Shropshire news

• Town's amphitheatre reopens with live music shows

  18-07-2026 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  After closing in the 1990s, Telford Town Park's amphitheatre is restored to host live performances.
  
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• Heritage railway takes action to prevent wildfires

  23-07-2026 07:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Severn Valley Railway has spent "many thousands of pounds" to mitigate the risk of causing fire.
  
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• Region's para-athletes ready for Commonwealth Games

  23-07-2026 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lizzie Dodds, Maddie Down and Didi Okoh are among the region's competitors at the event.
  
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• Trial to see rail users commute on heritage trains

  22-07-2026 21:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The eight-week trial will extend regular passenger rail services between Bewdley and Kidderminster.
  
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• FAW charges TNS chairman Harris over social media post

  22-07-2026 19:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The owner of the Welsh champions is accused of publishing offensive, insulting and derogatory content online.
  
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• Cast unveiled for Shrewsbury pantomime

  22-07-2026 18:23 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  The cast of Theatre Severn’s forthcoming pantomime Aladdin were unveiled this week, as the venue prepares to bring magic and mayhem to the county this Christmas with their most magical show yet.
  All the magic of Aladdin
  The theatre revealed that almost 60% of tickets for Aladdin have been snapped up already, four months before the show opens on Friday 27 November.
  The pantomime is written by Telford-born Paul Hendy and produced by the award-winning Evolution Productions, the same team behi
  
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• Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged plan to manipulate water tests

  22-07-2026 18:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The former boss is among four charged - including a man from Shropshire - over an alleged plan to manipulate water quality tests
  
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• Four jailed for 'violent and frightening' kidnap

  22-07-2026 18:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three men were sentenced to seven and a half years and another seven years.
  
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• 'Disbelief' after rescued cat 'shot with rifle'

  22-07-2026 15:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Staff with Severn Valley Rescue say the remains of a bullet were found in the cat.
  
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• Documentary shows man's descent into Covid conspiracies

  22-07-2026 14:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tristan Copeland makes a film about his cousin Gary Copeland, who died after contracting Covid-19.
  
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• Super heroes day at The Darwin Shopping Centre on 31 July

  22-07-2026 12:31 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  The Darwin Shopping Centre in Shrewsbury will host a free family Super Heroes Day on Friday 31 July [2026], bringing costumed character appearances, a web shoot challenge and a day of superpowered fun to the town centre.
  Running from 11am to 4pm on the Centre’s middle level – near The Entertainer – the event is free to attend and open to all. Families can meet costumed super heroes, take part in the web shoot challenge, and enjoy a day out designed for young hero fans of all a
  
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• Fire destroys car and spreads to field

  22-07-2026 12:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Crews say they believe the cause of the fire was an engine fault and nobody was hurt.
  
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• Bridge’s Youth Hostel Bridge near Wentnor to close for repairs

  22-07-2026 11:55 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Bridge’s Youth Hostel Bridge – which carries the C5193 over Darnford Brook from the Horseshoe Inn to Ratlinghope Junction – will be closed from 24 August to 4 September [2026].
  The work will include taking down and rebuilding the right end of the upstream parapet and general repointing following a road traffic collision.
  To carry out the 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
  
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• Fitz Bridge near Leaton to close for repairs

  22-07-2026 11:48 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Fitz Bridge – which carries the C1061 between Forton Farm Junction and the B5067 Junction at Leaton, over the River Perry – will be closed from 18 August to 4 September [2026] for repair work.
  The work includes taking down and rebuilding the upstream and downstream parapets.
  To carry out the 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 be diverted by a signed diversion route. For mo
  
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• Condover Bridge to close for repairs

  22-07-2026 11:42 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Condover Bridge – which carries a C classified road (C5144/70) over the Cound Brook – will be closed from 3 to 10 August [2026] for repair work.
  The work will include taking down and rebuilding the right end of the upstream parapet and general repointing following an road traffic collision.
  To carry out the 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 be diverted by a signed diversi
  
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• New pedestrian crossing to be installed on Longden Road, Shrewsbury

