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Online home of the daily Leader newspaper, covering news, sport and more in Whitchurch and North Shropshire. Read and comment on stories at www.whitchurchherald.co.uk

09/12/2024

The person was trapped inside the vehicle

Emergency crews were called to Prees Green after a report of a two-car crash on the A49.

09/12/2024

The tree had fallen in the strong winds from Storm Darragh

Two people had to be freed after a tree fell on their car in Wem during Storm Darragh.

08/12/2024

In Shropshire, 1,068 students completed A-levels this summer, achieving an average score of 32.4

A-level students in Shropshire performed worse this summer than they did in 2020, the first year disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.

07/12/2024

What a little hero! Well done Thomas!

One young Whitchurch resident is encouraging others to share after spending his Christmas money donating to local food banks.

07/12/2024

He was one of six nominees

The ‘Citizen of the Year’ in Whitchurch, Shropshire, has said the nomination and award win came as a “great surprise” to him.

07/12/2024

Own up, who's bought these?

These are some of the least popular Christmas presents to get - Have you been guilty of buying these for a loved one?

07/12/2024

The inspection took place in October

A Whitchurch takeaway has been handed a new one-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

07/12/2024

Significant disruption is expected

Severe weather conditions, including heavy rain and strong winds, are expected to cause significant disruption.

07/12/2024

The pub held several big events in 2024

A community run pub in Ash, Shropshire, have launched a new menu after a year of “extreme challenges” and looking forward to what’s next.

07/12/2024

By the end of the four-year period, housebuilding in the area will have fallen short of its total target by 237 homes

Shropshire is set to miss the Government's housebuilding target by hundreds of homes, new figures suggest.

05/12/2024

Strong winds are on the way

As heavy winds pick up an organisation that monitors tornadoes has issued a warning across Shropshire and mid Wales.

05/12/2024

Strong winds and heavy rain is set to batter the region

Strong winds and heavy rain is set to batter the region, with gusts of up to 70mph expected and over 30mm of rainfall likely to affect North Wales.

05/12/2024

Are you a convert to low-alcohol beer?

Droves of people across the UK are turning away from traditional beers in favour of no or low-alcohol options.

05/12/2024

The van is believed to have been used in a number of thefts

West Mercia Police are appealing to the public about a pair of suspected scrap metal thieves

05/12/2024

A festive extravaganza is set to unfold in Whitchurch 🎄

A festive extravaganza is set to unfold in Whitchurch.

04/12/2024

It comes after the Christmas episodes were pulled from the schedule

MasterChef presenter John Torode has said he “loves being part of” the programme after Gregg Wallace stepped back from the show

04/12/2024

Batten down the hatches... again

A yellow weather warning has been issued for heavy wind and rain for the whole of the Shropshire this weekend

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