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The house on Oakhurst road in Oswestry is described as a “fabulous period cottage” that has

18th Century cottage up for sale in Oswestry described as a 'true gem'

Ynyr Roberts has now been given a place at the school.

Ynyr Roberts has now been given a place at the school.

Mum's delight as Powys County Council reverses Welsh school decision

Sir Ed Davey, Helen Morgan and Ian Steele.

Sir Ed Davey, Helen Morgan and Ian Steele.

Lib Dem leader visits Oswestry farm - and shares hopes for General Election

The abandoned car on the A5 Gobowen roundabout.

The abandoned car on the A5 Gobowen roundabout.

Police explain why car was abandoned beside A5 outside Oswestry

The area that police were called to in Oswestry on Thursday.

The area that police were called to in Oswestry on Thursday.

Police called out to assault allegation in Oswestry

A495 Whittington Road near Oswestry.

A495 Whittington Road near Oswestry.

Crash closes road near Oswestry in both directions

Wendy Hickson, middle, with Clare Wheatley (left), Darren Atkins and Peter Hickson, co-founder.

Wendy Hickson, middle, with Clare Wheatley (left), Darren Atkins and Peter Hickson, co-founder.

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Oswestry counselling business to close as owner retires

Helen Morgan MP (centre) at the public meeting.

Helen Morgan MP (centre) at the public meeting.

Packed-out meeting over plans for pylons crossing Powys and Shropshire

George Alcock, 6, is walking 50 miles in May.

George Alcock, 6, is walking 50 miles in May.

Brave youngster to walk 50 miles in memory of grandad and football trophy

Brian Field, inset, died in HMP Full Sutton.

Brian Field, inset, died in HMP Full Sutton.

Oswestry child killer Brian Field found dead in prison aged 87

The before and after of the pothole in Hengoed.

The before and after of the pothole in Hengoed.

Local government

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Shropshire Council slammed over 'shoddy' repair to rural road pothole

Lowri Robert's son has been refused a Welsh-speaking school place.

Lowri Robert's son has been refused a Welsh-speaking school place.

Mum's fury as Welsh-speaking boy denied place at Welsh language school

Oswestry in Bloom chairman Natalie Bainbridge with Margaret Thrower.

Oswestry in Bloom chairman Natalie Bainbridge with Margaret Thrower.

Everything you need to know about Oswestry in Bloom 2024

Phillip Wyville-Bell, 83, was convicted of four offences at Welshpool Magistrates' Court, including racially aggravated assault, against his former partner and her daughter, in Oswestry.

Phillip Wyville-Bell, 83, was convicted of four offences at Welshpool Magistrates' Court, including racially aggravated assault, against his former partner and her daughter, in Oswestry.

Welshpool Magistrates Court

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Man, 83, guilty of racially motivated assault on ex and her daughter in Oswestry

A packed NEC for the Aico Community Awards.

A packed NEC for the Aico Community Awards.

Social housing Oscars hosted in Birmingham by Oswestry-based firm

Williams Jones and Josh Stevenson with their cheque for Hope House.

Williams Jones and Josh Stevenson with their cheque for Hope House.

Duke of Edinburgh charity work helps raise £1,400 for Oswestry's Hope House

The atheletics team from Croeswylan School, Oswestry, 1982.

The atheletics team from Croeswylan School, Oswestry, 1982.

Recognise any familiar faces from Oswestry and border life in 1982?

The donated teddies from Shropshire Freemasons.

The donated teddies from Shropshire Freemasons.

Gobowen child patients given teddy bears by Shropshire Freemasons

Aico staff celebrating its third win in 2023.

Aico staff celebrating its third win in 2023.

Oswestry's Aico hunting fourth Shropshire Company of the Year award in 2024

Members of Oswestry Olympians who won special achivement awards, back lr - Sue Edwards, Welsh International Schools, Gemma Weetman, 800m record, James henderson, hammer, front - Josh Ogden, 600m record, Kelly jones, Lee Morris Memorial Trophy, Ashley

Members of Oswestry Olympians who won special achivement awards, back lr - Sue Edwards, Welsh International Schools, Gemma Weetman, 800m record, James henderson, hammer, front - Josh Ogden, 600m record, Kelly jones, Lee Morris Memorial Trophy, Ashley

Recognise any familiar faces from Oswestry and border life from 2010?

The new location given for the accident.

The new location given for the accident.

Recap: A483 blocked as two lorries collide in road accident

Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Man took police on 'mad' 100mph chase with passenger and XL Bully in car

The Peta plaque proposed by the animal charity.

The Peta plaque proposed by the animal charity.

Peta plaque plans for Shropshire A5 knocked back by the Highways Agency

Richard Williams-Cooke in his boxing gloves.

Richard Williams-Cooke in his boxing gloves.

Oswestry dad loses two-and-a-half stone to box in front of 1,000 spectators

The meeting will be held at the Guildhall on the Bailey Head.

The meeting will be held at the Guildhall on the Bailey Head.

Local government

Shoplifting and town centre crime in Oswestry to be focus of key meeting

Cambrian Medical Centre.

