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British Olympic and Paralympic archers complete 24-hour marathon event at Lilleshall

British Olympic and Paralympic archers have completed a 24-hour archery marathon at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, raising a total of £605 for the Access Archery Fund, which aims to broaden participation and remove barriers for disabled archers.

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Supporting image for story: Shropshire's best primary schools revealed as five rank in The Times 2026 school league tables

Shropshire's best primary schools revealed as five rank in The Times 2026 school league tables

Supporting image for story: Latest flood alerts in Shropshire as river levels rise amid further wet weather

Latest flood alerts in Shropshire as river levels rise amid further wet weather

Supporting image for story: 'Exceptional at treating people with kindness': Care home near Newport handed 'good' CQC rating

'Exceptional at treating people with kindness': Care home near Newport handed 'good' CQC rating

Supporting image for story: Fire service called to two crashes in Shropshire village within 20 minutes

Fire service called to two crashes in Shropshire village within 20 minutes

Supporting image for story: 'I'm doing my bit for the planet by selling traditional and plastic-free cookware on my stall at Newport Indoor Market in Shropshire'

'I'm doing my bit for the planet by selling traditional and plastic-free cookware on my stall at Newport Indoor Market in Shropshire'

Supporting image for story: Thug, 25, punched woman as she tried to split up fight on night out in Newport town centre

Thug, 25, punched woman as she tried to split up fight on night out in Newport town centre

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British Olympic and Paralympic archers complete 24-hour marathon event at Lilleshall

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About Newport

Newport is a market town and is the main hub of the farming community on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border. The Lilleshall National Sports and Conferencing Centre is home to several Team GB squads including the gymnastic team. It names a hugely successful carnival, Victoria Park and Shrewsbury Canal among its highlights. While a thriving night life also attracts students from the Harper Adams University.