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Plan to bury hundreds of bodies in former dairy farm field in north Shropshire
An unusual farm diversification scheme to create a ‘natural burial ground’ south of Ellesmere has been resubmitted to Shropshire Council. Documents submitted to the planning authority confirm an application for a change of use from agricultural
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Oswestry Innovation Park planners Shropshire Council over asbestos
ASBESTOS discovered at the proposed Oswestry Innovation Park at Mile End has been reported and isolated as part of planning conditions. An application for a partial discharge of condition 10d – any further contamination found that was not previously
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Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards admits making indecent images of children
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children. The veteran broadcaster admitted having 41 on WhatsApp, including seven of the most serious type. Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard the offences were
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Gas leak false alarm prompts Shropshire firefighter call-out in Oswestry
A SUSPECTED gas leak that led to Oswestry firefighters being called out to the Gledrid A5 services overnight turned out to be a false alarm. One Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) from the town was sent to the services at the Gledrid Roundabout
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National Theatre productions brought to Oswestry by Holroyd Community Theatre
The Holroyd Community Theatre has begun screening National Theatre productions, backed by Oswestry's popular community cinema, KinoKulture. Following KinoKulture's closure in April, the Holroyd, in conjunction with cinema veterans Ruth Carter and
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Cambrian Heritage Railways welcomes 'Austin 1' for summer steam services
Cambrian Heritage Railways (CHR) has confirmed steam engine 'Austin 1' will be operational for the rest of its 2024 season. The engine is set to provide weekend services between Oswestry & Weston Wharf, kicking off last weekend. Reflecting