Shropshire news

• Weekly quiz: What vehicle completed a 950-mile charity challenge?

  02-10-2026 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Other stories include a guest mayor for the day and community champions honoured at BBC awards.
  
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• Embattled Ukrainian city may twin with Shrewsbury

  03-10-2026 16:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The town council is looking into the possibility of twinning with Okhtyrka as a show of support.
  
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• 'Iconic' motorbike returns home after 100 years

  03-10-2026 08:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Billy Grindley only built between 25 to 30 bikes, but they proved their worth in long-distance trials.
  
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• Brain injury charity reopens HQ after £600k refit

  02-10-2026 18:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Headway in Shropshire has added new facilities including a kitchen, art room and IT suite.
  
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• Council begins process of preparing new Local Plan

  02-10-2026 15:13 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Shropshire Council has this week formally commenced the process of preparing the new Local Plan for the county by passing through ‘Gateway 1’ under the Government’s new-style Local Plan making arrangements.
  Gateway 1 involves self-assessing the council’s readiness to start the 30-month plan preparation process and publishing a summary of this self-assessment. The publication of this self-assessment formally marks the start of the 30-month period.
  It follows the completion
  
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• Anderson exit may free up room for signing - Cowan

  02-10-2026 14:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shrewsbury Town boss Gavin Cowan says he is looking at filling the gap in the squad left by Tom Anderson's loan move to Carlisle United.
  
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• Mum hopes new law for recently qualified drivers could come to England

  02-10-2026 14:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Crystal Owen hopes the graduated licences could pave the way for similar rules in England and Wales.
  
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• Learn about community energy projects at new conference

  02-10-2026 10:54 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  News from our partnersShropshire residents have an opportunity to learn about community energy projects across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin and find out how their local community can get involved at a forthcoming free conference.Attendees will also hear about the exciting Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Solar and Battery Assisted Communities (SATBAC) initiative, which is exploring how solar panels and battery storage could help community buildings reduce energy costs, improve resilien
  
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• New national planning decision rules to take effect in Shropshire

  02-10-2026 10:28 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Shropshire residents, councillors, and town and parish councils are being advised of new mandatory Government rules for deciding planning applications across England.
  On 31 October 2026, Shropshire Council will implement the Government’s National Scheme of Delegation. The new rules will introduce a common framework for deciding whether planning applications are determined by planning officers or referred to a planning committee.
  The changes are being introduced nationally and councils are
  
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• Lorry training firm 'riding out' record diesel price

  02-10-2026 07:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fuel prices have been steadily rising since the US-Israel war with Iran began in February.
  
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• The mum who's spent 40 years making football mascots at home

  02-10-2026 07:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Angela Hallam from Coventry has designed and fixed hundreds of mascots over her career.
  
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• 'New life' breathed into two pubs after revamp

  01-10-2026 19:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Three Fishes is owned by Black Country Ales, while Rowton Brewery runs the Bridge Inn.
  
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• Shropshire Council recognises achievements of county’s looked-after children

  01-10-2026 17:35 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  On Saturday 26 September, Shropshire Council celebrated the achievements of children in care at an annual award ceremony.
  Over 160 looked-after children (who are in care to Shropshire) aged 3 to 16 were nominated by their foster or connected carers, schools and social workers for awards in seven categories including academic achievement, determination and resilience, contribution to the community and attendance.
  Judging the nominations were Councillor Andy Hall, Shropshire Council’s Cabine
  
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• Band to get into oompah spirit at Oktoberfest

  01-10-2026 17:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people are expected in Shrewsbury's Quarry park over the weekend.
  
