TICKETS for this year's Bewdley Festival, which will see a host of stars descending on the town, go on general sale today.

Among the attractions at the event, which takes place between Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 14, will be an evening with author, Bill Bryson, a performance by guitarists, John Williams and John Etheridge and a talk by antiques expert, Philip Serrell.

Bookings can be made on 01299 403355 or the Tourist Information Centre on 01299 401570.