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Shropshire village's beloved scarecrow 'kidnapped' just days before autumnal festival

Just four days before the return of a beloved Shropshire scarecrow festival, one of the straw-filled mascots has been stolen.

Supporting image for story: Shropshire village's beloved scarecrow 'kidnapped' just days before autumnal festival

Supporting image for story: Return of Shropshire village's scarecrow festival marks pre-school’s 50th year

Return of Shropshire village's scarecrow festival marks pre-school’s 50th year

Supporting image for story: Friends of Newport Canal group launched to keep town’s ‘jewel’ shining

Friends of Newport Canal group launched to keep town’s ‘jewel’ shining

Supporting image for story: Amended plans for 35 homes on former village scrapyard submitted

Amended plans for 35 homes on former village scrapyard submitted

Supporting image for story: Villagers given chance to call for a rare vote after councillor steps down

Villagers given chance to call for a rare vote after councillor steps down

Supporting image for story: Unmasked: The multi-million pound rural crime gang who plagued farms with tractor, Land Rover and 4x4 thefts

Unmasked: The multi-million pound rural crime gang who plagued farms with tractor, Land Rover and 4x4 thefts

Supporting image for story: Police and firefighters called to three-vehicle crash on A41

Police and firefighters called to three-vehicle crash on A41

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Shropshire village's beloved scarecrow 'kidnapped' just days before autumnal festival

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Supporting image for story: Deceased woman's bullmastiff which mauled beloved Maltese dog to death in Newport leaving owner traumatised will be destroyed

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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.