Shropshire news

• Illegal tobacco products seized at shop

  16-06-2026 17:32 via bbc.com
  
  West Mercia Police visited a store in Whitchurch after receiving reports it was selling the items.
  
  Read more

• A summer of discovery, creativity, and family fun at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery

  16-06-2026 16:56 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Families looking for a fun and inspiring day out this summer will find plenty to enjoy at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery (SMAG), in Shropshire.
  Over the summer SMAG will be hosting a huge variety of hands-on creative activities, special events and inspirational exhibitions.
  With free admission to the galleries, affordable workshops and activities, easy access by public transport and a central town location, Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery offers a relaxed, family-friendly day out this s
  
  Read more

• Expert opinions sought on water management in the Upper Severn

  16-06-2026 15:01 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  Farmers and land managers across the Marches are being invited to take part in an important new survey that will help shape how water is managed in the Upper Severn catchment and how farming businesses are supported in the future.
  The Marches Future Farming Project, part of the Severn Valley Water Management Scheme (SVWMS) demonstrator programme which is managed by Shropshire Council, is encouraging local farmers to share their experiences as part of this research.
  The study is being led by the
  
  Read more

• Knife Angel statue returns to county

  16-06-2026 13:26 via bbc.com
  
  The giant statue is on tour to raise awareness of knife crime.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Tributes after firefighter, 35, dies from cancer

  16-06-2026 12:37 via bbc.com
  
  Firefighters raise thousands of pounds to support Tyler Davies after his diagnosis last year.
  
  Read more

• More than 70 roads surface dressed across Shropshire

  16-06-2026 11:36 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  The A495 between Ellesmere and Whittington was one road surface dressed
  More than 70 stretches of road across Shropshire have been treated this spring and summer as part of Shropshire Council’s 2026 surface dressing programme – work that will play a key role in improving the county’s roads and preventing potholes.
  Work began on 22 April and was completed at the start of June.
  The 72 sites are located across the county and include all types of road, from urban roads to major &ls
  
  Read more

• UKSPF grant enables 24/7 prescription collection at Lunts Pharmacy in Ludlow

  16-06-2026 10:54 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Collection point
  A new 24/7 medication collection point will be launched this week in Ludlow, improving access to healthcare services for residents while demonstrating how targeted funding can help drive innovation in Shropshire.
  The new facility, installed by Lunts Pharmacy, allows patients to securely collect their prescriptions at any time of the day or night.
  It was made possible through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund’s Small Equipment Grant scheme for businesses, which has helped numer
  
  Read more

• Axing day centre shows new depth of council cuts

  16-06-2026 07:19 via bbc.com
  
  The council leader said they "cared deeply," but had "no other choice" than to cut services.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Tributes to horse rider who died 13 months after accident

  16-06-2026 07:14 via bbc.com
  
  Helen Lord-Scott never properly regained consciousness after suffering a catastrophic brain injury.
  
  Read more

• Opening ceremony struggles for young footballers

  16-06-2026 07:06 via bbc.com
  
  The Vision Football Club side needs help with outfits for the opening ceremony of the Gothia Cup.
  
  Read more

Follow @Shropshire_News on Twitter!