Shropshire news

• Impact of drought 'can be seen along River Severn'

  27-08-2026 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One Worcestershire fisherman said water levels were probably the lowest he had seen.
  
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• Thousands attend balloon festival night launch

  29-08-2026 20:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More balloons are due to be launched over the weekend with festivities in the town park.
  
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• River footbridge to close while new deck installed

  29-08-2026 13:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Jackfield and Coalport Memorial Footbridge will close for a month from 7 September.
  
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• Fresh target for 94-year-old in hospice challenge

  29-08-2026 08:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Smudge Smith has raised more than £3,000 for Severn Hospice by walking at least a mile a day.
  
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• Lorry trapped on level crossing causes rail delays

  28-08-2026 19:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A lorry driver who ignored a yellow signal box ends up trapped on level crossing in Nantwich.
  
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• Shrewsbury sign Foxes midfielder Golding on loan

  28-08-2026 18:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shrewsbury Town sign Leicester City midfielder Michael Golding, 20, on a season-long loan.
  
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• Flash flooding hits roads and businesses in Newport

  28-08-2026 17:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A councillor says there are "long-standing drainage issues" in the town.
  
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• Rain 'takes away fire concerns' for steam rally

  28-08-2026 13:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The event is expecting about 16,000 people across Sunday and bank holiday Monday.
  
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• In pictures: Lightning strikes illuminate stormy West Midlands

  28-08-2026 11:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Your pictures of a storm across the region.
  
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• Young carers given chance to 'be just children'

  28-08-2026 06:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A council-funded support group is praised for supporting children caring for family members.
  
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• Farmer 'thrilled' with rainy Bank Holiday forecast

  28-08-2026 06:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rory Lay runs a beef, sheep, and arable farm and has been hoping for a downpour for weeks
  
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• Weekly quiz: Who wrote the novel What Would Dolly Do?

  28-08-2026 06:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Other stories include a brother and sister taking the spirits industry by storm - can you get 100%?
  
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• Fresh storms strike as flooding clear-up continues

  27-08-2026 22:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Heavy rain creates problems for residents, with flood alerts in place on Thursday across the region.
  
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• School saddened after playground vandalised

  27-08-2026 17:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bomere Heath CE Primary School in Shrewsbury estimates the cost of the damage to be around £1,500.
  
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• Crews say field fire 'started by glass bottles'

  27-08-2026 13:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fire has affected about 100 square metres of stubble, grass, undergrowth and woodland.
  
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• Telford Balloon Fiesta 2026: All you need to know

  27-08-2026 13:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thousands are heading to Telford Town Park this bank holiday weekend for the annual three-day event.
  
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• Resurfacing and rock face repairs to take place in Bridgnorth

  27-08-2026 12:32 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Resurfacing and rock face work will be taking place in Bridgnorth from 14 September to 2 October [2026]
  Resurfacing will be carried out on Underhill Street and Hollybush Road, with resurfacing and rock face work on New Road and West Castle Street.
  The work will take place in three phases, as follows:
  Phase 1 – resurfacing, and rock face work
  14 to 18 September – 9.30am to 4pmResurfacing of Underhill Street, from Low Town Bridge to the B4363 junction
  14 to 18 September (24 hour
  
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• Take part in the Shropshire Great Outdoors Survey before closing date

  27-08-2026 11:26 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Do you want a say in how people access the great outdoors in Shropshire? Then please take part in the annual Shropshire Great Outdoors Survey 2026 before the closing date of Sunday 27 September 2026. You can find it here.
  Have your say in the Shropshire Great Outdoors survey
  The survey is led by The Shropshire Outdoor Partnerships Service; the part of Shropshire Council that maintains and develops recreational access, conserves and enhances the natural environment and encourages people to improv
  
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• Bluetongue fears 'on par with foot and mouth'

  27-08-2026 07:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  650 cases have been confirmed across the UK, with a further 2,460 under investigation
  
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• Three vehicles seized from illegal car meet

  26-08-2026 18:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is part of an operation that is tackling anti-social behaviour linked to the meets in Telford.
  
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• Child injured and two taken to hospital after crash

  26-08-2026 14:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The A5 at the Queens Head Junction in Oswestry has since reopened.
  
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• Centennial chess game to crown 'greatest player'

  26-08-2026 13:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Shropshire Chess Association is holding a one-off tournament in October to mark the anniversary.
  
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• Three Multihogs to tackle potholes across Shropshire in September

  26-08-2026 12:02 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  A Multihog in action
  Shropshire Council’s Multihog road planer machines will be tackling more potholes on the county’s roads in September [2026], with an additional – third – Multihog team also hitting the roads.
  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 effecti
  
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• Highways teams prepared for possible flooding after yellow warnings issued

  26-08-2026 11:34 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Shropshire Council’s highways service is prepared and ready to deal with the effects of thunderstorms forecast for the next two days.
  The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for thunderstorms for today (Wednesday 26 August) and tomorrow (Thursday 27 August), with both covering Shropshire. The warnings mean there is a risk of flooding and disruption caused by rain.
  The council’s highway team has all resources mobilised and ready to respond to any weather event that may impact Shrop
  
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• Your guide to Shrewsbury Folk Festival

  26-08-2026 07:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The festival takes place from Friday to Monday at the West Midlands Showground in Shrewsbury.
  
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• Community bus to run along axed council route

  26-08-2026 07:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Dial-a-Ride scheme will run along the 745 bus route in the south of the county.
  
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• Multi-million pound sixth form centre ready to open

  25-08-2026 17:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Telford College's A-Level courses are being relocated to the new Telford 6th site from September.
  
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• Arrest after woman airlifted to hospital in crash

  25-08-2026 15:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs.
  
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• Cases of bluetongue virus confirmed in Shropshire

  25-08-2026 14:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The virus can be fatal and is mainly spread by biting midges, which have thrived in the hot summer.
  
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• Family of Save the Children founder mark 150 years since her birth

  25-08-2026 07:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Eglantyne Jebb was born on 25 August 1876 and went on to co-found Save the Children with her sister.
  
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