Shropshire news

• School saddened after playground vandalised

  27-08-2026 17:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bomere Heath CE Primary School in Shrewsbury estimates the cost of the damage to be around £1,500.
  
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• Young carers given chance to 'be just children'

  28-08-2026 06:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A council-funded support group is praised for supporting children caring for family members.
  
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• Farmer 'thrilled' with rainy Bank Holiday forecast

  28-08-2026 06:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rory Lay runs a beef, sheep, and arable farm and has been hoping for a downpour for weeks
  
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• Weekly quiz: Who wrote the novel What Would Dolly Do?

  28-08-2026 06:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Other stories include a brother and sister taking the spirits industry by storm - can you get 100%?
  
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• Fresh storms strike as flooding clear-up continues

  27-08-2026 22:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Heavy rain creates problems for residents, with flood alerts in place on Thursday across the region.
  
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• Crews say field fire 'started by glass bottles'

  27-08-2026 13:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fire has affected about 100 square metres of stubble, grass, undergrowth and woodland.
  
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• Telford Balloon Fiesta 2026: All you need to know

  27-08-2026 13:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thousands are heading to Telford Town Park this bank holiday weekend for the annual three-day event.
  
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• Bluetongue fears 'on par with foot and mouth'

  27-08-2026 07:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  650 cases have been confirmed across the UK, with a further 2,460 under investigation
  
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• Impact of drought 'can be seen along River Severn'

  27-08-2026 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One Worcestershire fisherman said water levels were probably the lowest he had seen.
  
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• Three vehicles seized from illegal car meet

  26-08-2026 18:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is part of an operation that is tackling anti-social behaviour linked to the meets in Telford.
  
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• Child injured and two taken to hospital after crash

  26-08-2026 14:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The A5 at the Queens Head Junction in Oswestry has since reopened.
  
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• Centennial chess game to crown 'greatest player'

  26-08-2026 13:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Shropshire Chess Association is holding a one-off tournament in October to mark the anniversary.
  
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• Your guide to Shrewsbury Folk Festival

  26-08-2026 07:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The festival takes place from Friday to Monday at the West Midlands Showground in Shrewsbury.
  
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• Community bus to run along axed council route

  26-08-2026 07:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Dial-a-Ride scheme will run along the 745 bus route in the south of the county.
  
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• Multi-million pound sixth form centre ready to open

  25-08-2026 17:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Telford College's A-Level courses are being relocated to the new Telford 6th site from September.
  
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• Arrest after woman airlifted to hospital in crash

  25-08-2026 15:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs.
  
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• Cases of bluetongue virus confirmed in Shropshire

  25-08-2026 14:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The virus can be fatal and is mainly spread by biting midges, which have thrived in the hot summer.
  
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• Family of Save the Children founder mark 150 years since her birth

  25-08-2026 07:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Eglantyne Jebb was born on 25 August 1876 and went on to co-found Save the Children with her sister.
  
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• Letting agent accused of not returning deposits to more than 100 tenants

  25-08-2026 07:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tony Singh is the subject of a BBC investigation.
  
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• Rhiew Revel Bridge near Pant to close for repairs

  24-08-2026 17:32 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Rhiew Revel Bridge – which carries an unclassified over a disused part of the Montgomery Canal – will be closed for repairs from 1 to 25 September [2026].
  The work will include taking down and rebuilding a damaged section of parapet and wing wall, plus crack repairs to the south and north end of the structure.
  To carry out the proposed work safely it will be necessary to close the bridge to vehicular traffic. The closure will be in force 24/7.
  When the road is closed, traffic will b
  
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• Hopes ceiling mural will calm skin cancer patients

  24-08-2026 16:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The mural is in a clinical room most often used for skin cancer removals.
  
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• Open fires warning as crews keep fighting blazes

  24-08-2026 16:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firefighters say recent rainfall has not yet had an effect as they tackle more wildfires.
  
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• Cabinet to consider review of parking charges in October

  24-08-2026 16:13 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  A review of parking charges in Shropshire Council car parks and on-street parking areas across the county is currently being carried out, with a report now due to be considered by Cabinet in October [2026] ahead of a public consultation.
  The review will include how parking capacity is used and will aim to balance income generation with the objectives of Shropshire’s emerging Local Transport Plan, including encouraging sustainable travel choices and reducing congestion in town centres.
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• Balloons take to blue skies for annual carnival

  24-08-2026 14:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is the 10th event of its kind, which is free and held in Cae Glas Park.
  
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• 'Hot summer has made growing grapes easy'

  24-08-2026 13:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Halfpenny Green Winery says the vines have been impacted by the recent heatwaves.
  
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• Shropshire EV charging network users advised of forthcoming tariff review

  24-08-2026 12:34 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Electric vehicle on-street chargepoint
  Shropshire Council has been informed by its electric vehicle (EV) charging partner, Connected Kerb, that it intends to review charging tariffs across its network due to significant increases in electricity network costs.
  Connected Kerb has advised that increases in national electricity transmission and distribution charges – introduced from April 2026 – have substantially increased the cost of operating public EV charging infrastructure. The com
  
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• Shropshire launches updated Child to Parent Abuse Policy to strengthen support for families

  24-08-2026 11:16 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Families experiencing child to parent abuse will be better supported through the Shropshire Safeguarding Community Partnership’s (SSCP) updated Multi-Agency Child to Parent Abuse (CPA) Policy, which strengthens how families are identified, supported and safeguarded across the county.
  Child to Parent Abuse is recognised in Shropshire as a form of domestic abuse. It can include physical, emotional, psychological, digital, coercive, controlling, stalking, harassment or financial abuse directe
  
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• 'My trading card shop is more of a community'

  24-08-2026 07:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aydin Uyan says his store's community feel sets it apart.
  
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• Heatwaves spur efforts to find drought-resistant crops

  24-08-2026 07:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The hope is to find crops which can better withstand future hot summers in the UK.
  
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• Carnival to bring balloon festival to a close

  23-08-2026 17:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Organisers say the event will be a celebration of the area's "rich, cultural diversity".
  
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