Shropshire news

• Bronygarth Bridge reopens following repair work

  22-05-2026 12:47 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  Bronygarth Bridge – near Weston Rhyn – will reopen to traffic from 4pm today [Friday 22 May 2026] following the completion of repair work.
  The bridge was partially closed following Storm Bert in November 2024, which ultimately led to an emergency full closure. Investigations identified that the upstream headwall of a private culvert had become completely buried under approximately two metres of silt and stone debris. This obstruction forced water to bypass the culvert, flowing around
  
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• Lake bosses face backlash over swimming safety

  03-06-2026 19:30 via bbc.com
  The team at Alderford Lake say buoyancy aids and tow floats are mandatory but some people still refuse them.
  
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• 'Cold water shock can happen to the best swimmers'

  03-06-2026 07:26 via bbc.com
  Glynis Sheppard calls for "open conversations" with children and teenagers about water safety.
  
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• Hospitality trade ready to shift for World Cup

  03-06-2026 07:25 via bbc.com
  A Dawley pub manager says he will need to adapt opening hours to show games at "very strange" times.
  
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• 'Dua Lipa used our confetti at her wedding'

  03-06-2026 07:24 via bbc.com
  The couple were showered with natural confetti grown by Shropshire Petals, based near Newport.
  
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• School creates SEND hub as part of £2m work

  02-06-2026 14:32 via bbc.com
  Building work begins to replace portable buildings with a SEND hub and four additional classrooms.
  
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• Eighteen objections to drive-through plans off A41

  02-06-2026 13:37 via bbc.com
  Drive-through Greggs, Starbucks and KFC are set to be created next to the Raven Cafe under the proposals.
  
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• Missing girl found safe and well

  02-06-2026 11:37 via bbc.com
  An appeal to find the girl who has now been found well was made by West Mercia Police.
  
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• Loneliness group helps young adults find friends

  02-06-2026 07:23 via bbc.com
  A support group has been uniting lonely people in Shrewsbury.
  
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• New roof to be lifted into place after fatal fire

  02-06-2026 07:22 via bbc.com
  Shropshire Council says the work will be a major step forward in protecting Perches House.
  
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• Anger over car rally through 'quiet' Shropshire hills

  02-06-2026 07:21 via bbc.com
  Residents are unhappy about plans for a motor car rally through scenic hills in Shropshire.
  
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• Drug use and self-harm rife at prison

  01-06-2026 21:54 via bbc.com
  Inspectors say reducing psychoactive drug use is key to HMP Stoke Heath flourishing.
  
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• Refurbished hospice ward reopens after appeal

  01-06-2026 16:43 via bbc.com
  Severn Hospice hopes the upgraded facility will future-proof its services for decades to come.
  
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• 'Brilliant husband' died after caravan site crash

  01-06-2026 13:34 via bbc.com
  Dave Ratcliffe, 81, dies two weeks after being struck by a car in Shropshire.
  
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• Tributes after zoo's 19-year-old armadillo dies

  01-06-2026 12:27 via bbc.com
  Dillon, a star of children's television, was an original exhibit at Exotic Zoo in Telford Town Park.
  
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• 'Croquet is like chess or snooker and keeps me fit at 92'

  01-06-2026 07:25 via bbc.com
  Julian Remfry says he would love to see younger people playing the sport in Shrewsbury.
  
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• Ex-EastEnder Natalie Cassidy visits veteran centres

  01-06-2026 07:20 via bbc.com
  She visited them as part of her new BBC documentary series, where she trains as a carer.
  
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• 'Most dangerous crossroad' to shut for surveys

  31-05-2026 11:55 via bbc.com
  They are being carried out on the A483 between Llynclys and Llanymynech from Monday.
  
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• 'We want green and beautiful but then we trash it'

  31-05-2026 08:19 via bbc.com
  Litter pickers and Keep Britain Tidy criticise the people who leave rubbish at beauty spots and parks.
  
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• Shrewsbury defender Ruffels signs new deal

  29-05-2026 15:07 via bbc.com
  Shrewsbury Town have announced that versatile defender Josh Ruffels has signed a new contract with the club.
  
