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Remember this crash in Shrewsbury town centre? Full story revealed as car thief who caused it is jailed

A prolific car thief who smashed into a police car in Shrewsbury town centre and led officers on a 45-minute chase in North Wales has been jailed.

Jailed: 'Selfish and dangerous' Audi driver put 'numerous people at risk' during high-speed chase

Rail line between Shrewsbury and Chester re-opens after work to clear landslip

Shropshire's trains stations amongst country's worst performing

Landslip rail line latest - date set for expected re-opening

Network Rail reveals latest developments on '100 ton' landslip that blocked county route

Landslip at Gobowen impacts busy rail route into Shrewsbury

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Inspirational Chirk man with Down Syndrome walks his way into Guinness World Record books

News|Dec 31, 2024

Chirk Castle to stay shut tomorrow with high winds predicted

Chirk|Dec 30, 2024

24-hour yellow weather warning predicts new year's deluge for Wales and north Shropshire with up to 100mm of rain expected

News|Dec 30, 2024

Two people suffer 'serious' injuries in crash on 'unlit' A-road near Ellesmere - Police appeal for info

News|Dec 30, 2024

Oswestry man, 55, who exposed himself to schoolgirls in Wrexham and Flintshire jailed

Oswestry|Dec 29, 2024

WATCH: Yobs smash taxi windows as Shropshire border village suffers antisocial youths

Local Hubs|Dec 28, 2024

Watch: Postie praised for going above and beyond to save snowman that had toppled over in high winds

News|Dec 19, 2024

Highways bosses set out 2025 maintenance plans for Shropshire roads including M54, A41 and A49

News|Dec 16, 2024

Dog dies and two people taken to hospital after explosion causes fire at Chirk Marina

News|Dec 15, 2024

'Kind' scientist who died at railway crossing 'could have still been with us' with better mental health treatment

News|Dec 6, 2024

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About Chirk

A small town on the border of Shropshire but part of Wrexham County Borough, Chirk was a formerly a coal mining community. It has a host of local shops and a good range of facilities including its train station. Chirk also boasts a number of tourist attractions including Chirk Aqueduct and Chirk Castle, now owned by the National Trust.