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'Great honour' for Oswestry MBE winner who raised awareness of Holocaust

Mrs K Kimber is to step down from her role next year

Mrs K Kimber is to step down from her role next year

King's Birthday Honours

Dedicated education leader awarded MBE for outstanding service

Paul Cawthorne next to a bare riverbed near Maesbury Marsh. Picture: Submitted

Paul Cawthorne next to a bare riverbed near Maesbury Marsh. Picture: Submitted

Shropshire Council

Fishermen baffled after river near Oswestry 'dries up'

The 402 bus in Oswestry. Picture: Tanat Valley Coaches

The 402 bus in Oswestry. Picture: Tanat Valley Coaches

Oswestry Town Council

3,600 people used Oswestry's free Saturday bus service last year

The new plans for Llwyd Mansion in Oswestry.

The new plans for Llwyd Mansion in Oswestry.

Oswestry Town Council

Councillors back fresh plans to restore historic Llwyd Mansion

John Campion, West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner

John Campion, West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner

West Mercia Police highlight fears of violence against women during World Cup

Freddie Davenport

Freddie Davenport

Shropshire pupil wins engineering competition with innovative idea

A record turnout of 42 volunteers made a big impact at a recent canal restoration work party.

A record turnout of 42 volunteers made a big impact at a recent canal restoration work party.

Planning and development

Shropshire Union Canal Society reaches milestone in restoration

Charities and community groups in Shropshire are being invited to apply for funding to transform public spaces.

Charities and community groups in Shropshire are being invited to apply for funding to transform public spaces.

Shropshire green spaces to benefit from National Grid giveaway

Local Democracy Reporter Paul Rogers on the 722 park and ride bus in Ludlow. Picture: Philip Adams

Local Democracy Reporter Paul Rogers on the 722 park and ride bus in Ludlow. Picture: Philip Adams

Shropshire Council

I tried a park and ride service 'everyone says nobody uses'

There will be plenty of vintage vehicles on show at the Oswestry event.

There will be plenty of vintage vehicles on show at the Oswestry event.

Oswestry vintage show marks 50 years of steam and classics

MP says Government rejected chance to improve housing for armed forces

Members of the Trust’s Improvement Team and Human Factors Faculty.

Members of the Trust’s Improvement Team and Human Factors Faculty.

Shropshire hospital shortlisted for national patient safety award

Ukulele band from Llanymynech celebrates busy calendar

News

Wrexham captain Dominic Hyam pictured playing for Scotland

Wrexham captain Dominic Hyam pictured playing for Scotland

Wrexham to benefit financially from having two players at the World Cup

Neil Clarke and Alex Pinson of Recycling UK

Neil Clarke and Alex Pinson of Recycling UK

Charity golf day to raise funds for children's hospice

Shropshire will be in action in Cumbria this weekend.

Shropshire will be in action in Cumbria this weekend.

Young guns boost Shropshire T20 squad for Cumbria clash

Rob Edwards has been sacked by Wolves.

Rob Edwards has been sacked by Wolves.

Wolves axe boss Edwards following Premier League drop

Meta-owned platforms including Facebook and Instagram appear to be experiencing technical problems, with users reporting login and feed issues.

Meta-owned platforms including Facebook and Instagram appear to be experiencing technical problems, with users reporting login and feed issues.

Facebook and Instagram down as users report being logged out of accounts

David Hockney has been described as “one of the most important figures in contemporary art in both the 20th and 21st centuries”.

David Hockney has been described as “one of the most important figures in contemporary art in both the 20th and 21st centuries”.

Influential and celebrated British artist David Hockney dies aged 88

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson

Phil Parkinson addresses transfer speculation amid Wrexham improvement plans

England's Ollie Watkins (left) and New Zealand's Liberato Cacace battle for the ball during the international friendly

England's Ollie Watkins (left) and New Zealand's Liberato Cacace battle for the ball during the international friendly

Former England international issues World Cup warning over Wrexham star Cacace

Tesco is waiving delivery charges on its Whoosh rapid delivery service for all orders of £25 or more

Tesco is waiving delivery charges on its Whoosh rapid delivery service for all orders of £25 or more

Tesco axes delivery fees for thousands of shoppers in major promotion

Rising mortgage problem catching out UK homebuyers as banks slash house valuations

Wrexham first-team coach Dave Jones with assistant manager Steve Parkin

Wrexham first-team coach Dave Jones with assistant manager Steve Parkin

Wrexham first-team coach Jones hails importance of United States tournament

The trolleys are already in use at major retailers in the US, including Kroger, Aldi, and Coles, but this is the first time the technology has been trialled in the UK.

The trolleys are already in use at major retailers in the US, including Kroger, Aldi, and Coles, but this is the first time the technology has been trialled in the UK.

