Shropshire news

• Boaters race against clock as drained canals close

  01-08-2026 08:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Boaters are trying to beat lock closures as low water levels grip the canal network.
  
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• Great British Summer Savings scheme lets kids travel free

  31-07-2026 12:31 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  News from our partners: UK Government Great British Savings Scheme
  This summer, kids travel for FREE on participating local bus services in Shropshire (and across England).
  Free bus travel for kids this summer
  Thanks to the UK Government’s Great British Summer Savings, children can travel free from 1-31 August, making family days out a little more affordable.
  Whether you’re heading to the seaside, the park, or a fun family day out, getting there just got easier.
  For more information
  
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• Plans aim to make council services easier to access and more joined-up for residents

  31-07-2026 11:44 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Shropshire Council’s Digital Roadmap 2026–2030 will be considered by Cabinet on Wednesday 5 August 2026.
  The roadmap sets out how the council proposes to use digital tools, data and new ways of working to improve services over the next four years.
  If approved, the roadmap would support the council’s wider improvement work by making services easier to use, reducing unnecessary delays and providing a more joined-up experience for residents when they contact or interact with the c
  
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• Theatre Severn refurb to improve audience experience and generate future income

  31-07-2026 11:43 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Refurbishment work is now underway at Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury as Shropshire Council invests in improvements to one of the county’s best-loved cultural venues.
  The work includes new seating and carpeting in the main auditorium, alongside a redesign that will increase capacity by around 10%, from 650 to 714 seats. Work began on Monday 20 July and is due to be completed in time for the theatre’s first public event on Saturday 5 September.
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• Ongoing MenB vaccination programme for young people

  31-07-2026 10:43 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  News from our partners (UKHSA)The UK Health Safety Agency (UKHSA) has advised  that a time-limited MenB vaccine offer is available now for eligible young people, including those who will be starting university as undergraduates or moving into residential further education settings for the first time in autumn 2026.
  The MenB vaccine programme is available across all four nations of the UK. If you are in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, please check the official guidan
  
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• Radio 1 farming star says hot weather is adding to mental health struggles

  31-07-2026 07:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Known to Radio 1 listeners as Tom the Young Farmer, he says he is checking in more with his mates.
  
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• Summer VAT savings having 'positive impact' at zoo

  31-07-2026 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The VAT cut means families can get cheaper access to theme parks, zoos, and museums.
  
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• River drone helping to monitor health of waterways

  31-07-2026 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The battery-powered Surfbee carries out autonomous "missions" accessing hard-to-reach locations.
  
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• Weekly quiz: What did Joe Lycett put in his first solo art exhibition?

  31-07-2026 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Other stories include Scooby Doo dressing up and Morrissey letters - can you get 100%?
  
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• Shropshire Council working to replace damaged litter bins where possible

  30-07-2026 20:39 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Shropshire Council says it is working hard to replace damaged, broken or vandalised litter bins where possible, following concerns about missing bins in communities across the county.
  Work is already under way to build a clearer picture of the council’s street scene assets, including litter bins, through improved mapping and routing. This will provide a stronger basis for future maintenance and replacement programmes.
  Councillor Heather Kidd, Shropshire Council’s Leader, said:
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• TikTok removes council's account fearing it a fake

  30-07-2026 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The account is since reinstated after an accreditation issue is resolved.
  
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• Vacant land to be transformed into 'pocket park'

  30-07-2026 16:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plans for the new public park include planting, a seating area and a community garden.
  
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• Children, young people and families encouraged to have fun and share their views at Shropshire Council’s Big Listen

  30-07-2026 15:24 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  On Wednesday 5 (the National Day of Play) and Wednesday 12 August (International Youth Day), Shropshire Council community and family hubs will take part in The Big Listen and host two days of fun, free activities and events, while asking children, young people and families to share their feedback and help shape children’s services in Shropshire.
  Activity highlights include sports at The Lantern in Shrewsbury and The Halo Severn Centre in Highley on both days (sports vary across sites, see
  
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• Shropshire Council Parks and Countryside sites have again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award

  30-07-2026 10:51 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Three Shropshire Council Parks and Countryside sites have again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award. This international award, now celebrating 30 years, is a sign of the highest possible environmental standards, highest levels of maintenance and excellent visitor facilities.
  Andy Judd and Luke Lowe, who regularly run and volunteer at parkrun each Saturday, helping to celebrate another Green Flag Award at Severn Valley Country Park
  The award-winning standards at Severn Valley Country Pa
  
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• Humanoid robots the 'next stage' in farming

  30-07-2026 07:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The technology should co-exist alongside humans and complete the same tasks, a university says.
  
