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More than 400 people expected at popular sporting event in Chirk

Chirk fail to score as they look set to finish eighth

Relegation all-but certain for Rangers after narrow loss

Oswestry man jailed for attacking ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend with knife

Charity in volunteer plea - or toenail cutting service could close

Survey shows the popularity of Montgomery Canal Triathlon

Cancer is a drag for Llanfyllin men who take part in town jog for charity

Oswestry's CCTV system helps solve 11,000 cases

"We have grown men walk in and cry for help" – Oswestry Foodbank manager reveals crisis

Record Easter Sunday sunshine for Wales

North Shropshire weather for April 21

Eco-friendly Marches pupil Luke hoping to fund Greece sea turtle trip

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Llanymynech plans for house rebuild set for approval

"It may function as a dwelling" – planning inspector overturns council's decision on Ellesmere barn conversion

House near historic Ellesmere farm set for refusal by Shropshire Council

Oswestry firefighters dish out advice to residents following fire in town

String quartet will return for Llanfyllin festival

Councillors recommended to approve British Ironwork Centre plans

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"It's important to build on this success" – Mayor of Oswestry hails successful year

Author Christy Lefteri set to give insight into new novel at Oswestry event

Fashion and food at charity event in Maesbrook near Oswestry

Easter fun at St Mary's Chirk

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North Shropshire weather for April 19

Man taken to hospital following two car collision near Morda

Llanfyllin High School pupils highlight climate change

Shropshire businesses can try for a slice of a £25 million fund

Children celebrate Easter at Oswestry nursery's annual parade

Shropshire Council “made faults” but got planning decision correct

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All you need to know about Powys supermarket Easter opening hours

'Egg-cellent' Easter advice to customers from Hafren Dyfrdwy

10m expected to make Easter getaway on Good Friday – with north Shropshire residents included

How your local Minor Injuries Unit can help you avoid busy A&Es this Easter

Ellesmere College students volunteer to help Manchester homeless charity

'We've been left high and dry' say patients after pain clinic closure

£4,000 raised at Oswestry 'golden ticket' event

North Shropshire weather for Thursday, April 18

Over-the-limit pensioner from Chirk has open wine bottle in car cup holder, court told

Patient treated after car overturns in Welshampton

Fire crews called out to house fire in Oswestry

Business receive funding boost from the Three Parishes Big Local

Staff at the Orthopaedic are helping the community in Selattyn and Gobowen

Woman from Oswestry group arrested at London climate change protests

Oswestry mayor confident as towns across UK await Future High Streets Fund verdict

A chance to give your views on how Oswestry BID spends its funds

Mountain bikers gearing up for Borderland Rotary charity event

Selection dilemma for The New Saints ahead of Welsh Cup final...but Ruscoe delighted

Improved phone signal for Ruyton XI Towns residents

Home Office plans 15-metre-high mast in Ceiriog Valley as part of new emergency services network

Meet the latest arrival at Chester Zoo who has keepers jumping for joy!

Asthma sufferers warned of 'deadly pollen bomb' as weather heats up

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North Shropshire weather for April 17

'No rest on laurels': TNS chairman Mike Harris pledges club will keep improving after title win

Promotion for Oswestry's deputy town clerk

Seventh London Marathon for Oswestry fundraiser

Ellesmere man's death ruled as suicide

Shrewsbury 10K fundraiser beats lofty ambitions

Reporter describes shock at scene of Paris Notre Dame fire

Easter fun at Derwen College

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Money raised for Hope House during Eat Cake Week

Town held to a draw despite red card

Late scare for Rangers as they make it two straight wins

Do you know who broke into a house near St Martins?

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This Oswestry shop worker hopes to raise money for a cancer charity by losing his locks

Charity art event comes to Oswestry for Easter weekend

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Can you help police find whoever is responsible for a metal and lead theft in Oswestry?

'I'm so proud' - Oswestry woman treks to one of world's seven wonders in aid of cancer charity

Legal firm takes over former Co-op building in Oswestry

Sport

Chirk fail to score as they look set to finish eighth

Relegation all-but certain for Rangers after narrow loss

Ruscoe rates striking options as league's best after Caernarfon Town win

LIVE: Saints take on Caernarfon at Park Hall

Two-goal hero Kurtis Byrne fires The New Saints to Caernarfon Town win

Oswestry set for season opener as Mike Robinson Hall of Fame work continues

Selection dilemma for The New Saints ahead of Welsh Cup final...but Ruscoe delighted

'No rest on laurels': TNS chairman Mike Harris pledges club will keep improving after title win

Town held to a draw despite red card

Late scare for Rangers as they make it two straight wins

Delighted TNS boss Scott Ruscoe admits Saints needed to be pushed to title

Eight in a row for The New Saints as they beat Barry to seal Welsh Premier League title

Barry Town v The New Saints

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National sport

James Cahill leads Ronnie O’Sullivan as amateur seeks Sheffield shock

Norwich’s promotion party put on hold

Selby's bid for world No.1 status starts on underwhelming note

Khan determined to rebuild reputation after ‘quit’ accusations

Sissoko set to miss Ajax showdown for Spurs

Emery to keep rotating Arsenal squad despite Palace defeat

Cahill showing no fear ahead of Crucible clash with O'Sullivan

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National news

Hottest Easter Monday on record across UK, Met Office says

Scotland sees temperature of 24.2C on hottest Easter Monday

British mother and children confirmed among Sri Lanka terror victims

British mother and her two children killed in Sri Lanka terror blasts

Army brought in to tackle large gorse fire in Donegal

Killed journalist’s friends protest outside dissident republican group’s office

Think tank calls for House of Lords to be abolished after Brexit

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