We are losing trees and biodiversity in and around Ludlow (1) – it’s a failure of the planning system
Foldgate Lane. Rocks Green. Fishmore Quarry. Just three of the development sites where trees, hedges and scrubland have been the victims of recent work as development in Ludlow accelerates. There…
Covid Watch 138: Tomorrow is a day for reflection with a midday silence and 8pm vigil
On March 23, 2020 England went into its first lockdown. Addressing the nation on nearly all media channels prime minister Boris Johnson told us we could only shop for basic…
Covid Watch 137: Almost no new Covid cases in South West Shropshire but it is not time to party yet
The local news is good. South West Shropshire is coming close to Covid free. Shropshire and Telford cases of Covid-19 are now low. In the week to 15 March, there…
Elections have been called for all Shropshire – it’s time to stand up and be counted
Local elections will take place on 6 May 2021, seven weeks from today. All Shropshire Council unitary seats will be up for grabs as well as all the seats in…
Covid Watch 136: Discharge of patients with Covid from Shropshire hospitals to be discussed by health leaders
Patients are being discharged from Shropshire hospitals into family homes and care homes with Covid. While it is to be expected that patients are transferred when their treatment has ended,…