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Reason why armed officers were spotted in Shropshire border town over the weekend explained by police

Police have explained why armed officers were seen operating in a border town over the weekend.

Supporting image for story: Reason why armed officers were spotted in Shropshire border town over the weekend explained by police

Supporting image for story: Model railway company's VE Day wagons raise thousands for the Royal British Legion

Model railway company's VE Day wagons raise thousands for the Royal British Legion

Supporting image for story: Runners help raise more than £31,000 for Hope House at dark runs in Telford and Chirk

Runners help raise more than £31,000 for Hope House at dark runs in Telford and Chirk

Supporting image for story: See the idyllic country residence formerly in the grounds of castle's estate which is now up for sale

See the idyllic country residence formerly in the grounds of castle's estate which is now up for sale

Supporting image for story: New food hygiene ratings for 31 Shropshire pubs, restaurants and takeaways - including one rated 2

New food hygiene ratings for 31 Shropshire pubs, restaurants and takeaways - including one rated 2

Supporting image for story: Three properties near historic castle on Shropshire border go on sale - all for the price of one

Three properties near historic castle on Shropshire border go on sale - all for the price of one

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent apologises to villagers experiencing no supply, poorer pressure or discoloured water

Severn Trent apologises to villagers experiencing no supply, poorer pressure or discoloured water

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Reason why armed officers were spotted in Shropshire border town over the weekend explained by police

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Lorry driver caught nearly four times the drink drive limit on Shropshire border is jailed

Supporting image for story: Stop light system to be installed at 'danger' rail crossing near Chirk Viaduct after 13 incidents including dog walker near-miss

Stop light system to be installed at 'danger' rail crossing near Chirk Viaduct after 13 incidents including dog walker near-miss

Supporting image for story: Fire crews tackle large blaze in the open near Oswestry

Fire crews tackle large blaze in the open near Oswestry

Supporting image for story: 'A true hidden gem' - Former village church of 'unconventional construction' up for sale for £325k

'A true hidden gem' - Former village church of 'unconventional construction' up for sale for £325k

Supporting image for story: Police clock 39 speeding offences in three days in north Shropshire crackdown - including one driver doing 60mph in a 30mph zone

Police clock 39 speeding offences in three days in north Shropshire crackdown - including one driver doing 60mph in a 30mph zone

Supporting image for story: Two cannabis farms discovered - including huge operation near Whitchurch

Two cannabis farms discovered - including huge operation near Whitchurch

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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.