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Staff at the revamped and reopened Whitchurch McDonald's in Whitchurch.

Whitchurch welcomes 'futuristic' McDonald's as restaurant reopens

Two fire crews were called to the scene.

Two fire crews were called to the scene.

Casualty taken to hospital following crash

PC Latham with the haul of illegal vapes and tobacco in Wem.

PC Latham with the haul of illegal vapes and tobacco in Wem.

Illegal tobacco and vapes seized in Wem by police officers

Jack Sparrow, the sparrowhawk trapped in Whitchurch, before his release.

Jack Sparrow, the sparrowhawk trapped in Whitchurch, before his release.

WATCH: The moment Whitchurch sparrowhawk 'Jack Sparrow' was released

Adam Williams, Sarah Radford, Scott Radford, Jenny Matthews

Adam Williams, Sarah Radford, Scott Radford, Jenny Matthews

Whitchurch Little Theatre are in final rehearsals for latest play

Joan and Les Haller with their letter from the King

Joan and Les Haller with their letter from the King

Platinum wedding anniversary

Whitchurch couple celebrate with family after 70 years of marriage

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).

Whitchurch house kitchen fire prompts Shropshire firefighter call

Some of the performers at this year's Blackberry Fair

Some of the performers at this year's Blackberry Fair

This year's Blackberry fair gets 'fantastic' response from visitors

Howard Rogerson (inset) rammed a police car near Runcorn (pictured) to escape Cheshire Police.

Howard Rogerson (inset) rammed a police car near Runcorn (pictured) to escape Cheshire Police.

Whitchurch man jailed for ramming police car in high-speed chase

Marie Powell with TV star Andy Clarke who used Powells Pies on ITV.

Marie Powell with TV star Andy Clarke who used Powells Pies on ITV.

TV legends enjoy Whitchurch company's pies on ITV's Love Your Weekend

Farm Manager Breiffni Daly won the national award on Thursday.

Farm Manager Breiffni Daly won the national award on Thursday.

Wem farm manager Breiffni accepts national accolade at industry awards

Lidl have added an extra free item on their savings scheme

Lidl have added an extra free item on their savings scheme

Lidl reveals 'exciting' new addition to its supermarket rewards scheme

Do you prefer to cook your roast potatoes in an oven or an air fryer?

Do you prefer to cook your roast potatoes in an oven or an air fryer?

Chef reveals secret to 'perfect' crispy roast potatoes - been cooking them wrong?

Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has been described as a

Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has been described as a

'Once-in-a-lifetime' comet to be visible in UK skies this month - see when

Andrew and Lorraine Laverton, founders of We Are Bert Ltd, have been shortlisted as one of three finalists in the Business Start-Up Award category

Andrew and Lorraine Laverton, founders of We Are Bert Ltd, have been shortlisted as one of three finalists in the Business Start-Up Award category

Shropshire couple's business up for national award

Aldi has shared it will be shutting on Boxing Day 2024 to thank its staff

Aldi has shared it will be shutting on Boxing Day 2024 to thank its staff

Aldi confirms it will be shutting all stores on Boxing Day to thank staff

Scammers are pretending to be ticket inspectors on some UK trains

Scammers are pretending to be ticket inspectors on some UK trains

Expert warns over fake ticket inspectors scamming UK train passengers

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

Millions of Netflix viewers given £1,000 TV Licence fine warning

An artist impression of the homes that held up the Barrat Homes and Redrow merger.

An artist impression of the homes that held up the Barrat Homes and Redrow merger.

National government

Whitchurch housing plots to be sold off to allow £2.5bn housing deal to happen

The gritters will be out at the weekend on a dry run in Shropshire.

The gritters will be out at the weekend on a dry run in Shropshire.

Local government

This is why Shropshire Council's gritters will be out this weekend

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Car fire that spread to hedge prompts Shropshire firefighter call near Wem

The event takes place later this month

The event takes place later this month

Bounce-a-thon event supported by Olympic gold medallist to take place in Wrenbury

Helen Morgan MP visited Whixall Moss to discuss environmental and flood management work

Helen Morgan MP visited Whixall Moss to discuss environmental and flood management work

Shropshire Council

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MP visits Whixall Moss to discuss flooding and wildlife

Maddie Stafford, said that more volunteers are urgently needed

Maddie Stafford, said that more volunteers are urgently needed

Shropshire charity shop needs more volunteers to reach first million

Eddie Luft (right) with his instructor Alan Austin after achieving his latest licence.

Eddie Luft (right) with his instructor Alan Austin after achieving his latest licence.

Whitchurch teen becomes country's youngest pilot after gaining licence aged 17

Tullis Matson, Verity Smith, Zoe Alles and Tony Noble on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Tullis Matson, Verity Smith, Zoe Alles and Tony Noble on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Kilimanjaro climb and white rhino encounter delights Whitchurch man

Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Wem man to face trial after denying town stalking and assault charges

Action from Whitchurch Alport's win at Romulus.

Action from Whitchurch Alport's win at Romulus.

Whitchurch Alport win thriller while Ellesmere Rangers bow out of the cup

New Whitchurch coach Andy Powell.

New Whitchurch coach Andy Powell.

