Shropshire news

• Mother whose 'fit of rage' killed daughter, 2, is jailed

  12-06-2026 16:02 via bbc.com
  
  Sarah Ngaba is sentenced to at least 19 years in prison for her daughter Eliza's murder.
  
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• Foster carers of 40 years 'gobsmacked' by MBE

  15-06-2026 15:01 via bbc.com
  
  Pam and John Garbett are surprised to be made MBEs in the King's Birthday Honours.
  
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• Crews remain at derelict building fire

  15-06-2026 09:27 via bbc.com
  
  The fire service has said they expect to be at the site for the foreseeable future.
  
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• No compensation six months on from fuel contamination

  15-06-2026 07:20 via bbc.com
  
  Diesel tanks under the petrol station were found to have been contaminated with water.
  
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• UK's first hobbits festival promises precious time

  15-06-2026 07:05 via bbc.com
  
  The five-day Brandywine Festival is due to take place at Weston Park in September.
  
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• Royal Air Force announces renaming of air show

  14-06-2026 15:58 via bbc.com
  
  The air show in Shropshire is being renamed to reflect that it is the only military-run air show.
  
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• Pub wins best newcomer award for its first year

  14-06-2026 14:01 via bbc.com
  
  Neil Ainsworth and Natasha Wood's pub is given a top industry award, following a refurbishment.
  
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• How George Michael's mixing desk ended up in a village studio

  14-06-2026 08:21 via bbc.com
  
  The story is just one part of how a small music label is looking to grow in Shropshire.
  
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• Your photos: Hovering bees and other wildlife

  14-06-2026 08:13 via bbc.com
  
  Take a look at these fabulous photos of the West Midlands we have received this week.
  
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• Next phase of work begins to rebuild theatre

  13-06-2026 11:13 via bbc.com
  
  The rebuild is expected to create jobs and attract around 100,000 visitors annually, the council said.
  
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• Plans for primary school rebuild revealed

  13-06-2026 08:12 via bbc.com
  
  Most of the buildings at St Andew's Primary School would be demolished and replaced under the plans.
  
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• Flying at RAF Cosford Air Show 'a dream come true'

  13-06-2026 08:12 via bbc.com
  
  The sold-out RAF Cosford Air Show takes place this Sunday.
  
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• Mother jailed for life for daughter's murder

  12-06-2026 16:02 via bbc.com
  
  Sarah Ngaba is sentenced to at least 19 years in prison for her daughter Eliza's murder.
  
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• Tourism Leadership Board appointed to shape future of Telford and Shropshire visitor economy

  12-06-2026 15:42 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  The Telford and Shropshire LVEP Tourism Leadership Board at the Flax Mill in Shrewsbury
  News from Telford and Shropshire Local Visitor Economy Partnership
  Telford and Shropshire has reached a major milestone for its visitor economy, with the appointment of a Tourism Leadership Board bringing together ten of the county’s leading visitor economy sector figures to turn ambition into action.
  At the heart of the VisitEngland-accredited Telford and Shropshire Local Visitor Economy Partnership (L
  
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• The inappropriate wedding singer

  12-06-2026 15:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wedding and events singer Tasha Bennett from Telford has gone viral
  
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• The 3-18 Education Trust signs Armed Forces Covenant at RAF Shawbury

  12-06-2026 14:52 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Staff and students from The 3-18 Education Trust visited RAF Shawbury yesterday to sign the Armed Forces Covenant, marking the Trust’s formal commitment to supporting Forces personnel, children and families across its Shropshire schools.
  Trust Covenant signing visit
  The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, including the bereaved, are treated fairly.
  The 3-18 Education Trust is committed to sup
  
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• Man jailed for 'brutal' murder of partner

  12-06-2026 14:20 via bbc.com
  
  Julian Thomas is serving a life sentence for killing Ann Marie Green in her Bromyard home.
  
