A FORMER German Chancellor went almost unnoticed last week when he paid a visit to a south Shropshire pub. Locals at the Castle Hotel, in Bishop's Castle, were unaware they were drinking in the company of Gerhard Schroeder, who was in the area studying
THE Save Ludlow Hospital campaign has struck a chord with local folk because of deep-felt concern that the resource provides a number of vital services for the community and all these will be lost. The hospital has three wards - "Stretton" with 25 consultant
south Shropshire schools are celebrating their success in the national tests of 11 year-old pupils. Ella Bolt, headteacher has expressed delight at Ludlow Junior School's results after it exceeded the national average for English, maths and science and
A NEW £2 million sporting facility at Lacon Childe will transform recreational activities in Cleobury Mortimer, says the school's deputy head. Geraint Roberts believes the new provision will enhance sporting participation for the community, as well as
A pledge to step up police activity to combat anti-social behaviour has come from West Mercia Police. From next year, a further 118 uniformed community support officers are to be employed, bringing the force total to 201. They will be given "appropriate
THE Save Ludlow Hospital campaign will receive a major boost at the town's next Local Produce Market on December 20. Kate and Peter Norman, who organise the popular event in Castle Square, have generously given The Advertiser's campaign a free stall for
Aircraft will fly over Shropshire every two minutes at peak periods from next March, claims a local district councillor. This is despite objections from councils, the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty office (AONB) and Ludlow's MP, says Peter Phillips
AMENDED plans for a controversial scheme to build 20 affordable homes in Bishop's Castle have been approved by district council planners. The site, adjoining Grange Road, has been earmarked for the development of two and three-bedroomed bungalows and
