A prop gravestone belonging to Ebenezer Scrooge has been destroyed.
It featured in the 1984 film version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, and had been a popular tourist attraction at St Chad's Church church in Shrewsbury ever since.
Police say the headstone was smashed into at least two pieces and overturned "within the last three days".
Ludlow Town Council told to fund parking order
Ludlow councillors were left in “stunned silence” after being told the town council will have to fund a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) in the market square.
Eight-figure sum quoted to fix Ledbury station access
A long-standing problem at a Herefordshire railway station could cost £10 million to put right.
Pothole chaos on Shropshire’s rural roads
Potholes are continuing to cause havoc across Shropshire, not least in rural villages where people are struggling to go about their daily lives.
Shropshire Council wants to link up with Telford and Wrekin
Shropshire Council wants to link up with Telford and Wrekin as part of the Government’s aim “to get Britain building again.”
72 roads to be treated across Shropshire
A total of 72 county roads are to have their surfaces sealed, which Shropshire Council say will make them more durable.
Shropshire NHS called to act over cause of ‘twice as many deaths as breast cancer’
NHS trusts in Shropshire have been called to action against the rising global risk of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Pegasus FC cruise to huge win over Worcester Raiders in the Uhlsport Hellenic League Marsh Challenge Cup Semi Final
A brilliant performance by Pegusus FC over Worcester Raiders on Saturday proved any thing can happen in the cup with a resounding 4-0 win with an impressive hat trick from Jordan Williamson and Harry Pitman adding the 4th.
More than 550 new EV charging points coming
The number of publicy available electric vehicle charging points are to more than double in Shropshire.
