Shropshire news

• Council focus on effective flood management proposals

  26-06-2026 10:00 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
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  Members visited a range of interventions, including leaky dams, soil management techniques and wetland creation which are all measures designed to slow the flow of water, increase storage within the landscape and reduce pressure on downstream communities.
  The visits demonstrated that natural flood management is most effective when delivered at a catchment scale. Connecting interventions across a wider area allows them to deliver cumulative impact, rather than operating as iso
  
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• Shropshire Council welcomes Government announcement of £4.5bn active travel funding

  26-06-2026 14:01 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for transport has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a £4.5 billion investment to support thousands of new walking and cycling routes, saying it’s a major step forward in helping more people choose healthier, more affordable ways to get around.
  The funding package aims to expand active travel infrastructure and deliver safer crossings nationwide, enabling more everyday journeys to be made on foot, by bike or by wheeling—par
  
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• Ashford Bridge to close for maintenance work

  26-06-2026 13:22 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Ashford Bridge – which carries the C6250 over the River Teme in south Shropshire – will be closed for maintenance work from 20 to 31 July [2026]
  The work will involve removal of vegetation from the structure, crack repairs, repointing of open joints on the internal faces of the parapets, masonry repairs to displacement at the upstream end of the arch, and a principal inspection of the structure.
  To carry out the work safely it will be necessary to close the bridge to vehicular traffi
  
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• Mulithogs to repair more potholes in July

  26-06-2026 12:04 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
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  Shropshire Council’s two Multihog road planer machines will be tackling more potholes on roads across Shropshire throughout July [2026].
  The Multevo Multihog planes off the road surface to enable a squared-off hole to be filled by a following gang. It’s quicker than having to saw-cut and break-out the defective road by hand – tackling potholes and other defects more quickly and effectively.
  In July the Multihogs and their crews are set to treat the followin
  
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• Brown Clee Road in Ditton Priors to be resurfaced

  26-06-2026 11:54 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Brown Clee Road in Ditton Priors is to be resurfaced from Monday 13 to Friday 24 July [2026] as part of Shropshire Council’s 2026/27 resurfacing programme.
  Work will be carried out on weekdays only, when the road will be closed from 7am to 5pm each day.
  During the work access to the work areas will be maintained for the following:Residents living within the closure, when safe to do so.
  Pedestrians, dismounted cyclists and equestrians
  Emergency vehicles (blue light calls)People are asked t
  
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• Shropshire Council addresses concerns about grass cutting

  26-06-2026 11:07 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Shropshire Council understands the concerns residents have raised about grass growth, weeds and general street cleanliness in parts of the county and recognises that, in some areas, standards have not met expectations at the start of the season.
  This follows a significant transformation in how the council’s Street Scene services are now delivered. The new delivery model represents a step change in approach, designed to provide a more consistent and sustainable service over the longer term.
  
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• Royal response to rural growth programme

  24-06-2026 11:16 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Council leaders have received a response from His Majesty The King, welcoming the work of the Marches Forward Partnership and offering his support for its long-term vision for the region.
  The letter, sent from Buckingham Palace following correspondence from Councillor Heather Kidd and Councillor Jake Berriman, recognises the Partnership’s shared ambition to strengthen the rural economy while protecting and restoring the natural environment.
  His Majesty expressed his appreciation for the co
  
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• Shropshire residents urged to stay safe as UKHSA issue a red heat-health alert

  24-06-2026 11:11 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Shropshire Council is encouraging residents to take simple steps to protect themselves, their families and neighbours during the period of extreme heat.
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  Shropshire Council is urging people across the county to take extra care as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a red heat-health alert for the West Midlands, including Shropshire. The alert is in place from 1am on Wednesday 24 June until 11pm on Thursday 25 June.
  A red heat-health alert means that very
  
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• Brexit 'a mixed bag' for firm 10 years after vote

  23-06-2026 16:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The manufacturer says it has experienced positives and negatives since leaving the European Union.
  
