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Could mobile homes solve the housing crisis?

Bill Kerswell ponders the gentrification of rural Shropshire over the past half a century.

Church Stretton | Last updated: Apr 12, 2018

JAILED: Lesley Speed gets 18 years for murdering her seven-year-old son Archie Spriggs

Church Stretton | Last updated: Mar 27, 2018

Archie Spriggs murder: Authorities failed my son, says devastated father

Church Stretton | Last updated: Mar 27, 2018

'You should never have to bury your own child': Archie Spriggs' dad tells of his devastation

Church Stretton | Last updated: Mar 26, 2018

Archie Spriggs murder: Normal little boy caught up in bitter dispute

Church Stretton | Last updated: Mar 27, 2018

Shropshire mother Lesley Speed guilty of murdering her son, Archie Spriggs, 7

Church Stretton | Last updated: Mar 27, 2018

Friend’s fears for Marjorie, 85, as move out of favourite care home looms

Church Stretton | Last updated: Mar 24, 2018

Call for tax breaks to halt pub closures

Church Stretton | Last updated: Mar 22, 2018

Archie Spriggs murder trial: Mother tells court she fantastised about faking deaths and 'disappearing'

Church Stretton | Last updated: Mar 21, 2018

Archie Spriggs murder trial: Sobbing mother denies killing her seven-year-old son

Church Stretton | Last updated: Mar 20, 2018

Archie Spriggs murder trial: Seven-year-old could have tied ligature, court told

Church Stretton | Last updated: Mar 18, 2018

Archie Spriggs murder trial: ‘Blocked airway’ to blame for boy’s death

Church Stretton | Last updated: Mar 16, 2018

Archie Spriggs murder trial: Mother 'tried to revive son after finding him hanged'

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Archie Spriggs murder trial: Both parents claimed schoolboy was emotionally abused by the other

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Archie Spriggs murder trial: Teachers 'didn't think Shropshire schoolboy was at risk'

Church Stretton | Last updated: Mar 13, 2018

Archie Spriggs murder trial: Partner tells of horror scene at family house

Church Stretton | Last updated: Mar 9, 2018

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A town within Shropshire's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Church Stretton lies between the Long Mynd, Cardingmill Valley and Caer Caradoc. Renowned for its historic rock formations, Church Stretton is popular with walkers.

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Archie Spriggs murder: ‘Chilling letter’ left by killer mother Lesley Speed

JAILED: Lesley Speed gets 18 years for murdering her seven-year-old son Archie Spriggs

Archie Spriggs murder: Authorities failed my son, says devastated father

'You should never have to bury your own child': Archie Spriggs' dad tells of his devastation

Archie Spriggs murder: Normal little boy caught up in bitter dispute

Shropshire mother Lesley Speed guilty of murdering her son, Archie Spriggs, 7

Friend’s fears for Marjorie, 85, as move out of favourite care home looms

Call for tax breaks to halt pub closures

Archie Spriggs murder trial: Mother tells court she fantastised about faking deaths and 'disappearing'

Archie Spriggs murder trial: Sobbing mother denies killing her seven-year-old son

Archie Spriggs murder trial: Seven-year-old could have tied ligature, court told

Archie Spriggs murder trial: ‘Blocked airway’ to blame for boy’s death

Archie Spriggs murder trial: Mother 'tried to revive son after finding him hanged'

Archie Spriggs murder trial: Both parents claimed schoolboy was emotionally abused by the other

Archie Spriggs murder trial: Teachers 'didn't think Shropshire schoolboy was at risk'

Archie Spriggs murder trial: Partner tells of horror scene at family house

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Body found in search for missing Shropshire pensioner

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