I could have written this blog last summer and much of it would have been the seem – overflowing Severn, washed-out homes and sodden fields, writes video blogger James Shaw.

Funny old time, Christmas, writes video journalist and blogger James Shaw. Despite the sherry, mince pieces and poorly-made Christmas specials, there is still news to be reported on, however you do it.

For most video journalists on local newspapers, a big event is something to savour – a chance to show off your part of the world in its best light, writes our Video Blogger James Shaw.

Despite what the bosses tell us about “quality, not quantity”, there is always a nagging doubt that if the hits aren’t there, then neither will your job be in six months time, writes our Video Blogger James Shaw.

A survey has been launched to find out what Bishop’s Castle residents think about controversial plans for a biomass burning power station in the town.

One of the basic rules of journalism – in any form – is time, writes our Video Blogger James Shaw.

Sometimes, trying to be creative can just over complicate matters. Our video blogger James Shaw looks at what works and what doesn’t when filming the daily events across Shropshire.

People are less willing to talk in front of a camera, tripod and big hairy microphone, writes our Video Blogger James Shaw.

Being a video journalist isn’t all that bad. You get to tour the county, watching a whole range of events, sports and news unfold, writes our Video Blogger James Shaw.

Demolition work has begun on Shrewsbury Town’s former Gay Meadow stadium. Our video journalist captures the start of the work.

It’s all a learning process – oh, and I shouldn’t laugh, writes our Video Blogger James Shaw.

I think it was all my own fault, writes video journalist James Shaw.