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Ding Dong Down Under in battle of whites

A ding dong is raging Down Under over who produces the best white wines. Three out of ten bottles sold in Australia are imported from New Zealand. Sales from both nations, meanwhile, are soaring in the UK.


Whisky is the perfect festive spirit

Whisky is the perfect tipple for getting you into the festive spirit. Spirits expert Michael Simpson-Jones has some top tips for customers looking to buy.


Baker asked to add ooh la la to French menu

They’re supposed to make the best bread in the world, but the French are seeking tips from a south Shropshire baker in their search for the perfect loaf.


White’s all right from France

Since time immemorial, French white wines have been among the best in the world.But in recent years, vineyards have improved beyond recongition.


County among cheapest for pints

A pint of beer in Shropshire is cheaper than almost anywhere else the country, according to a study published today.


John rolls out barrels for ale event

The UK’s biggest pub-based beer festival is rolling out the barrels in a Shropshire pub. The 27th Telford Beer Festival takes place at the Crown Inn, Oakengates, until Sunday.


Ooh la la! French reds are fantastique

French wines are renowned the world over. Shropshire supermarket Waitrose has an autumn promotion for French red wines, with plenty of delicious varieties available.

Ooh la la! French reds are fantastique

Red Red Wine – going for a song in Shropshire

Red, red wine is going for a song at a Shropshire supermarket. A range of drinks have been reduced at Waitrose, in Newport, throughout September.


Cheers! Real ale drinkers toasting new guide

Real ale drinkers across Shropshire are drinking a toast to their favourite tipple after the launch of the latest edition of a national beer guide in the county.


County restaurants ranked in guide’s top 50

Two Shropshire restaurants have been ranked alongside eateries owned by Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal in a prestigious new guide, writes Andy Richardson.

County restaurants ranked in guide’s top 50

Pots full of great tastes in Ludlow

When The Good Food Guide is published in a few days’ time, one Shropshire couple will be thumbing through its pages more quickly than most. Andy Richardson interviews the dining doyens behind Mr Underhills.


Swop your spare produce here

We’re looking for gardeners with too much home-grown produce. Don’t let it go to waste; swop it.

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