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• Garden waste subscriptions hit nearly 80,000

  01-10-2026 16:59 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  People wising to have their garden waste collected in the next 12 months can sign up from today (1 October 2026) – with latest figures showing that subscriptions hit nearly 80,000 in the year 2025/26.
  That figure is up almost 2,500 on the previous year, when charges were first introduced. In total there were 79,654 subscriptions in 2025/26, compared to 77,158 in 2024/25,
  By paying the subscription fee of  £58 per bin, householders will have their garden waste collected from 1 N
  
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• Shropshire Council formally submits response to Government review 

  01-10-2026 12:22 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Shropshire Council has formally submitted its response to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) following the Best Value Notice and CIPFA External Assurance Review. 
  The response follows Cabinet’s acceptance of the review findings on 9 September 2026 and Full Council’s support on 24 September 2026 for the council’s initial response to the recommendations. It sets out the progress made so far, the work under way and the further action planned.&nb
  
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• Stoptober: Shropshire residents of all ages encouraged to quit smoking this October with free local support

  01-10-2026 12:11 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Shropshire residents of all ages are being encouraged to make a fresh start this Stoptober by signing up for free support from Shropshire Council’s Healthy Lives Stop Smoking Service. 
   
  Contact the Healthy Lives Stop Smoking Service this Stoptober
   
  In the past twelve months, the service has supported over 690 residents on their journey to becoming non-smokers.  Stopping smoking is one of the best things people of all ages can do for their health. It can redu
  
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• RAF base which taught princes marks 50th birthday

  01-10-2026 11:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  RAF Shawbury will mark the landmark with a parade through nearby Market Drayton.
  
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• 'My skin condition made me look like I was in a horror movie'

  01-10-2026 07:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Josie North posts on TikTok about her eczema flare-ups on her skin, which she has had since 2021.
  
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• Framing Housman’s Shropshire

  01-10-2026 06:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Photographer John Hayward's book is a visual journey through Shropshire.
  
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• The Cemetery of the Year that's a wildlife oasis

  30-09-2026 18:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  This hillside cemetery in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, is popular with walkers and is a site of Special Scientific Interest.
  
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• Team running Shropshire Council children’s homes celebrated at regional awards

  30-09-2026 16:50 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  The work of Shropshire Council’s children’s residential team to improve the lives of the children in their care has been recognised at a special event.
  The West Midlands ADCS (Association of Directors of Children’s Services) Network’s Team Excellence Awards, now in their fifth year, celebrate the work of children’s services teams at councils across the region.
  Unlike traditional awards programmes, the awards are not competitive. Instead, each council is invited to n
  
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• Full council approves proposals for new strategy to raise education standards in Shropshire

  30-09-2026 16:45 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  On Thursday 24 September, Shropshire Council’s full council endorsed a proposal approved by Cabinet on Wednesday 8 July to implement a new education strategy to elevate education standards across the county.
  The Shropshire Children Achieving and Thriving in Education Strategy is a three-year strategy that will be rolled out from September 2026. The strategy will ensure that all Shropshire children and young people have equal access to high-quality education and robust safeguarding across t
  
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• New contract for Specialist Holiday Club

  30-09-2026 16:15 via newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk
  
  Shropshire Council is pleased to announce that Action for Children has been awarded the contract to deliver the Specialist Holiday Club service for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across Shropshire. The new contract will commence on 1 October 2026 and has been awarded for an initial term of three years, providing stability and continuity for children, young people and families accessing the service.
  The Holiday Club service provides opportunities
  
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• Car rally praised for 'huge impact' on Shropshire

  30-09-2026 14:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Hills Ford Stages event has been praised for bringing extra visitors to the county.
  
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• Family's love of books helped author break stereotypes

  30-09-2026 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nadia Shireen says people from South Asian backgrounds were not expected to become authors.
  
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• 'Why I'm donating 100 pints of my breast milk'

  30-09-2026 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Human Milk Bank in Birmingham supplies breast milk to sick and premature babies in the region.
  
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• 'Why I'm donating 100 litres of my breast milk'

  30-09-2026 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Human Milk Bank in Birmingham supplies breast milk to sick and premature babies in the region.
  
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• Shrewsbury defender Anderson joins Carlisle on loan

  29-09-2026 20:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Carlisle United boost their defensive options by signing experienced defender Tom Anderson on loan from Shrewsbury Town.
  
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• Hospitals expected to miss A&E waiting targets

  29-09-2026 18:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shrewsbury and Telford hospitals expect to deal with 65% of A&E patients in four hours by April.
  
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