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Law firm pays tribute to colleague who died two years into retirement
GHP Legal has paid tribute to former colleague Rob Jones, who died nearly two years after retiring. Jones worked for the Oswestry law firm and its predecessors for 33 years, supporting solicitors in personal injury and…
Archaeology talk to reveal more about ancient Shropshire marsh fort
Professor Henry Chapman of the University of Birmingham will speak in Oswestry on Friday about excavations at The Berth, near Baschurch. The site includes an Iron Age marsh fort, raised trackways and a mix of peatland…
Shropshire market town to get its first Domino’s
Council chiefs have approved plans for the first Domino’s pizza takeaway in Oswestry. The new venue will be located at the Artillery Business Park off the A495 Whittington Road. The development follows the approval of…
Man spared jail for Oswestry park stabbing
A 20-year-old man has been spared jail for a 2022 stabbing in an Oswestry park that left a teenage victim with severe injuries, including the loss of a kidney and part of his liver. Shrewsbury Crown Court heard that the…
Oswestry apprentice builds career and champions mental health at work
Jasmine Ford, an apprentice at Oswestry-based manufacturer GWR Fasteners, has successfully advanced her career while championing mental health awareness in the workplace. Since joining the company in 2023, Ford has…
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Oswestry Morris dancing group invites new members to join
The Oswestry Dark Morris dancing group is actively seeking new members to join its weekly sessions. The group meets every Wednesday at 7pm at The Last Inn in Hengoed. Founder Mike Lade encourages those interested in the…
Surprise discoveries bring RAF twins' story to life
Chris Bryan-Smith from Shropshire has uncovered the history of his twin uncles, Anthony and Martin, who died serving with RAF Bomber Command during World War Two. Through online databases and a chance social media…
The Shropshire hillfort said to be where King Arthur’s Queen Guinevere was born
The Old Oswestry Hillfort, a well-preserved Iron Age site in Shropshire, remains a significant landmark with deep historical roots. Beyond its archaeological importance, the site is steeped in local legend, famously…
The West Midlands hillfort said to be where King Arthur’s Queen Guinevere was born
The Old Oswestry Hillfort, a well-preserved Iron Age site in Shropshire, is celebrated in local legend as the birthplace of Queen Guinevere. With a history dating back to the Neolithic period, the site features…
Extreme summer weather hits Christmas tree crop
Christmas tree farmers in the West Midlands report that extreme summer heat has caused significant losses among saplings and young trees. While current stock remains unaffected, farmers warn of potential supply…
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'You can't trust anyone': Shropshire farmer reveals devastating toll of rural crime
Farmer Andrew Morris has spoken out about the devastating impact of repeated machinery thefts on his cattle farm near Oswestry. His account is part of a new campaign by the Shropshire Star to highlight the rise of rural…
School pupils invited to free musical theatre event at Moreton Hall
Moreton Hall is hosting a free musical theatre event for pupils in Years 5 to 8 on November 30. The program features professional drama workshops, a behind-the-scenes tour of the Holroyd Community Theatre, and a…
Plans for recycling machines at Oswestry Aldi submitted
Aldi has submitted planning applications to install Reverse Vending Machines at its two Oswestry supermarkets. The move anticipates the government's upcoming deposit return scheme, set to launch in October 2027, which…
Police update on shocking village crash where car ended up in house near Oswestry
North Wales Police have provided an update on a serious crash in Chirk Bank, where a car ploughed into a residential home. The driver, who was initially arrested, has been de-arrested to receive hospital treatment for…
Inside the Oswestry Winter Wonderland transformation bringing Santa and farm animals together this Christmas
Park Hall Countryside Experience in Oswestry has opened ticket sales for its annual winter wonderland event, running from November 28 through Christmas Eve. The attraction will feature a Santa's grotto, live…
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Meet Santa and his elves at Shropshire farm's Christmas event
Park Hall Countryside Experience is hosting its annual Santa Experience from November 28 to December 24. The event features a visit to Santa's grotto, a pantomime-style show titled 'Tree Trimming Training!', and various…
Oswestry illuminated tractor run to bring festive sparkle to Shropshire roads
The annual Oswestry Illuminated Tractor Run is set to return on December 12, featuring a 38-mile convoy of decorated tractors. The event aims to raise funds for Lingen Davies Cancer Support. Farmers will gather at the…
Award-winning comedian to headline Oswestry comedy night
Oswestry Cricket Club is set to host its sixth Comedy Club Night on November 13 at the Stonehouse Oval. The event will feature a lineup of five stand-up comedians, including headliner Dawn Bailey and local favorite Ben…
Mary Portas, opera and comedy feature in Shropshire theatre line-up
The Holroyd Community Theatre at Moreton Hall School has announced its festive programme for November and December. The line-up features a variety of performances, including an evening with retail expert Mary Portas, a…
As you were at the top after stalemate for TNS and Connah's Quay Nomads
The New Saints saw their impressive 14-match winning streak come to an end following a 0-0 draw against Connah's Quay Nomads in the Cymru Premier. Despite the stalemate at Park Hall, TNS remains six points clear at the…
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Fire, police and ambulance scrambled after car smashes through Shropshire house
Emergency services, including fire crews, paramedics, and police, were called to Canal View in Chirk Bank late yesterday after a vehicle crashed through the front of a residential property. Images from the scene show…
Top two clash as The New Saints face Connah's Quay Nomads
The New Saints are set to host Connah's Quay Nomads at Park Hall this Saturday in a highly anticipated top-of-the-table clash in the Cymru Premier. The league leaders, who remain unbeaten this season, enter the match in…
Oswestry pub on the market for £800,000
The Queens Head, a well-known canalside pub located near Oswestry, has been placed back on the market for £795,000. The Georgian-style property, which features two trading areas and staff accommodation, was previously…
Shropshire father walks over 50 miles for charity in memory of 16-year-old son
Ian Moult, a 66-year-old father from Shropshire, has completed an inspiring 60-mile charity walk to honor his late son, John, who passed away in 2011. The trek, which spanned from Hope House in Oswestry to Tŷ Gobaith in…
Woman injured after four-vehicle crash near Gobowen
A woman was taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital following a four-vehicle collision on the A5 at the Five Crosses Roundabout near Gobowen on Tuesday evening. Emergency services, including West Mercia Police and West…
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Woman in 'critical condition' following north Shropshire crash
A woman in her forties remains in critical condition following a serious two-car collision on the B5009 near Oswestry on Tuesday afternoon. The crash, involving a Mitsubishi Shogun and a Suzuki Alto, required emergency…
Police at the scene of crash on A5 near Gobowen
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a multi-vehicle collision on the A5 near Gobowen, north of Oswestry. According to the Shropshire Star, the incident has resulted in minor delays for motorists traveling…
Emergency services at crash involving 'at least two vehicles' near Oswestry
Emergency services, including West Mercia Police and the West Midlands Ambulance Service, are currently responding to a road traffic collision involving at least two vehicles near Oswestry. The incident occurred on the…
Craig Harrison issues rallying call as TNS chase Champions League comeback
The New Saints manager Craig Harrison has issued a rallying call ahead of tonight's Champions League qualifying match against Sabah. Trailing by two goals from the first leg in Azerbaijan, the Welsh side aims to utilize…