Shropshire news

• Nepalese restaurant fundraises for floods victims

  08-09-2026 06:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Robin Sharma owns two venues and decided to host charity dinner nights every Monday in September.
  
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• Key Industrial Revolution site reopened

  08-09-2026 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The "tent cover structure" is restored at The Old Furnace in the Ironbridge Gorge.
  
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• Woman to abseil 40 years after spinal cord injury

  08-09-2026 18:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Miranda Jenks, of Oswestry, also takes on a one-mile canoe challenge for charity on the same day.
  
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• Teacher banned over teen YouTube searches

  08-09-2026 15:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pupils reported searches were revealed on a large screen, the Teaching Regulation Agency says.
  
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• Meet the Makers at DRAWN Contemporary Art, Craft and Design Fair

  08-09-2026 12:27 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Visitors are invited to discover some of the finest contemporary art, craft and design being produced in Shropshire as DRAWN Contemporary Fair returns to Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery this November.
  DRAWN Contemporary Fair
  Taking place on Saturday 21 November (10am to 4pm) and Sunday 22 November (11am to 4pm), DRAWN is a carefully curated fair showcasing exceptional work from professional artists, designer-makers and contemporary craftspeople.
  The event offers an opportunity
  
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• Farm scheme helps learning disabled young adults

  08-09-2026 06:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Rooted & Booted scheme is run from a 300-acre organic livestock farm north of Whitchurch.
  
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• New public square honours 'pit girls'

  07-09-2026 20:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The area in Telford has become Betty Harris Square, after her experiences as a 'pit girl'.
  
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• Murder accused 'said he killed his cellmate'

  07-09-2026 19:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man accused of murdering his cellmate said "I'm worried I'm going to strangle you", a court hears.
  
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• American consortium cleared to buy Shrewsbury

  07-09-2026 17:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shrewsbury Town's long-running takeover saga is set to end after an American consortium is granted approval to buy the club.
  
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• New flood sensor installed in Pentre to improve safety and local flood monitoring

  07-09-2026 16:43 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Matt Smith, Mark Cuthbert-Brown and Sarah Marston with the new sensor at Pentre
  People living in Pentre will benefit from new technology designed to improve flood monitoring and provide better information during periods of high water.
  A new sensor has been installed near the River Severn in the village as part of the River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSPAWIR), which is supporting the use of advanced wireless technology to help communities, public services and water ma
  
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• More than 4,400 Shropshire children benefit from Bikeability cycle training

  07-09-2026 12:02 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  More than 4,400 children across Shropshire benefited from Bikeability cycle training in the year 2025/26 year thanks to Active Travel England funding secured by Shropshire Council.
  Bikeability forms a key part of Shropshire Council’s commitment to road safety education and is delivered by Learn Cycling on behalf of the council.
  Between April 2025 and March 2026 2,342 Year 6 pupils successfully completed Bikeability Level 1 and Level 2 training, helping them develop the skills and confiden
  
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• Grave exhumed in probe into 2022 death

  07-09-2026 11:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder as part of a police investigation.
  
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• Newport Road and Bridgewater Street roundabout in Whitchurch to be resurfaced

  07-09-2026 11:38 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Newport Road and Bridgewater Street roundabout, Whitchurch are to be resurfaced from Monday 21 to Friday 25 September [2026] as part of Shropshire Council’s 2026/27 resurfacing programme.
  Work will be carried out from 9.30am to 2.45pm 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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• Danesford Grange Care Home, Bridgnorth

  07-09-2026 11:26 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Shropshire Council is aware of the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) recent publication regarding Danesford Grange Care Home in Bridgnorth following an inspection undertaken in June 2026.
  The council recognises that the findings contained within the report will be concerning for residents, families, staff, and the wider community. The safety, wellbeing and dignity of residents remain our highest priority.
  Since concerns were identified, Shropshire Council has been working closely with the pr
  
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• Shrewsbury fans seek answers from owner Wycherley

  07-09-2026 10:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shrewsbury Town's three main supporters' groups issue a united statement asking questions of longstanding owner Roland Wycherley.
  