From Wales to Whitchurch as Andy Powell spreads buzz around rugby club

The land in Wrexham Road, in Whitchurch, which was sold for £76,000 at an auction by Halls.

The land in Wrexham Road, in Whitchurch, which was sold for £76,000 at an auction by Halls.

Planning and development

Land in Whitchurch and Wem part of £1.1 million sale by Shropshire auctioneers

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Large farm vehicle fire prompts Shropshire firefighters call out in Prees

Gardiners Fish and Chip shop in Mill Street, Whitchurch.

Gardiners Fish and Chip shop in Mill Street, Whitchurch.

Family emergency caused Whitchurch Gardiner's chip shop tax problems

The land subject to an outline planning application in Wem.

The land subject to an outline planning application in Wem.

Planning and development

Wem housing development plan submitted to Shropshire Council

Ruth Goldstraw (inset) will be at Whitchurch's Bookshrop.

Ruth Goldstraw (inset) will be at Whitchurch's Bookshrop.

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Wem Civil War book author set for signing event at Whitchurch Bookshrop

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Whitchurch firefighters called out to North Wales road traffic collision

New Hall Farm, Bronington

New Hall Farm, Bronington

Six bedroom farmhouse sells for £115,000 at auction

Cellist François Ragot and guitarist Nathalie Mengual will perform as Duo Arpegi..

Cellist François Ragot and guitarist Nathalie Mengual will perform as Duo Arpegi..

Whitchurch's St Alkmund's Church to host French classic musicians

The trapped car in Overton, North Wales, where its occupant was rescued before firefighters arrived.

The trapped car in Overton, North Wales, where its occupant was rescued before firefighters arrived.

Car submerged in flood water as firefighters issue safety reminder to drivers

Andrew Paige, 47, was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court to five years and four months.

Andrew Paige, 47, was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court to five years and four months.

Whitchurch rapist who left victim 'in constant fear' jailed

Morris Bridge Car Park in Whixall.

Morris Bridge Car Park in Whixall.

Water affecting bridge closes Whixall Fenns and Mosses car park

Fewer firearms offences were recorded in West Mercia last year, new figures show.

Fewer firearms offences were recorded in West Mercia last year, new figures show.

Fewer firearms offences were recorded in West Mercia last year, new figures show.

Young children at Wem Playmates Nursery where milk has been stolen.

Young children at Wem Playmates Nursery where milk has been stolen.

Nursery tells milk-snatcher to stop stealing bottles from its doorstep

Pauline and Richard Tinsley ahead of their 60th wedding anniversary.

Pauline and Richard Tinsley ahead of their 60th wedding anniversary.

'Don't be cross' is Hanmer couple advice on Diamond Wedding anniversary

Carden Arms bar assistant Savannah Gibson serves up a perfect pint at the Carden Arms in Tilston

Carden Arms bar assistant Savannah Gibson serves up a perfect pint at the Carden Arms in Tilston

Pub near Whitchurch makes the Good Beer guide for the seventh year in a row

Action from Whitchurch Alport's win at Stourport Swifts. Picture by Liam Pritchard.

Action from Whitchurch Alport's win at Stourport Swifts. Picture by Liam Pritchard.

Whitchurch Alport and Ellesmere bid to carry winning form into weekend

Bowjangles will be part of the Blackberry Fair celebrations, performing at the Talbot Theatre

Bowjangles will be part of the Blackberry Fair celebrations, performing at the Talbot Theatre

String quartet with a twist to perform in Whitchurch

The White Lion in Ash Magna, managed by Shaun Embrey (pictured), won the award for 'Best Country Pub' in the Midlands.

The White Lion in Ash Magna, managed by Shaun Embrey (pictured), won the award for 'Best Country Pub' in the Midlands.

Nominate your favourite rural business that goes the extra mile

Tilstock pupil Charlie Sambrook and headteacher Rowena Kaminski.

Tilstock pupil Charlie Sambrook and headteacher Rowena Kaminski.

King Charles III

Bravery award for Whitchurch youngster over his letter to King Charles

The Pines in Higher Heath near Whitchurch is up for sale.

The Pines in Higher Heath near Whitchurch is up for sale.

This is what comes with a £525,000 property on sale near Whitchurch

Ricky Evans is coming to Whitchurch Alport for a darts exhibition.

Ricky Evans is coming to Whitchurch Alport for a darts exhibition.

'Rapid' Ricky Evans to headline Whitchurch Alport dartsdouble bill

The trapped male sparrowhawk that onlookers called Jack Sparrow in Whitchurch.

The trapped male sparrowhawk that onlookers called Jack Sparrow in Whitchurch.

Sparrowhawk 'Jack Sparrow' rescued from netting in Whitchurch High Street

The A41 near Prees roundabout in Whitchurch.

The A41 near Prees roundabout in Whitchurch.

Prees roundabout road crash cleared up by Shropshire firefighters

Finley Wood, 21 and from Whitchurch, was jailed at Chester Crown Court.

Finley Wood, 21 and from Whitchurch, was jailed at Chester Crown Court.

Whitchurch man Finley Wood jailed for causing Felix Davies death in Cheshire

The BeWILDerwood team at the UK Theme Park Awards

The BeWILDerwood team at the UK Theme Park Awards

Cultural attractions

Adventure park based on children's books named best for toddlers