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Run Chums, based in Four Crosses on the Shropshire-Powys border

Run club on Shropshire-Powys border launches eight-week 'Return to Running' course

Tarah Lewis and Brian Ashton

Tarah Lewis and Brian Ashton

Service working to support people with disabilities in Shropshire

Tarah Lewis and Brian Ashton.

Tarah Lewis and Brian Ashton.

Group highlights vital work of supporting people with disabilities across Shropshire

Stacey Keegan, Chief Executive, presenting Sarah Timney, Outreach Nurse, with her RJAH Stars Award, alongside Lowri Mansell, HDU Ward Manager.

Stacey Keegan, Chief Executive, presenting Sarah Timney, Outreach Nurse, with her RJAH Stars Award, alongside Lowri Mansell, HDU Ward Manager.

Outreach nurse at Oswestry hospital honoured for exceptional care and professionalism

Rod Evans, who runs A Mere Cycle Hire and Sales and Repairs, has been nominated for one of the top awards in the industry

Rod Evans, who runs A Mere Cycle Hire and Sales and Repairs, has been nominated for one of the top awards in the industry

'It's magic': North Shropshire bike mechanic's joy at being nominated among UK's best

Edna, who celebrated her 100th birthday on August 24

Edna, who celebrated her 100th birthday on August 24

Gobowen resident Edna celebrates her 100th birthday

Storm-Jane Kiedyk was left stunned after she was put under investigation following a complaint about an honesty box at her home

Storm-Jane Kiedyk was left stunned after she was put under investigation following a complaint about an honesty box at her home

Woman stunned after honesty box selling eggs and apples is reported to taxman

A training session at Ellesmere Canal Yard saw Canal & River Trust (CRT) volunteers trained to use scythes

A training session at Ellesmere Canal Yard saw Canal & River Trust (CRT) volunteers trained to use scythes

Using scythes to manage grass along the Montgomery Canal

'Pilates in the Park' session was held in Cae Glas Park

'Pilates in the Park' session was held in Cae Glas Park

Free Pilates event has been launched in Oswestry

Hector Pardoe before he took on his record breaking swim across Lake Como

Hector Pardoe before he took on his record breaking swim across Lake Como

'Exhaustion' and 'pain' Local Olympian breaks record swimming across Lake Como

Members of the Shrewsbury and Oswestry Crucial Crew during the two-week training period

Members of the Shrewsbury and Oswestry Crucial Crew during the two-week training period

Long-running safety event in Oswestry helping schoolchildren stay safe

Postcode Lottery ambassador Matt Johnson

Postcode Lottery ambassador Matt Johnson

Three homes in north Shropshire share 'life-changing' £1 million Postcode Lottery win

Dyfan Hughes, Louis Dennis and James Thomas

Dyfan Hughes, Louis Dennis and James Thomas

Teenager in hospital in China after charity bike ride accident

Men’s Walking and Talking group in Ellesmere

Men’s Walking and Talking group in Ellesmere

Men's walking group in Ellesmere encouraging men to open up and offer support

Samuel Barr-Ellis, from Llanfechain

Samuel Barr-Ellis, from Llanfechain

10-year-old from Llanfechain named debating champion by Junior Lawyers Club

The winners on the Shropshire Lady at Crickheath Basin

The winners on the Shropshire Lady at Crickheath Basin

Canal enthusiasts enjoy trip from Ellesmere to Crickheath Basin

Edna turns 100 on August 25

Edna turns 100 on August 25

Gobowen care home invites community to send cards for resident's 100th birthday

Helen Ball, town clerk of Shrewsbury Town Council speaking at the event.

Helen Ball, town clerk of Shrewsbury Town Council speaking at the event.

Community vigil held to bid farewell to Oswestry sculpture

Richard Banks with his award winning shed dubbed 'the Wheelhouse'

Richard Banks with his award winning shed dubbed 'the Wheelhouse'

Couple's converted fishing boat picks up a top prize at the Shed of the Year awards

Oswestry, the Oddfellows group is offering new opportunities for connection

Oswestry, the Oddfellows group is offering new opportunities for connection

Oswestry Oddfellows group is working to hold social events for retirees

Ellie Moore with her colleagues and Chief People Officer Denise Harnin, following her RJAH Stars Award presentation.

Ellie Moore with her colleagues and Chief People Officer Denise Harnin, following her RJAH Stars Award presentation.

Oswestry nurse hailed as ‘angel’ after helping patient through trauma

Richard Sadler from Tetchill has said that he has been in a year long battle with regulators to get remedial works for his home.

Richard Sadler from Tetchill has said that he has been in a year long battle with regulators to get remedial works for his home.

Man claims energy bills have trebled after 'botched' energy works at his home

Borderland Rotary members and friends gather outside the Boathouse on a beautiful summers evening

Borderland Rotary members and friends gather outside the Boathouse on a beautiful summers evening

Borderland Rotary Club’s annual canal walk and dinner returns

Wrexham AFC's Red Dragons squad will be heading to Houston, Texas, to compete in the global Genuine Cup.

Wrexham AFC's Red Dragons squad will be heading to Houston, Texas, to compete in the global Genuine Cup.

Seven Derwen College students to take on Barcelona and PSG in US tournament

Rowan Taylor at his forge in Ellesmere, examining a component for a replica of an iron age
object for Yorkshire Museum in 2026.

Rowan Taylor at his forge in Ellesmere, examining a component for a replica of an iron age
object for Yorkshire Museum in 2026.

Blacksmith sets sail for Denmark to recreate anchor for replica Viking ship

Shropshire High Sheriff Mrs. Kate Tanner visiting the Lyneal Trust's facilities.