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• Hot summer helps group clear 'buckets' of lake litter

  07-09-2026 07:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The hot summer has meant lakes and rivers across the country have been running low.
  
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• 'Freezing council tax was the right thing to do'

  07-09-2026 07:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A former council leader says residents are better off because he froze council tax for six years, despite criticism.
  
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• Brewery looks to expand to produce cider and honey

  06-09-2026 18:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Simon Smith, has submitted plans to add three polytunnels and a barn, as well as a pond.
  
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• How to embrace your inner Middle-earth for UK's first hobbits festival

  06-09-2026 08:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of people are choosing their costumes ahead of the UK's first Hobbit festival.
  
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• Your photos: Sunshine statues, walking in the rain and pumpkins

  06-09-2026 08:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Take a look at these lovely photos of the West Midlands we have been sent this week.
  
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• Hundreds attend canal festival at site of breach

  05-09-2026 21:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The organisers say the breach has brought more people to the event.
  
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• Royalist 17th Century locket declared treasure

  05-09-2026 08:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is engraved with a heart and believed to have been a memento of a King Charles I loyalist.
  
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• Will there be enough pumpkins for Halloween?

  05-09-2026 08:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The hot, dry summer has caused pumpkins to ripen early, farmers say.
  
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• TikTok videos lead to boy's e-scooter destruction

  04-09-2026 18:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The TikTok footage showed the boy riding the scooter at speed enabling police to identify him.
  
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• Sitka Drive on Shrewsbury Business Park to be resurfaced

  04-09-2026 15:19 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Sitka Drive on Shrewsbury Business Park is to be resurfaced overnight from Monday 21 to Saturday 26 September [2026] as part of Shropshire Council’s 2026/27 resurfacing programme.
  Work will be carried out from 7pm to 6am each night. 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:Businesses located within the closure, when safe.
  Pedestrians, dismounted cyclists and equestrians.
  Emergency vehicles (b
  
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• 'The pinnacle' - Midland men aiming to win 'Ryder Cup for amateurs'

  04-09-2026 14:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Midlanders Ben Bolton and Sam Easterbrook react to being picked for the GB & Ireland Walker Cup team at Lahinch.
  
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• Work completed at new commercial site in south Shrewsbury, with Starbucks now open

  04-09-2026 13:23 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Representatives of Shropshire Council and Morris Property outside the new Starbucks
  Morris Property has successfully completed construction work at the new Hazledine Park in Shrewsbury and handed the site back to Shropshire Council.
  The council instructed the prominent new development which has transformed a former Pitch and Putt site into the new Hazledine Park, featuring three key buildings housing food and retail space, plus 100 shared car parking spaces.
  The scheme comprises a Starbucks and
  
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• Woman whose XL bully dog killed her cousin given suspended prison sentence

  04-09-2026 13:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kelcie Reed admitted being in control of a dangerous dog which killed 19-year-old Morgan Dorsett.
  
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• Hope through action: Free suicide prevention webinar marks one year since launch of Orange Button Community Scheme

  04-09-2026 11:59 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Professionals and members of the community are invited to a free, one-hour Talking Suicide webinar on 10 September 2026, marking one year since the launch of the Orange Button Community Scheme across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. 
  10 September 2026 marks one year since the launch of the Orange Button Community Scheme
  The Orange Button Community Scheme was established to create a visible network of people trained to talk openly about suicide, reduce stigma, and signpost people to support
  
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• Cabinet reports show early progress on Shropshire Council’s financial stability plan 

  04-09-2026 11:23 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Shropshire Council’s Cabinet will consider a series of important reports next week which show early progress towards stabilising the council’s finances, while also setting out the difficult decisions still needed to put the organisation on a sustainable footing. 
  At its meeting on Wednesday 9 September 2026, Cabinet will consider the Financial Monitoring Report for Quarter 1 2026/27. The report forecasts that the council will be £2.291 million under budget at the
  
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