South Shropshire Journals

Historic village church could be forced to close

Pete Carroll — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:53:58 +0000

A south Shropshire church with a history stretching back around 1,000 years could be forced to close after it was revealed officials had no money to pay its bills and maintenance costs.

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Call to back ‘exciting’ heritage scheme for Ludlow

Pete Carroll — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:55:49 +0000

A heritage leader has called for the people of Ludlow to throw their weight behind ‘exciting’ £1.9 million plans to improve historic walls and create an educational centre in the town.

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Future of Bishop’s Castle biomass site to be discussed

Pete Carroll — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:53:59 +0000

Campaigners who won a battle to stop a controversial biomass plant in Bishop’s Castle have vowed to work with Shropshire Council to find the best use for the empty land.

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Taskforce set up to look at firms

Mary Queally — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:17:53 +0000

Investigations are to take place into the setting up of three Powys business growth zones, including one around Llandrindod Wells, to support and develop small businesses.

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Charity pushes ahead with drug centre plans

Mary Queally — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:16:58 +0000

A controversial planning application to turn a former Llandrindod Wells bakery into a drugs and alcohol treatment centre, has been submitted to Powys County Council.

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Bank’s change of heart means ATM is to stay

Mary Queally — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:15:06 +0000

The only cash point in Presteigne will be left open even after the HSBC bank closes its doors in March, after bank bosses had a change of heart.

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Cadets dig in to plant Queen’s jubilee wood

Mary Queally — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:14:44 +0000

Cadets from Gwent and Powys Army Cadet Force spent a blustery Saturday helping plant 1,450 young trees at Dyffryn Farm, Llanwrthwl, Wales’ first Diamond Jubilee Wood.

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Battlefield to be included in historic sites’ register

Mary Queally — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:13:24 +0000

Pilleth is to be included in a new register of historic battlefields in Wales.

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Fridges and tables stolen from rugby club

Mary Queally — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:12:27 +0000

Builth police are investigating after a number of items were stolen from Builth Wells Rugby Club.

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Safety At Stake In Ludlow Rugby Clash

Pete Carroll — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:12:09 +0000

LUDLOW are gearing up for one of their biggest games of the season when they host relegation rivals Stratford tomorrow in rugby’s Midlands West One survival tussle.

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