Shropshire news

• Every gardeners' nightmare

  24-07-2026 12:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The heatwave is taking its toll on gardens and allotments across Shropshire.
  
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• Firefighters rescue 'wee hedgehog' stuck in drain

  26-07-2026 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The "wee hedgehog" was discharged into the care of Cuan Wildlife Rescue.
  
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• A-level results day is nearly here - this is how you can be ready

  26-07-2026 09:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One student shares his experience of A-level results day and experts explain what happens.
  
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• Ballroom floor to be replaced after 70 years

  26-07-2026 08:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The floor at the Anstice was obtained from a decommissioned World War Two base.
  
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• The market town performers stepping into the West End spotlight

  26-07-2026 08:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Performers who grew up in Shrewsbury are playing lead roles in the Lion King and Hamilton.
  
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• Your photos: Sunshine brings out the wildlife

  26-07-2026 08:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Take a look at these warm weather photos of the West Midlands we have been sent this week.
  
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• Plans for 166 homes approved despite opposition

  25-07-2026 16:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plans for 166 homes on a crop-growing field south of Newport have been approved by councillors.
  
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• Fire precautions at festival over 'parched' grass

  25-07-2026 14:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firefighters are dealing with wildfires across the region due to drier conditions.
  
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• Can your garden recover after the hot weather?

  25-07-2026 08:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Horticultural experts give their tips on how to get lawns looking lush again after the heatwaves.
  
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• The knitted floral displays taking over a town, one stitch at a time

  24-07-2026 18:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The knitted and crocheted flowers, made between April and July, are from more than 50 volunteers.
  
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• Closure of A488 for work on New Invention Bridge

  24-07-2026 15:13 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  New Invention Bridge on the A488 will be closed from 3 August to 18 September [2026] for essential maintenance by Shropshire Council, in partnership with Kier and WSP,
  Due to the narrow nature of the A488 and to ensure the work can be completed safely and efficiently, a full road closure will be in place for the duration of the work, from Five Turnings to Rockhill.
  A fully signed diversion route will be provided, including additional heavy goods vehicle (HGV) signage through the Clun Village are
  
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• Pledge of long-term support for hospitality firms

  24-07-2026 14:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Julia Buckley says more will be done for hospitality in the future, after the 20% cut this week.
  
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• Shrewsbury’s new riverside park set to open in December

  24-07-2026 13:17 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Representatives of Shropshire Council at Riverside Gardens
  Riverside Gardens, the new Government-grant-funded park at the heart of Shrewsbury’s long-term regeneration plans, is set to open in December [2026].
  Riverside Gardens is the first phase of Shropshire Council’s Smithfield Riverside programme, which is set to transform the area between the River Severn and The Darwin Centre in Shrewsbury town centre.
  In recent weeks, significant progress has been made on site with both new and
  
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• Sandford Hall Bridge near Knockin to close for repairs

  24-07-2026 11:44 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Sandford Hall Bridge – which carries the  C1040 over an unnamed water course near Knockin – will be closed from 10 August to 4 September [2026] for repair work.
  The works includes installing a concrete lined invert, painting of the exiting Armco, rebuilding a collapsed headwall and the replacement of the timber parapets.
  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,
  
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• Sports teams face pitch struggles from hot weather

  24-07-2026 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Several clubs in Shropshire say they are praying for rain so they can keep on playing.
  
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• Social media helps farmer in race to sell fruit

  24-07-2026 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The recent hot weather saw Joe Hamer's strawberries ripening faster than he could sell them.
  
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• Weekly quiz: What did Ozzy Osbourne want fans to do on the anniversary of his death?

  24-07-2026 07:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Other stories include a TV murder mystery and supermarket football - can you get 100%?
  
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• 'Groundwater scheme being used more than ever'

  23-07-2026 19:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As temperatures rise, the EA says it now uses the scheme every year - it used to be one in four.
  
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• Dog put down following kennels stay

  23-07-2026 19:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The man running the kennels Billy Woodhouse is sentenced for welfare breaches and fraud offences.
  
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• Porthill Road in Shrewsbury to close for gas main work

  23-07-2026 17:44 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Porthill Road in Shrewsbury will be closed for approximately two weeks from Monday 10 August [2026] to enable Cadent Gas to complete gas main replacement work that was temporarily suspended earlier this year.
  During the earlier work, as operatives progressed towards the Pengwern Road junction it was identified that the gas main deviated into the centre of the road. As a result, Cadent had to temporarily suspend work on the section of Porthill Road between the Shrewsbury School entrance and the P
  
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• Illegal waste investigation sees £275k forfeited

  23-07-2026 14:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The investigation spans Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire, police say.
  
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• Dozens of firefighters battle huge hay fire

  23-07-2026 13:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fire spread from a farm vehicle to nearby crops and woodland, Shropshire's fire service says.
  
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• Fifth man jailed for part in violent kidnap

  23-07-2026 13:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Haider Ali, 22, is sentenced to seven years in prison after being found guilty of kidnap.
  
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• Heritage railway takes action to prevent wildfires

  23-07-2026 07:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Severn Valley Railway has spent "many thousands of pounds" to mitigate the risk of causing fire.
  
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• Region's para-athletes ready for Commonwealth Games

  23-07-2026 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lizzie Dodds, Maddie Down and Didi Okoh are among the region's competitors at the event.
  
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• Trial to see rail users commute on heritage trains

  22-07-2026 21:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The eight-week trial will extend regular passenger rail services between Bewdley and Kidderminster.
  
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• FAW charges TNS chairman Harris over social media post

  22-07-2026 19:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The owner of the Welsh champions is accused of publishing offensive, insulting and derogatory content online.
  
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• Cast unveiled for Shrewsbury pantomime

  22-07-2026 18:23 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  The cast of Theatre Severn’s forthcoming pantomime Aladdin were unveiled this week, as the venue prepares to bring magic and mayhem to the county this Christmas with their most magical show yet.
  All the magic of Aladdin
  The theatre revealed that almost 60% of tickets for Aladdin have been snapped up already, four months before the show opens on Friday 27 November.
  The pantomime is written by Telford-born Paul Hendy and produced by the award-winning Evolution Productions, the same team behi
  
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• Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged plan to manipulate water tests

  22-07-2026 18:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The former boss is among four charged - including a man from Shropshire - over an alleged plan to manipulate water quality tests
  
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• Four jailed for 'violent and frightening' kidnap

  22-07-2026 18:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three men were sentenced to seven and a half years and another seven years.
  
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