Border Counties Advertizer: Latest news and sport in Oswestry

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Double award for hotel

Thomas Cook told to find £200m as it tries to stave off collapse

Man killed after being hit by train at Chirk

Shropshire adventure holiday centre told it must comply with raft of rules

Oswestry's Qube delighted after receiving £15,000 grant ahead of new programme

Chirk station is ‘outstanding’ for an incredible eighth time

Car repair firm happy to help at Oswestry 10k

Air ambulance in attendance in Cae Glas Park, Oswestry

Lauren in running for Miss Wales

'It is my time to tell cancer – you’ve lost’ – Isobel 'braves the shave'

New businesses' praise for Oswestry

Pupils join marine biologists in Caribbean to study lion-fish population

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Train services cancelled as person is hit by train

Bid to bring back ‘Party in the Park’ in Oswestry

Louis Theroux opens up to people of Oswestry and beyond at book launch

Parish Councils open to talks on helping Oswestry's 'aspirational' 17,000 trees target

Council to form climate group in bid to be environmentally-friendly town

Firefighters called to blaze at Park Hall caravan site

New visitor centre and cafe for tourist spot plans are approved

Donation from supermarket will fund Forest School tools

Performance poet's world named 'Shropifornia'

Scrutiny chair disappointed over 'lack of details' on review of sixth forms

Accident blackspot safety calls to be heard this week

Shropshire Council reveals £500k is needed for county’s rural bridges

Football round-up: Oswestry out of FA Vase while Chirk Town narrowly exit Welsh Trophy

Teenager's 24-hour workout for childhood cancer charities

Rotarians and friends help keep hospice garden in tip-top condition

Stonehouse Brewery is added to CAMRA's Good Beer Guide

Laura's fundraising efforts for friend despite own cancer battle

West Mercia Police make Oswestry distraction burglary information appeal

Emergency app tracks location of 999 callers

Warning to landowners over north Shropshire powerline

New panel to look at Shropshire councillor allowances

Shropshire councillor to be shown problem street lights

Potential new recruits answer Oswestry Citizens Advice appeal for volunteers

Calls for more mental health support for new parents

Family-run firm pledges to support charities in Oswestry area

Elderly man treated after falling into canal in Ellesmere

Sheena becomes youngest ever qualified clinical dental technician

Councillor urges for feedback at Mile End roundabout consultation

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League of Friends and TNS Foundation fund summer club for children of hospital staff

Gobowen war poster to be archived by Imperial War Museum

'It’s amazing how kind people are' – Trefonen mother with muscular sclerosis is helped to access garden with new bridge

Empty homes are a 'significant wasted resource' says officer

Rain fails to stop play at annual Community Games

Derwen College opens new hydrotherapy pool facility

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Ellesmere Primary School rated 'good' by Ofsted

Oswestry fire officer in attendance at Bomere Heath barn fire

Chirk's ‘Dementia Friendly’ status is welcomed by councillor

Visitors flock to Oswestry heritage events

Police arrest man in Liverpool in connection with Oswestry crime

Orthopaedic League of Friends host car boot sale in memory of volunteer

Man admits to string of terrifying and violent episodes towards his elderly mother

Hidden Oswestry: Glyndwr's last war of independence

Anne's Meanderings: It's all a bit of a dog's dinner

Food for thought at Workhouse Food Fair

The seven medical conditions you MUST tell the DVLA about

Car fire breaks out at Gledrid

Tea and cake keeps crafters going at Oswestry Makes!

Find out what was taking place at Chirk Methodist Church on Saturday...

Find out why schools will be getting 'long in the neck' over a new competition...

CAMERA CLUB: Bright and colourful pictures from the region

Find out how £1.3 million will benefit Oswestry's high streets

Police and fire crews called out as fire breaks out in Park Hall

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Sport

Car repair firm happy to help at Oswestry 10k

Football round-up: Oswestry out of FA Vase while Chirk Town narrowly exit Welsh Trophy

Rain fails to stop play at annual Community Games

Council donation for Oswestry Olympians

Handful of places left for 10k event

The New Saints: win over Newtown sends Ruscoe's side top

Sponsor secures new shuttles for club

Cricket round-up: Oswestry loss means title is out of reach

Gobowen football tournament has now raised more than £150,000 for charity

Football round-up FC Oswestry Town success in shootout while St Martins and Ellesmere Rangers crash out

Prestigious Lawn Tennis Association award for Oswestry man

Town prepares for seventh community games event

Netballers secure new kit sponsorship

Highest achievement for 18 martial arts students

Great start to rugby season as Eagles win some silverware

Football round-up: FC Oswestry Town taste FA Vase success while St Martins and Ellesmere Rangers are knocked out

Cricket round-up: Oswestry could take title to the wire while Ellesmere get important win

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National sport

France opt for youth with Ntamack set to start against Argentina

Healy credits sumo chat for confidence boost before Scotland clash

Manchester United boss Solskjaer relaxed over Rashford’s lack of goals

Football rumours from the media

England are ready for World Cup rollercoaster – head coach Jones

Is Dominic Sibley the answer to England’s opening woes?

Townsend names experienced Scotland XV for Ireland clash

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National news

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Residents trapped as Storm Imelda leaves two dead in Texas

UK’s relationship with Qatar ‘going from strength to strength’

Apple fans queue overnight for iPhone 11

Let pupils make own decisions over climate strikes – headmistress

Offshore wind costs tumble to new record lows

Thomas Cook told to find £200m as it tries to stave off collapse

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