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Childhood dream fulfilled as Much Wenlock secondary school appoints former pupil as headteacher

A new headteacher has been appointed at William Brookes School - going from pupil to the top and fulfilling her childhood dream.

Community field in Much Wenlock torn up by 'antisocial and inconsiderate youths on mini-motorbikes'

MP joins bid to save Much Wenlock Olympic Games after competition comes under threat

Shropshire paedophile jailed after sex assault on boy and taking indecent photo of child

Police investigating after mini digger and trailer stolen from village near Bridgnorth

'Get thinking caps on' to keep Much Wenlock leisure centre open, councillors told

Pick-up and HGV collide in Much Wenlock

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Shropshire paedophile, 29, who sexually assaulted boy is facing sentence this week

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Fire crews called to tackle hybrid car blaze near Much Wenlock

Power tools stolen from shed in Much Wenlock

One man taken to hospital with serious injuries after Much Wenlock crash between car and van

Much Wenlock|Jan 2

Impressive Shropshire farmhouse with separate holiday cottage and countryside views hits the market

News|Dec 26, 2024

Shropshire butchers work day and night to deliver turkeys for Christmas Day

News|Dec 25, 2024

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

News|Dec 23, 2024

Firefighters called to Shropshire care home after fuse box catches fire

News|Dec 22, 2024

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

News|Dec 11, 2024

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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.