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Plants being stolen from Oswestry alleyway during regeneration scheme

A PROJECT officers behind the regeneration of an alleyway into Oswestry's Cae Glas Park has called for 'vigilance' from members of the public after plants were stolen. The call for resident support in protecting newly-decorated public spaces around

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Oswestry Ethos chief executive Fae celebrates 20 years of service

A SHROPSHIRE chief executive is celebrating 20 years at the head of a charity which gives people with life changing physical disabilities the chance of an independent life. Fae Dromgool joined the Ethos charity – formerly Transhouse – in 2002 and

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Shropshire Wildlife Trust launches new appeal for 60th celebrations

AS PART of the 60th Anniversary celebrations, Shropshire Wildlife Trust is calling for residents and organisations to support its new appeal to raise vital funds to continue wildlife conservation in the county. Shropshire’s beautiful countryside

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This is why the Horsemarket Car Park ramp is delayed, says Oswestry Town Council

A DELAY in the building of a ramp giving access to the Horsemarket Car Park for pushchairs and wheelchairs is down to waiting until relevant equipment is ready. Members of the public in Oswestry have expressed frustration in delays in completing

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Late Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Oswestry Parkinson's support group

A CHARITY that supports people with Parkinson's Disease enjoyed a summer lunch to bring together those affected by the condition with a late Platinum Jubilee celebration. Friends of Parkies met at the Stonehouse Brewery in Morda last week to enjoy

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Oswestry BT set to go on strike at the end of the month – and it could affect services

BT staff in Oswestry will strike later this month after Unions accused BT of sticking “two fingers up to their own workforce”. The negotiations between BT and the CWU broke down after the Communication Workers Union (CWU) requested a pay rise for

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'Well-loved' Oswestry allotments to open up for National Garden Scheme

GARDEN lovers in Oswestry are being given the chance to take a visit around some of the best homegrown patches in the town as part of a national scheme. The Oswestry Gatacre Allotments and Gardens Association, in Lloyd Street (SY11 1NL) will be

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Student Megan's 'Down on the Farm' to make Radio 4 debut on Tuesday

A FORMER pupil at a school in Ellesmere is set to make her radio debut this week, telling life down the farm. Down On The Farm which will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4, on Tuesday July 19 at 9.30am, and was made by Megan Hayward, from near Oswestry

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RECAP: North Shropshire braced as UK prepares for hottest day on record

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Chirk pair fined after dodging train fare

A PAIR from Chirk have been fined more than £200 after dodging their rail fares. Mathew Williams and Donna Edwards, both of St Mary's Close in Chirk, were found guilty last week of boarding a train in Chirk on March 1, this year, without a valid