Cambrian Medical Centre.

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Medical centre axes blood clinic amid concerns over patients' behaviour

Thousands have been raised for the family of Hugh Sharpe

Thousands have been raised for the family of Hugh Sharpe

Gifts worth thousands donated for fundraiser for ill Oswestry Rugby captain

Station House, Rednal – potentially “a unique and architecturally significant family home”.

Station House, Rednal – potentially “a unique and architecturally significant family home”.

Listed former railway station near Oswestry going up for auction

The axe heads found in Ruyton-XI-Towns.

The axe heads found in Ruyton-XI-Towns.

Incredible 3,000-year-old axe heads dug up by detectorist near Oswestry

Claudia Usai who works at Oswestry's Wynnstay Hotel.

Claudia Usai who works at Oswestry's Wynnstay Hotel.

Oswestry hotel worker Claudia celebrates being best in the business

The Fox Inn, in Oswestry, was rated five stars by the FSA.

The Fox Inn, in Oswestry, was rated five stars by the FSA.

Oswestry pub rated five stars by Food Standards Agency

Nathan Sumang crosses for a try for Oswestry.

Nathan Sumang crosses for a try for Oswestry.

Oswestry keep silverware hopes alive after swatting away Telford Hornets

The plaque Peta wants to place at Gobowen roundabout on the A5.

The plaque Peta wants to place at Gobowen roundabout on the A5.

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Peta plans plaque dedicated to cows who died at A5 Gobowen roundabout

The retail units have been sold, according to developers.

The retail units have been sold, according to developers.

Oswestry sweet shop emptied after retail units sold by developers

Shropshire Coroner Court in Shrewsbury.

Shropshire Coroner Court in Shrewsbury.

Inquest into 'unexplained' death of St Martins man adjourned until July 24

The new Caprinos Pizza store in Oswestry.

The new Caprinos Pizza store in Oswestry.

New Oswestry store Caprinos to celebrate Lia's Wings with one hour of free pizza

A field in Oswestry could be given over to dog walkers.

A field in Oswestry could be given over to dog walkers.

Oswestry dog field walking plans submitted to Shropshire Council

The scene of the incident in March this year.

The scene of the incident in March this year.

Police urge 'key witness' to come forward in Morda crash investigation

One of the final crowds of Kinokulture before its closure.

One of the final crowds of Kinokulture before its closure.

Oswestry Kinokulture bosses confirm cinema closure for next week

Tallie Brazier.

Tallie Brazier.

Family pay tribute to 'wonderful' Oswestry woman, 22, after fatal crash

An empty plinth after The Cross Fountain was knocked down in May 2023.

An empty plinth after The Cross Fountain was knocked down in May 2023.

Local government

Oswestry's The Cross Fountain set to return to town 12 months after damage

Oswestry Rugby Club is trying to raise money for their young captain.

Oswestry Rugby Club is trying to raise money for their young captain.

Oswestry Rugby Club launch fundraiser for brave teen captain's brain tumour recovery

The Cambrian Station building

The Cambrian Station building

Planning and development

Plans revealed for historic Oswestry railway station restoration

File photo dated 20/01/21 of a Lumo train arriving at Kings Cross, London for its inaugural journey to launch the new train service.

File photo dated 20/01/21 of a Lumo train arriving at Kings Cross, London for its inaugural journey to launch the new train service.

Oswestry among areas set to benefit from boom in new rail operators

The £3,000 worth of alcohol found by the roadside in Oswestry

The £3,000 worth of alcohol found by the roadside in Oswestry

Thousands of pounds worth of booze found in bushes in Oswestry

The Clever Baggers Team in Four Crosses.

The Clever Baggers Team in Four Crosses.

Bag company celebrates 'coming of age' with 18th birthday

Criftin's School, Ellesmere 1982.

Criftin's School, Ellesmere 1982.

Recognise any familiar faces from Shropshire and border life in the 1980s?

The Borderland Mountain Bike challenge.

The Borderland Mountain Bike challenge.

Cyclists told to enjoy bike challenge - but don't go to Texas by mistake!

Helen Morgan MP in Melverley.

Helen Morgan MP in Melverley.

Flood-hit Shropshire residents to be given say over management of valley

Oswestry Rotary Club members in 1971.

Oswestry Rotary Club members in 1971.

Recognise any familiar faces from Oswestry and border life in the 70s?

Helen Morgan with residents affected by the plans in Crickheath

Helen Morgan with residents affected by the plans in Crickheath

Planning and development

Public urged to have a say over controversial pylon network near Oswestry

St Martins Youth Club in the 1990s on a parade.

St Martins Youth Club in the 1990s on a parade.

Clubs and societies

St Martins Youth Club to hold special 30-year birthday party celebration

Police warn of rogue traders targeting the elderly in Oswestry

Police warn of rogue traders targeting the elderly in Oswestry

Police warn of rogue traders targeting the elderly in Oswestry

Roderick Williams with Kizzy Lumley-Edwards.

Roderick Williams with Kizzy Lumley-Edwards.

Whittington Music Festival will have its own 'Super Saturday' say organisers

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