
Speaking to Daniel Kawczynski one thing is clear – he will cross the floor in the House of Commons as a man on a mission.
It was 1982 – the year that saw the birth of Prince William, the Falklands War and record low temperatures of -27C in Scotland – when a young farmer turned his hand to writing for the Chronicle.

He may have spent his time on the frontline dodging bullets and roadside bombs, but Shrewsbury soldier Mike Hubbard also managed to develop his photography talents on the most graphic stage of all.
It’s been 11 years since Ellie Forrester was diagnosed as having a neurological condition that affects muscle co-ordination and body movement.
He might have trouble carrying his bags of shopping up the countless spiral stairs but that is a small price to pay for one Shrewsbury man who is simply living his dream as he overlooks large swathes of the county.

It was a day which literally shook Shrewsbury to its core – and the town has been suffering the after-effects of the January 3 explosion ever since.
Garages stand boarded up and covered in graffiti, while areas by shops are strewn with milk bottles and lager cans – hardly the finest advert for Ditherington.
After his beloved border collie died of old age, Paul Leeke bought his first springer spaniel which led to him breeding and training dogs for 25 years.
Events in Bishop’s Castle have never really impacted much on the lives of people in Shrewsbury - but residents would be well-advised to keep a close eye on the south Shropshire town over the coming months.

The first step out of bed, the way we hold our spoon at breakfast, the way we walk down the street – these are all habits we have learned ourselves. And the way we approach these everyday tasks can put additional strain on our bodies.