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A41 closed in both directions after serious crash involving lorry near Prees

A major road has been closed after a serious crash.

Supporting image for story: A41 closed in both directions after serious crash involving lorry near Prees

Supporting image for story: Shropshire leisure centres to offer free entry to service personnel and veterans on Armed Forces Day

Shropshire leisure centres to offer free entry to service personnel and veterans on Armed Forces Day

Supporting image for story: Firefighters and police rush to car crash on the A49 near Whitchurch

Firefighters and police rush to car crash on the A49 near Whitchurch

Supporting image for story: Closing down: Five major High Street retailers with outlets in Shropshire who have cut jobs this year

Closing down: Five major High Street retailers with outlets in Shropshire who have cut jobs this year

Supporting image for story: New French-inspired flea market brought a 'real buzz' to Whitchurch

New French-inspired flea market brought a 'real buzz' to Whitchurch

Supporting image for story: Supermarket giant Lidl announces plans for 'new, modern store' in north Shropshire town

Supermarket giant Lidl announces plans for 'new, modern store' in north Shropshire town

Supporting image for story: Shropshire farmer banned from keeping animals for five years after farm found in 'unsuitable' state

Shropshire farmer banned from keeping animals for five years after farm found in 'unsuitable' state

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A41 closed in both directions after serious crash involving lorry near Prees

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Glamping site plan for garden in sleepy village rejected over 'noise and disturbance' concerns for neighbours

Supporting image for story: Lucky Whitchurch street wins daily People’s Postcode Lottery jackpot with £1,000 per ticket

Lucky Whitchurch street wins daily People’s Postcode Lottery jackpot with £1,000 per ticket

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House hunters invited to summer roadshow for mortgage advice in Shropshire

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WI group entertained at meeting and look ahead to summer events

Supporting image for story: 'There is a caring and respectful culture' - North Shropshire primary school 'overjoyed' by inspector's praise

'There is a caring and respectful culture' - North Shropshire primary school 'overjoyed' by inspector's praise

Supporting image for story: All's rosy for Rosie the horse rescued from ditch by Shropshire firefighters and vet

All's rosy for Rosie the horse rescued from ditch by Shropshire firefighters and vet

Supporting image for story: I visited a Shropshire pub where a composer was born, now attracting tourists and locals who love Green Monkey lager and live music

I visited a Shropshire pub where a composer was born, now attracting tourists and locals who love Green Monkey lager and live music

Supporting image for story: Fire crews free horse stuck in a ditch near Whitchurch

Fire crews free horse stuck in a ditch near Whitchurch

Supporting image for story: Hospitals in Shropshire get big cash boosts to address 'critical' infrastructure and safety risks in buildings

Hospitals in Shropshire get big cash boosts to address 'critical' infrastructure and safety risks in buildings

Supporting image for story: Girl, 17, admits arson and twice vandalising police vehicle parked outside Whitchurch station

Girl, 17, admits arson and twice vandalising police vehicle parked outside Whitchurch station

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.