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Murder arrest after death of 84-year-old woman in north Shropshire village

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of an 84-year-old woman in a village near Whitchurch.

Supporting image for story: Murder arrest after death of 84-year-old woman in north Shropshire village

Supporting image for story: Café hit hard by Whitchurch canal collapse says customers' response has been 'absolutely fantastic'

Café hit hard by Whitchurch canal collapse says customers' response has been 'absolutely fantastic'

Supporting image for story: Whitchurch Swimming & Fitness Centre wins national aquatics award

Whitchurch Swimming & Fitness Centre wins national aquatics award

Supporting image for story: Community charity seeks 10 volunteers to take to the skies

Community charity seeks 10 volunteers to take to the skies

Supporting image for story: Shropshire hospital trust says it will ‘act on any actions recommended’ after concerns following death of Whitchurch pensioner

Shropshire hospital trust says it will ‘act on any actions recommended’ after concerns following death of Whitchurch pensioner

Supporting image for story: Shropshire homebuilders make paw-sitive impact with donation to animal charity

Shropshire homebuilders make paw-sitive impact with donation to animal charity

Supporting image for story: Police seize drugs and cash in raid on Whitchurch property

Police seize drugs and cash in raid on Whitchurch property

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Murder arrest after death of 84-year-old woman in north Shropshire village

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Whitchurch's council tax precept to rise by 4.8 per cent

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Fundraiser launched by cosy canal-side cafe facing crisis after Whitchurch waterway collapse

About Whitchurch

Inhabited since the Roman times and still a thriving market town, Whitchurch has a large variety of independent shops and restaurants. As well as the flourishing high street, Whitchurch boasts a community hospital, a civic centre with community hub, a swimming pool and leisure centre and markets.