Closure of HSBC is another blow to our high street
andybodders HSBC, one of the top ten global banks, has been closing branches for some time. Yesterday, it announced that 62 more high street banks would close, including its branch in…
Our fear is that Ludlow independent shops will fold, says my letter in today’s Times
The Times has run a series of articles highlighting the harm that rises in rateable values and business rates will cause rural businesses. Yesterday, the newspaper had a first page…
You have voted and the retailer most favoured to replace Budgens is…
The Budgens store in central Ludlow is to close less than a year after it opened in place of the Co-op. Last week, I launched an online poll. It asked…
Ludlow Nut Company to move to Foldgate Lane
The Ludlow Nut Company is one of Ludlow’s many success stories. It is now planning to move from the Eco Park. The company was set up by Helen and Bob…
Vote now – which retailer would you like to replace Budgens?
This poll is now closed. I am sorry that Budgens is to close. I won’t miss the store but it will lead to the loss of around 30 jobs and…