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Shake, rattle and rollers experience the thrill on the hill at soap box derby

Around 3,000 people flocked to a hill in Shropshire to experience the thrills and spills of a soapbox derby.

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Richard's Castle Soap Box Derby

A thunderstorm caused some people to head for cover at Sunday afternoon's Richards Castle Soap Box Derby but the organisers say it was just a brief interruption to the day's proceedings.

Humphrey Salwey, the event's chairman, said: "It was a very successful day again with a great atmosphere and wonderful local support.

"Nowhere else could you have such a marvellous day out for £5."

Richard's Castle Soap Box Derby
Richard's Castle Soap Box Derby

He also praised the volunteers who gave their time as the 29 soap box creations rattled and rolled their way down the 550-metre course with a descent of 50m.