Morrisons launches AI-powered trolleys trial but shoppers have spotted a major flaw

Dave Jones when he signed for Wrexham

Dave Jones when he signed for Wrexham

Jones reflects on 'privilege' being part of Wrexham's success story

Jimmy McNulty (right) lifts the trophy after winning the National League play-off final as Rochdale manager at Wembley Stadium last month

Jimmy McNulty (right) lifts the trophy after winning the National League play-off final as Rochdale manager at Wembley Stadium last month

Former Wrexham player and Rochdale manager McNulty takes charge of League One club

Planning and development

Revealed: How Llwyd Mansion could be saved from 'severe distortion and instability'

Oswestry Library. Picture: Google

Oswestry Library. Picture: Google

Oswestry council to be asked to help fund library to prevent opening hours cut

Volunteers enjoy their tea break at Babbinswood Farm.

Volunteers enjoy their tea break at Babbinswood Farm.

Babbinswood Farm set to buy first parcel of land after raising amazing £280,000

Oswestry town centre.

Oswestry town centre.

Shropshire Council

Shropshire Council invites parish and town councils to take on services

Sport

Wrexham captain Dominic Hyam pictured playing for Scotland

Wrexham to benefit financially from having two players at the World Cup

Shropshire will be in action in Cumbria this weekend.

Shropshire will be in action in Cumbria this weekend.

Young guns boost Shropshire T20 squad for Cumbria clash

Rob Edwards has been sacked by Wolves.

Rob Edwards has been sacked by Wolves.

Wolves axe boss Edwards following Premier League drop

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson

Phil Parkinson addresses transfer speculation amid Wrexham improvement plans

England's Ollie Watkins (left) and New Zealand's Liberato Cacace battle for the ball during the international friendly

England's Ollie Watkins (left) and New Zealand's Liberato Cacace battle for the ball during the international friendly

Former England international issues World Cup warning over Wrexham star Cacace

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National Sport

The United States secured a statement victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles (Andre Penner/AP)

The United States secured a statement victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles (Andre Penner/AP)

Folarin Balogun scores twice as United States beats Paraguay in World Cup opener

Tom Cruise, Sir David Beckham and Lady Victoria Beckham (Andre Penner/AP)

Tom Cruise, Sir David Beckham and Lady Victoria Beckham (Andre Penner/AP)

David Beckham and Tom Cruise bring celebrity glamour to World Cup

Fans of the United States wait for the beginning of the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay (Jae C Hong/AP)

Fans of the United States wait for the beginning of the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay (Jae C Hong/AP)

USA launch World Cup campaign against Paraguay to excited crowds on home soil

Queen Elizabeth II and Ryan Moore after Estimate won the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot (Tim Ireland/PA)

Queen Elizabeth II and Ryan Moore after Estimate won the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot (Tim Ireland/PA)

Ryan Moore awarded MBE in King’s Birthday Honours

Michael Carrick wants his Manchester United players to stay focused until the end (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Michael Carrick wants his Manchester United players to stay focused until the end (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Michael Carrick sees ‘a lot to play for’ and wants strong finish from Man Utd

Anthony Joshua is on course to fight Tyson Fury later this year (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Anthony Joshua is on course to fight Tyson Fury later this year (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Anthony Joshua on track to fight Tyson Fury in November – Eddie Hearn

England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge had a good day (Nigel French/PA)

England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge had a good day (Nigel French/PA)

England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge dedicates unbeaten century to newborn daughter

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Mr Trump’s comments underlined the American leader’s whipsaw approach to the war (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

Mr Trump’s comments underlined the American leader’s whipsaw approach to the war (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran after it fires back at countries in region

Fans are preparing for late-night kick-offs (Jane Barlow/PA)

Fans are preparing for late-night kick-offs (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland supporters to pack fanzones and pubs for first World Cup game

Former armed forces minister Al Carns (James Manning/PA)

Former armed forces minister Al Carns (James Manning/PA)

PM urged to take ‘courageous’ decisions on defence as he fights for his future

NHS England said that patients should continue to attend all planned appointments (Jeff Moore/PA)

NHS England said that patients should continue to attend all planned appointments (Jeff Moore/PA)

NHS faces ‘triple whammy’ during resident doctor walkout

Harry Kane came face to face with his own wax figure in London (Handout/PA)

Harry Kane came face to face with his own wax figure in London (Handout/PA)

Harry Kane waxwork unveiled at Madame Tussauds London ahead of World Cup

Quiche Lorraine is among the dishes making a comeback (Alamy/PA)

Quiche Lorraine is among the dishes making a comeback (Alamy/PA)

Prawn cocktails and pavlova back on menu as 1980s revival boosts demand

Noah Donohoe was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast (Family/PA)

Noah Donohoe was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast (Family/PA)

Friends cannot explain Noah Donohoe’s behaviour before his death, inquest told

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