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Two women taken to hospital with serious injuries after car flips onto roof in crash near Much Wenlock

Emergency services were called to a road junction near Much Wenlock after a crash in which two women were seriously injured.

News|19 hours ago

Firefighters called to Shropshire care home after fuse box catches fire

A glimmer of hope? Education trust 'promisingly' in talks about Much Wenlock Leisure Centre future as council launches 'consultation'

Much Wenlock school receives new minibuses and a mystery donation

Your World|Dec 11

Storm Darragh - Firefighters rush to Shropshire high street to move heavy guttering hanging precariously

Storm Darragh: Four taken to hospital following two road collisions in Shropshire

'We are very sorry to have to do this' - Town's Christmas fayre cancelled for safety reasons with high winds forecast

Much Wenlock|Dec 5

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Wildlife charity secures future of vital Shropshire shop thanks to bank support

Public use of leisure centre at the birthplace of modern Olympics under threat

Council chiefs asked to approve consultation over future of under-threat Much Wenlock Leisure Centre

Much Wenlock|Dec 2

Man rescued after vehicle gets stranded in water near Much Wenlock

Cars seized by police in Prees and Much Wenlock after being driven with no tax or MOT

Traffic restrictions in place for return of Much Wenlock Christmas Fayre

Town's leisure centre could close to the public as latest victim of Shropshire Council's swingeing cuts

Much Wenlock school to welcome residents to Christmas market full with festive fun

Bridge to close for a day while maintenance work takes place

It's 'snow-wonder' they are laughing at Wheatlands

Your World|Nov 20

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About Much Wenlock

This picturesque town played a part in the birth of the modern Olympic Games. Much Wenlock is the birthplace of Dr William Penny Brookes, the inspiration for the modern Olympic Movement and founder of the Wenlock Olympian Society. There are lots of walks both in the town and in the surrounding beautiful Shropshire countryside, including the magnificent Wenlock Edge.