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Ludlow MP welcomes further fall in inflation
Latest figures showing a fall in inflation have been welcomed by South Shropshire MP, Philip Dunne.
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New community initiative aims to improve ground of cemetery in Ludlow
A new community initiative in Ludlow has been launched aimed at fostering community relationships whilst improving the grounds of Henley Road Cemetery.
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Long term plans for flood hit Severn communities
Plans to remove pavements and hard surfaces from flooded out towns along the River Severn will help reduce the risk to over 4,000 homes and businesses, experts say.
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Farm buildings built without permission will stay
A farmer who built a goat pen and a machinery store without planning permission has been told the buildings can stay after planners retrospectively approved the development.
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College will build 60 room boarding house after plans approved
A Shropshire boarding school is set to expand after its plans to build a 60-bedroom boarding house were approved.
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‘Improved’ plan to replace turkey sheds with houses near Leominster
Plans have been put forward to replace three turkey sheds on a Herefordshire farm with five new houses.
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“Dismay” as schools library service faces axe
Shropshire Council says it is “regrettable” that schools were not consulted on plans to axe a service which provides books for school children.
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Shropshire Council plan to help homeless is “huge step forward”
Shropshire Council could consider developing an “urgent assessment centre” for people facing homelessness as part of a new plan to tackle rough sleeping.
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Special exhibit to mark 50 years of Wynn family involvment in Ludlow May Fair
Ludlow May Fair will take place from Thursday 2nd until Monday 6th May.
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Nominations open for Ludlow Civic Awards 2024
Nominations have opened for this year's Ludlow Civic Awards.
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Health bosses working on department names
Shropshire health bosses have stated that they are ‘working closely’ with NHS England and following national guidance when it comes to naming new hospital departments as part of their transformation programme.
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Parents astonished at ‘stupid’ appointment of children’s services head
Parents of disabled children say they are astonished at the appointment of Herefordshire’s new head of children’s services given their previous experience with her.
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Number of dog waste bins in Herefordshire to be cut
The number of dog poo bins in Herefordshire is being cut. But this is okay as dog walkers can just use normal litter bins anyway, Herefordshire Council has said.
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19 community groups receive share of £15,000 for environmental projects
Community groups across Shropshire have benefitted from grants totalling £15,000 as part of Veolia and Shropshire Council’s popular annual Envirogrant scheme.
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Man arrested after incident in Cleobury Mortimer
Police arrested a man following an isolated incident in Cleobury Mortimer on Saturday afternoon.
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Candidates for West Mercia police commissioner election announced
Four candidates will be hoping to unseat John Campion as the region’s Police and Crime Commissioner ahead of elections set to be held next month.
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Shropshire Council set to launch crackdown on dog fouling
Dog owners could be fined £100 for failing to clean up after their pets under new powers set to be discussed next week.
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Local youth charities’ funding boost
Two Herefordshire charities are celebrating substantial grants to further their work with vulnerable young people.
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Consultation launched on controversial recycling plan
A decision on whether to close two recycling centres moved a step closer as Shropshire Council launched a public consultation on controversial cuts to its waste service.
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Specialist dementia ward unveiled in Herefordshire
A purpose-built ward providing specialist care to older adults with dementia has opened following a multi-million-pound transformation.
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No plans to close Ludlow Tower Post Office says Tesco
Ludlow's Tower Post Office will not be closing.
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Herefordshire poultry farm appeal fails
A Herefordshire poultry firm’s bid to upgrade and expand a farm at a sensitive spot has been rejected by a government-appointed inspector.
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Worcester terror suspect appears in court
A Worcester man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder connected to terrorism
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Clun Greenman Festival cancelled
A popular Shropshire festival has been cancelled next month.
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Severn Trent investigating low water pressure
Severn Trent Water says its engineers are still fixing a fault in the SY6 area of Shropshire.
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Herefordshire man wanted on recall to prison
Police in Herefordshire are appealing for help in finding a wanted man.
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Council leader lobbies transport secretary for London link
The Leader of Shropshire Council has written to the UK Transport secretary to add her backing for plans to reinstate the county’s direct rail link to London.
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Worcester man charged with attempted murder
A 31-year-old man has now been charged with attempted murder in connection to an incident in which another man was stabbed at the Pear Tree Inn near Worcester.
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New Food and Drink group launched at online event
A new group to help food and drink businesses across the Marches work more closely together, develop international markets and access specialist support has been launched at an online event.
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