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Smart sensors pilot scheme to tackle flash flood risk in Shropshire
Shropshire Council is piloting a new wireless sensor system to combat the growing threat of flash flooding across the county.
16 Aug 2025
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West Felton man receives two year Criminal Behaviour Order
A man from West Felton has been handed a two year Criminal Behaviour Order for causing distress and harassment to local retailers and residents in Oswestry.
1 Feb 2023
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West Felton Post Office reopens at Village Hall
West Felton Post Office reopened at the Village Hall on Holyhead Road this week.
15 Oct 2020
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Casualty cut free from vehicle following collision near West Felton
A casualty was cut free from a vehicle following a collision at Weirbrook near West Felton on Wednesday afternoon.
13 Aug 2020
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Three people die following collision on A5 near West Felton
Three people have died following a collision involving two cars on the A5 near West Felton on Friday night.
14 Oct 2019
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Casualties cut free following collision on A5 near West Felton
Three casualties were cut free by firefighters following a collision on the A5 near West Felton on Friday night.
12 Oct 2019
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Caravan destroyed by fire in suspected arson attack near Oswestry
A caravan was destroyed by fire in a suspected arson attack near Oswestry last night.
2 Jun 2018
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Caravan fire spreads to electricity pylon near West Felton
Firefighters were called to a fire involving a static caravan in Wigmarsh near West Felton yesterday evening.
7 Feb 2018
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Five arrested after police carry out drug warrants in Oswestry area
Police have made five arrests following the execution of drugs warrants at three addresses in the Oswestry area yesterday.
9 Jun 2016
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Two suffer smoke inhalation following fire in West Felton
Two people suffered from smoke inhalation following a house fire in West Felton early this morning.
20 Feb 2015
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Villagers furious over proposed housing plans recommendation
Villagers in West Felton near Oswestry are furious at having two more proposed housing developments recommended to go ahead at next week’s meeting of the North Area Planning Committee.
22 Sept 2014
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West Felton residents protest over road narrowing plans
West Felton residents have protested against plans to narrow the B5009 Holyhead Road to accommodate a new footpath and 35 new houses in the village.
26 Aug 2014
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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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Witness appeal following burglary in Whittington
Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary took place at village near Oswestry that may be linked to another offence in Chirk where a BMW was stolen.
29 Mar 2013
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Shropshire councillors object to plans for pylons
Following National Grid’s announcement that electricity cables connecting wind farms in Mid Wales to the electricity network will pass through Shropshire, the four Shropshire Councillors representing the areas on National Grid’s preferred route have launched a campaign to stop the cables being carried overground on pylons.
3 Aug 2012
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National Grid Shropshire and Mid Wales connection plans revealed
National Grid has announced the route corridor and substation site needed to connect new windfarms in Mid Wales to the high voltage electricity network in Shropshire.
31 Jul 2012
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Car stolen during spate of burglaries around Oswestry
A £17,000 Audi car has been found burnt out after burglars stole the vehicle after breaking into a home at Morton, near Oswestry.
9 Jan 2012
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Police investigate spate of vehicle crime in West Felton
Villagers in West Felton are being urged to report any suspicious activity following a spate of vehicle crime.
18 Oct 2011