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• New centre aims to stop talent draining from area

  30-07-2026 07:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The new Industrial Technology Training Centre is expected to create 205 places for 16-19 year olds.
  
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• Plea to use water 'wisely' to avoid hosepipe ban

  30-07-2026 07:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The region has entered into official drought status after a prolonged hot, dry spell.
  
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• West Midlands officially in drought, Environment Agency says

  29-07-2026 16:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.
  
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• Teacher caught in wildfires on France bike ride

  29-07-2026 16:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rob Fox says the city of Bordeaux is "drenched in smoke and smog" as huge fires rage in the area.
  
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• HMRC urges customers not to ignore Simple Assessment letters

  29-07-2026 14:53 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  News from our partners: HMRC
  HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging people who receive a Simple Assessment letter this summer to not ignore it, and to check the details and pay any tax owed.
  Every year HMRC writes to people who need to pay tax on income which has not been collected through PAYE or Self Assessment.
  The letters – known officially as PA302 – set out exactly how much tax is owed and why.
  Customers may receive a Simple Assessment tax calculation letter if they have
  
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• Headless horse and dead foal dumped in village

  29-07-2026 14:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The RSPCA appeals for information after the animals are found by a member of the public.
  
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• Step behind the scenes at Shropshire Museums’ Collections Centre in Ludlow

  29-07-2026 12:22 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Visitors are being invited to discover some of Shropshire’s remarkable historic artifacts and artworks, through a series of curator-led Behind the Scenes Tours at the Shropshire Museums Collections Centre in Ludlow.
  Behind the Scenes Store Tour: Shropshire Mammoths
  The programme offers an opportunity to explore collections that are not normally on public display and learn more about the vital work involved in caring for the county’s heritage.
  The Shropshire Museums Collections Centre
  
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• Neglected Abbey Foregate land set to bloom into new public park

  29-07-2026 11:00 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  News from our partners: (Shrewsbury BID) 
  A patch of Abbey Foregate that’s sat forgotten for years is about to get a new lease of life – as a public ‘pocket park’ for everyone to enjoy, thanks to a partnership between Shrewsbury Business Improvement District (BID) and a local businessman.
  Artist’s impression of the Pocket Park by local artist Cherie Jerrard
  The vacant site, currently fenced off between Hair 21 and the railway bridge, will be
  
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• Bungalow destroyed after fire spreads from hedge

  29-07-2026 10:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fire crews struggled to get enough water from hydrants as the blaze spread rapidly, bosses say.
  
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• Rail strike called off after union talks

  29-07-2026 08:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The operator says services across the West Midlands will run as normal on Friday and Saturday.
  
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• Concerts at Ludlow Castle to continue until 2033

  29-07-2026 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  About 50,000 fans attended the popular open-air concert series this summer, organisers say.
  
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• 'It's only going to get worse': Fears for canals amid drought threat

  28-07-2026 17:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Canals across the region have seen closures and falling water levels because of the hot weather.
  
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• Objections to plans for more than 300 new homes

  28-07-2026 15:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nearly 200 people have objected to the scheme, which will include a number of affordable homes.
  
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• Why manufacturers are choosing Shropshire to invest and grow

  28-07-2026 14:56 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  A long-established manufacturer and a recent inward investor are sharing their experiences of doing business in Shropshire, highlighting why the county continues to attract manufacturing investment.
  Choosing Shropshire to invest and grow
  A new video – made possible through funding from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) – features Bridgnorth Aluminium, which has been part of Shropshire’s manufacturing landscape for decades, alongside Börger UK Ltd, which
  
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• 'Solar farm unlikely to affect natural landscape'

  28-07-2026 14:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 58 hectare (143 acre) site would sit on land between The Incline and New House Farm.
  
