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Our Pam’s first crack at writing a novel

Pam Griffin writing her book

One thousand six hundred and 67 words each day, for 30 days. I started the month thinking it would be quite easy. After all, I spend all day at work writing stories, so I didn’t think I’d have much difficulty.

Editor’s tribute to cryptic king Roger

Record-breaking Shropshire crossword compiler Roger Squires

Record-breaking Shropshire crossword compiler Roger Squires is named as one of the Daily Telegraph’s six greatest cryptic crossword setters in a new book.

Murderous deeds done in Shropshire

“Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths in Shrewsbury and Around Shropshire”

On August 16, 1828, Ann Harris became the last woman to be publicly executed in Shrewsbury in a month when the gallows of the town’s jail were kept busy.  

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Sports star backs libraries

Former top athlete Colin Jackson will be in Mid Wales next week as part of a national campaign to promote the use of libraries.

Helen’s new book is aura inspiring

Do you see ghosts? Are you interested in developing your psychic abilities - but don’t know how? Church Stretton’s Helen Leathers is hoping to come to the rescue with her new book, which covers everything from how to see auras to the risks of using a ouija board.  

Captain Corelli’s creator

There are two passions in the life of award-winning novelist Louis De Bernières: writing and music, writes Andy Richardson.

One Fat Lady to give talk

One of TV’s original “celebrity chefs” is to pay a visit to Shrewsbury, it was announced today.

Ploughing on with fascinating tale

A former Ludlow journalist who wrote about Tenbury Wells for several years has published a new book about the area. Andy Richardson talks to the chronicler of a lifestyle changed beyond recognition. 

Art, decadence and a debut novel

The short and intense life of a famous Austrian painter has inspired an acclaimed debut novel by a Shropshire author set in Vienna at the turn of the 19th century.

Story of time travel features online

A Shropshire man has released his latest literary feast - packed full with local references - online for the very first time.

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