Shropshire High Sheriff Mrs. Kate Tanner visiting the Lyneal Trust's facilities.

Shropshire High Sheriff visits Lyneal Trust

Libby Jones ready to welcome at the Last Inn

Libby Jones ready to welcome at the Last Inn

Newly forming Oswestry Dark Morris finds home at The Last Inn at Upper Hengoed

The Joel family are concerned about the impact a pylon route could have on their family farm

The Joel family are concerned about the impact a pylon route could have on their family farm

Family farm near Oswestry raises concerns over 'destruction' from pylon route

David J. C. Austin was described as

David J. C. Austin was described as

Tributes paid to late chairman of Shropshire's world-renowned David Austin Roses

It has been a great summer for Ella Preece.

It has been a great summer for Ella Preece.

Shropshire marketing manager shortlisted for apprenticeship award

Dave Griffiths and family at Llanymynech Golf Club.

Dave Griffiths and family at Llanymynech Golf Club.

Lifelong Llanymynech golfer Dave Griffiths set for president role

Willow Sterrick delivering the equipment to the collection area at Oswestry tip

Willow Sterrick delivering the equipment to the collection area at Oswestry tip

Oswestry volunteers keep useful equipment out of landfill

Fans made their way home after England lost to Argentina at the World Cup

Fans made their way home after England lost to Argentina at the World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2026

'I am used to disappointment' - fans in Oswestry react to England World Cup loss

Paddling pool set up at Old Vicarage Nursing Home in Gobowen.

Paddling pool set up at Old Vicarage Nursing Home in Gobowen.

Residents at Old Vicarage Nursing Home keep cool in the warm weather

Sean Evans & Brian Ashton

Sean Evans & Brian Ashton

Hotel owner recognised for over 30 years of support for Rotary movement

Hundreds of people turned up for this year's Oswestry Pride event, which included a parade through the town

Hundreds of people turned up for this year's Oswestry Pride event, which included a parade through the town

'It really means a lot': Council praised for touching support for Oswestry Pride

Gary and Carol Brennan have announced they will be leaving the Griffin Inn in Oswestry after 15 years

Gary and Carol Brennan have announced they will be leaving the Griffin Inn in Oswestry after 15 years

Landlords of popular Oswestry pub step down '15 incredible years'

Steve Owens, Mark Whittle, Mark Delooze and Mark Cole will all be taking part in the Two Ball Rally to Romania

Steve Owens, Mark Whittle, Mark Delooze and Mark Cole will all be taking part in the Two Ball Rally to Romania

Four veterans to drive 6,000 miles in 'reliable' jeep for Shropshire charity

Sadness as 'lovely' Oswestry butchers which has served the town for decades closes

Oswestry woman, Becky Dibble, will see her crisp flavour idea hit the shelves later this year.

Oswestry woman, Becky Dibble, will see her crisp flavour idea hit the shelves later this year.

Oswestry woman says it's 'surreal' as her Walkers crisp idea hits the shelves

Shropshire PCAS’s new campaign, 'A Visit Changes Everything'.

Shropshire PCAS’s new campaign, 'A Visit Changes Everything'.

Shropshire charity has launched a powerful new campaign

Janet Burton, from Llangynog with Stephen Thomas.

Janet Burton, from Llangynog with Stephen Thomas.

73-year-old from Llangynog to take part in high-flying challenge for charity

Steve Jerman presents the Paul Harris awards to Andy Boroughs, (left) Alex, Steve Jerman & Mila from Shropshire Supports Ukraine.

Steve Jerman presents the Paul Harris awards to Andy Boroughs, (left) Alex, Steve Jerman & Mila from Shropshire Supports Ukraine.

Borderland Rotary Club names a new president

Bev Gibbs was a popular member of Llanymynech Golf Club.

Bev Gibbs was a popular member of Llanymynech Golf Club.

Powys golf club pays tribute to “true gentleman” Bev Gibbs

A fundraiser has been set up to help Freddy Williams.

A fundraiser has been set up to help Freddy Williams.

Fundraiser for toddler whose rare condition has left him with spinal injury

Brody Leach’s body was sadly recovered from the river in the early hours of this morning (June 27).

Brody Leach’s body was sadly recovered from the river in the early hours of this morning (June 27).

Body recovered from river confirmed as missing 22-year-old Shropshire man

Michael Bottle is missing from his home in Llanymynech.

Michael Bottle is missing from his home in Llanymynech.

Police search for vulnerable man reported missing from home near Shropshire

Anita Bowers has complained over the lack of action from Severn Trent over a recent water leak

Anita Bowers has complained over the lack of action from Severn Trent over a recent water leak

Residents blast Severn Trent response after water leak goes on for two weeks

Joy Rooke has said that the garden to the rear of her property has been left for over a year by the Housing association Trident

Joy Rooke has said that the garden to the rear of her property has been left for over a year by the Housing association Trident

Residents 'have never seen it so bad' amid gardening dispute with housing association

Age UK Shropshire Help at Home service expected to close

Tallulah-Mae Rautenbach of Ellesmere College

Tallulah-Mae Rautenbach of Ellesmere College

Ellesmere College student to compete at international stage this summer

West Mercia Police

West Mercia Police

New figures show confidence in West Mercia Police rising

A new postbox topper has appeared in Pant, depicting child murderer Lucy Letby

A new postbox topper has appeared in Pant, depicting child murderer Lucy Letby

Lucy Letby depicted in flames in postbox topper installed outside village shop

Alison Utting as Katherine Plymley

Alison Utting as Katherine Plymley

Ellesmere performer to showcase two remarkable life-stories on stage