Shocking news that agricultural suicides remain high
andybodders Data published on Friday by the Office of National Statistics show that male agricultural workers have a suicide rate second only to low-skilled labourers. More than 60 men farming in…
Ludlow as a Dementia Friendly Community – public meeting Tuesday
Ludlow and the surrounding villages have an elderly population with a significant prevalence of dementia. Our countryside and heritage, and restaurants and pubs also attract a high proportion of older…
Ludlow town buses – our community room on wheels – are to keep going
We live in era of draconian cuts to local public services. Cuts to bus routes have always been on the agenda of Shropshire Council. Many councillors see them primarily as…
Petition to save Bridgnorth and Ludlow Maternity Units – please sign
It is bad news if you are about to give birth over New Year. Both Ludlow and Bridgnorth maternity led units are suffering overnight closures, with Ludlow closed on New…
Councillor Tracey Huffer calls for STP health plan to give greater recognition to rural needs
Update 16 December 2016 Tracey’s motion was accepte by Shropshire Council. Main article 8 December 2016 Councillor Tracey Huffer is calling for a greater recognition of the needs of rural…