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• Morton Mill East Bridge to close for maintenance

  23-06-2026 14:53 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Morton Mill East Bridge – which carries an unclassified road over the River Roden – will be closed for maintenance work from 13 to 31 July [2026].
  The work includes parapet repairs, scour protection, arch repairs (crack stitching and repointing), and installation of Cintec anchors.
  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 be diverted by a signed diversi
  
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• Further sentence for karate coach who abused boys

  23-06-2026 14:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In the latest case against him, Tony Castle admits abusing two boys between 1987 and 2002.
  
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• Shropshire Council supports residents to find alternative accommodation

  23-06-2026 13:13 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Shropshire Council is working closely with Ideal Care Home in Shrewsbury, its residents, their families and advocates and health and care professionals to support them to identify suitable alternative accommodation that reflects their individual needs, preferences and wellbeing.
  This is in response to a decision that has been made by the owner of the home to close it so that the existing building can be demolished and a new building can be constructed on the site. The redevelopment will create a
  
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• Six months after canal collapse, how are repairs going?

  23-06-2026 13:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The massive canal breach at Whitchurch, Shropshire, left two narrowboats at the bottom of a hole.
  
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• Triathlon called off because of volunteer shortage

  23-06-2026 07:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Organisers hope they can grow in number and bring back the event next year.
  
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• Veteran's advice for young people joining military

  23-06-2026 07:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Johnny Bradley believes armed services personnel need to have a plan for when they leave.
  
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• Rail users urged not to travel in extreme heat

  22-06-2026 19:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A red warning is in place from 09:00 on Wednesday to 21:00 BST on Thursday, the Met Office says.
  
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• County prepares for effects of heatwave on roads

  22-06-2026 17:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shropshire Council is expecting the high temperatures to have an impact on road surfaces.
  
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• Fresh plans to turn former pub into home

  22-06-2026 13:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The owners of the Cleveland Arms say no-one has shown an interest in reopening it.
  
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• Man who crashed dumper truck into house jailed

  22-06-2026 13:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Mercia Police say it is lucky no-one was hurt when Dean Walker rammed the property in Telford.
  
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• Veteran recalls WW2 as he reaches 107th birthday

  22-06-2026 12:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Colin Cole served in the Royal Air Force during World War Two and later became a teacher.
  
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• Students head to European final with a bananas idea

  22-06-2026 07:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Harper Adams University students are the UK entry for a major entrepreneurship festival in Latvia.
  
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• Disbelief, worry and hope six months after canal collapse

  22-06-2026 07:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Those affected by the events of 22 December recall how their lives were turned upside down.
  
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• Four-day extreme heat warning begins as temperatures could hit 38C

  22-06-2026 02:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Met Office amber weather warning for heat comes into force and will now last through to Thursday.
  
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• In pictures: Battle of Britain Dakota flypast

  21-06-2026 20:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There were three flypasts by the historic aircraft over the Cosford site in Shifnal on Sunday.
  
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• Child rescued from river following boat incident

  21-06-2026 15:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are called to reports of a child entering the water from a boat.
  
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• In pictures: Swimmers and hikers enjoy solstice

  21-06-2026 10:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A selection of images from across the UK to mark the longest day of the year.
  
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• Work aims to connect RAF museum to railway station

  21-06-2026 08:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Work to construct a new Cosford footpath will be carried out from Monday until 12 July.
  
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• Work aims to connect RAF base to railway station

  21-06-2026 08:20 via bbc.com
  
  Work to construct a new Cosford footpath will be carried out from Monday until 12 July.
  
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• Your photos: Resting butterflies, curious geese and a sea of daisies

  21-06-2026 08:10 via bbc.com
  
  Take a look at these delectable photos of the West Midlands we have received this week.
  
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• Drink-driver banned after car caught fire in road

  20-06-2026 11:24 via bbc.com
  
  Police and firefighters were called to a Range Rover Evoke which was alight in Market Drayton.
  
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