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• Dry weather spell 'brutal' for garden nursery

  28-07-2026 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One nursery owner says they are facing the most challenging weather conditions in 20 years.
  
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• One person injured after car destroyed in fire

  27-07-2026 14:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A second vehicle and grass nearby were also affected by the blaze, the fire service says.
  
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• Supporting Shropshire residents to return home safely and confidently from hospital

  27-07-2026 09:36 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  Shropshire Council is highlighting the positive difference being made by a service that helps people return home safely and confidently after a stay in hospital.
  The Supported Hospital Discharge service, delivered by the British Red Cross as part of The Shropshire Wellbeing and Navigation Network, known as SWANN, provides short-term practical and emotional support for adults who need extra help after leaving hospital. The service was commissioned jointly by Shropshire Council and Shropshire Inte
  
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• Volunteer scheme credited with changing man's life

  27-07-2026 07:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Michael Reynolds, 27, says the scheme helps him to "get away from day-to-day life".
  
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• Community cafe closes after funding runs out

  27-07-2026 07:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  OsNosh provided freshly prepared hot meals twice a week for people who needed them.
  
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• Toilet closure row driving people round the u-bend

  27-07-2026 07:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shop owners are fed up of people asking to use their facilities as public conveniences stay shut.
  
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• Tai wins gold, Morgan and Greenbank on podium

  26-07-2026 22:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alice Tai clinches gold for England in convincing fashion in the women's 100m backstroke S9.
  
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• Firefighters rescue 'wee hedgehog' stuck in drain

  26-07-2026 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The "wee hedgehog" was discharged into the care of Cuan Wildlife Rescue.
  
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• A-level results day is nearly here - this is how you can be ready

  26-07-2026 09:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One student shares his experience of A-level results day and experts explain what happens.
  
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• Ballroom floor to be replaced after 70 years

  26-07-2026 08:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The floor at the Anstice was obtained from a decommissioned World War Two base.
  
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• The market town performers stepping into the West End spotlight

  26-07-2026 08:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Performers who grew up in Shrewsbury are playing lead roles in the Lion King and Hamilton.
  
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• Your photos: Sunshine brings out the wildlife

  26-07-2026 08:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Take a look at these warm weather photos of the West Midlands we have been sent this week.
  
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• Plans for 166 homes approved despite opposition

  25-07-2026 16:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plans for 166 homes on a crop-growing field south of Newport have been approved by councillors.
  
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• Fire precautions at festival over 'parched' grass

  25-07-2026 14:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firefighters are dealing with wildfires across the region due to drier conditions.
  
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• Can your garden recover after the hot weather?

  25-07-2026 08:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Horticultural experts give their tips on how to get lawns looking lush again after the heatwaves.
  
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• The knitted floral displays taking over a town, one stitch at a time

  24-07-2026 18:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The knitted and crocheted flowers, made between April and July, are from more than 50 volunteers.
  
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• Closure of A488 for work on New Invention Bridge

  24-07-2026 15:13 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  New Invention Bridge on the A488 will be closed from 3 August to 18 September [2026] for essential maintenance by Shropshire Council, in partnership with Kier and WSP,
  Due to the narrow nature of the A488 and to ensure the work can be completed safely and efficiently, a full road closure will be in place for the duration of the work, from Five Turnings to Rockhill.
  A fully signed diversion route will be provided, including additional heavy goods vehicle (HGV) signage through the Clun Village are
  
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• Pledge of long-term support for hospitality firms

  24-07-2026 14:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Julia Buckley says more will be done for hospitality in the future, after the 20% cut this week.
  
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• Shrewsbury’s new riverside park set to open in December

  24-07-2026 13:17 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Representatives of Shropshire Council at Riverside Gardens
  Riverside Gardens, the new Government-grant-funded park at the heart of Shrewsbury’s long-term regeneration plans, is set to open in December [2026].
  Riverside Gardens is the first phase of Shropshire Council’s Smithfield Riverside programme, which is set to transform the area between the River Severn and The Darwin Centre in Shrewsbury town centre.
  In recent weeks, significant progress has been made on site with both new and
  
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• Every gardeners' nightmare

  24-07-2026 12:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The heatwave is taking its toll on gardens and allotments across Shropshire.
  
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