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Former Oswestry Otter Jones narrowly misses out on relay medal at Commonwealth Games
Wales narrowly missed out on a place on the podium after a stunning Mixed 4x100m relay final performance, but they signalled their intent to their Commonwealth rivals on day one in the pool. The Welsh team, who were making their debut in the event
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A squirrel caused a power cut in Ellesmere? That's nuts!
THERE are stories that are little bit left-field and some that are down right 'nuts' – especially when there is a squirrel involved. Householders in parts of Ellesmere were left without power on Friday morning, all thanks to an inquisitive blighter
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Broadcasting legend Simon Mayo set for Oswestry book date in August
BROADCASTING legend and successful author Simon Mayo is set to return to Oswestry in August for a question and answer session. Mayo, formerly a mainstay of Radio 1, Radio 2 and Five Live, is now the drive time presenter for Greatest Hits Radio
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TNS launch search for sacked Limbrick's successor as applications welcomed
THE New Saints have officially launched its search for a new coach to replace the sacked Anthony Limbrick. TNS parted ways with the popular Australian on Thursday after he failed to secure passage to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference
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Change of plan for former Morrisons site in Oswestry as lease on offer
THE demolition of a former supermarket in Oswestry will be put on hold after a decision to gauge interest was taken. The announcement that an application was submitted for the former Morrisons to be knocked down and redeveloped came in January
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Covid testing team lauded as latest RJAH health heroes named
A TEAM of healthcare assistants and administrators responsible for ensuring patients are tested for Covid-19 prior to surgery have been crowned winners of July's Health Hero Award at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH).
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'Hobbie Bobbie' who started career in Oswestry retires after 47 years in the service
A SPECIAL constable who started his career in Oswestry has retired after 47 years of service. Tony Riggs was an electrician who signed up to become Special Constable 4271 on March 12, 1975 and spent almost half a century in the voluntary role working
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FILM REVIEW: Four-legged superheroes fly on our screens
DC League of Super-Pets (PG) Jared Stern makes his feature film directorial debut with a computer-animated comedy on two and four legs, based on DC Comics characters who first appeared in print 60 years ago. Adapted for the screen by Stern
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Oswestry motorist driving at 142mph on motorway receives three-month ban
AN OSWESTRY motorist who drove at 142mph has been banned from driving for three months. Sam Thomas Hall was clocked travelling at twice the legal speed limit on the M1 motorway in Northampton in the early hours of August 8, last year. The 27
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Elephants in Chirk and a double marriage in Tanat Valley – take a step back in time
WELCOME to our first stroll through the circuits of time as we venture back almost 80 years. These pictures are part of the Geoff Charles Collection and offer a fascinating snapshot of life on the Shropshire borders during a time of great strife
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Out and about around Oswestry and the borders with the camera club
WELCOME to the camera club as July reaches a close. What a month we have had - from record temperatures and travel chaos and all under the backdrop of great political turmoil in Westminster. While we are far enough away from London for some
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LETTER: What aren’t Truss and Sunak saying?
Britain has had a Conservative Government for 12 years and for now it is engaged in a protracted game of musical chairs, leaving the disgraced ex-prime minister supposedly in charge while his Secretaries of State are snubbing Parliamentary committees
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Dark Run is coming back to Chirk Castle
CHIRK Castle is inviting you to 'glow' crazy at their Dark Run in October to support seriously-ill local children. You can complete a 4k over two laps while running, jogging or walking with your friends, on the Chirk Castle ground on October 22
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Recorded sexual offences rise across Shropshire
More sexual offences were recorded in Shropshire in the last year, new figures show. As the total number of reported sex offences peaked across England and Wales, charities have urged the Government to do more to protect victims who feel unsupported
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Oswestry Foodbank volunteer reveals those in work are some of those who rely on it most
COUNCILLORS in Oswestry have been given an update of the latest work of the town's foodbank at its most recent meeting. Liz Jermy gave an update on the work of the Oswestry & Borders Foodbank at Oswestry Town Council's full council meeting and
