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Jail for man who knocked woman out with bike wheel - when aiming at police

A 26-year-old man has been jailed for his role in a violent large-scale disorder that seriously injured a woman.

Reef Byfield

Shropshire Council. Picture: LDRS

Date Shropshire local elections will take place - with 23 newly named divisions

Politics|Feb 18

Ben Spruce and Mark Jones from sponsors Kronospan join the hope House Hippo to promote the event.

Hope House’s Llangollen Canal Walk returns this March

Remember this crash in Shrewsbury town centre? Full story revealed as car thief who caused it is jailed

Matthew David Mills. Photo: North Wales Police

Jailed: 'Selfish and dangerous' Audi driver put 'numerous people at risk' during high-speed chase

The line has reopened after it was cleared by workers. Picture: Network Rail

Rail line between Shrewsbury and Chester re-opens after work to clear landslip

Shropshire's trains stations amongst country's worst performing

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Jail for man who knocked woman out with bike wheel - when aiming at police

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The landslip at Gobowen. Picture: Network Rail

Landslip rail line latest - date set for expected re-opening

The landslip at Gobowen. Picture: Network Rail

Network Rail reveals latest developments on '100 ton' landslip that blocked county route

Landslip at Gobowen impacts busy rail route into Shrewsbury

Guinness World Record holder Michael Benyon

Inspirational Chirk man with Down Syndrome walks his way into Guinness World Record books

News|Dec 31, 2024

Chirk Castle to stay shut tomorrow with high winds predicted

Chirk|Dec 30, 2024

A car with its lights on drivers through a wet road, creating large amounts of spray

24-hour yellow weather warning predicts new year's deluge for Wales and north Shropshire with up to 100mm of rain expected

News|Dec 30, 2024

Two people suffer 'serious' injuries in crash on 'unlit' A-road near Ellesmere - Police appeal for info

News|Dec 30, 2024

Christopher Deakin. Picture: North Wales Police

Oswestry man, 55, who exposed himself to schoolgirls in Wrexham and Flintshire jailed

Oswestry|Dec 29, 2024

Screengrab of a video issued by North Wales Police

WATCH: Yobs smash taxi windows as Shropshire border village suffers antisocial youths

Local Hubs|Dec 28, 2024

Photo: Dianna Edwards

Watch: Postie praised for going above and beyond to save snowman that had toppled over in high winds

News|Dec 19, 2024

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Walcot Hall, Lydbury North, SY7 8AZ

About Chirk

A small town on the border of Shropshire but part of Wrexham County Borough, Chirk was a formerly a coal mining community. It has a host of local shops and a good range of facilities including its train station. Chirk also boasts a number of tourist attractions including Chirk Aqueduct and Chirk Castle, now owned by the National Trust.