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  • Walk back in time at Acton Scott

    NEW research into the history and archeology of Acton Scott will be revealed at a study day at the village’s historic working farm on Saturday. The Acton Scott Heritage Project, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, has enabled research into the history

  • Stottesdon and District WI annual show

    Stottesdon and District WI will be holding its annual show of members’ work at its meeting on Wednesday at 7.30pm at Chorley Village Hall. At the show, members vote for each other’s work by placing pennies next to the exhibit. There will also be a

  • Call to curb parking cost in Craven Arms

    A CALL has been made for a review of parking charges in Craven Arms and Church Stretton. Heather Kidd, Liberal Democrat candidate for Ludlow, has called on Shropshire Council to bring forward its proposals to review car parking charges as evidence emerged

  • Plea to curb parking cost in Church Stretton

    A CALL has been made for a review of parking charges in Craven Arms and Church Stretton. Heather Kidd, Liberal Democrat candidate for Ludlow, has called on Shropshire Council to bring forward its proposals to review car parking charges as evidence emerged

  • Gold award for Ludlow in Bloom

    by Adrian Kibbler news@ludlowadvertiser.co.uk THE Ludlow in Bloom campaign has achieved the gold standard. The results of the Heart of England in Bloom awards were announced in Pershore on Thursday. In 2008, Ludlow just missed out on a gold and

  • Colts defeated

    LUDLOW Town Colts went down 2-1 in their opening Shropshire Alliance fixture at Bayston Hill. Ali Carvell opened the scoring in the first half, but then fired a penalty over the bar after Hill had taken a 2-1 lead. There were other chances to snatch

  • Churchyard is real credit to caretaker

    A READER has sent in these pictures of the churchyard at St Peter’s, Coreley, where she has relatives buried. “I would like to say what a wonderful job the caretaker is doing and what a credit it is as a result of all his hard work,” she said.

  • Rethink rules or pay price

    ISN’T it a shame when rules overtake common sense? The County of Salop Steam Rally is well respected and very well attended. However, the organisers need to understand that they would not have such a spectacular two day show without the goodwill and

  • Ludlow Food Centre in the spotlight

    Ludlow Food Centre will be held up as an example of best practice at a regional summit on rural economies. The Commission for Rural Communi-ties (CRC) event will explore how public and private sector investment can be best channelled into rural businesses

  • Three-team tournament will open Ludlow season

    LUDLOW swing into action this weekend. The men start on Saturday with a three-team inter-club tournament at Bridge Street, Leominster, starting at 1.30pm. The younger players, 11-17 year olds, will take part in the Junior Development Training Centre

  • EVANS GCSE

    EVANS Chloe Congratulations on achieving your GCSE results and for getting a two year Modelling contract Your Dad would be very proud of you Love Mum x Published in paper 10/09/2009 in Ludlow Advertiser

  • LLOYD

    LLOYD Dennis and Brenda Birthday Celebration Thanks to all for your company and generous donations of £450 for Guide Dogs Published in paper 10/09/2009 in Ludlow Advertiser

  • MAY

    MAY Hilda of Burford, Tenbury Wells peacefully after a short illness in Hereford General Hospital on September 7th 2009, aged 85 years. Beloved Wife of the late Joe May, and a most devoted and loving Mother of the five boys and the late Sara, and a cherished

  • WR BH

    bee Nee Powell. Gladys of Tenbury Wells and formerly of Frith Common and Stanford Bridge, peacefully in The Old Rectory Retirement Home, Tenbury on September 4th 2009 aged 97 years. A beloved Grandmother to Diane and Neil and Great Grandmother to Connie

  • MILLICHIP

    MILLICHIP. Harold William of Ludlow, at home on September 2 2009, aged 77 years. Beloved Husband of Hazel. Loved and so dearly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service to take place at Hereford Crematorium on Saturday September 12 at 10.00am

  • POWELL

    POWELL Rhoda. Of Cross Street, Tenbury Wells, formerly of Holly Cottage, Bleathwood passed away on 1st September, 2009. Aged 95 years. She will be greatly missed by Son David, Daughter Judith and Grandsons, Chris and Ed. Thanksgiving Service will take

