Sometimes it does no harm to remember just what a beautiful part of the world we live in.
Our photographer Andy Compton captured this delightful rural shot from the road looking towards Newcastle from Clun.
The mild and wet winter we have just experienced may not have been to everyone's taste but it certainly ensured that everything is beautifully green as spring gets under way.
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