Shropshire news

• Historic town walls feature unveiled at Riverside Gardens

  24-09-2026 15:12 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Residents and visitors to Shrewsbury will soon be able to discover a hidden piece of the town’s history when Riverside Gardens opens in December, thanks to a new heritage feature unveiled yesterday (Wednesday 23 September 2026) as part of the Government-grant-funded Smithfield Riverside redevelopment.
  The feature marks the line of the historic English Civil War-era Roushill Wall, remnants of which were uncovered during demolition and archaeological investigations on the site. These walls w
  
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• Dumped trailer carrying 40 tonnes of waste catches fire

  28-09-2026 15:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firefighters worked through the night to put out the fire on the A41 near Newport.
  
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• McFly first act announced for Ludlow concerts

  28-09-2026 11:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  McFly is the first of a series of headline acts to be announced for the venue.
  
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• Cosford footpath work to be completed this week

  28-09-2026 10:43 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  The route of the new path (highlighted)
  The final phase of work to construct a new footpath along the road from RAF Cosford to Cosford railway station is being carried out from today (Monday 28 September 2026) to Friday (2 October), from 8am to 5pm each day.
  The path is much needed at a location where people are currently were having to walk along the road with no safe refuge. The work is being funded by Shropshire Council’s grant allocation from Active Travel England, which is used to sup
  
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• How Shropshire changed Ice Age history

  28-09-2026 10:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The remains of five mammoths were uncovered by quarry workers at a pit near Condover.
  
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• Farmers describe fight for funding as 'fastest finger first'

  28-09-2026 07:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Applications for this year's government funding opened on 22 September, but closed in under 6 hours.
  
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• Why are more towns and cities moving to 20mph?

  28-09-2026 07:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Many councils are turning to 20mph limits, but questions remain over the benefits across the UK.
  
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• Campaigners call for greater protection of river

  27-09-2026 18:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Campaigners gather in Ironbridge to raise awareness of the pollution of the River Severn.
  
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• How a phone call 40 years ago changed Ice Age history

  27-09-2026 08:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A phone call is seen as "absolutely crucial" in discovering the truth about Britain's mammoths.
  
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• School holiday fines climb despite growing backlash

  27-09-2026 08:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Most West Midlands councils issued more term-time holiday fines than five years ago, figures show.
  
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• Your photos: Baa-rilliant sheep, swans and sunsets

  27-09-2026 08:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Take a look at these beautiful photos of the West Midlands we have been sent this week.
  
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• 'Our wedding present left us gutted': Couple join dozens in car seller dispute

  26-09-2026 19:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thirty-four customers battling for refunds on faulty cars as Trading Standards investigates.
  
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• Blue plaque in honour of Mott the Hoople singer

  26-09-2026 17:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ian Hunter says the plaque at his birth place is an honour and he is a "Shropshire lad at heart".
  
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• Community champions honoured at BBC awards

  26-09-2026 08:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Volunteers, fundraisers and community groups are honoured at BBC Make a Difference Awards.
  
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• Prisoner found guilty of 'violent' cellmate murder

  25-09-2026 18:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jonathan Alcide will be sentenced in November after a jury came to a unanimous guilty verdict.
  
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• Village hall given £10k after roadwork 'chaos'

  25-09-2026 17:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Onibury Village Hall has been given just under £10,000 for upgrades to its flooring and kitchen.
  
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• Demolition of fire-struck pub given green light

  25-09-2026 17:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The demolition is to happen in phases, starting with the unaffected single-storey sections.
  
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• Volunteers delighted with funding for new bridge

  25-09-2026 15:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The project will connect Wellington train station to the bus station and includes two lifts.
  
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• Illegal cigarettes and tobacco shop closed down

  25-09-2026 15:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Telford and Wrekin Trading Standards officers said they visited the shop three times over a 12-month period.
  
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• Rooted in Recovery exhibition brings together art, nature and lived experience

  25-09-2026 15:28 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  Visitors to Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery can discover a powerful and thought-provoking collection of artwork exploring recovery, resilience and connection in Rooted in Recovery, on display until Saturday 7 November 2026.
  On display as part of the exhibition at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
  Visitors can see a varied collection of watercolours, mixed-media pieces, ceramics and photography, alongside audio and video work, all inspired by local woodlands and nature. Together, the works re
  
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• Water management projects to transform town areas

  25-09-2026 13:10 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  An area of the Central Car Park will be redesigned and planted up to help absorb surface water quickly
  Three sites in Oswestry are set to be transformed as part of a Severn Valley Water Management Scheme (SVWMS) demonstrator project exploring how nature can help manage water, reduce flood risk and create better places for people and wildlife.
  Work is to begin at Oswestry Central Car Park, the Senior Citizens’ Club and Oswestry Methodist Church Pre-School, where individual projects have bee
  
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• Sheinton Street, Much Wenlock to be resurfaced

  25-09-2026 12:57 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Sheinton Street, Much Wenlock  is to be resurfaced from Monday 12 to Wednesday 21 October [2026] as part of Shropshire Council’s 2026/27 resurfacing programme.
  Work will be carried out from 9.30am to 4pm each day, on weekdays only. 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.
  Pedest
  
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• New X81 bus service to improve connections between Shropshire and mid Powys

  25-09-2026 11:30 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  A new bus service between Newtown and Craven Arms – via Montgomery, Churchstoke, Chirbury, Clun and Bishop’s Castle – will begin operating on Monday 2 November [2026].
  The new X81 service is a collaboration between Shropshire Council and Powys County Council and will be operated by Tanat Valley Coaches. It will operate six days a week, with four journeys a day in each direction.The new service will connect the towns on its route, giving people access to local shops and amenitie
  
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• Your guide to Shrewsbury Pride - what you need to know

  25-09-2026 07:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The event is run entirely by volunteers and funded by donations, organisers say.
  
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• Weekly quiz: Can you guess the sport Prince Harry played with pupils?

  25-09-2026 07:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Other stories include stadium bricks, Wolves legends and flash mob dances, but can you get 100%?
  
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• Stretch of Longden Road near Shrewsbury to be resurfaced

  24-09-2026 17:51 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  A stretch of Longden Road between Red Hill and Nobold (see map) is to be resurfaced from Monday 12 to Friday 16 October [2026] as part of Shropshire Council’s 2026/27 resurfacing programme.
  Work will be carried out from 9.30am to 3pm each day. 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.
  
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• At-risk park and ride site to stay open - for now

  24-09-2026 17:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A petition to keep the site open has been signed by around 5,000 residents.
  
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• Community farm delighted with royal recognition

  24-09-2026 16:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The community-owned farm and Harper Adams University received visits from Princess Anne.
  
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• Davies at a crossroads as Heaney's journey ends

  24-09-2026 16:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two Midlands boxers light up Saturday's bill in Birmingham, with Liam Davies at a crossroads and Nathan Heaney at journey's end.
  
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• Tighter security for bonfire after stabbing

  24-09-2026 14:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 20-year-old man was injured after being attacked at Donnington Bonfire in Telford in 2025.
  
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