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

This is the wholesome moment a postie rescued an inflatable snowman that had taken a tumble in high winds.

Highways bosses set out 2025 maintenance plans for Shropshire roads including M54, A41 and A49

Dog dies and two people taken to hospital after explosion causes fire at Chirk Marina

'Kind' scientist who died at railway crossing 'could have still been with us' with better mental health treatment

Firm fined £400k after worker needed leg amputation when 350kg of MDF fell from trailer

Oswestry GP took her own life, coroner concludes as heath leader sends 'sincerest condolences'

Married carer, 62, found dead near Oswestry country house after going missing for nearly three months

More Chirk stories

'It’s important we keep his memory alive': Police light up hill in memory of Shropshire border officer who took his own life

'A play area for townies': Why opponents say a new National Park in Wales is a bad idea

'Little warrior' Esmay lighting up Hope House's Christmas appeal

Young footballing fundraisers gearing up for dark run event

I went to see border based Welsh male choir and it stirred something deep in my DNA

Mid Wales entertainment|Oct 1

Stretch of A5 in Shropshire to close for four nights next week

Transport|Sep 23

Charity gearing up for Dark Run return with £100k milestone in sight

New photo shows extent of major car fire that brought A5 to a standstill

Here's when landslip-hit road that's been closed for more than three years is set to reopen

Mid Wales|Sep 11

Video shows overturned lorry that's closed roundabout on main road

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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.