Covid Watch 165: Relief and caution as reported infections begin to fall
The infection rate in Ludlow halved during the week to 24 October. But, with 456 infections per 100,000 people, the rate remained high. Looking further afield, Shropshire had a infection…
Major refurbishment of 77 homes on Ludlow Sandpits to get underway
Connexus, the social housing association which absorbed South Shropshire Housing, is about to start a major refurbishment of housing on Sandpits Avenue. In all, 77 homes will be refurbished with…
New solar farm bid for Ledwyche on the outskirts of Ludlow
Edinburgh based Locogen Consulting is in the initial stages of a planning application for a second solar farm on Squirrel Lane. The 21-hectare scheme will generate around 12Mw of electricity…
Ludlow hospital building to be sold – we need a plan for Ludlow’s health estate
Ludlow Community Hospital has been under various degrees of threat over the last decade. Despite local protests, the maternity unit was closed. Births are now only supported at the main…
Covid Watch 164: Ludlow infection rates at all time high
The infection rate, the number of cases per 100,000 people over seven days, reached 885 in Ludlow in the week to 17 October. That was more double the infection rate…