Academic Honours for Shropshire Pensioner

Sunday 5th July 2009, 1:00AM BST.

Margaret James, who has graduated from the Open University

A 92-year-old student has proved herself the brightest pensioner in Shropshire by graduating from the Open University. Podcast host Andy Richardson recalls the story of Margaret James.

Business is booming for Shropshire companies, despite the recession. Assistant editor Carl Jones and business editor Amy Bould report from the Shropshire Business Awards. Meanwhile, Neil Thomas reports on the stories dominating this week’s news headlines, with two men charged with an alleged murder.



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