  22-07-2026 11:29 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Part of Longden Road, Mousecroft Lane and Stanley Lane, Shrewsbury will be closed overnight from Monday 10 to Wednesday 19 August [2026], for the installation of a new pedestrian crossing.
  The work will be carried out from 8pm to 6am each weeknight.
  During the work the junction of Bank Farm Road will also be resurfaced.
  The new crossing is being funded using Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) developer funding.
  During the closures access to the work areas will be maintained for the following:R
  
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• Council welcomes announcement of £2 bus fare cap

  22-07-2026 10:41 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Shropshire Council has welcomed today’s announcement by the Government of a £2 bus fare cap in England from January 2027, but has again called for fairer funding for public transport in rural areas such as Shropshire.
  Rob Wilson, Cabinet member for transport and regeneration, said:
  “I welcome today’s announcement which we hope will provide people in the county with an added incentive to travel by bus.
  “However, as we said in our letter to Andy Burnham on Monday, we
  
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• Shropshire Local Mobile comes to Ellesmere

  22-07-2026 10:38 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Shropshire Council’s Shropshire Local Mobile service will now be coming to Ellesmere for a four-month trial period, making it even easier for residents to get face-to-face, in-person support to help access Shropshire Council services.
  The new service will launch on Tuesday 28 July from 10am to 4pm, initially for four weeks, on every fourth Tuesday of the month. If it proves successful, Shropshire Council hopes to extend dates. The service will take place at the Our Space Community Hub, Tri
  
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• Wheelchairs 'forced into road by pavement parking'

  22-07-2026 09:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Telford and Wrekin Council is one of five authorities in the West Midlands that allow pavement parking.
  
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• Man donates van to hospice which cared for wife

  22-07-2026 07:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jeff Court says it is a thank you to staff who cared for Barbara.
  
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• West Midlands a step closer to drought

  21-07-2026 18:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The region is now in "prolonged dry weather" - the stage before drought.
  
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• How Murder 24/7 immerses viewers in true crime

  21-07-2026 14:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The third series of the programme has begun, following crimes across West Mercia.
  
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• Multihogs to repair more potholes in August

  21-07-2026 10:12 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  A Multihog in action near Stapleton
  Shropshire Council’s two Multihog road planer machines will be tackling more potholes on the county’s roads in August [2026].
  The Multevo Multihog planes off the road surface to enable a squared-off hole to be filled by a following gang. It’s quicker than having to saw-cut and break-out the defective road by hand – tackling potholes and other defects more quickly and effectively.
  In August the Multihogs and their crews are set to treat
  
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• Council urges new PM to look at rural bus funding

  21-07-2026 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shropshire Council leaders say they are seeking fairer funding for public transport in rural areas.
  
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• Blacksmith to join Danish Viking anchor project

  21-07-2026 07:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rowan Taylor will travel to Denmark in August to forge an authenic Viking anchor.
  
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• 'Modest' rose grower leaves 'exquisite legacy'

  20-07-2026 18:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Royal Horticultural Society says they are "deeply saddened" by the death of David J. C. Austin.
  
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• 'Tense time' for beauty spot as heat continues

  20-07-2026 15:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gates leading to the Long Mynd are shut by managers because of the area's high risk of wildfires.
  
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• Cowan looks to add firepower to Shrews squad

  20-07-2026 14:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shrewsbury Town boss Gavin Cowan hopes to add more attacking options to "balance" his squad.
  
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• Sexist response to police op disappoints runner

  20-07-2026 14:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  "We do have rights as women but culturally we're still disrespected," says a local running advocate.
  
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• Council writes to new Prime Minister to call for fairer public transport funding

  20-07-2026 14:19 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  The Leader of Shropshire Council, and the council’s Cabinet member for transport, have written to new Prime Minster Andy Burnham calling for fairer funding for public transport in rural areas such as Shropshire. Read the letter here.
  It follows a recent review of 21 bus services across the county that would have cost the council an additional £1.25m to maintain due to a fall in government funding and increased costs, leading to a number of difficult decisions. Read more here.
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