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Hundreds trek 10-mile canal route to raise £28k for children's hospice

Hundreds of walkers pulled on their boots and trekked a 10-mile route for a children's hospice.

More than £28,000 has been raised for Hope House Children's Hospices. Photo: Russell Davies Photography

Shropshire Council. Picture: LDRS

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

Politics|Feb 18

Police seized the vehicle in Maesbury following complaints from residents. Picture: West Mercia Police.

Police seize abandoned truck in Maesbury after complaints from residents - other dumped items reported

People are being urged to do something amazing for 2025 and support Hope House.

Supporters urged to 'do something amazing' for Hope House in 2025

News|Dec 31, 2024

A car ended up on its roof after a crash in Oswestry. Picture: Ellesmere Fire Station

Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after car lands on roof in crash near Morda

News|Dec 23, 2024

John Evans accepts his Community Award

Community award for Morda residents in memory of popular parish councillor

Your World|Dec 3, 2024

Man remanded in custody after four people injured in village stabbing

Morda|Jul 23, 2024

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Hundreds trek 10-mile canal route to raise £28k for children's hospice

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Crime|Jul 21, 2024

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Crime|Jul 21, 2024

Attempted murder arrest after man 'stabbed' in village near Oswestry - two others also in custody

Crime|Jul 20, 2024

Pedestrian airlifted to hospital with 'life changing' injuries after being hit by car, as 25-year-old man arrested

Morda|Mar 8, 2024

Pedestrian airlifted to hospital with 'serious injuries' after being hit by car in Oswestry

Morda|Mar 8, 2024

Road near Oswestry closed following crash

Morda|Jan 1, 2024

Man who wrote 'Help' in crayon on police cell wall after 41 hours handed conditional discharge

Morda|Dec 19, 2023

Care home holds festive fair as they celebrate 'Christmas in style'

Oswestry entertainment|Dec 17, 2023

Man faces trial after pleading not guilty to two charges of grievous bodily harm against woman

Morda|Dec 13, 2023

Illuminated tractor run to light up the dark night in memory of popular young Shropshire farmer

Ellesmere|Dec 7, 2023

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About Morda

Situated on the outskirts of Oswestry, Morda is possibly best known for its football club - Morda United FC, who play their home games at the Weston Road Ground. The club has a a big history in county football, first founded as 'Morda F.C' in the 1800s, but folded in the mid 1900s. Following this the club was reformed in the 1970s under the name of Morda United FC. Historically the village is also known for Oswestry's Workhouse, which was situated in Morda. It was opened in 1792 as a communal workhouse for Oswestry Hundred, Chirk and Llansilin.