Thursday, 11th March 2010

Lifestyle and Community Features

So why is everyone talking rubbish?…

Events in Bishop’s Castle have never really impacted much on the lives of people in Shrewsbury - but residents would be well-advised to keep a close eye on the south Shropshire town over the coming months.

Reducing stress - could it be down to technique?

The first step out of bed, the way we hold our spoon at breakfast, the way we walk down the street – these are all habits we have learned ourselves. And the way we approach these everyday tasks can put additional strain on our bodies.

Guiding light still burns 100 years on

When Lord Robert Baden-Powell organised a club for boys in 1909 he probably never imagined the impact his Scout and Guide groups would have on young people worldwide.

Rob’s rooting to preserve our ancient woodland heritage

Shropshire’s landscape is dominated by natural features and landmarks, from the meres at Ellesmere to the spectacular volcanic hills further south.

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Filming and festivity 25 Christmases ago

If you had ventured into The Square in March 1984 you may have been forgiven for thinking you had stepped into a Dickensian winter wonderland.

History uncovered as paper says last goodbye

A treasure trove of newspaper history has been saved from the skip during the big clear-out of Chronicle House.

Obesity: Is it about time we faced up to a leaner future?

I admit it, I’ve never been the fittest person in the world. But I try to keep myself in shape – I play football twice a week and I even went on a lunchtime run last week.

Dinosaurs’ mammoth charity walk

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Shoppers in Whitchurch were surprised to find themselves face to face with an enormous Tyrannosaurus Rex as they walked through the town this week.

Mere restaurant open again

A recently refurbished restaurant in Ellesmere will be opening its doors to the public this weekend.

Babysitting in the jungle

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Whitchurch’s celebrity vet Steve Leonard has recently featured in BBC nature documentaries filmed in Ethiopia and Borneo. Here he gives an insight into his work to protect a group of primates deep in the rainforests of South East Asia.