Shropshire news

• Conservationist honoured for protecting rare animals

  14-09-2026 07:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tullis Matson runs Nature's SAFE, a charity that has been freezing cells from some of the world's most endangered animals
  
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• Wildlife rescue charity sees bird of prey influx

  16-09-2026 18:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cuan Wildlife Rescue in Much Wenlock said the birds have suffered due the unusually hot summer.
  
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• Combatting shoplifting in Shropshire

  16-09-2026 15:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  "They go around stealing to order" says Elisa Lewis who oversees Marks and Spencer stores.
  
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• Man begins 100-mile run for meningitis charity

  16-09-2026 15:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shaun McEntee will run from Kidderminster to Liverpool over five days raising money for charity.
  
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• 'I want my stepdad to marry my mum before he dies'

  16-09-2026 13:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shropshire singer Macy O is fundraising so Antony "Shorty" Shorter and mum Naomi can tie the knot.
  
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• Shoplifters carrying shopping lists, says M&S manager

  16-09-2026 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Marks and Spencer area manager for Shropshire says shoplifting is a "really large issue".
  
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• Plans for 52 homes in village raise 'grave concerns'

  15-09-2026 18:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plans for two housing developments in a Shropshire village will go before councillors next week.
  
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• Lakeside venue attracts thousands since reopening

  15-09-2026 14:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The venue in Telford Town Park reopened in July for the first time since the 1990s.
  
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• What's the future of school dinners in Shropshire?

  15-09-2026 12:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Telford head teacher has said as he welcomes the government's proposed shake up.
  
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• Coalport Road in Broseley to be resurfaced

  15-09-2026 12:32 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Coalport Road in Broseley is to be resurfaced from Wednesday 30 September to Wednesday 7 October [2026] as part of Shropshire Council’s 2026/27 resurfacing programme.
  Work will be carried out from 9.30am to 4pm each weekday. During these times a full road closure will be in place.
  During the closures access to the work areas will be maintained for the following:Residents living within the closure, when safe to do so.
  Any businesses located within the closure, when safe.
  Pedestrians, dismo
  
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• Six Shropshire leisure centres to offer free access on National Fitness Day

  15-09-2026 10:43 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Six Shropshire leisure centres are encouraging local people to get active this National Fitness Day by offering free access on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
  Join National Fitness Day
  Visitors will be able to access a range of facilities and activities at Whitchurch Swimming & Fitness Centre, Market Drayton, Oswestry Leisure Centre, Shrewsbury Sports Village, The Quarry Swimming & Fitness Centre and SpArC Bishop’s Castle.
  Rhys Collins, Contract Manager for Shropshire Community Leisur
  
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• Group outlines plan to save civic centre

  15-09-2026 07:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A group formally bids to take over Whitchurch Civic Centre after its closure.
  
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• Taking deep-fried food off school menus welcomed by head

  15-09-2026 07:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A head teacher says many of his pupils are unfamiliar with different fruits and vegetables.
  
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• New school food rules welcomed by head

  15-09-2026 07:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A head teacher says many of his pupils are unfamiliar with different fruits and vegetables.
  
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• Drivers warned of three weeks of roadworks

  14-09-2026 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The scheme will be carried out in three stages and drivers are warned to expect weeks of disruption.
  
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• Shrewsbury boss Cowan staying calm over takeover

  14-09-2026 14:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shrewsbury Town manager Gavin Cowan says he is staying calm as the League Two club prepare for an American takeover.
  
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• Celebrating Cinnamon's birthday!

  14-09-2026 13:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cinnamon the Capybara became famous around the world after her bid for freedom in 2024.
  
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• Why the battle for the green belt matters so much to communities

  14-09-2026 08:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Communities are pushing back as housing plans put pressure on the country's green belt land.
  
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• Cat rescue centre seeing surge in strays

  14-09-2026 07:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newbridge Cat Rescue and Rehoming Centre believe people are unable to afford neutering costs.
  
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• Was this summer the moment climate change felt real for the first time?

  14-09-2026 07:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  This summer has seen hot weather records broken, drought and major damage from fires.
  
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• County records lowest number smoking in pregnancy

  13-09-2026 18:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Figures on those still smoking at the end of pregnancy in Shropshire are belowthe national target.
  
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• Your photos: Horse close-ups and sunbathing cats

  13-09-2026 08:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Take a look at these lovely photos of the West Midlands we have been sent this week.
  
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• What can be done to reduce risk of wildfires?

  13-09-2026 08:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Politicians and firefighters discuss how we should tackle future wildfire risks.
  
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• Villagers protest over 800 green belt homes plan

  12-09-2026 18:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The community says the plans are an "overdevelopment" and want to protect "vital green spaces".
  
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• Grief campaigner 'delighted' lessons are to start

  12-09-2026 15:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  John Adams, who was 12 when his mum died, has called for bereavement education in schools since 2022.
  
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• New leak forces closure of canal near collapse site

  12-09-2026 15:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The closure is a "setback" says the Whitchurch Waterway Trust, which looks after Llangollen Canal.
  
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• Former fugitive capybara Cinnamon toasts birthday

  12-09-2026 08:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cinnamon's third birthday will be marked two years after the intrepid rodent left her enclosure.
  
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• Residents to have their say on Council Tax Support proposals to help families with children

  11-09-2026 19:39 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  Shropshire residents will be asked for their views on proposals to change the Council Tax Support Scheme so that Child Benefit is no longer counted as household income when support is calculated. 
  On Wednesday 9 September, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet agreed that a full public consultation should now take place on the proposal – described as a ‘moral decision’ – which is intended to provide additional support for low-income families with children.  
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• Costumes, games and music at hobbit festival

  11-09-2026 18:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Modern clothing is not allowed, as Tolkien fans have the opportunity to dress as a hobbit.
  
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• Consultation begins on Local Plan environmental assessment report

  11-09-2026 14:48 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  A six-week public consultation starts today [11 September 2026] on a draft environmental assessment report that will be used alongside Shropshire’s next Local Plan.
  The draft Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Scoping Report identifies the proposed environmental objectives and assessment methodology to be used when assessing the potential environmental effects of the Local Plan. It will help prevent or reduce adverse impacts, enhance opportunities for positive outcomes, and contribut
  
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