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Community award for Morda residents in memory of popular parish councillor

At the Oswestry Rural Parish Council meeting on 28 November, the Tonys' Community Service Award for 2024 was presented to Rebecca Greenham and John Evans. The award is given in recognition of voluntary work undertaken for the benefit of the community.

Your World|Dec 3

Man remanded in custody after four people injured in village stabbing

Man charged with wounding and assault after 'stabbing' in village near Oswestry

First responder urges public to get familiar with bleed kits after 'attempted murder' in Shropshire

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

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

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

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Road near Oswestry closed following crash

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

Forensics officers at Oswestry school after spate of break-ins

Morda|Nov 28, 2023

Harry Potter star brings touch of magic for Hope House charity wing walkers

Showbiz|Aug 18, 2023

Recovering woman thanks crews after 'lengthy and difficult' brook fall rescue

Morda|Aug 2, 2023

Thrill seekers taking on wing-walking challenge for children's hospice

Health|Jul 20, 2023

Emergency crews rescue person from river near Oswestry

Morda|Jul 16, 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.