Shropshire news

• Balloons take to blue skies for annual carnival

  24-08-2026 14:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is the 10th event of its kind, which is free and held in Cae Glas Park.
  
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• Rhiew Revel Bridge near Pant to close for repairs

  24-08-2026 17:32 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Rhiew Revel Bridge – which carries an unclassified over a disused part of the Montgomery Canal – will be closed for repairs from 1 to 25 September [2026].
  The work will include taking down and rebuilding a damaged section of parapet and wing wall, plus crack repairs to the south and north end of the structure.
  To carry out the proposed work safely it will be necessary to close the bridge to vehicular traffic. The closure will be in force 24/7.
  When the road is closed, traffic will b
  
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• Hopes ceiling mural will calm skin cancer patients

  24-08-2026 16:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The mural is in a clinical room most often used for skin cancer removals.
  
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• Open fires warning as crews keep fighting blazes

  24-08-2026 16:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firefighters say recent rainfall has not yet had an effect as they tackle more wildfires.
  
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• Cabinet to consider review of parking charges in October

  24-08-2026 16:13 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  A review of parking charges in Shropshire Council car parks and on-street parking areas across the county is currently being carried out, with a report now due to be considered by Cabinet in October [2026] ahead of a public consultation.
  The review will include how parking capacity is used and will aim to balance income generation with the objectives of Shropshire’s emerging Local Transport Plan, including encouraging sustainable travel choices and reducing congestion in town centres.
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• 'Hot summer has made growing grapes easy'

  24-08-2026 13:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Halfpenny Green Winery says the vines have been impacted by the recent heatwaves.
  
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• Shropshire EV charging network users advised of forthcoming tariff review

  24-08-2026 12:34 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Electric vehicle on-street chargepoint
  Shropshire Council has been informed by its electric vehicle (EV) charging partner, Connected Kerb, that it intends to review charging tariffs across its network due to significant increases in electricity network costs.
  Connected Kerb has advised that increases in national electricity transmission and distribution charges – introduced from April 2026 – have substantially increased the cost of operating public EV charging infrastructure. The com
  
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• Shropshire launches updated Child to Parent Abuse Policy to strengthen support for families

  24-08-2026 11:16 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Families experiencing child to parent abuse will be better supported through the Shropshire Safeguarding Community Partnership’s (SSCP) updated Multi-Agency Child to Parent Abuse (CPA) Policy, which strengthens how families are identified, supported and safeguarded across the county.
  Child to Parent Abuse is recognised in Shropshire as a form of domestic abuse. It can include physical, emotional, psychological, digital, coercive, controlling, stalking, harassment or financial abuse directe
  
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• 'My trading card shop is more of a community'

  24-08-2026 07:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aydin Uyan says his store's community feel sets it apart.
  
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• Heatwaves spur efforts to find drought-resistant crops

  24-08-2026 07:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The hope is to find crops which can better withstand future hot summers in the UK.
  
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• Carnival to bring balloon festival to a close

  23-08-2026 17:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Organisers say the event will be a celebration of the area's "rich, cultural diversity".
  
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• Full steam ahead hopes for listed pumping station

  23-08-2026 08:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The volunteers working to preserve the steam engines say they need more people to help them.
  
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• 'Let young people lead the way on anti-social behaviour'

  23-08-2026 08:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Teenagers say they should be at the forefront of finding solutions to youth-related crime.
  
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• Your photos: Resting dogs and cows while flowers bloom

  23-08-2026 08:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Take a look at these great weather photos of the West Midlands we have been sent this week.
  
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• Midlands wildfire 999 calls were diverted to London

  22-08-2026 20:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It comes as the Fire Brigades Union criticises fire bosses over declining crew numbers since 2008.
  
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• Warning issued after fraudsters impersonate police

  22-08-2026 19:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  "No police officer from any force will ever ask you to make a payment or purchase", say police.
  
