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End of an era as Stans Superstore changes hands
A cornerstone of the St Martins community near Oswestry is set to enter a new chapter following the sale of Stans Superstore.
8 Apr 2026
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MP to meet Minister over impact of St Martins School fire
North Shropshire’s MP, Helen Morgan, is set to meet a Government Minister after raising the urgent plight of St Martins School, where secondary students have been without face-to-face education for nearly a month following a serious fire.
22 Oct 2025
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Firefighters tackle serious fire at St Martins School
St Martins School near Oswestry is closed today, Monday, September 22, after a serious fire broke out in the area of the school hall late yesterday afternoon.
22 Sept 2025
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Helen Morgan MP hands in petition calling for St Martins GP Surgery to be saved
Helen Morgan, MP for North Shropshire, has handed in a petition with hundreds of signatures of local residents of St Martins opposing the closure of the local GP surgery branch.
22 Apr 2022
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Man sentenced to prison for manslaughter of St Martins pensioner
A man has been sentenced to three years in prison for the manslaughter of his grandfather at Stafford Crown Court today.
3 Dec 2021
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Ellesmere man pleads guilty to manslaughter of St Martins pensioner
A man from Ellesmere has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a St Martins pensioner.
19 Oct 2021
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Family pay tribute following death of St Martins man
The family of an 80-year-old man from St Martins who sadly died have paid tribute to him.
16 Sept 2021
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Man charged with manslaughter of St Martins pensioner
Police have charged a man with manslaughter after an investigation was launched into the death of an 80 year old man in St Martins, Shropshire.
11 Sept 2021
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Police continue to investigate death of 80-year-old man in St Martins
Police are continuing to investigate the death of an 80-year-old man in the village of St Martins.
10 Sept 2021
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Man arrested on suspicion of murder following death in St Martins
Police have made an arrest as part of an ongoing investigation into the death of an 80-year-old man in St Martins.
9 Sept 2021
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Brynkinalt Estate custodians donate 13 acres of land to St Martins community
The current custodians of the historic Brynkinalt Estate, which straddles the Shropshire/North Wales border near Oswestry, have donated land extending to 13 acres to St Martins Parish Council.
28 Jun 2021
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Report of attempted dog theft in St. Martins
Police in St. Martins are investigating the report of an attempted robbery of a dog in Church Lane, St Martins, Shropshire.
23 Mar 2021
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Rogue trader from St Martins sentenced to 27 months imprisonment
A rogue trader has been handed a custodial sentence of 27 months imprisonment following an investigation by Shropshire Council's trading standards team.
5 Aug 2019
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Firefighters rescue elderly horse from ditch near Oswestry
An elderly horse called Chance who fell into a ditch was fortunate to be rescued by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s highly trained animal rescue team.
23 Jan 2018
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Car catches fire after colliding with hedge near St Martins
A car left the road and collided with a hedge before catching fire near St Martins this afternoon.
26 Sept 2016
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Wrekin Housing Trust begins work on almost 1000 new homes
The Wrekin Housing Trust has started work on almost 1000 new homes in Shropshire, with many due to be ready this year.
12 Jan 2016
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Wrexham man jailed for Oswestry area burglaries
A man has received a prison sentence after committing two burglaries in the Oswestry area.
5 Mar 2015
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Burglars target the homes of three elderly Shropshire residents
Police are urging Shropshire residents to tighten up on basic security after the homes of three elderly people were targeted by burglars.
8 Apr 2014
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Two cut free after car leaves the road in St Martins
Two male casualties were last night cut free from a car after it left the road in St Martins near Oswestry.
8 Feb 2014
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Trust to provide new homes in St Martins and Ludlow
The Wrekin Housing Trust has submitted plans to build new homes in St Martins and Ludlow.
27 Aug 2013