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• Need To Know Shropshire

  28-05-2026 13:24 via bbc.co.uk
  The aftermath of a busy weekend saw Carding Mill Valley strewn with litter.
  
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• Yapp makes history as first Lions Women coach

  27-05-2026 12:01 via bbc.com
  The ex-England scrum-half says she wants to 'create something special' on next year's inaugural tour in New Zealand.
  
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• Shropshire cricketer Walker turns to darts

  27-05-2026 11:46 via bbc.com
  Former county cricketer Roman Walker, who once took the wicket of Virat Kohli, has taken up darts since leaving Leicestershire last year
  
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• Shropshire Council and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape launch accessible viewpoints

  22-05-2026 13:42 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  Accessible viewpoints
  Shropshire Council and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape Team are proud to announce the development of a network of accessible viewpoints across the Shropshire Hills National Landscape as part of the Open Horizons project, helping more people experience some of the county’s most iconic scenery.
  The project, supported through DEFRA’s Access for All funding, has been designed to help open the National Landscape to people with a range of access needs, en
  
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• Supported bus services reviewed ahead of 2026 retendering programme

  22-05-2026 13:36 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  A number of local bus services supported by Shropshire Council are currently being reviewed as part of the council’s 2026 retendering programme, with changes due to be implemented later this year.
  The programme includes services operating across Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Wem and Ellesmere, as well as a range of inter urban routes and Park & Ride services. A full list of services included within the programme is set out below.
  Contracts run for five years, and a number of serv
  
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• Shropshire Council and faith leaders affirm joint stance against religious hatred and discrimination

  22-05-2026 12:51 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  Members of the South Shropshire Interfaith Forum and the Shrewsbury Interfaith Forum have come together with Shropshire Council to make a joint statement of support against religious hatred including antisemitism and islamophobia, and against all forms of discrimination.
  The statement further reinforces the statement made by elected councillors across political parties at Full Council last week. Councillors stressed the importance of standing up together for shared values: treating each other wi
  
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• Oakmeadow School Council experience local democracy at Guildhall

  22-05-2026 11:29 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  Shropshire Council welcomed the School Council from Oakmeadow School, Bayston Hill, to The Guildhall recently for a very special visit to learn more about local democracy and how Shropshire Council works.
  Oakmeadow School Council on their visit to the Guildhall
  Cllr Teri Trickett first met the children earlier this year while they were taking part in their own School Council elections and welcomed them to The Guildhall in Shrewsbury to experience local democracy in action.
  During their visit las
  
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• Market Drayton to be recognised as coach-friendly destination

  22-05-2026 11:23 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  Market Drayton is to be officially recognised as a coach-friendly destination next week, something it’s hoped will lead to an increase in the number of people visiting the town and its markets.
  Coach-friendly status is awarded by the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK, and Market Drayton will officially receive its accreditation on Tuesday (26 May 2026) in a presentation at the town’s bus station.
  This recognition highlights Market Drayton’s commitment to welcoming coach o
  
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• Oswestry Leisure Centre achieves Quest ‘Excellent’ rating for the first time

  22-05-2026 10:56 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  Oswestry Leisure Centre
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  Oswestry Leisure Centre has achieved a Quest ‘Excellent’ rating for the first time, marking a major milestone for the centre and recognising outstanding performance across customer experience, operational standards, inclusion and continuous improvement.
  Shropshire Community Leisure Trust (SCLT) in partnership with Serco Leisure manages Oswestry Leisure Centre and five other facilities on behalf of Shropshire Council.
  Quest is the UK leis
  
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• Campaign improves community safety across Sundorne and Harlescott

  22-05-2026 10:55 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  A coordinated multi-agency campaign has delivered a significant improvement in community safety across Sundorne and Harlescott in Shrewsbury, following three months of targeted work by Shropshire Council and its partners.
  The initiative, led by TREES (Together, Reducing and Ending Exploitation in Shropshire) within the council’s children’s services team, brought together a wide range of organisations including Shrewsbury Town Council, local schools, West Mercia Police, the National P
  
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