weekday dinners September signals the end of the summer holidays, and that means back to the old routine – work, school, college… and more…
Restaurant Review – The Pheasant at Neenton
The eyes of the regional press have recently been on the village of Neenton – the story of 'the community heroes who had fought hard…
Recipes from Ching-He Huang
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…
July & August Food Bites
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…
Recipes from The Raven's Jason Hodnett
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…
May & June Food Bites
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…
Restaurant Review – Bamboo, Bridgnorth
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…
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