Sunday, 5th February 2012

Lifestyle and Community Features

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Councillor did not vote for payrise

A Mid Wales county councillor has decided to set the record straight after members of the public accosted her while she was out shopping – to criticise her for accepting a pay rise.

Community’s bid to buy castle

Community members were galvanised into a bid to buy a slice of history, after reading in the Mid Wales Journal that Knucklas Castle was up for sale.

Consultants to clear backlog

Consultants are to be paid up to £90,000 to clear a backlog of around 300 planning applications to help Powys planners meet performance targets.

Join in protest over lights

Protesters against Powys County Council’s policy of turning 67 per cent of the county’s streetlights off to save money have set up a new website to campaign for the move to be reversed.

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Credit crunch hits retailers

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

Inn on the Green, Wentnor

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There are 11 weeks to Christmas – but already the Inn on The Green at Wentnor is taking bookings for its traditional festive parties.

Peacock Inn, Boraston

Good food and good beer - The Peacock Inn, Boraston, is having a renaissance.

Crime festival a sell out

The first ever CrimeFest at Ludlow Castle is on course to be a success, after the last few tickets were sold this week.

Paragliding paradise

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.

‘CrimeFest at Ludlow Castle’

Ludlow-based crime writer Kate Charles is bringing eight crime authors to an international gala event in Ludlow on August 13.