The annual Hereford May Fair has got underway today.
A ceremonial offering of 12-and-a-half bushels of wheat was presented by the Mayor to the Bishop of Hereford as payment for allowing the fair to proceed.
This year's ceremony once again saw the ringing of the fair bells. Commissioned by the national President and local Chairman of the Showmans Guild, the bells are rung to signify the opening of each Guild fair in the division.
Future of Cleobury Sports Centre secured until 2027
Shropshire Council has confirmed that Cleobury Mortimer Sports and Fitness Centre will remain open, following an agreement with Teme Leisure to extend operation of the centre beyond March 2026.
Glamping cabins allowed after appeal
A couple has been allowed to install glamping cabins at their campsite in south Shropshire after winning an appeal.
Holiday park plans refused
Plans for a big new caravan park in the north Herefordshire countryside have been knocked back – but not for the reasons put forward by local objectors.
Rent to rise by £400 per month at Ludlow council house
Tenants at a Ludlow council house are to see their rent increase by hundreds of pounds of month – with one councillor calling it “abhorrent”.
Council justifies chief exec salary
Shropshire Council has justified the huge salary for its new chief executive – saying its the market rate for such an important role.
New commercial park granted
Plans to build a new commercial park on the outskirts of a north Shropshire town have finally been approved.
Potholes issue – task and finish group to be set up
A task and finish group is to be set up to try and sort out the pothole epidemic in Shropshire.
Revealed: The main roads in Herefordshire prioritised for repairs
A list of main roads in Herefordshire to be resurfaced in the coming weeks has been revealed.
