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Static front page with both Page and Post content.

I am trying to create the following scenario using a static front page (using the accompanying template named 'Home').

Basically, I have a Page called 'Home' which contains some content which is displayed in the left hand side of the page inside the 'content-left' div tag. The below code loop works fine for this and all is well.

The problem I have is I wish to display the most recent 5 posts (titles and excerpts only) in the right hand side of the page in the 'content-right' div tag as well.

I assume I need a second loop in this div tag but have no idea how to do it. I'm looking for the loop/code to drop inside the 'content-right' div to display 5 most recent posts.

Please let me know if you require any more information.


<?php
/*
Template Name: Home
*/
?>

<?php get_header(); ?>

<div id="content">
<div id="content-left">

<?php if (have_posts()) : ?>
<?php while (have_posts()) : the_post(); ?>
<?php the_content(); ?>
<?php endwhile; ?>
<?php else : ?>
<?php endif; ?>

</div>
<!-- End Content Left -->

<div id="content-right">

LOOKING FOR THE CODE/LOOP TO GO IN HERE TO DISPLAY 5 MOST RECENT POSTS (TITLE AND EXCERPT ONLY)

</div>
<!-- End Content Right -->

</div>
<!-- End Content -->

<?php get_sidebar(); ?>
<?php get_footer(); ?>

lowercase | 02/23/10 at 2:31pm | RSS Answers | Tags

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