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Motorist helped free by firefighters after car ends up on its side near Craven Arms

A motorist was helped free by firefighters after a vehicle ended up on its side in a crash near Craven Arms.

Supporting image for story: Motorist helped free by firefighters after car ends up on its side near Craven Arms

Supporting image for story: Motorist, 36, who seriously injured woman in crash on busy A49 gets suspended jail sentence

Motorist, 36, who seriously injured woman in crash on busy A49 gets suspended jail sentence

Supporting image for story: New plans for 103 homes in Craven Arms

New plans for 103 homes in Craven Arms

Supporting image for story: South Shropshire business sponsors local Enduro rider

South Shropshire business sponsors local Enduro rider

Supporting image for story: New play area approved for historic Shropshire venue

New play area approved for historic Shropshire venue

Supporting image for story: Two weeks of closures planned for resurfacing of south Shropshire road

Two weeks of closures planned for resurfacing of south Shropshire road

Supporting image for story: Indoor curling comes to Much Wenlock and Craven Arms

Indoor curling comes to Much Wenlock and Craven Arms

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Motorist helped free by firefighters after car ends up on its side near Craven Arms

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Firefighters tackle chimney blaze in Craven Arms

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$Supporting image for story: Shropshire Jaguar driver, 65, who hit postwoman with his 4x4 - leaving her with fractured skull and broken leg - gets road ban$

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About Craven Arms

A market-town, Craven Arms boasts a wealth of different shops and businesses, all within easy reach of the Shropshire hills. Just outside the town is the historic i fortified manor house of Stokesay Castle. It describes itself as the "gateway to the Marches".