A friend who contacted me is angry. I’m angry. A man has camped out between the Library and Tesco for a while. He has permission from the landowner to be there. But this afternoon young people attacked the tent in an act of wanton vandalism. The tent may not be wrecked. Examination will have to […]
Year: 2022
It’s getting cold out there: keep warm and spare a thought for rough sleepers
It’s turning cold out there. Temperatures in Ludlow are expected to fall to minus 3°C overnight, minus 4°C later in the week before warming slightly from the weekend. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has also issued a Level 3 Cold Weather Alert until 12 December. It’s double duvet time. The UKHSA has urged people […]
All I want for Christmas is… Not to step in dog poo
The mornings get light later. The nights come in earlier. It’s a sign that Christmas is approaching. It is also the time when dogs leave presents that their owners don’t clean up because they think they can get away with it in the dark. It is the time of year we end up walking on […]
Buses for residents of Sandpits Avenue with mobility issues
Buses will not be serving Sandpits Avenue and Sidney Road until after February. This makes it difficult for people with limited mobility to get into town to see their GP, shop and to meet friends. The Ludlow Traveller is stepping in to provide a limited service into Ludlow on Fridays with an approximate collection time […]
It is time to act on the black mould threat in Ludlow
It’s the season for black mould. It forms on window frames. Spreads to the ceiling. Forms on the skirting boards. Invades carpets. Grows out through vents and extractors. And it can lead to ill health. In this longer than usual article, we talk about some of the local issues we have heard about in the […]