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News and updates from the county of #Shropshire (#Salop), UK - we originally started this service on another app in 2012 and now happy to be here on Bluesky
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Heavy snow could cause travel disruption

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Heavy snow from Goretti could cause Shropshire travel disruption
The Met Office says the snow is likely to lead to disruption and dangerous travelling conditions.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:53 AM
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Plans for 200,000 bird broiler unit on farm

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Plans for 200,000 bird broiler unit on Shropshire farm
The applicant says the scheme would help reduce the need to import poultry and improve food security.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:53 AM
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Narrowboat family still stuck after canal collapse

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Narrowboat family still stuck after Shropshire canal collapse
Diane Taylor's family have two boats trapped on the Llangollen canal after the collapse in December.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:19 AM
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Concern for young carers if driving laws introduced

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Concern for young carers if driving laws introduced
Students at Shrewsbury College have been reacting to government proposals for learner drivers.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:18 AM
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Police funding must not overburden taxpayers - PCC

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West Mercia PCC calls for 'fair balance' in police funding
John Campion says council tax increases need to be matched by government contributions.
www.bbc.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:18 AM
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Telford Raiders ready for second cup challenge

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Telford Raiders ready for Challenge Cup after qualification
The amateur rugby league side has qualified for the competition for the second time in its history.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:18 AM
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New amber warning for heavy snow across region

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Amber weather warning issued for heavy snow across West Midlands
The Met Office says snow is expected from Thursday night to Friday morning.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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Dog's razor woe was down to bathroom bin's bangers

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Dog ate razor while scoffing sausage sarnie left in bathroom bin
English bull terrier Charlie is no worse for wear after his bid for bangers takes a sharp turn.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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Meetings to discuss floods as risk increases

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Meetings to discuss floods as risk increases
A series of discussions are being held to talk through solutions to flooding around the upper Severn.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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Mayor convicted of drink-driving stands down

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Clun's mayor stands down after drink-driving conviction
Ryan Davies, 44, says he took the decision because of the pressure the role was putting on him.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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Plans for 200,000 bird broiler unit on farm

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Plans for 200,000 bird broiler unit on Shropshire farm
The applicant says the scheme would help reduce the need to import poultry and improve food security.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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Boy flies to US after £1.5m heart operation appeal

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Gobowen boy flies to US for surgery after £1.5m heart operation appeal
Ollie, from Gobowen, needs life-saving heart surgery that is not available on the NHS.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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'My son died in a crash - safety plans are flawed'

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Mother's disappointment over new driving laws
Crystal Owen says the governments proposals do not do enough to protect newly-qualified drivers.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:29 AM
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'Canal breach may mean our 25th year is the last'

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'Whitchurch canal breach may mean our 25th year is the last'
Businesses along the Llangollen Canal say the time it will take for repairs could kill livelihoods.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:29 AM
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Police funding must not overburden taxpayers - PCC

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West Mercia PCC calls for 'fair balance' in police funding
John Campion says council tax increases need to be matched by government contributions.
www.bbc.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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Telford Raiders ready for second cup challenge

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Telford Raiders ready for Challenge Cup after qualification
The amateur rugby league side has qualified for the competition for the second time in its history.
www.bbc.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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Canal breach investigation expected to take weeks

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Shropshire canal breach investigation expected to take weeks
The Canal and River Trust said the priority this week is to remove the two remaining trapped boats.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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Man charged over HGV damage to youth centre

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Man charged over HGV crash which damaged Ludlow youth centre
A 62-year-old from Cheshire is charged with dangerous driving and causing criminal damage.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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Weightlifting 'saved life' after cancer diagnosis

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Shrewsbury weightlifter says sport saved her after cancer
Dawn Williams credits the sport with giving her the strength to get through gruelling chemotherapy.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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Fundraisers to buy part of organic farm

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Shropshire fundraisers to buy part of Babbinswood organic farm
The Save Babbinswood Farm Campaign raises £260,000, and talks start to buy some of the site.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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Meetings to discuss floods as risk increases

#Shropshire

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Meetings to discuss floods as risk increases
A series of discussions are being held to talk through solutions to flooding around the upper Severn.
www.bbc.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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Firefighters trudge through snow to reach fire

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Firefighters trudge through snow to reach chimney fire
The crew from Ellesmere had to walk in the dark through half a mile of snow.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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Fundraisers to buy part of organic farm

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Shropshire fundraisers to buy part of Babbinswood organic farm
The Save Babbinswood Farm Campaign raises £260,000, and talks start to buy some of the site.
www.bbc.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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Schools close as snow coats Shropshire

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Schools close as snow coats Shropshire
18 schools across Shropshire shut while two delay start times do to snowy conditions.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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Dog ate razor during bid for bathroom bin's bangers

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Dog ate razor while scoffing sausage sarnie left in bathroom bin
English bull terrier Charlie is no worse for wear after his bid for bangers takes a sharp turn.
www.bbc.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:49 PM