James Shaw news


The White House, Muxton

Rating *** James Shaw found good value at a well-known establishment.


Tayleur Arms, Longdon on Tern

Reviewer’s rating **** James Shaw forgoes his favourite cottage pie to try some different items on the menu.


Shropshire’s wildlife copes with the big freeze

Video journalist James Shaw takes a look at how wildlife in Telford is coping with the big freeze.


Masons Arms, Kemberton

Reviewer’s rating: **** James Shaw finds that the gem of a country pub he discovered is already known to many . . .


Bandon Arms, Bridgnorth

Reviewer’s rating **** James Shaw finds yet  another reason to travel to Bridgnorth, in addition to the steam railway.


Dragons Den, Telford Town Centre

Reviewer’s rating **** James Shaw says “I’m in” after a teatime visit to The Dragons Den – Duncan Bannatyne was out.


Wrekin View, Dawley Bank

Reviewer’s rating *** James Shaw discovered a mixed grill at this renovated pub was well worth the wait.


Telford Tigers ready for first game

Telford tigers play their first home game as a fanzone team this weekend when they take on Swindon Wildcats.


Ghostly goings on at Shropshire castle?

Could this be evidence of ghosts in a Shropshire castle? Video journalist James Shaw spent an evening at Whittington Castle, near Oswestry, with a ghosthunting group.


Odfellows, Shifnal

Reviewer’s rating * James Shaw takes his family out for a meal at a venue which fails to be family friendly.


Bridgnorth market crash eyewitnesses

People in Bridgnorth give their accounts of today’s crash near the market hall.


Cold and wet – but full of passion

What is life really like in the Wrekin eco-camp? Shropshire Star video journalist James Shaw finds out for himself.


The Dun Cow, Trench

Reviewer’s rating *** James Shaw was slightly disappointed with his carvery meal at The Dun Cow in Trench, but feels venue could be a winner.


The Woodbridge, Coalport

Reviewer’s rating: *** James Shaw enjoys himself – a lot – at the Woodbridge.


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James Shaw, John Kirk and James Garrison join Carl Jones for the weekly podcast.


Bada Bing, Telford

Reviewer’s rating **** The corner of Telford Shopping Centre where Bada Bing lies has never struck me as the ideal location for a pub, or even a restaurant, writes James Shaw.


The Bell, Tong

When Claire and I last ate at the Bell in Tong some years ago, we were both a little richer, both a little thinner and indeed, we were both a little naive, writes James Shaw.


The Shakespeare Inn, Coalport

Rating: ***** James Shaw and his wife enjoy a great dining experience.


Download this week’s podcast

Neil Thomas, James Shaw and Ben Bentley report on this week’s events and look ahead to the forthcoming news in the county.


Gerald Ratner and THAT comment

It’s been 18 years since jewellery tycoon Gerald Ratner made a joke that destroyed his business and nearly destroyed him. Watch our video interview.


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As the largest agricultural show in the region, the West Mid Show rightly claims a large slice of our newspaper’s attention.

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