Shropshire news

• Plans for mini domed observatory in village

  09-08-2026 12:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The parish council is applying for permission to relocate an observatory to a village hall.
  
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• How to see the solar eclipse in the West Midlands

  11-08-2026 16:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dozens of events are being held where people can view the most dramatic partial solar eclipse in years.
  
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• New exhibition brings Ludlow’s spectacular 1934 pageant back to life

  11-08-2026 15:46 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  A new exhibition exploring one of Ludlow’s most extraordinary cultural moments is now open at Shropshire Museums’ Collections Centre in Ludlow.
  Original photo of Comus, Sabrina and attendants
  Ludlow: The Pageant showcases colourful costumes, memorabilia and original film footage from the Shropshire Historical Pageant and Comus Tercentenary celebrations of 1934, when communities across the county came together to mark the 300th anniversary of the performance of Comus at Ludlow Castle.
  
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• Urgent road repairs to continue as Multevo contract extended

  11-08-2026 15:36 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  A Multevo Multihog carrying out pothole repairs
  Shropshire Council is to extend its highways maintenance contract with Multevo until 31 March 2027, to ensure that urgent work to repair the county’s roads following the severe winter and summer heatwaves continues.
  The extension of the ‘mixed economy’ contract will enable work to be carried out without interruption while a new long-term highways maintenance contract is procured.
  Under the extension Multevo will continue their exi
  
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• Swimming lessons gap disappointing, says Olympian

  11-08-2026 13:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One third of children in the West Midlands can't swim 25 metres when they leave primary school.
  
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• Data breach hits hospital charity supporters

  11-08-2026 13:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A hospital trust says it is not aware of any misuse of its information.
  
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• Concerns over plan for 3,400 homes

  11-08-2026 13:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More detail is emerging on a project that would also include new schools.
  
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• Drought delivers cricket 'heartbreak' for groundsman

  11-08-2026 07:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The cricket pitch at Allscott Heath is "battered" due to a lack of rain.
  
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• Former NHS nurse opens dementia-friendly cafe

  11-08-2026 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Monica Sharma says she wants Kate's Cafe to be a judgement-free safe space.
  
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• Carabao Cup second-round draw details

  10-08-2026 22:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest will face Leeds in the Carabao Cup in the only all-Premier League tie in the second round of the competition.
  
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• 'Gun obsessed' man jailed for printing 3D gun

  10-08-2026 18:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 62-year-old was 15 minutes away from making it work, the National Crime Agency says.
  
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• University starters urged to act now to protect themselves before freshers’ week

  10-08-2026 16:35 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  News from our partners: (NHS Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin)
  Young people preparing to start university this autumn are being urged to book their free NHS MenB vaccinations now to ensure they are protected before the start of term.
  University starters urged to act now
  The call comes from NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), as they encourage local young people to be best protected at this new and exciting time in their lives
  
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• Granddad's death inspires boy's 100km challenge

  10-08-2026 14:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arlo, from Shrewsbury, is running the distance in August in memory of his grandfather, John.
  
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• Reopening date revealed for lorry-struck pub

  10-08-2026 12:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Black Country Ales says it is looking forward to reopening and giving back to the community.
  
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• The 'ugly golf ball' which won people's hearts

  10-08-2026 07:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The radar is currently being decommissioned and will be taken down.
  
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• Work at National Trust site to prevent flooding

  10-08-2026 07:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Flood prevention work is taking place, in a bid to use land as a sponge for the River Severn and River Tern.
  
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• Murder 24/7 - how detectives solved 'extreme sadistic' crimes

  10-08-2026 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  These crimes are tough for the officers involved, a detective featured on the show says.
  
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• Boats trail as town bids to bounce back from canal breach

  09-08-2026 21:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The miniature boats are on display as part of Whitchurch's first Miniature Canal Regatta.
  
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• Will devolution impact the West Midlands unfairly?

  09-08-2026 08:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Devolution is set to benefit areas with metro mayors from 2027, but what about areas without mayors?
  
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• Three Counties art exhibition marks 30th year

  08-08-2026 12:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Art from more than 140 artists across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire are on display.
  
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• 'Early release scheme is causing victims stress'

  08-08-2026 08:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sue Coleman, from West Mercia Women's Aid, says domestic violence perpetrators should not be shown leniency.
  
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• How can landscape recover after devastating fires?

  08-08-2026 08:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Conservationists are working to restore wildlife after recent wildfires devastated habitats.
  
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• Harriers sign Shrewsbury striker Stewart

  07-08-2026 18:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kidderminster Harriers bolster their forward line before the start with the addition of Shrewsbury striker Callum Stewart on loan.
  
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• Music festival issues campfire warning to guests

  07-08-2026 16:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Farmer Phil's Music Festival says it is worried about the chances of wildfires in the dry weather.
  
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• New bus shelters being installed as part of improvements to Oswestry bus station

  07-08-2026 15:33 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  New bus shelters that provide real-time passenger information are being installed at Oswestry bus station in the coming days, as part of a series of planned improvements.
  The shelters are being funded using Government funding.
  Once the shelters are in place, work is set to be carried out that will see improvements to signage, cleaning and painting, new planters and seating, and other measures aimed at improving both the appearance of the bus station and the overall passenger experience.
  These pl
  
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• Illegal worker raids lead to record arrests

  07-08-2026 15:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There have been hundreds of arrests this year, after "targeted action" in the West Midlands.
  
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• Theatre rebuild could be expanded

  07-08-2026 13:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Telford and Wrekin Council says it found more could be done after looking again at the site.
  
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• Small equipment grants help Shropshire businesses invest, grow and create jobs

  07-08-2026 11:59 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Small grants are making a big difference to Shropshire businesses, helping them create jobs, launch new products, improve productivity and plan for further growth.
  The Spinney Luxury Glamping
  Through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Small Equipment Grant Scheme, businesses received between £2,000 and £10,000 to invest in new equipment or improve their premises.
  Follow-up work with grant recipients shows how targeted investment has helped businesses turn practical improvements in
  
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• Flood prevention work to cause rail disruption

  07-08-2026 07:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Network Rail said it wanted to prepare lines in north Wales and the borders for future flooding.
  
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• Weekly quiz: How did a football club come to the aid of these donkeys?

  07-08-2026 07:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Other stories include chess-playing youngsters and royal fonts - can you get 100%?
  
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