Shropshire news

• PC and daughters honoured for saving drowning man

  03-08-2026 07:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The trio are praised for coming to the rescue of the man while they were on holiday in Cornwall.
  
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• Farmers feeling the impact of ongoing dry weather

  06-08-2026 16:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ongoing dry weather is affecting livestock and farmers, with some warning milk supplies may be threatened.
  
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• Sheep stuck for days on rockface no woolly jumper

  06-08-2026 13:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lewis Sunderland, Dan Carter and Molly Howells save Flossy from a ledge 20m above the ground.
  
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• Light railway could connect towns with Telford

  06-08-2026 12:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A £150,000 study will look at the potential for a new line connecting with Telford Central station.
  
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• Majority of England's rivers and lakes fail new environmental review

  06-08-2026 12:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The campaign group River Action said some farming, particularly intensive poultry units were a growing threat to rivers such as the Severn.
  
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• Car rescues and birthday shouts in 42-year career

  06-08-2026 07:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Steve Paige says health and safety has changed a lot since the 1980s.
  
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• 'We fight for everything to help our disabled son'

  06-08-2026 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Victoria and Christopher say despite protesting their Telford council home is unsuitable for Kian.
  
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• Work to remedy botched road layout set for spring

  05-08-2026 15:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Last year's redesign of Shrewsbury's gyratory has been incredibly unpopular.
  
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• Digital Roadmap 2026–2030: what it means for residents

  05-08-2026 14:08 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Shropshire Council is investing in digital services to make it easier, quicker and more convenient for residents to access the support they need.
  The Digital Roadmap, which was approved by Shropshire Council’s Cabinet today (Wednesday 5 August), sets out how the council will improve services over the next four years while ensuring support remains available for those who prefer or need non-digital routes.
  The council’s aim is simple: make services easier to use, reduce unnecessary del
  
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• Leader warns status quo is not sustainable as Shropshire Council faces major financial decisions

  05-08-2026 14:01 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  The Leader of Shropshire Council has warned that maintaining the status quo is no longer an option as the authority prepares to tackle the largest financial challenges in its history.
  Speaking at Cabinet on Wednesday morning [5 August 2026], Councillor Heather Kidd said the council must embrace change, redesign services and reduce its reliance on borrowing if it is to secure a sustainable future.
  The warning comes as Shropshire begins work on its 2027/28 budget and updated Medium-Term Financial
  
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• The King's font

  05-08-2026 13:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 12th Century Norman font was moved from a Shropshire church to Scotland for King Charles
  
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• Working estate adapting to climate change

  05-08-2026 13:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The weather means staff patterns are changing, and rangers are working to prevent fires.
  
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• Why has the West Midlands had so many fires?

  05-08-2026 12:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The region has seen large wildfires during the hot, dry weather this summer.
  
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• Cabinet agrees review of road layout outside Shrewsbury station

  05-08-2026 12:09 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  Shropshire Council’s Cabinet has agreed to a comprehensive review of the current road layout outside Shrewsbury railway station, with a decision about the preferred alternative option set to be made in December.
  In July [2026] Cabinet considered the recommendations of the council’s Station Gyratory Task and Finish Group, and the economy and environment scrutiny committee.
  At their meeting today (5 August 2026] Cabinet agreed that technical work will be commissioned to undertake a com
  
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• Make the most of Playday with Tax-Free Childcare

  05-08-2026 10:28 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  News from our partners (HMRC)
  Working families in Shropshire are being encouraged to check if they could cut the cost of childcare this Playday (5 August), as HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) latest statistics show families using Tax-Free Childcare saved an average of almost £100 a month.
  Make the most of Tax-Free Childcare
  Playday, the national day for play, is a reminder for eligible parents to see if they could benefit from the scheme. Tax-Free Childcare can provide up to £2,0
  
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• Paramedics test for fatal illness after dad's death

  05-08-2026 07:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nik Russell, 32, died from diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) at his home in Telford in 2022.
  
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• Featherbed Lane in Shrewsbury to be resurfaced

  04-08-2026 15:14 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Part of Featherbed Lane in Shrewsbury (see map) is to be resurfaced overnight from Sunday 23 to Thursday 27 August [2026] as part of Shropshire Council’s 2026/27 resurfacing programme.
  Work will be carried out from 8pm 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:Residents living within the closure, when safe to do so.
  Any businesses located within the closure, when safe.
  Pedes
  
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• Early release means justice snatched away - PCC

  04-08-2026 15:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  John Campion says building new prisons is the only way out of the overcrowding "crisis".
  
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• Ditch blocking project to help water management across historic estate

  04-08-2026 14:49 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Ditch blocking underway – click here to watch the full video
  Work is underway at Attingham Park to help restore natural water processes and reduce flood risk as part of the Severn Valley Water Management Scheme (SVWMS) Demonstrator Programme.
  The latest intervention at Fox Culvert involves blocking sections of historic drainage ditches to help hold water in the landscape for longer.
  Pete Lambert, the SVWMS demonstrator project manager, said:-
  “For many years, ditches were dug across
  
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• We owe fire service our livelihood, says zoo owner

  04-08-2026 14:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Will Dorrell says any more damage from the fire on Monday could have shut the Telford zoo for good.
  
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• Abandoned festival items donated to rough sleepers

  04-08-2026 14:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Community Food Project rescues items that can be reused by people in need.
  
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• Murder 24/7

  04-08-2026 13:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The murder of DPD driver Aurman Singh in Shrewsbury is one of the cases.
  
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• Hospital group get new focus after beds campaign

  04-08-2026 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A new garden is the handiwork of campaigners who fought to save the hospital beds.
  
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• Residents make final plea to save 'lifeline' bus

  04-08-2026 07:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shropshire Council says passenger numbers are too low to justify the route in its current form.
  
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• Police chief praises 'brilliant' Murder 24/7

  04-08-2026 07:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The latest series of the BBC show follows officers from West Mercia Police in their duties.
  
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• Two people taken to hospital after fire at zoo

  03-08-2026 19:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two of Hoo Zoo's owners went to hospital as a precaution due to smoke inhalation.
  
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• Heritage railway suspends steam trains after fire

  03-08-2026 19:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The railway said diesel engines would be used instead to reduce the risk of fires.
  
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• Station Road in Baschurch to be resurfaced

  03-08-2026 17:16 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Station Road in Baschurch is to be resurfaced from Monday 17 to Friday 28 August [2026] as part of Shropshire Council’s 2026/27 resurfacing programme.
  Work will be carried out from 9.30am to 4pm each day (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.
  Pedestrians, dismounte
  
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• There's lot of hope out there - Shrews boss Cowan

  03-08-2026 16:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shrewsbury Town boss Gavin Cowan asks the League Two club's supporters to be optimistic about the coming campaign.
  
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• Norman font moved 500 miles 'for King's benefit'

  03-08-2026 14:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Prince Philip arranged for it to be transported to Scotland from St Michael's Church in Shropshire.
  
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