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• Parking struggles leave businesses wanting change in medieval town

  22-08-2026 08:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A review is being carried out over parking in Shrewsbury and firms want their voice heard.
  
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• Salop midfielder Price sidelined by hamstring injury

  21-08-2026 17:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shrewsbury Town boss Gavin Cowan confirms midfielder Jack Price will be out for "the foreseeable future" after suffered a "bad" hamstring injury.
  
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• Extra safety measures for hot-air balloon carnival

  21-08-2026 15:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Extra assessments will ensure balloons are safe to fly during drought conditions.
  
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• News from our partners: Student urges others to get MenB vaccine before heading to University

  21-08-2026 11:36 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  As thousands of young people prepare to leave home for university this September, Jake Hopkins, aged 18, from Shropshire, is encouraging others to make sure they are up to date with their vaccinations before starting university.
  With his university place confirmed, Jake made getting vaccinated part of his preparations alongside shopping for essentials and planning for student life.
  Meningococcal B disease, known as MenB, can develop quickly and cause serious, life-threatening illnesses
  
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• Mixed picture of care at Shropshire hospitals

  21-08-2026 07:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  NHS inspectors have returned to Telford and Shrewsbury to run the rule over standards.
  
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• Concerns as 280 more homes planned for market town

  21-08-2026 07:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Several Whitchurch residents have lodged concerns with Shropshire Council, including Val Sweeney.
  
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• Weekly quiz: Why was there a complaint from the Celebrity MasterChef judges?

  21-08-2026 07:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Other stories include news about Robbie Williams' face and Helen George back in Brum - can you get 100%?
  
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• Five-day bike ride in memory of teen

  21-08-2026 00:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 170-mile charity ride raises more than £28,000 in memory of Alex Elder who died in his sleep.
  
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• Nature recovery on hills given £1m funding

  20-08-2026 18:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The grant recognises the importance of the Shropshire Hills, a council says.
  
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• Community support for water management and resilience ambition

  20-08-2026 15:55 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  The launch of Severn Together will see local people travel the length of the River Severn from Llanidloes to Bridgnorth this September
  The Marches Forward Partnership (MFP) and Severn Valley Water Management Scheme (SVWMS) have welcomed growing community support for a shared vision of a stronger, more prosperous and resilient region.
  The launch of Severn Together, a community-led initiative bringing together residents and community groups from across Powys and Shropshire, demonstrates the growin
  
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• Severn Centre in Highley to welcome new services for families as Best Start Network Site

  20-08-2026 15:30 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Shropshire Council has announced The Severn Centre in Highley as the location for a Best Start in Life Network Site to open as part of its transformation of children’s services.
  Best Start Family Hubs and Network Sites are designed to offer families access to the help and support their children may need in a single location near to them. While a broader range of services will be available at hubs, services at all locations will be adapted to meet the needs of their local communities.
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• Shropshire families urged to extend Child Benefit before 31 August

  20-08-2026 14:15 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  News from our partners: HMRC
  Shropshire Council is sharing advice from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to help local families make sure they continue receiving Child Benefit if their teenager is staying in education or approved training after GCSEs.
  Parents and carers of 16 to 19-year-olds have until 31 August to tell HMRC if their child will continue in non-advanced approved education or training. If they do not respond by the deadline, Child Benefit payments will stop automatically.
  Parents have
  
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• 'We need more council tax to pay for past mistakes'

  20-08-2026 12:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An independent report confirms Shropshire Council's "extremely poor financial health".
  
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• Temporary traffic signals installed at Shrewsbury junction

  20-08-2026 12:01 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Temporary traffic signals have been installed following a traffic signal-related accident overnight at the Ditherington Road/Mount Pleasant Road junction in Shrewsbury.
  A signal pole was struck by a vehicle and left leaning at approximately 45 degrees.
  Shropshire Council engineers attended the site and made the installation safe.
  The temporary traffic signals will be in place until the permanent repair works are completed on Monday 24 August.
   
  
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