The credit crunch is making its mark on Ludlow’s high street with some stores closing either completely or partially.

There are 11 weeks to Christmas – but already the Inn on The Green at Wentnor is taking bookings for its traditional festive parties.
Good food and good beer - The Peacock Inn, Boraston, is having a renaissance.
The first ever CrimeFest at Ludlow Castle is on course to be a success, after the last few tickets were sold this week.
Anyone who lives in Shropshire will say it’s wonderful, but everyone has their reasons why. I suspect few will say it’s because it’s one of the prime areas for paragliding in the country.
Ludlow-based crime writer Kate Charles is bringing eight crime authors to an international gala event in Ludlow on August 13.
Some of Ludlow’s most secret gardens will be open to the public for a Ludlow Assembly Rooms fundraiser on June 15.

Happy First Birthday! On May 24, it was one year since The Travellers Rest at Affcot re-opened it doors after a complete refurbishment.
Sir Thomas Dunne has been appointed a Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter by The Queen.
Appearances can be deceptive – and that is certainly true regarding the White House restaurant at Affcot.