Shropshire news

• Shrewsbury sign Sousa and McMahon-Brown on loan

  31-08-2026 17:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shrewsbury Town sign Aston Villa defender Lino Sousa and Burnley forward Kian McMahon-Brown on season-long loans.
  
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• Man pleads guilty after driving wrong way down A5

  03-09-2026 15:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Adam Roberts has pleaded guilty to eight offences and will be sentenced at a later date.
  
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• Improvement works planned for major county A roads

  03-09-2026 13:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  National Highways says the improvements will improve safety and journeys for road users.
  
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• Festival hopes for more visitors amid cost rises

  03-09-2026 13:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The festival, which includes workshops, takes place from 11 to 13 September and is in its 32nd year.
  
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• Boy, 14, arrested on suspicion of rape

  03-09-2026 12:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The boy has been released on bail as officers' inquiries continue, say West Mercia Police.
  
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• Parys Road in Ludlow to be resurfaced

  03-09-2026 11:23 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Parys Road in Ludlow 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 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.
  Pedestrians, dismounted cycli
  
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• Shropshire leisure centres offering blood pressure checks during Know Your Numbers Week

  03-09-2026 10:35 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  News from our partners (Shropshire Community Leisure Trust and Serco Leisure)
  Two Shropshire leisure centres are encouraging people to get their blood pressure checked as part of Know Your Numbers Week, the UK’s biggest blood pressure testing and awareness event, which takes place between 7 and 13 September.
  Know your blood pressure numbers
  Know Your Numbers Week, which forms part of Blood Pressure Awareness Week, is organised by the charity Blood Pressure UK, and this year Shrewsbury Spor
  
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• Campaigners paddle River Severn for flood action

  03-09-2026 07:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Severn Together flotilla will end its voyage in Bridgnorth on 6 September.
  
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• Shop gifts guitars to girls in Dolly Parton's memory

  03-09-2026 07:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alex Harris says US superstar Dolly Parton's support for young people inspired him to help girls pursue music.
  
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• Anger over potential sale of civic centre

  03-09-2026 07:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The building in Whitchurch was closed in September 2023 after Raac concrete was found in the roof.
  
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• Celebrations as steam returns to pumping station

  02-09-2026 13:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is the first time that the site has seen steam in about four years.
  
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• Bridgnorth bakery transforms former bank into thriving High Street business

  02-09-2026 13:00 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  A former derelict bank in the heart of Bridgnorth has been transformed into a thriving bakery and community hub, thanks to the determination of a local business owner and support from grant funding programmes.
  John Powers, baker
  For more than 30 years, baker John Powers has built his career on producing high-quality bread and baked goods. In 2025, he and his partner Fiona took the bold decision to move Catherine’s Bakery from its smaller premises into a vacant former bank on Bridgnorth Hig
  
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• News from our partners: Parents urged to protect children against flu as digital platform makes vaccination consent easier

  02-09-2026 12:12 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  As children prepare to head back to school, parents and carers across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are being urged to make sure their children are protected this winter by taking up the offer of the free NHS flu vaccine, checking routine vaccinations are up to date and using Manage Vaccinations in Schools (MAVIS), a digital NHS platform, to complete vaccination consent forms.
  From 1 September 2026, the free NHS flu vaccine will be offered to all school-aged ch
  
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• Bluetongue cases spread across West Midlands

  02-09-2026 11:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The disease is mainly spread by biting midges and affects cattle, sheep and other grazing animals.
  
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• New community bus 'a lifeline' for rural towns

  02-09-2026 07:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three Castles Shuttle connects Bishop's Castle with Ludlow, passing through towns, including Clun.
  
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• Council looks to close its housing company

  02-09-2026 07:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shropshire Council says it cannot loan Cornovii Developments any more money.
  
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• Charity aims to help children with mobility issues

  02-09-2026 07:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The charity aims to clear its waiting list of children needing specialist physio by Christmas.
  
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• City comes bottom for MMR jabs in region

  02-09-2026 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Health officials urge parents to make sure their children are immunised.
  
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• Community groups to be invited to discuss the future of Whitchurch Civic Centre

  01-09-2026 18:00 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Whitchurch Civic Centre
  Shropshire Council’s Cabinet will consider the future of Whitchurch Civic Centre at its meeting next week [9 September 2026].
  If a recommendation to dispose of the Centre is agreed local community groups would be invited to put forward their suggestions for the future of the building.
  The future of the Centre is being considered as £4million would be required to return the building to sustainable use, including £500,000–£600,000 of urgent and
  
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• New 50 vehicle ambulance hub is 'long overdue'

  01-09-2026 07:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The new hub would be based off Emstrey Bank and have capacity for more than 500 staff.
  
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• Graveyard reaches final for Cemetery of the Year

  01-09-2026 07:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  This hillside cemetery in Bridgnorth is popular with walkers and is a site of Special Scientific Interest.
  
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• Dairy farmer calls for help to face climate change

  01-09-2026 07:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The hot, dry weather this summer has meant dairy farmers have had to use lots of their winter feed.
  
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• Isabelle's litter crusade spruces up hometown

  01-09-2026 07:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 12-year-old girl is spending her summer holidays picking up litter in Broseley, Shropshire.
  
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• Man takes on 100-mile stadium challenge for friend

  01-09-2026 07:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shawn McEntee will run from Kidderminster Harriers to Liverpool FC to honour his late friend, Aaron Mills.
  
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• Steam trains to return to heritage line after rain

  31-08-2026 15:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Diesel engines were used for services during August following an embankment fire during the hot spell.
  
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• From peace summits to Oasis breakups - 50 years at Weston Park

  31-08-2026 08:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Roy and Richard Kirby are marking half a century of working at the country estate.
  
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• 'I adopted stray cats I fell in love with on holiday'

  31-08-2026 08:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Eve Gaut has brought Stavros and Nikos from Crete to Shropshire after working with local rescuers.
  
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• Woolly mammoths and a Victorian clink among heritage on show

  31-08-2026 08:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Venues across the West Midlands are welcoming visitors for free Heritage Open Days.
  
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• Dozens of historic venues open for rare free visits

  31-08-2026 08:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Venues across the West Midlands are welcoming visitors for free Heritage Open Days.
  
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• Preparation work on £200m motorway link road

  30-08-2026 14:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The project received final approval last year and is due to take five years to complete.
  
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