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• Do summer safely

  12-06-2026 12:53 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
   News from our partners
  Looking forward to attending an event this summer?
  Shropshire Council is working with Counter Terrorism Policing to help keep everyone safe this summer by supporting their latest campaign encouraging the public to stay alert and report anything that doesn’t feel right to security.
  Do Summer Safely campaign poster
  We all have a role to play in keeping each other safe. Your safety is our priority and that’s why you can play your part by trusting your instin
  
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• Cardiac arrest survivor joins unique CPR challenge

  12-06-2026 12:32 via bbc.com
  
  Peter Corr is eyeing up his next challenge after suffering a cardiac arrest in 2019.
  
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• The RAF Cosford Airshow

  12-06-2026 12:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The RAF Cosford Air Show is back on Sunday.
  
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• Youth club repairs begin after lorry crash

  12-06-2026 12:06 via bbc.com
  
  Shropshire Council says works will be finished in August.
  
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• Shropshire leisure centres offer free entry to service personnel and veterans on Armed Forces Day

  12-06-2026 11:50 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  News from our partners
  Shropshire Community Leisure Trust (SCLT), which operates six leisure centres in the county on behalf of Shropshire Council, will once again be opening its doors for free to all serving and ex-military personnel to commemorate Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27 June.
  Supporting our Armed Forces
  Taking part are: Whitchurch Swimming & Fitness Centre, Quarry Swimming & Fitness Centre, Shrewsbury Sports Village, Oswestry Leisure Centre, Bishops Castle Leisure Centre and M
  
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• Video: Resurfacing of the A495 in Ellesmere

  12-06-2026 11:08 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Work to resurface the A495 in Ellesmere began on 2 June [2026].
  The work is being completed in four phases. Phase 2 – from The Red Lion to The Boathouse – is being carried out this week.
  Councillor David Vasmer (our Cabinet member for highways) and local councillor Rosie Radford went to see the work and to find out more.Phase 3 of the work – from The Boathouse to Tunnel Bank – starts on Monday (15 June). Phase 1 – from Sparbridge roundabout to The Red Lion – w
  
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• Celebrating at the LGC Awards

  12-06-2026 10:54 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  The prestigious LGC (Local Government Chronicle) Awards took place in London on Wednesday night and Shropshire Council teams were nominated in two categories and went on to win a bronze award for the work of Shropshire Council Anti Racism Forum known as SCARF.
  LGC bronze award
  SCARF was shortlisted in the Diversity and Inclusion category and Shire Services was in the Large Team of the Year category. This year each category also included a silver and bronze award.
  There were more than 1,000 entri
  
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• Courses gauge older drivers' ability at the wheel

  12-06-2026 07:36 via bbc.com
  
  Mature drivers are being invited to take part in a series of sessions to improve their road safety.
  
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• 'England's World Cup win wiped my parking ticket'

  12-06-2026 07:25 via bbc.com
  
  Tony Bywater says he thought it was all over when parking officials approached him about his car in '66.
  
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• Weekly quiz: Which pop band created airport history this week?

  12-06-2026 07:24 via bbc.com
  
  Other stories include upside down trees and World Cup sweeping- can you score 100%?
  
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• Cabinet approves new strategy to improve commissioning, procurement and contract management 

  11-06-2026 16:51 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Shropshire Council’s Cabinet has approved a new Commissioning, Procurement and Contract Management (CPCM) Strategy, setting out how the council will plan, buy and manage goods, works and services over the next three years. 
  In simple terms, the strategy explains how the council will make better decisions about what it buys, who it buys from and how contracts are managed, so that public money is spent wisely and services deliver the best possible results for local people.&nbs
  
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• Tributes paid to 'much loved' high school teacher

  11-06-2026 16:30 via bbc.com
  
  The school says the teacher was a "calm, kind and dedicated professional".
  
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• Closure of day care services confirmed

  11-06-2026 15:41 via bbc.com
  
  Councillor Ruth Houghton says it was an "incredibly difficult" decision.
  
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