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  • Strike over 'pay cut' is justified says union chief

    BRANCH secretary Adrian Gregson, of Worcestershire County UNISON, today (Wednesday)defended the two-day national strike of council workers. Members of two unions in the council sector are on strike today and tomorrow (Thursday) because the pay offer

  • Gardens pick up Hampton Court award

    WILSTONE House and Gardens, near Church Stretton, have collected an award for their stand at the RHS show at Hampton Court. Co-owner Christo McKinnon said: "Despite the weather it has been an epic show that looks to exceed last year's sales." He added

  • Chaplain lashes out over rural poverty

    THE Hereford Diocese, which includes Ludlow and is considered to be the most rural diocese in the Church of England, has pointed to a lack of progress in tackling rural poverty. The Commission for Communities published its State of the Countryside 2008

  • Disruption threat as public service unions strike

    DISRUPTION of Shropshire County Council services is expected today and tomorrow (Wednesday and Thursday) as a result of the strike called by two public sector unions. Shirehall was not due to be open and meetings involving members of the public and other