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Whitchurch Food & Drink Festival returns in 2026 after successful relaunch

Whitchurch Town Council has announced it is bringing back Whitchurch Food & Drink Festival after a successful relaunch last year. It will take place on Saturday, May 16, at Jubilee Park.

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Supporting image for story: Whitchurch Food and Drink Festival set for return - here's when, where and what to expect

Whitchurch Food and Drink Festival set for return - here's when, where and what to expect

Supporting image for story: Vandalised and arson-hit north Shropshire pub can't be demolished for homes, rules planning inspector

Vandalised and arson-hit north Shropshire pub can't be demolished for homes, rules planning inspector

Supporting image for story: Whitchurch pensioner, 76, admits trying to bribe and threatening to kill woman who was domestically abused at the hands of her son

Whitchurch pensioner, 76, admits trying to bribe and threatening to kill woman who was domestically abused at the hands of her son

Supporting image for story: 'Truly distinctive' 19th-century former chapel in Welsh border village up for sale

'Truly distinctive' 19th-century former chapel in Welsh border village up for sale

Supporting image for story: Former north Shropshire bone works among properties 'ripe for modernisation' going under the hammer at auction

Former north Shropshire bone works among properties 'ripe for modernisation' going under the hammer at auction

Supporting image for story: 'Our loving mum Rita': Family of woman found dead in suspected north Shropshire murder pay tribute

'Our loving mum Rita': Family of woman found dead in suspected north Shropshire murder pay tribute

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Whitchurch Food & Drink Festival returns in 2026 after successful relaunch

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Shropshire murder suspect remains in hospital following arrest

Supporting image for story: Charity providing accessible narrowboat holidays 'operating as usual' after Whitchurch canal breach

Charity providing accessible narrowboat holidays 'operating as usual' after Whitchurch canal breach

Supporting image for story: Fresh commitment to improve safety on the A41 in Shropshire due to higher rates of fatal collisions after plans for more speed cameras rejected

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Supporting image for story: Café threatened by Whitchurch canal collapse launches new cycle club

Café threatened by Whitchurch canal collapse launches new cycle club

Supporting image for story: 'It’s been long overdue, but it’s now here and we’re really happy about it' - New bus service launches linking Whitchurch, Market Drayton and Wellington

'It’s been long overdue, but it’s now here and we’re really happy about it' - New bus service launches linking Whitchurch, Market Drayton and Wellington

About Whitchurch

Inhabited since the Roman times and still a thriving market town, Whitchurch has a large variety of independent shops and restaurants. As well as the flourishing high street, Whitchurch boasts a community hospital, a civic centre with community hub, a swimming pool and leisure centre and markets.