The annual Hereford May Fair has got underway today.
A ceremonial offering of 12-and-a-half bushels of wheat was presented by the Mayor to the Bishop of Hereford as payment for allowing the fair to proceed.
This year's ceremony once again saw the ringing of the fair bells. Commissioned by the national President and local Chairman of the Showmans Guild, the bells are rung to signify the opening of each Guild fair in the division.
Ludlow to host first St George’s Day Shakespeare Shout
Ludlow is preparing for a lively St George’s Day celebration this Thursday.
Nominations open for Ludlow Civic Awards
Ludlow residents are being encouraged to put forward nominations for the 2026 Civic Awards.
Hilton hotel could be coming to Shrewsbury
A Hilton hotel could be coming to Shrewsbury after outline plans were granted.
Library should also be funded by neighbouring parishes
Neighbouring parishes should also put their hands in their pockets to keep Ludlow Library fully open.
Ludlow Farmshop named best in UK awards
Ludlow’s Ludlow Farmshop has been crowned Large Farm Shop of the Year at the 2026 Farm Shop and Deli Retailer Awards.
Failure of emptying bins
Shropshire Council has been accused of failing in communication and operational planning due to bins not being emptied in Ludlow in the lead-up to Easter.
Tenbury Wells to elect new district councillor at by-election
A new district councillor for Tenbury will be elected at the end of the month.
Shropshire MPs slam full fibre delays
Shropshire MPs have slammed the slow progress of households and businesses getting full-fibre broadband.