  • GWILLIAM

    GWILLIAM Tina Happy 50th Birthday on September 11, 2009 Have a Lovely Day All our Love Mum, Dad and Family xxx Published in paper 10/09/2009 in Ludlow Advertiser

  • PERKS

    PERKS Kayleigh Congratulations on your 21st Lots of Love Mum, Dad, Gem, Jade, Robbie and Family Published in paper 10/09/2009 in Ludlow Advertiser

  • EDWARDS

    EDWARDS Ashley Happy Birthday on September 14 Lots of love from Mum, Dermot and Boys Published in paper 10/09/2009 in Ludlow Advertiser

  • PERKINS

    PERKINS Joyce Carol, Jimmy and family wish to express their sincere thanks to all friends and neighbours for being so supportive and for all messages of sympathy after their sad loss. Also to everyone who attended the funeral and for the generous donations

  • Royal British Legion Shropshire charity concert

    THE Royal British Legion’s Shropshire County branch is proud announce that this year’s charity concert on Saturday, September 12, will feature the renowned tenor Tim Pitman, ably supported by the stunning young soprano, Sophie King. Tim has a solid

  • Tenbury enjoy derby win in North Midlands Vase tie

    Tenbury 27 pts Stourport-on-Severn 8. TENBURY got their season underway with a good win over their local rivals in the first round of the North Midlands Vase at Palmer’s Meadow. They made a good start to the game, and established a 10-point lead. From

  • Elderly woman robbed of her handbag

    AN elderly woman was robbed of her handbag in Church Stretton yesterday. The 89-year-old was walking along Central Avenue at just after 1pm on Wednesday September 9 when she was pushed into a hedge by a woman and robbed. It is unclear what was taken

  • Tenbury area planning applications

    Malvern Hills District Council TENBURY: Five holiday lodges and conversion of existing farm building to WC, shower and laundry facility for Mr & Mrs J F Beavan at Parsonage Farm, Kyre.

  • Ludlow Food Festival preview

    LUDLOW is gearing up for its biggest weekend of the year. The three-day Food Festival starts tomorrow (Friday) and could bring more than 20,000 people into the town. Since it was started in 1995, the festival has grown to be the biggest event in the

  • Shops add flavour to Ludlow Food Festival

    A record number of Ludlow shops are taking part in this year’s window dressing competition for the Food & Drink Festival. The festival, the largest event in the town calendar, starts tomorrow (Friday) and runs throughout the weekend. Shops’ imaginative

  • Silver gilt award for Tenbury in Bloom

    ORGANISERS of Tenbury’s Britain in Bloom entry have praised the support of residents after the town scooped a silver gilt award, only narrowly missing out on gold. The results of the competition were announced in Pershore on Thursday and, as well as

  • LUDLOW MARKET, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

    Finished Cattle – 469: Improved entry but a slightly easier trade apart from the best shop heifers. Butchers’ heifers were the easiest things to sell, reaching 204.5p per kilo with a lot of best sorts 180.0p per kilo plus. Wholesalers complained of

  • What's on in the Ludlow area

    Charity Groups 12 Sep, Bike ride in aid of Shropshire Historic Churches. 01588 650244. Classes, Courses and Workshops 11 Sep, Yoga. David Hedge. Community College, Bishop’s Castle. £6. 10.30am & 1.30pm. 01588 630223. 12 Sep, International Tree Foundation

  • One car in A456 crash

    EMERGENCY services were called to an accident near Tenbury Wells. One car was involved in the crash on the A456, just outside Little Hereford, shortly before 5.55pm on September 1. There were no reports of serious injury.

  • Ludlow MP prepares to meet public

    LUDLOW MP Philip Dunne will be holding a number of advice surgeries and ‘Meet your MP’ sessions. Tomorrow (Friday), he will be at the constituency office at 54 Broad Street, Ludlow, from 10am to 11.30am and on Monday will take his mobile advice surgery