Shropshire news

• Plan for 800 village homes recommended for refusal

  10-12-2025 15:28 via bbc.com
  More than 1,150 comments have been received about it, a report says, the majority objections.
  
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• Dog rescue centre seeks funds for new kennels

  15-12-2025 07:28 via bbc.com
  Hilbrae Rescue Kennels cares for more than 50 dogs, taking in huge numbers from across the county.
  
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• Plans to demolish out of use church rejected

  14-12-2025 14:54 via bbc.com
  Our Lady of Pity closed in 2022 due to structural cracking in the building.
  
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• Greg Davies recounts botched light switch-on

  14-12-2025 12:05 via bbc.com
  The comedian fondly recalls how turning on the lights in his hometown in 2019 went wrong.
  
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• Timber footbridge to be replaced with steel

  14-12-2025 08:08 via bbc.com
  Work to replace the footbridge from Laundry Lane to Rea Book nature reserve takes place from Monday
  
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• Your Photos: Christmas lights and swans posing

  14-12-2025 08:06 via bbc.com
  Take a look at some of the West Midlands' best photos, shared by you, from the past seven days.
  
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• Shaping the future of tourism in Shropshire – have your say 

  13-12-2025 09:03 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
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  Shropshire Council and partners are inviting residents, businesses, and stakeholders to help shape the future of tourism in the county by taking part in the public consultation for the new Destination Management Plan (DMP) 2026–2029.
  Funded 100% through UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the DMP is Shropshire’s blueprint for developing and managing its visitor economy over the next three years. Building on recent progress and previ
  
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• Group 'game changing' for partially sighted runner

  13-12-2025 07:47 via bbc.com
  Alison Smith says joining Shifnal Striders has made her happier and more confident.
  
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• Get set for the festive tractor convoys

  13-12-2025 07:47 via bbc.com
  Tractor fleets decorated with fairy lights are raising funds and building camaraderie.
  
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• Gill Andrews Obituary (2025) - Shropshire Star - Legacy | Obituary

  13-12-2025 01:08
  Gill Andrews Obituary (2025) - Shropshire Star  Legacy | Obituary
  
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• King’s cancer journey: From diagnosis to new update on health - Shropshire Star

  12-12-2025 21:08
  King’s cancer journey: From diagnosis to new update on health  Shropshire Star
  
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• 'He will be missed greatly': Tributes paid to former council speaker - Ludlow Advertiser

  12-12-2025 19:00
  'He will be missed greatly': Tributes paid to former council speaker  Ludlow Advertiser
  
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• Hospitals awarded £2m after cutting waiting times

  12-12-2025 18:06 via bbc.com
  The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust slashed waiting times for planned care this year.
  
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• "Today was a tough day:" Adventurer sets off on South Pole record attempt - Border Counties Advertizer

  12-12-2025 17:30
  "Today was a tough day:" Adventurer sets off on South Pole record attempt  Border Counties Advertizer
  
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• Young chefs from Telford school cook up a treat in competition - Shropshire Star

  12-12-2025 16:41
  Young chefs from Telford school cook up a treat in competition  Shropshire Star
  
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• Councillor quits Lib Dems over devolution plans

  12-12-2025 15:19 via bbc.com
  Jay Moore says it will mean people paying twice for services.
  
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• Three dead and one seriously injured in crash

  12-12-2025 14:56 via bbc.com
  The two-car crash happened near Bishop's Castle. One person was taken by air ambulance to hospital.
  
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• Have your say on Shropshire Council’s Budget for 2026/27 - Shropshire Council Newsroom

  12-12-2025 14:19
  Have your say on Shropshire Council’s Budget for 2026/27  Shropshire Council Newsroom
  
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• Have your say on Shropshire Council’s Budget for 2026/27

  12-12-2025 14:19 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  Budget consultation – have your say
  Shropshire Council is asking residents, businesses, and visitors to share their views on what is important to them as it plans how and where to spend its money over the next financial year. 
  The council expects to spend more money than it has coming in by the end of March 2026. This financial pressure is likely to continue into next year and beyond. 
  The main reasons for the projected overspend include: The ongoing challenge and rising cos
  
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• Three dead after horror crash on A489: Police appeal for witnesses - Shropshire Star

  12-12-2025 13:43
  Three dead after horror crash on A489: Police appeal for witnesses  Shropshire Star
  
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• Shropshire Council prepares bid for £15m government loan - BBC

  12-12-2025 13:38
  Shropshire Council prepares bid for £15m government loan  BBC
  
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• Council prepares bid for £15m government loan

  12-12-2025 13:38 via bbc.com
  The authority says the money is needed to plug a budget black hole and avoid effective bankruptcy.
  
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• Walsall have extra motivation to go up - Appleton

  12-12-2025 13:28 via bbc.com
  Shrewsbury Town boss Michael Appleton says the collapse of Walsall's promotion hopes last season is driving them on this term.
  
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• Ludlow residents face blow as town council could take on more from Shropshire - Ludlow Advertiser

  12-12-2025 13:27
  Ludlow residents face blow as town council could take on more from Shropshire  Ludlow Advertiser
  
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• Shropshire care service slammed in report for 'poor standards' - Whitchurch Herald

  12-12-2025 11:59
  Shropshire care service slammed in report for 'poor standards'  Whitchurch Herald
  
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• Van driver rescued as Shropshire flood waters remain high - BBC

  12-12-2025 11:48
  Van driver rescued as Shropshire flood waters remain high  BBC
  
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• Van driver rescued as flood waters remain high

  12-12-2025 11:48 via bbc.com
  Firefighters lead a man to safety after his van gets stuck in floods near Melverley.
  
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• Shrewsbury Night Bus trial reaches week three with strong support and positive passenger feedback

  12-12-2025 11:39 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  News from our partners
  The Shrewsbury Moves Night Bus trial has reached its third week, with positive passenger feedback and support from residents, night-time workers and visitors who are using the service to get home safely after evenings out in the town, or get to town from residential areas on the routes served.
  Shropshire Moves Night Bus
  It is hoped that people will continue to try out this night bus service to add their support to the case for a long-term night bus in the town.
  Since launc
  
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• Tickets now on sale for Bike4Life 2026 - Shropshire Star

  12-12-2025 10:55
  Tickets now on sale for Bike4Life 2026  Shropshire Star
  
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• Wrekin College to host evening lecture with renowned author and broadcaster - Shropshire Star

  12-12-2025 10:54
  Wrekin College to host evening lecture with renowned author and broadcaster  Shropshire Star
  
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